Coastal Scents Discussion - palettes, pigments, micas, etc.
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justtobenaked
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sheesh I am glad I read this before ordering the 226 dupe (as I cannot find it)
UndeadSuburbia
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Hey, I just wanted to input my two scents.... I was very excited this morning. My 88 palette came in and it was perfect! I am so in love with it! And I didn't get it from CS, I got mine from Ebay
I paid approx $18 and that included shipping! It came from Hong Kong so I did have to wait about a month... but it was worth it.
I have ordered a couple brushes from CS but the shipping cost was insane. I don't think I'd order from them again. The brushes were alright, but I have found so many amazing ones for even cheaper on other sites. Also almost all the palettes and products can be found else where.
I have ordered a couple brushes from CS but the shipping cost was insane. I don't think I'd order from them again. The brushes were alright, but I have found so many amazing ones for even cheaper on other sites. Also almost all the palettes and products can be found else where.
swaly
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I just wanted to add in my thought-pennies:
I received my complete sampler packs of their micas, matte pigments, and cosmetic additives (like 8 powders?). I am so thrilled and happy. For exactly $100 I have so many gorgeous pigments. I can say that I almost HATE MAC pigments because they give you such a huge amount and they cost so much and many are hard to obtain. They're not ideal collector's items for me because the guilt that accompanies the HUGE, unusable portions bothers me. These micas are an amazing solution.
Of course, they're unblended so they don't stick as well, but they're so smooth and blendable on top of a base. I've found dupes for the few pigments I have and am currently selling...well, dupes enough for me, since I am not a MAC pigment connoiseur.
Their sheen and texture are just amazing. And I know that since these are high-quality pigments, I can use them to make my own oil paints and colorings for art.
I even just love the idea of mica. I spent one summer in NC collecting raw mica from the river, and it's a beautiful mineral in its un-powdered form. It delaminates in thin, transparent, iridescent sheets...gorgeous.
I received my complete sampler packs of their micas, matte pigments, and cosmetic additives (like 8 powders?). I am so thrilled and happy. For exactly $100 I have so many gorgeous pigments. I can say that I almost HATE MAC pigments because they give you such a huge amount and they cost so much and many are hard to obtain. They're not ideal collector's items for me because the guilt that accompanies the HUGE, unusable portions bothers me. These micas are an amazing solution.
Of course, they're unblended so they don't stick as well, but they're so smooth and blendable on top of a base. I've found dupes for the few pigments I have and am currently selling...well, dupes enough for me, since I am not a MAC pigment connoiseur.
Their sheen and texture are just amazing. And I know that since these are high-quality pigments, I can use them to make my own oil paints and colorings for art.
I even just love the idea of mica. I spent one summer in NC collecting raw mica from the river, and it's a beautiful mineral in its un-powdered form. It delaminates in thin, transparent, iridescent sheets...gorgeous.
xLongLashesx
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I got the 28 shadow/blush combo palette and I'm pretty happy. Most of them are really well pigmented but they come out differently from how they look in the pan.
One is almost an exact match for mulch in the pan but swatched side by side, the CS one comes off really red.
I think I have to sit down and swatch them all.
Does anyone know if I can remove the pans and put my mac eyeshadows into the palette?
One is almost an exact match for mulch in the pan but swatched side by side, the CS one comes off really red.
I think I have to sit down and swatch them all.
Does anyone know if I can remove the pans and put my mac eyeshadows into the palette?
Beryl
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hello
I got my very first Coastal Scents order today. Very pretty mica colors.
As I was putting them into the jars I applied some on the eyeshadow I was allready wearing. Which gives for a toned down effect. So this got me thinking to get some translucent face powder and add some mica to make sort of a powder blusher with also a hint of 24K gold mica. Has anyone done this ? New mica fan here.
I got my very first Coastal Scents order today. Very pretty mica colors.
As I was putting them into the jars I applied some on the eyeshadow I was allready wearing. Which gives for a toned down effect. So this got me thinking to get some translucent face powder and add some mica to make sort of a powder blusher with also a hint of 24K gold mica. Has anyone done this ? New mica fan here.
SugarDaisy
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Their 26 Shadow and Blush Palette is on sale for $10.97 while supplies last.
Ms.JD
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I also wote a negative comment about one of the lip smaks I didn't like. I mentioned how the pic was not true to color and that they were overpriced for size. I then proceed in my comment for people to go to tiffinanyD's blog or xsparkage blog for the true colors. Well...they never posted my comment, but went to those ladies blogs that same and posted links on their sites, telling people to refer to their sites for the true colors. I told them about that in my comment that they posted!! I also wonder if they asked the ladies for their permission as well.
Originally Posted by spacegirl2007
they DO delete negative comments. i left a 1 on the brush they claim to be like the mac 226 - have both and it is NOTHING like the 226 and it sucks. i left a comment (it was civil, i didnt say 'it sucks' i just said it was not like 226) and it got deleted. |
I also wote a negative comment about one of the lip smaks I didn't like. I mentioned how the pic was not true to color and that they were overpriced for size. I then proceed in my comment for people to go to tiffinanyD's blog or xsparkage blog for the true colors. Well...they never posted my comment, but went to those ladies blogs that same and posted links on their sites, telling people to refer to their sites for the true colors. I told them about that in my comment that they posted!! I also wonder if they asked the ladies for their permission as well.
paintednightsky
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I bought a palette a few months ago, but today was the first time I really used it, besides swatching it on my arm. I bought mine on ebay. I'm not sure if beautiesfactory/manly cosmetics makes the same palettes, but there are a lot of reviews on youtube saying they were the same thing as the coastal palettes so I bought a 120 palette. I'm thinking of buying the shimmer palette from CS soon to compare.
