***Coastal Scents brushes - 187 dupe plus others! Great prices*** Update with review
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ilurvemakeup
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That is the main reason why I did not bother doing an exchange/return, they had asked me to cover s&h... makes no sense
I wrote reviews for the brushes I got, they did not publish it so go figure... *sigh* Guess they will only publish good reviews, which is kinda sad... but hey that's advertising hehe
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Originally Posted by MissChievous
Yeah apparently the brushes have a 3 month warranty, but that's not really useful for overseas buyers because shipping it back would cost more than the price of the brush. Oh well, I'm just gonna hope for the best and see how they are, I will post a review when I get it. The other reviews on the website are all positive so far so maybe you did just get a bad batch? |
That is the main reason why I did not bother doing an exchange/return, they had asked me to cover s&h... makes no sense
I wrote reviews for the brushes I got, they did not publish it so go figure... *sigh* Guess they will only publish good reviews, which is kinda sad... but hey that's advertising hehe
user79
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Yeah I thought about that, that's lame. I checked some other reviews on MUA message boards, it's better to get it from an independent source not affiliated with the company I guess!
I'll let you guys know how I fare with the brushes once they are received, could take between 6-10 days tho til they arrive since it's overseas.
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| Originally Posted by ilurvemakeup
That is the main reason why I did not bother doing an exchange/return, they had asked me to cover s&h... makes no sense
I wrote reviews for the brushes I got, they did not publish it so go figure... *sigh* Guess they will only publish good reviews, which is kinda sad... but hey that's advertising hehe |
Yeah I thought about that, that's lame. I checked some other reviews on MUA message boards, it's better to get it from an independent source not affiliated with the company I guess!
I'll let you guys know how I fare with the brushes once they are received, could take between 6-10 days tho til they arrive since it's overseas.
janwa09
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I just saw his video yesterday and ordered immediately! I love their shipping options...I chose the USPS First Class cos it's the cheapest and I reckon quite reliable. I ordered the 187 dupe, pink kabuki and buffer brush. I was supposed to order the 134 dupe brush but at the time it was out of stock. Now it is in stock and will be making another order along with a few others. Their make-up cases are pretty cute too! But I think shipping costs would be pretty high for them.
^Misschievous, what kind of s&h did you pick? 6-10 days sounds fairly quick!
I just saw his video yesterday and ordered immediately! I love their shipping options...I chose the USPS First Class cos it's the cheapest and I reckon quite reliable. I ordered the 187 dupe, pink kabuki and buffer brush. I was supposed to order the 134 dupe brush but at the time it was out of stock. Now it is in stock and will be making another order along with a few others. Their make-up cases are pretty cute too! But I think shipping costs would be pretty high for them.
^Misschievous, what kind of s&h did you pick? 6-10 days sounds fairly quick!
user79
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I think it was called USPS International Priority
I think there was a cheaper option too, International First Class or something like that, but there's no time given how long that takes.
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| Originally Posted by janwa09
I just saw his video yesterday and ordered immediately! I love their shipping options...I chose the USPS First Class cos it's the cheapest and I reckon quite reliable. I ordered the 187 dupe, pink kabuki and buffer brush. I was supposed to order the 134 dupe brush but at the time it was out of stock. Now it is in stock and will be making another order along with a few others. Their make-up cases are pretty cute too! But I think shipping costs would be pretty high for them. ^Misschievous, what kind of s&h did you pick? 6-10 days sounds fairly quick! |
I think it was called USPS International Priority
I think there was a cheaper option too, International First Class or something like that, but there's no time given how long that takes.
mae13
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What did you find on MUA? I tried looking for reviews and couldn't spot any. I do not have the 'net-fu today.
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| Originally Posted by MissChievous
Yeah I thought about that, that's lame. I checked some other reviews on MUA message boards, it's better to get it from an independent source not affiliated with the company I guess! |
What did you find on MUA? I tried looking for reviews and couldn't spot any. I do not have the 'net-fu today.
GlamYOURUs
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Here is a review by Ally aka makeupsquare. Shes also a specktra member and she did a review on them.
YouTube - Coastal Scents Brushes Review!!
After seeing this, I am glad I didn't buy them.
Here is a review by Ally aka makeupsquare. Shes also a specktra member and she did a review on them.
YouTube - Coastal Scents Brushes Review!!
After seeing this, I am glad I didn't buy them.
ilurvemakeup
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I saw her vid too...
I honestly feel like Enkore has a personal deal with the site owners. I miss how more personal he used to be on his first vids. Now I feel like he's kinda commercial. It could just be me having these feelings. Ally seems to always be sincere about her vids, that's what I love about her
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| Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs
Here is a review by Ally aka makeupsquare. Shes also a specktra member and she did a review on them. YouTube - Coastal Scents Brushes Review!! After seeing this, I am glad I didn't buy them. |
I saw her vid too...
