Coastal Scents Review Part 2

Ok, so I finally got around to using them, and here's a detailed review on each brush!

Pink Kabuki Brush-
This brush is really soft, and dense, and it is really good for buffing on powder. Kabuki brushes can range from $10-$30 and this one was only $4.99 so this is a really amazing deal! I would really recommend this brush. The only other Kabuki Brush I've ever tried is the Bare Escentuals one, and this pink one is probably 100x better.

Pink Angle Blush Brush-
I have the MAC 168 SE, and this brush is almost exactly the same. It's slightly bigger, but not by much. I really like this brush, it's soft and fluffy, and it's great for applying my bronzer or contouring powder. I would also really recommend this brush, even if you already have the 168, because you can never have too many blush brushes.

Pink Blending Fluff Brush-
This brush is really big and fluffy, and I don't really like it. It doesn't seem like it would blend well because it's just so fluffy, that it doesn't retain it's shape, and the bristles just splay out everywhere. I would not recommend getting this brush. All though it is usable, I just don't think it's really that good.

Pink Duo Fiber Powder Stippler-
This brush is SO soft, it's probably softer than the MAC 187, BUT if you want this brush for applying liquid foundation, than do NOT get it. The bristles are just not stiff enough to buff in your foundation, and you will not get that airbrushed look at all. It is just too flimsy to do any buffing. But still, this would be a great powder brush, so if that's all you're going to use it for, then I would definately recommend it. If you're just looking for a foundation Duo Fiber Brush, just get the MAC 187, yes it's a lot of money, but it is definatley worth it. Either that, or wait for the next MAC brush set to come out.

Pink Oval Fluff Shadow Brush-
This brush is really dense, and great for packing on color. It's not super soft, but it's not prickly either. I think for the price, it's a good buy, but overall, there's nothing really special about it.

Pink Round Crease Eye Brush-
Wow, I really love this brush, I think it's perfect for putting in a crease color. The bristles are so densely packed, that it just seems like they're all one unit (if that makes sense). It's perfect for the crease, and even smudging eyeshadow or eyeliner. If you get any brush, I would definately recommend this one.

So that's my brush review. If you've never used MAC or higher end brushes before, then these brushes are probably good enough, but seriously, these are not even comparable to MAC. They're good brushes, and for a good deal, but in they end, they are just not MAC.

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Coastal Scents Review Part 1

So I just finished washing my Coastal Scents Pink Brushes, and I have to say, I'm kind of dissapointed.

First off, they smell. When I first got the package, I noticed a small odor, but nothing out of the ordinary, so I figured after I washed them, they would smell normal. But, no. After they got wet, they smelled even worse. I cannot describe the smell, but trust me, it isn't pretty.

Second, they did shed. To be honest, the shedding wasn't that bad. A few hairs off the Pink Kabuki, quite a few off the Duo Fiber Stippling Brush, and a few more here and there, but nothing I counldn't handle. I'm not that mad because this was my first time washing them, and I do expect a bit of shedding. Let's just hope the shedding doesn't continue.

Third, the color did bleed. It was pretty bad. My clear shampoo turned black or brown, depending on the brush color. The brushes still have their full color, but it was kind of gross. I hope it's just because this is my first time washing them. On the bright side, the Pink Kabuki Brush didn't bleed, so that's good. Only the eyeshadow and face brushes. Color bleeding isn't really that bad, but if you do get the Coastal Scents brushes, be sure to WASH them BEFORE you USE them.

So, I've got to say, I'm not as impressed as I was when I got them. They're still soft, and they're still retaining their shape, so I guess it's ok. I'll just have to see how they turn out when they dry. I did get my MAC Heirlooms Face Brush set today, and I washed those too, and they did not smell at all, and they did not shed either, so I guess when you buy MAC brushes, you really are paying for the quality, because the brushes I got are only SE (special edition), and they still don't shed, bleed or smell. Oh well, I wasn't expecting much from these brushes anyways, so I still have hope for them.

After these brushes dry, I'll be testing them, completing my review on the Coastal Scents Brushes, and comparing them to the MAC brushes, so stay tuned :)

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Coastal Scents Haul

I just recieved my package from Coastal Scents today! Here's a list of what I got, and a review and pictures will be coming soon.

- 20 gram Sifter Jar, 75 cents

- Pink Kabuki Brush (EVEN THE BRISTLES ARE PINK!!), $4.99

- Pink Angle Blush Brush, $3.99

- Pink Blending Fluff Brush, $1.99

- Pink Duo Fiber Powder Stippler (Comparable to MAC 187), $7.95

- Pink Oval Fluff Shadow Brush, $1.69

- Pink Round Crease Eye Brush, $1.49


Yes, I went a little Pink crazy :) But anyways, I tested them a little, and I have to say I'm pretty impressed, especially at the price they're selling them for. My whole order was only $26.33 including tax and shipping! That's really good for six brushes and a sifter jar (I got the jar to put my broken bronzer in).

You should definatley check out this website, and I will be doing a review on all the brushes once I get my MAC Heirlooms Face Brush set that I got off of eBay, so I can compare some of the brushes. Just from testing them on my hand, I have to say, they are pretty nice, even though the stippling brush did shed a little.

So here's the website, and I hope you all enjoy: Coastal Scents

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