I had a blue-teal/purple look going today. The only con is the fallout and that it really stains your skin/makeup if you aren't careful. I think though that I've gotten the hang of applying, and I was just too lazy before to deal with fallout, which is why I never used the palette prior for looks. I thought it wouldn't last either.
I have to say the color is extremely pigmented and blends so smoothly as long as you apply it right. Very beautiful and vibrant colors. Some colors though I won't use, but those are the weird oranges and such. The colors just blend seamlessly into each other. Fallout can be lessened with application. It also lasted all day on me through work and rain! The colors are still vibrant. I have mac and other high end eyeshadows and I do find these to be compareable. Honestly, I find MAC slightly over rated in the eyeshadow department at least and I've found other brands that give more intense pigment and shimmer. I'll definitely be using the palette more, now that I've experienced the greatness of it. When I first got it, I thought it was crap, but I'm glad I picked it up again.
I had a blue-teal/purple look going today. The only con is the fallout and that it really stains your skin/makeup if you aren't careful. I think though that I've gotten the hang of applying, and I was just too lazy before to deal with fallout, which is why I never used the palette prior for looks. I thought it wouldn't last either.
I have to say the color is extremely pigmented and blends so smoothly as long as you apply it right. Very beautiful and vibrant colors. Some colors though I won't use, but those are the weird oranges and such. The colors just blend seamlessly into each other. Fallout can be lessened with application. It also lasted all day on me through work and rain! The colors are still vibrant. I have mac and other high end eyeshadows and I do find these to be compareable. Honestly, I find MAC slightly over rated in the eyeshadow department at least and I've found other brands that give more intense pigment and shimmer. I'll definitely be using the palette more, now that I've experienced the greatness of it. When I first got it, I thought it was crap, but I'm glad I picked it up again.
user79
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I am really enjoying the shimmer and matte double stack palettes (purchased on EBAY). I think they are nice and the colors are really pretty. I especially love the purple shades in the shimmer palette they are so pretty. I don't have a big problem with the fallout tbh, I use a stickey e/s base underneath and a dusting of loose powder under the eye to catch fallout - problem solved. *shrug*
Oh and you can get the gel eyeliners on ebay too! The sellers abestlife and jolieeeee both have them and I purchased many of them - basically I see no point in splurging on the MAC fluidliners anymore, they work just as well imo and are so cheap! I honestly can't tell much of a difference in lasting powder between the cheap black no name gel liner from ebay and the MAC Blacktrack. So when they dry out eventually I won't care as much because they're cheap to replace whereas with MAC it annoyed me when they dried out due to their higher price! Hehe...oh they work amazing as eyeshadow bases too, they last soooo long.
I also do not support Coastal Scents anymore although I have purchased twice from them in the past.
Oh and you can get the gel eyeliners on ebay too! The sellers abestlife and jolieeeee both have them and I purchased many of them - basically I see no point in splurging on the MAC fluidliners anymore, they work just as well imo and are so cheap! I honestly can't tell much of a difference in lasting powder between the cheap black no name gel liner from ebay and the MAC Blacktrack. So when they dry out eventually I won't care as much because they're cheap to replace whereas with MAC it annoyed me when they dried out due to their higher price! Hehe...oh they work amazing as eyeshadow bases too, they last soooo long.
I also do not support Coastal Scents anymore although I have purchased twice from them in the past.
Licota
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I've sent in my first orders at Coastal Scents today - my BF bought me a kit of brushes that I wanted, and I ordered the concealer palette and the 56 palette - really looking forward to recieve it!
Any experience with the 56 palette? Fell in love with the colours, and the fact that it is so cheap! Unbelieable! Although, the shipping all the way to Norway are a bit expensive.
Any experience with the 56 palette? Fell in love with the colours, and the fact that it is so cheap! Unbelieable! Although, the shipping all the way to Norway are a bit expensive.
SugarDaisy
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I have the 56 palette and I think it's my favorite out of all the ones I own!
MsMegMary
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The Neutral Palette is to die for. I love it. I also have both the 88 Palettes and am a huge fan. I'm really just starting out with my make-up collection so I think that the CS palettes are a really great buy. I do not, however, recommend their blush and contouring palette. It's really chalky 
.
I know that the Neutral Palette can actually be cheaper if you buy it off eBay (like some of the others), just be sure to do your price-research! With things like shipping or tax, you could end up just breaking even between the two. But I know for a fact that I saw the Neutral Palette on eBay for like $9 (didn't check shipping).
. I know that the Neutral Palette can actually be cheaper if you buy it off eBay (like some of the others), just be sure to do your price-research! With things like shipping or tax, you could end up just breaking even between the two. But I know for a fact that I saw the Neutral Palette on eBay for like $9 (didn't check shipping).
MsMegMary
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I LOVE the CS Mica's!! I've been on a mission today to find the best way to press them. Any ideas, anyone??
| Originally Posted by Beryl
hello I got my very first Coastal Scents order today. Very pretty mica colors. As I was putting them into the jars I applied some on the eyeshadow I was allready wearing. Which gives for a toned down effect. So this got me thinking to get some translucent face powder and add some mica to make sort of a powder blusher with also a hint of 24K gold mica. Has anyone done this ? New mica fan here. |
I LOVE the CS Mica's!! I've been on a mission today to find the best way to press them. Any ideas, anyone??
_mkx
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I have a question, has anyone ordered with Coastal Scents and order something but got something else instead of what you wanted? If so, did you inform them and did they let you keep what they mistakenly sent to you? I had that happened with my order and I just received it today and I contact them about it. She said there wasn't any need to send it back but they'll send the blush palette that i wanted. I just find it weird because wouldn't they lose money for it?
