Coastal Scents Discussion - palettes, pigments, micas, etc.

[ashk36]

Oh yeah, one more thing...I went to the MAC counter today at the mall so I could try on a little blush, and the SA had never heard of CS!!! Her jaw dropped when I told her about the 88 palette, and she nearly threw a piece of paper and pen at me so I could write down the website! Haha I think I've assisted in yet another person's addiction.

 

[TISH1124]

Rach.....What is your take on the palette...I still haven't used mine yet?

 

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 Rach.....What is your take on the palette...I still haven't used mine yet?

I love it. Have used it several times and think it was a fantastic buy. Most of the shades (not all, on a few colours the colour payoff is not so hot) are creamy and blendable and well pigmented. The wear on them is very good (I always use a paint, paint pot or shadestick under my shadows). Even with the few duds in there, this palette will get a lot of love from me.

I'm a bona fide fan. I see more CS palettes in my future.

 

[iheartangE]

Just in case anyone is wondering about the new gel liners-I just received my latest CS order which included two of them! I got Envious (bright green) and Sky Line (bright blue) and so far I have only tried Envious. I used it as a base for eyeshadows today (this is why I bought them) and it's wonderful-it applied very smoothly with a 242 brush and it's of course lasted all day! I put my powder shadow over top of it right away, so I'm not sure how long the gel liners take to dry and whether or not that would affect the intensity, but my shadow was very vivid and beautiful (I used the olive green shade from the Warm Eyes Holiday Palette-Grand Entrance-it was GORGEOUS over Envious)!!

It, like some Fluidlines and Paint Pots (for me anyway), can apply a bit streaky when used with a flat shader brush, but I just went back over any spotty patches and it came out perfect!! I LOVE these liners so far-they are just like Fluidlines and come in such beautiful colors-I'm sure they'll be great as eyeliners also but I intend to use these for colorful shadow bases

 

[widdershins]

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Originally Posted by iheartangE Just in case anyone is wondering about the new gel liners-I just received my latest CS order which included two of them! I got Envious (bright green) and Sky Line (bright blue) and so far I have only tried Envious. I used it as a base for eyeshadows today (this is why I bought them) and it's wonderful-it applied very smoothly with a 242 brush and it's of course lasted all day! I put my powder shadow over top of it right away, so I'm not sure how long the gel liners take to dry and whether or not that would affect the intensity, but my shadow was very vivid and beautiful (I used the olive green shade from the Warm Eyes Holiday Palette-Grand Entrance-it was GORGEOUS over Envious)!! It, like some Fluidlines and Paint Pots (for me anyway), can apply a bit streaky when used with a flat shader brush, but I just went back over any spotty patches and it came out perfect!! I LOVE these liners so far-they are just like Fluidlines and come in such beautiful colors-I'm sure they'll be great as eyeliners also but I intend to use these for colorful shadow bases

What is the consistency like? Soft like fluid liners or kind of solid like some other gel liners can be?

 

[K_ashanti]

got my neutral and 26 shadows and blush combo today i swatched some of the colors on my arm, and liked them (well 99%) i noticed how you apply them (i.e packing vs. sweeping ) and the type of base ( a creamier base like a paint or cream shadow works better) you use made a difference in how "chalky they were!!~~~i'm really excited about using them over the next couple of week i mean then aren't mac but i only have a few MAC shadow anyway i'm not big on names i just get what work for the cheapest prices and this work for me : )

 

[iheartangE]

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Originally Posted by widdershins What is the consistency like? Soft like fluid liners or kind of solid like some other gel liners can be?

Very close to Fluidlines-soft, smooth, creamy. I've used MAC's Fluidline and Stila Smudge Pot and I found the Smudge Pot to be thicker and harder to spread, whereas Fluidlines are more...almost liquidy? If that makes sense-and the CS liners are very similar to that, except a smidge thicker.

HTH!!

 

[Brittni]

I wish some company would make Gel Liners, aka fluidlines, with glitter in them. Gosh damn.

