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

[Almost black.]

Re: Coastal Scents gel liners

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Originally Posted by VIC MAC Just wanting to share a tip. I have been using these cheap gel liners, and I very impressed with the staying power. But for the longest time, I've been searching for a light grey base for my grey, blue and black shadows. I've mixed it myself now. I took the plain white gel liner, and added a tiny little bit of the black, mixed them well, and now I have the most perfect grey base - it's amost like my own selfmade paintpot. So if you have purchased some of these liners, just get started, and you can mix a whole lot of different colours. They are great eyeshadow bases. Enjoy

This sounds like a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

 

[InspiredBlue]

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Originally Posted by esperanza0905 are these no-name palettes from HK on ebay same palettes as CS?

As far as I have seen yes - I compared the pictures before buying mine, and the one I received looks exactly the same as well.

While were on the subject: CS has a sale!

LABOR DAY SALE: 12% OFF
MAKEUP PALETTES

 

[boggartlaura]

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Originally Posted by esperanza0905 are these no-name palettes from HK on ebay same palettes as CS?

Yes, but beware of high shipping costs.

 

[InspiredBlue]

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Originally Posted by boggartlaura Yes, but beware of high shipping costs.

Well, they'd have to be around $15 to be problem when you can get the palette for $3.45.

 

[Shypo]

I just got my CS order today - I got the Shimmer Shadow Double Stack - WOW!! The colors are amazing, and I love the blush colors too! This will be fun to play with.

I also ordered several brushes, including the flat-topped 'buffer' as they call it - I'll be using it tomorrow, but going on feel alone, it's a winner. No shedding when I washed it, and it's quite dense. I can't wait to see the results with my MUFE HD foundation tomorrow!

I also got some random eye shadow brushes, mostly crease brushes, but one I also got was a pink-handled brush that reminds me of the MAC 227. The hairs are a bit shorter though, and it's quite pudgy, but I think I will like it for applying highlight and can keep it in my travel bag (the handle is shorter than the 227).

I have to take a deep breath when ordering from CS - the shipping costs are atrocious, and I can't spend $75 each time I order....guess I'll have to make a list and wait awhile....I want to try the gel liners next.

 

[vintagegold14]

I really want the 88 shimmer palette- should I get it? Which brushes would you guys recommend?

Also, I have read on Makeupalley that the packaging is crappy. Is this true and what can I do to prevent my palette (if I get it) from breaking or cracking?

 

[HeavenLeiBlu]

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Originally Posted by vintagegold14 I really want the 88 shimmer palette- should I get it? Which brushes would you guys recommend? Also, I have read on Makeupalley that the packaging is crappy. Is this true and what can I do to prevent my palette (if I get it) from breaking or cracking?

Don't drop it... EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[esperanza0905]

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Originally Posted by boggartlaura Yes, but beware of high shipping costs.

I've noticed that! palette costs approx. 6$ and shipping 17$!!!
tnx anyway!

 

[KeishaG14]

I'm SO impatiently waiting for my CS order. I splurged and got the 88 Warm, 88 Matte, 88 Shimmer, 28 neutral, all 92 micas and jars. I am SO impatiently waiting...

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by KeishaG14 I'm SO impatiently waiting for my CS order. I splurged and got the 88 Warm, 88 Matte, 88 Shimmer, 28 neutral, all 92 micas and jars. I am SO impatiently waiting...

Wow!! Enjoy your haul!! That's a box I'd love to open

!

 

[Shypo]

Just a quick review of the miscellaneous brushes I got from CS -

First, the flat-topped buffer is now my go-to for foundation. It blends so well (I use Revlon Colorstay) and I love the finish it gives me.

I also got a few different eye brushes -

The pink-handled crease brush is a bit rough on the eye - it's shaped well, but too 'sharp', if I can describe it that way.

I also got the pink-handled brush that is like a much smaller version of the MAC 227 - but it has the same shape. I LOVE this one - it's wider than the 239, but denser and works extremely well for highlight and blending of more monochromatic looks.

Lastly, I got the IB116 Round Crease - I really like this brush, but it's not cut well and had some random stray longer hairs that I had to cut down to size. Even though it's a bit misshapen, it still works well as an outer v brush, and blends crease colors well. It's softer than the 217, and it's not quite as pointed.

