



Over the past couple of months I’ve collectively purchased 84 Coastal Scents Hot Pots during their yearly sales for $0.99 USD each (originally $1.95 USD). I’ve decided to break the post up into 2 different parts so it doesn’t get over whelming. I wanted to try the Hot Pots before any MAC/MUG eyeshadows (I don’t own any – can’t compare quality) and I can say I’m quite impressed although some are a hit or miss, but they’re still beautiful for the price nonetheless. Each shadow arrived individually packaged therefore making it easier to manage and insert them into the magnetic palette anyway I desired. Each Hot Pot is 1-inch (26mm) in diameter and contain roughly 1.5g/0.05oz of product and they come in matte, shimmer and satin finishes.

DESCRIPTION: A 1-inch metal pan that contains a highly pigmented eye shadow for multiple applications. Each Coastal Scents Hot Pot™ fits snugly into one of the Go Pod, 4 Piece, 12 Piece, and 28 Piece Interchangeable Palettes. These custom palettes contain magnets in a soft foam padding which attract the metal pan of the Hot Pot™. This allows you to completely customize your palette to create any look by simply adding interchangeable Hot Pots™ from the vast collection of shades, hues, and finishes.

I found most shadows to be pigmented (pictures shown without primer + finger swatches), easy to blend, long lasting and not much fallout. Not to mention it’s little to no cost and they have a wide variety of colours from neutrals to brights to darks – there’s something for everyone! Only downside is that it can only be ordered online but basically shipped worldwide.

I’ve decided to categorize the Hot Pots based on:

Smoothness: How each pot felt to the touch.

Pigmentation: How pigmented each pot was in accordance to if it is opaque, sheer, etc.

Powdery: If the swatch looks powdery while applied.

*Note that Hot Pot consistency might vary from person to person and this is just my opinion of the ones I have purchased.

Chamois Nude (M04), Polished Ivory, Vanilla Sky, Bombay, Sand Dune, Victorian Pear, Pale Nude (B04)

Chamois Nude (M04), Polished Ivory, Vanilla Sky, Bombay, Sand Dune, Victorian Pear, Pale Nude (B04)

Chamois Nude (M04): Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Sheer – Matte Finish)

Polished Ivory: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Satin Finish)

Vanilla Sky: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Sheer – Satin Finish)

Bombay: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Opaque – Matte Finish)

Sand Dune: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Satin Finish)

Victorian Pear: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Sheer – Satin Finish)

Pale Nude: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Sheer – Matte Finish)

Coral Blossom, Georgia Peach, Dreamsicle, Melon (S32), Reef Coral, Peach Puff, Tuscan Terra Cotta

Coral Blossom, Georgia Peach, Dreamsicle, Melon (S32), Reef Coral, Peach Puff, Tuscan Terra Cotta

Coral Blossom: Smooth, Pigmented, Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Satin Finish)

Georgia Peach: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Shimmer Finish)

Dreamsicle: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Shimmer Finish)

Melon (s32): Smooth, Pigmented, Slightly Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Satin Finish)

Reef Coral: Smooth, Lacks Pigmentation, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Satin Finish)

Peach Puff: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Matte Finish)

Tuscan Terra Cotta: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Satin Finish)

Peach (S33), Oatmeal Tan (M07), Tuscany, Bronze Peach (B03), Petal Peach (M14), Redwood (B07), Mauve (S38)

Peach (S33), Oatmeal Tan (M07), Tuscany, Bronze Peach (B03), Petal Peach (M14), Redwood (B07), Mauve (S38)

Peach (S33): Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Satin Finish)

Oatmeal Tan (M07): Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Matte Finish)

Tuscany: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Opaque – Matte Finish)

Bronze Peach (B03): Slightly Smooth, Pigmented, Powdery – (Opaque – Matte Finish)

Petal Peach (M14): Smooth, Pigmented, Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Matte Finish)

Redwood (B07): Slightly Smooth, Pigmented, Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Matte Finish)

Mauve (S38): Smooth, Lack Pigmentation, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Satin Finish)

Fine Wine, Tyrian Purple (S13), Cinnabar Rose (M08), Pink Mauve (M26), Panama Rose, Maroon Berry (M25), Pomegranate Red

Fine Wine, Tyrian Purple (S13), Cinnabar Rose (M08), Pink Mauve (M26), Panama Rose, Maroon Berry (M25), Pomegranate Red

Fine Wine: Slightly Smooth, Pigmented, Powdery – (Sheer – Matte Finish)

Tyrian Purple (S13): Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Shimmer Finish)

Cinnabar Rose (M08): Slightly Smooth, Lacks Pigmentation, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Matte Finish)

Pink Mauve (M26): Smooth, Pigmented, Slightly Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Satin Finish)

Panama Rose: Smooth, Pigmented, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Shimmer Finish)

Maroon Berry (M25): Not Smooth, Pigmented, Slightly Powdery, Patchy – (Opaque – Matte Finish)

Pomegranate Red: Not Smooth, Lacks Pigmentation, Non-Powdery – (Semi-Opaque – Matte Finish)

Have you tried anything from Coastal Scents? Will you be purchasing any Hot Pots? What do you think?