As for CS, I want that contour palette back in stock so I can get me some $4 silica powder!!! I don't wanna pay mad shipping just for that.

 

[clslvr6spd]

I just ordered one of the gel liners, in Sexy Pink. I am crossing my fingers that it will be a hot pink like it is in the picture!

 

[*JJ*]

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Originally Posted by NicksWifey Ok so I really took the time to use the neutral palette this morning to do a cut crease look and I must say, I'm really loving it. I watched a really helpful video on YouTube from a girl who showed the CS shades and compared them to MAC shades, dupes. I didn't agree with all of the shades, because she said she was going from the colors she had in her collection. I used one of the shades that is a dead ringer for Saddle and it looked awesome. I highly recommend this palette!

could you post a link to that video?

 

[widdershins]

I'm not NicksWifey, but here are the videos I found.

YouTube - Coastal Scents Neutral Palette: similar MAC eyeshadows

YouTube - C.S. Neutral Palette vs. MAC Eyeshadows

 

[AudreyNicole]

Just an FYI - The gel liners at CS are Buy 2 , Get one Free today. Not sure how long the sale will go on, but wanted to share incase anyone wanted to stock up.

 

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Just an FYI - The gel liners at CS are Buy 2 , Get one Free today. Not sure how long the sale will go on, but wanted to share incase anyone wanted to stock up.

I was just going to post this! I am tempted, but I have so much stuff (liner included) that I am going to be strong.

 

[clslvr6spd]

Yea, I got the e-mail this morning & bought 3 more!

Truffle
Peach Bellini
Deep Plum
& Sexy Pink from yesterdays order!

 

[ashk36]

I think that gel liners deal is good until Sunday.

I received my micas in the mail today! I got 5 samples, and there is seriously PLENTY in those little baggies. It's enough to fill one of those lil jars that every day minerals sends their samples in, and there's still a good amount left in the bag after that. I haven't tried the colors out yet, but I'll try and do a swatch when I get a chance. I ordered 24 karat gold, carmine red, chameleon, chrystal ice, and inter gold sparks. I also received a sample of cool white shadow, and I had previously received swiss chocolate. So I have 7 of those little sample jars nearly full and I'm stoked to use them. I am in love with chameleon though, can't wait to try it.

 

[miss-lilly]

I made a huge order with C.C. and received it a couple of weeks ago.

I got 4 of the gel eyeliners (pink, peach, blue and plum) and I'm sorry to report that they're nothing like fluidlines (or B.B. e/l, or Smudge pots for that matter)

Yes, they are creamy but no matter how many times I go over the line again and again I cannot get a smooth line. It gets crusty in some places and invisible at others.
It's a shame because the colors are really beautiful. However I've read many good reviews for the black one so maybe the consistency of that one is different. I definitely don't recommend the ones I got to use as e/l.
Maybe they'll work better as an e/s base

 

[Meisje]

I ordered from Coastal Scents on Friday night and they have shipped my order already. Impressive!

I got the 78 Palette and a few brushes. I'll post here when it arrives.

I am interested in their "Bellini" and "Sexy Pink" shade gel liner... like to see a swatch or hear your thoughts.

 

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by MzzRach I was just going to post this! I am tempted, but I have so much stuff (liner included) that I am going to be strong.

Wellllll, I ordered 2 more of the CS empty palettes (since I have been depotting everything lately in my determination to use all my stuff) and somehow, someway, those gel liners leaped into my basket! So much for my strength.

I got the Silk White (going to try this as a base) and the blue and the violet. I really like the Black one I already have, so am keen to play with these.

 

[cetati]

I got the matte 88 and it got here! I did a pretty and simple smoky teal and blue eye today.. I have a feeling I would like the shimmer better since I've never worn mattes before.. now I'm also seriously lemming the shimmer pallete! HELP ME!

 

[vikitty]

I ordered some of the tiny scoops as well as a set of 8 MAGNETIC pans! I can't wait to try my hand at pressing my pigments!