~ Coastal Scents Brushes, A Mini Review ~
November 13, 2010
I recently put in an order with COASTALSCENTS.COM and while I am always skeptical about super inexpensive brushes, I decided I could afford to take a leap of faith on a few items I was curious about…
As always, the brushes came packaged adorably in a drawstring organza bag (colors vary in my experience but this time it was black) and delicately wrapped in pink tissue paper with a seal to keep everything nice and neat….)
I always enjoy attention to small details that really make getting a package feel more like getting a present;) I was given a small sample of loose shadow which was a nice and generous touch. Shipping was also super fast and who doesn’t love that? 😉
Ok, so here are my thoughts on the few I received:
BIONIC FLAT TOP BUFFER BRUSH $13.95 (see link for photo and more information)
The softness of this brush is pretty surprising, but yet it still has a density that makes it perfect for everything from buffing foundations in or applying bronzer or mineral foundations. This is a must-have for any makeup junkie on a budget who desires an excellent quality multi-tasking brush. I am adding a few of these onto my next order as they will now be a staple in my professional kit;) VERY happy with this purchase and even happier with the price! After all, it works as well as my SMASHBOX #19 and I paid over $50 USD for that brush. You do the math! As a side note, I do recommend the BRUSH GUARDS to keep this brush in the best shape possible. They are a must for those who desire to get the most of their brush investment;)
DESTINY BLENDER BRUSH $2.49 ( see link for photo and more info)
Another shocker, this little gem is under $3 USD but performs as well ( if not better) than my MAC 222 and MAC 224 brush. I liken the shape to that of the MAC 226 that sometimes appears in limited edition collections as it is very tapered and yet, dense and soft enough to give a beautiful and easy blend. Shorter than the MAC brushes but not so short that they are difficult to control. I think this is a perfect blender to keep on hand ( I will be ordering a few more…) and excellent for a travel brush set. Fast becoming one of my favorites!
DIVINE LARGE/MEDIUM EYE SHADOW BRUSH $2.49 (see link for photo and more info)
I love these brushes. The large is great for applying a base color all over the eye or even the highlight. The medium is perfect for lid color or highlight. Dense enough to pack on color if desired , yet soft enough to deliver a sheer wash when using a gentle hand. Again..smaller than the high end counterparts, but affordable, workable and definite basics for any makeup junkie to have in their stash. The price is nice too! Check out both sizes…at $2.49 each, you can’t afford NOT to;)
BLACK POINTED CREASE BRUSH $2.95 (see link for photo and more info)
Not my favorite pointed brush ever, but no major complaints. While the tip isn’t the most slender and perfect of pointed crease brushes, this can be worked with in my opinion. I find the tip to be soft enough to not irritate the delicate areas around eyes, but the base of the hair is dense enough to be able to smudge kohl liners into the lashline with ease.
So there you have it. A few good quality, basic makeup brushes without breaking the piggy bank. I plan to keep these handy on my personal makeup table and order a few for my professional kit as well. Great for traveling as well due to the convenient size and affordable price. In fact, here is an adorable little bag that would be perfect to hold them all…
COASTALSCENTS.COM has so many hidden treasures from cosmetics to moisturizers. I have always been pleased with my purchases and the service at COASTALSCENTS.COM and highly recommend them to beginners and professionals.
As an addition, the already low prices are going even lower on certain items for the Holiday season so check them out!
More reviews coming soon on products from Estee Lauder, MAC, Too Faced, Sephora, Urban Decay, Coastal Scents, Face Atelier and MORE! Stay updated and be sure to visit:
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~ Free Lipgloss and Fun Lashes ~
January 3, 2010
Here it is! The prized for January’s Giveaway – 2 lovely lipglosses from LANCOME (peach and pink) , 1 mini LANCOME mascara in black and some fun Ardell Lashes with faux diamonds.
There are 3 things needed to enter. Please read all requirements and announcement information.
1. You must be a subscriber to the blog or the NEW KristineMarie Makeup Artistry Fan Page on Facebook.
2. You must post an entry to your BLOG or FACEBOOK with a link back to me. No limit on how many times you can enter;)
3. You must post the link to your BLOG or FACEBOOK post and “ENTER ME” in the comments section.
4. Contest closes at 10pm EST on January 18th, 2010. Winner will be announced on this site only and has 24 hours to respond and claim prize. If not, a re-draw will be done to determine another winner, so stay updated or subscribe in the lower right of this page to get updates.
5. This contest is open to all regardless of location, age or any other criteria. If under 18, please have parents permission as I will need the shipping address of the winner and this is not something you want to randomly give out without your parents’ knowledge. I am a parent too, so this is important!
Good Luck to All;)
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~ Lashes and Lipgloss Winner ~
December 27, 2009
And the winner for the first makeup giveaway is….
Nicole !!!
(who has 24 hours to claim her prize)
For everyone – please subscribe for updates on future giveaways and winner announcements. Up for grabs in January will be some Lovely Lancome goodies and some more Fun Lashes and in February? Well….check back and see!
KristineMarie
~ FREE Product Giveaway Ends 12/27/09 at 10pm EST ~
December 26, 2009
Please note that the Giveaway for FREE Fantasy Lashes and Fresh Gloss from Sephora ENDS tomorrow at 10pm EST. Entries must be in by that time to qualify.
Winner will be announced HERE on this blog only at 1030pm EST tomorrow night.
Winner will have 24 hours to claim the prize or a second draw will be done to establish a winner.
Prizes will be shipped within 24 hours of the winning claim being made.
Please see the initial announcement (Click Below) for more information, or to ENTER.
Future contests will be held monthly for various FREE products. Please subscribe for updates on the lower right of the page and best of luck!
KristineMarie
~ Lashes and Lipgloss Giveaway ~
December 21, 2009
CONTEST CLOSED
I am offering a FREE pair of fun SEPHORA lashes ( Fantasy) and a mini SEPHORA lipgloss (Fresh Gloss)!
There are a few requirements to enter the drawing, so please take note:
1. You must post a link to this site on any of your sites. Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Website or Blog will qualify. Post on as many of your sites as you like to be entered again. Sites cannot be private since verification of post and link will be necessary.
2. You must comment below with the words ENTER ME, along with a link to your site and post. If you posted to multiple sites, enter for EACH site and leave a link to the post. Again, protected posts or sites I cannot see will not qualify as they cannot be verified.
3. If you are under 18, you must have a parents permission please. ( I am a Mommy myself and this IS important)
And that’s it!
*You can subscribe to this blog on the lower right of this page for updates, including notification of the winner (which will only be announced here).
*Drawing will be held on Sunday, December 27th at 10pm. Announcement will be made by 1030pm EST.
*Contest is US based only.
*I will ship prize within 24 hours of the winner contacting me with shipping information.
GOOD LUCK!