I honestly feel like Enkore has a personal deal with the site owners. I miss how more personal he used to be on his first vids. Now I feel like he's kinda commercial. It could just be me having these feelings. Ally seems to always be sincere about her vids, that's what I love about her
GlamYOURUs
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I'v noticed that change in him as well and TBH I don't watch a lot of his vids anymore. They kinda have lost its touch. He is a great guy with awesome ideas. He's truly an artist and I have learned soo much from him! But I think by doing these vids and reviews on certain products for these sites, its mainly for promotional purposes. I do think a lot of people feel the same way though because I have read people saying the same thing.
[email protected] shes so adorable and honest.
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| Originally Posted by ilurvemakeup
I saw her vid too... I honestly feel like Enkore has a personal deal with the site owners. I miss how more personal he used to be on his first vids. Now I feel like he's kinda commercial. It could just be me having these feelings. Ally seems to always be sincere about her vids, that's what I love about her
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I'v noticed that change in him as well and TBH I don't watch a lot of his vids anymore. They kinda have lost its touch. He is a great guy with awesome ideas. He's truly an artist and I have learned soo much from him! But I think by doing these vids and reviews on certain products for these sites, its mainly for promotional purposes. I do think a lot of people feel the same way though because I have read people saying the same thing.
[email protected] shes so adorable and honest.
SoSoAmazin
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Thanks for sharing that vid - her review was very helpful!
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| Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs
Here is a review by Ally aka makeupsquare. Shes also a specktra member and she did a review on them. YouTube - Coastal Scents Brushes Review!! After seeing this, I am glad I didn't buy them. |
Thanks for sharing that vid - her review was very helpful!
janwa09
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I agree. He also has a deal with Overall Beauty with the sale of their Magic Lash products.
With the brushes, I don't think he actually even took the time to review some of the brushes (like use them for at least a week etc). He has another video now where he reviewed the eye and lip brushes of Coastal Scents and some of them are even still in their plastic. I felt like that video was more of a commercial than an objective review. Oh well, the brushes are still really cheap that I still don't regret my purchase (hopefully cos I haven't gotten them yet).
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| Originally Posted by ilurvemakeup
I saw her vid too... I honestly feel like Enkore has a personal deal with the site owners. I miss how more personal he used to be on his first vids. Now I feel like he's kinda commercial. It could just be me having these feelings. Ally seems to always be sincere about her vids, that's what I love about her
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I agree. He also has a deal with Overall Beauty with the sale of their Magic Lash products.
With the brushes, I don't think he actually even took the time to review some of the brushes (like use them for at least a week etc). He has another video now where he reviewed the eye and lip brushes of Coastal Scents and some of them are even still in their plastic. I felt like that video was more of a commercial than an objective review. Oh well, the brushes are still really cheap that I still don't regret my purchase (hopefully cos I haven't gotten them yet).
Lizzie
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I totally agree with you. I love Enkore, but lately it's like he's an infomercial. Like with his mascara thing? And you mention his name for a discount? And the website pops up on the bottom of the screen? It didn't even look good when he applied it on himself. And even with these brushes. It seemed too good to be true, especially how soft he said they were (for that price??? no way). And then he said the part about mentioning him, and it became clear...It's kinda disappointing, but I guess I should be happy that he's doing well... I dunno. I miss the old Enkore
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| Originally Posted by ilurvemakeup
I saw her vid too... I honestly feel like Enkore has a personal deal with the site owners. I miss how more personal he used to be on his first vids. Now I feel like he's kinda commercial. It could just be me having these feelings. Ally seems to always be sincere about her vids, that's what I love about her
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I totally agree with you. I love Enkore, but lately it's like he's an infomercial. Like with his mascara thing? And you mention his name for a discount? And the website pops up on the bottom of the screen? It didn't even look good when he applied it on himself. And even with these brushes. It seemed too good to be true, especially how soft he said they were (for that price??? no way). And then he said the part about mentioning him, and it became clear...It's kinda disappointing, but I guess I should be happy that he's doing well... I dunno. I miss the old Enkore
aziajs
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I saw EnKore's video and the Italian Badger brush really caught my interest because I had seen a similar one at Crown brushes. I think I'll still grab it if the s&h isn't too much. I don't mind the length or size of that brush. In Ally's video she kept comparing the brushes to that janky lil' BE brush, which I hate, so I will keep a somewhat open mind since the size and weight were her only issues with the brush I want.
I saw EnKore's video and the Italian Badger brush really caught my interest because I had seen a similar one at Crown brushes. I think I'll still grab it if the s&h isn't too much. I don't mind the length or size of that brush. In Ally's video she kept comparing the brushes to that janky lil' BE brush, which I hate, so I will keep a somewhat open mind since the size and weight were her only issues with the brush I want.
user79
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Besides the last brush, her review doesn't seem too bad, I think it comes down to personal preference. I mean it is obvious to me the quality of these brushes will not be the same as MAC or BB or Shu brushes, sure. But for the price, I don't think you can really uphold it to the same standard.
I'm still looking forward to receiving mine.
