Reddit mentions of Coastal Scents 26 Color Shadow Blush Palette (PL-004)

Now that you realize quality & pigmentation matter, and aren't wild about the idea of spending mega bucks... you should check out my little secret. Coastal Scents
High quality, vivid colors, stays on ALL day, and inexpensive.

It's not cheap, but I'm in love with my UD Electric Palette. I find uses for it fairly often. Adding a touch of color to a smokey eye or that kind of thing is pretty fun. It's understandable that you wouldn't want to spend that much though. I had an 88 color palette (some chinese brand) that I got years ago that worked pretty well! It's pretty cheap and the colors are small, but it always seemed pretty pigmented. http://www.amazon.com/Coastal-Scents-88-Original-Palette/dp/B002QANC2A

You know what's save me a ton of money on cosmetics? Working from home. One of the many advantages of working in my dinining room (other than the short commute from the bedroom) is I'm not wearing make-up every day. I am also not popping into the drugstores at least once a week (dangerous territory, it's so easy to splurge on a new lipstick or mascara, and bada-bing, there goes $20).

But obviously I'm the exception to the rule -- if I were going outdoors every day I'd be made up as usual. Still, you can do great by getting eyeshadow palettes at Amazon, and hit your local discount stores to snoop for bargains. I was in Manhattan last week and went to one of my fave discounters where I snagged three different shades of Revlon lipstick for $1.99 -- for the three of them, not each!

Here are a couple of links of Amazon for great eyeshadow kits at amazing prices -- and the colors are gorgeous!

http://www.amazon.com/Shany-Makeup-Artists-Eyeshadow-Palette/dp/B002RXW5BA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1343967406&sr=8-4&keywords=eyeshadow+palette

http://www.amazon.com/Coastal-Scents-88-Original-Palette/dp/B002QANC2A/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1343967406&sr=8-10&keywords=eyeshadow+palette

I have the 2nd one listed and the colors are terrific, great pigmentation, and you can't beat the price!

Coastal scents original 88; love the oranges, pinks, and greens! Great fora tequila sunrise look or a ruby-throated hummingbird. Amazon Link

The colors online don't look exactly right, but I was very pleased with the intensity and durability.

Heya, welcome to RAoM!! I hope you enjoy it here :D Also, happy birthday c:

I'd definitely recommend picking up the NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk -- it's a great base that really makes colors pop! It's also really creamy, so it blends out easily.

I also love my Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains. I have Rendezvous (a very orange-y coral) and Lovestick (bright pink), which are perfect for summer. I also have Romantic (pretty true red) and my sister has Crush (a darker plum), which are great for fall. These are really easy to wear because they feel just like lip balms, but they're also very nicely pigmented.

If you want to play around with a lot more colors, I would say go for the Coastal Scents 88 Original Palette -- I use at least one color from this every time I do my make-up! It's not too pricey, but it gives you a lot to experiment with :)

I think it would be a pretty great time to pick up some brushes. Since you're just starting out, I'd probably go with ELF brushes because they're super cheap. Here are a few of my favorites (although I'd recommend looking in store at Target, because the white brushes are only $1 and the black ones are usually only $3; they might be cheaper on the ELF website too):

Eyeshadow Brush -- great for packing on the color
Blending Brush -- because everyone could use a nice blender!
Contouring Brush -- really great for applying color in the crease
12 Piece Set -- I don't actually own all these brushes, but it looks like a great set to start with, especially for only $12!


As for something I'd like...well, I'm currently obsessing over this lipstick in Black Cherry, because it is the PERFECT color for fall, and I don't have any other dark lip colors :3

Oh yea, and Summer Fun !

I guess this is a stretch, but I'll make it work:
I am like this palette, indecisive, perfectionistic, and crazy. :)