Given that these brushes are very reasonably priced, I think the relative quality is good and they're becoming my go-tos......

 

[KeishaG14]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Wow!! Enjoy your haul!! That's a box I'd love to open !

It's a box I'D love to open TOO!!!! *goes to the FedEx website to track my order...*

 

[ms. kendra]

I might be selling my Double Stack/Shimmer palette. After all that fuss I made over getting it, I just haven't used it. The blushes are great, and I would not do away with them, but otherwise it's just sitting there.

Otherwise I REALLY REALLY want the 88 Warm palette.

 

[lauraglou]

Has anyone done a mac dupe chart for the 88 palettes? I found this one yesterday for the 28 neutral YouTube - 28 Neutral Palette - MAC Dupes , but can't find one for either of the 88s

 

[InspiredBlue]

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Originally Posted by lauraglou Has anyone done a mac dupe chart for the 88 palettes? I found this one yesterday for the 28 neutral , but can't find one for either of the 88s

I would take that chart with a grain of salt. She says she made part of the matches by looking at the pictures on the MAC website.

 

[Ode to Joy]

@Almost black.

Did you get your brush? What's your opinion?

 

[KeishaG14]

So I got my palettes and micas yesterday. I didn't really know that micas are supposed to be used with a mixing medium. I've only ever used MAC pigments. So I was disappointed this morning when I put one of the mica colors over my delft and went to blend and there was no more mica left by the time I'd blended enough. Tomorrow, I'll use a mixing medium to see the difference.

I have to say though that I LOVE the other palettes. I wasn't disappointed about the size of the 88 because I had already been warned that it's only the size of a dime. Even still, I really can see this lasting a long time because really, all you need to do is dip your brush in the color to get a lot out. It's very highly pigmented in my opinion. I only used a few colors so I'm not sure how I'll like all the colors once I get them on my skin, but so far so good and I'm very satisfied. I definitely see myself buying a bunch more stuff from CS.

I do have a question though. Has anyone used their mixing medium? Are their different kinds of mixing mediums for different things? Like does the water/glycerin mixing medium work if you wanted to press micas into eye shadow or do you NEED their mising medium for something like that?

Thanks ladies!

 

[xxainixx]

alright! think i'm a little late on the bandwagon but thought of putting my reviews on the palettes = )

for reference : on skin lighter than nc15


88 original palette = my favourite palette out of all i own. but however, given a choice, i would purchase the shimmery 88 palette. reason being, the shimmers totally surpass my expectations and were very pigmented. mattes however, were mediocre and pretty hard to apply plus it was chalky.


120 palette ( okok, this is not cs

) = pretty much the same as above. but i didnt like it that much as it's doubly stacked and fragile, i'll most probaly kill it soon.


10 blush palette = CHALKY! pigmentation is ok. as usual, shimmery ones are much more pigmented than matte. good for experimenting. i now knows which blush colour suits me better.


blush and contour palette = lighter shades dont show up on me and if i build it up, it turns chalky. the contour shade are fab! and the pans are ENORMOUS! good for the price.





ok, that's pretty much it. i have more but i've not used it long enough so i won't comment on them. these are my PERSONAL opinions on them. as you can see, IMHO, the general rule is that shimmers=PIGMENTED , matte=BAH =) i hoped i help!

 

[InspiredBlue]

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Originally Posted by KeishaG14 I do have a question though. Has anyone used their mixing medium? Are their different kinds of mixing mediums for different things? Like does the water/glycerin mixing medium work if you wanted to press micas into eye shadow or do you NEED their mising medium for something like that? Thanks ladies!

I don't quite understand if you want to
1. mix the mica with a base to make an eyeshadow
2. press it into a pan with a pressing medium such as EZ Prez, or
3. just use a mixing medium to apply it wet to your lids?

Because these are three different things, and you would need to use different things for each purpose

 

[KeishaG14]

Oh, so pressing it into a pan is NOT making it into an eye shadow. That I didn't realize. I was thinking that you could use the water/glycerin to make it into an eye shadow. BTW, what's the difference between 1 and 2 on your list?

Thanks!