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| Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs
Here is a review by Ally aka makeupsquare. Shes also a specktra member and she did a review on them. YouTube - Coastal Scents Brushes Review!! After seeing this, I am glad I didn't buy them. |
Besides the last brush, her review doesn't seem too bad, I think it comes down to personal preference. I mean it is obvious to me the quality of these brushes will not be the same as MAC or BB or Shu brushes, sure. But for the price, I don't think you can really uphold it to the same standard.
I'm still looking forward to receiving mine.
mae13
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I wasn't put off by her descriptions of the first two brushes - the softness is not necessarily a bad quality. Depends what you're using it for. And as a personal preference, I like brushes that feel more substantial in my hand (like silverware!).
However, the production quality seems uneven. So I guess you're taking something of a chance ordering? That's too bad.
It is possible to manufacture less expensive brushes that are still terrific (the reviews of the Alima brushes would seem to indicate this, for example), but with rock-bottom prices, you might be sacrificing some degree of quality-control, you know?
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| Originally Posted by MissChievous
Besides the last brush, her review doesn't seem too bad, I think it comes down to personal preference. I mean it is obvious to me the quality of these brushes will not be the same as MAC or BB or Shu brushes, sure. But for the price, I don't think you can really uphold it to the same standard. I'm still looking forward to receiving mine. |
I wasn't put off by her descriptions of the first two brushes - the softness is not necessarily a bad quality. Depends what you're using it for. And as a personal preference, I like brushes that feel more substantial in my hand (like silverware!).
However, the production quality seems uneven. So I guess you're taking something of a chance ordering? That's too bad.
It is possible to manufacture less expensive brushes that are still terrific (the reviews of the Alima brushes would seem to indicate this, for example), but with rock-bottom prices, you might be sacrificing some degree of quality-control, you know?
smellyocheese
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oh my... I noticed that too when I saw his vid (before this thread started). Online make-up celebrity getting endorsed by make-up companies... *sighs*
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| Originally Posted by ilurvemakeup
I saw her vid too... I honestly feel like Enkore has a personal deal with the site owners. I miss how more personal he used to be on his first vids. Now I feel like he's kinda commercial. It could just be me having these feelings. Ally seems to always be sincere about her vids, that's what I love about her
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oh my... I noticed that too when I saw his vid (before this thread started). Online make-up celebrity getting endorsed by make-up companies... *sighs*
GlamYOURUs
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No you can't. I think her review was great. But I would rather buy a brush that would last me 5 lifetimes than 5 uses before it starts falling apart on me. MAC isn't the only brand that has great brushes but they are one of the many that will last you a long time. I have Essence of Beauty Brushes that I use everyday and with each use, it feels brand new and just as soft. They haven't fallen apart on me. And they are dirt cheap for great quality!
Anyway good luck with the CS brushes and if you could do a review on them, we all would really appreciate it =)
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| Originally Posted by MissChievous
Besides the last brush, her review doesn't seem too bad, I think it comes down to personal preference. I mean it is obvious to me the quality of these brushes will not be the same as MAC or BB or Shu brushes, sure. But for the price, I don't think you can really uphold it to the same standard. I'm still looking forward to receiving mine. |
No you can't. I think her review was great. But I would rather buy a brush that would last me 5 lifetimes than 5 uses before it starts falling apart on me. MAC isn't the only brand that has great brushes but they are one of the many that will last you a long time. I have Essence of Beauty Brushes that I use everyday and with each use, it feels brand new and just as soft. They haven't fallen apart on me. And they are dirt cheap for great quality!
Anyway good luck with the CS brushes and if you could do a review on them, we all would really appreciate it =)
ExquisiteImages
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I just put in an order just to try out these brushes.
I just put in an order just to try out these brushes.
aziajs
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In his latest video EnKore goes to great lengths to say that they aren't MAC brushes, the quality is not that of MAC brushes and that if you want a MAC brush feel free to purchase them. LOL. He also says that he wouldn't bother to waste time making a video if he didn't like the brushes. I guess he got a lot of feedback about his endorsement of these brushes.
YouTube - Paddle Brush & Badgers
In his latest video EnKore goes to great lengths to say that they aren't MAC brushes, the quality is not that of MAC brushes and that if you want a MAC brush feel free to purchase them. LOL. He also says that he wouldn't bother to waste time making a video if he didn't like the brushes. I guess he got a lot of feedback about his endorsement of these brushes.
YouTube - Paddle Brush & Badgers
breechan
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I'm a pretty strong believer in "you get what you pay for". Thus, I'm pretty skeptical about these brushes. I'll definitely wait to hear what everyone has to say about these brushes a few months down the line.
I think art store brushes (like Loew Cornell etc) are probably the better deal considering that they are cheaper than MAC, but of a pretty high quality.
For now, I'll remain a skeptic about these CS brushes.
I'm a pretty strong believer in "you get what you pay for". Thus, I'm pretty skeptical about these brushes. I'll definitely wait to hear what everyone has to say about these brushes a few months down the line.
I think art store brushes (like Loew Cornell etc) are probably the better deal considering that they are cheaper than MAC, but of a pretty high quality.
For now, I'll remain a skeptic about these CS brushes.
