Shu Uemura Sale: Wanting Make-up Brushes

Now through Friday, May 14: Use coupon code HAPPY for a site-wide 20% discount at Shu Uemura and also get free shipping with any purchase over $50! Maybe a late Mother's Day gift, early birthday present, stocking up on brushes... whatever the reason, we're happy to have a reason to get more Shu in our bathroom vanities and makeup drawers.

Sidenote - Anyone else think it's ironic/bittersweet that the company is celebrating the one-year opening of its online store and yet is slated to close all physical counters and stores in the US later this year? At least we can breathe a sigh of relief that we'll still have access to our favorite Shu products through some way. Also, operations will still be chugging along profitably in Asia and elsewhere internationally; Loreal has only decided to exit the US market.

We at Coastalpolitan luuurve Shu Uemura and aren't afraid to show our devotion to some favorite products, including its skincare line, world famous eyelash curler, makeup, etc. This time around, I've been wanting to try his makeup brushes and the 20% discount presents the perfect opportunity.

Having the right tools is key to the application of great makeup, and brushes are an essential part of that toolkit. Most of mine are from MAC, they're great and I have no complaints about their quality or variety, but would like to add some newbies to my collection. I've heard great reviews of Shu brushes - "so soft!", "picks up the perfect amount of powder!", "no shedding!" - and am looking forward to adding my own two cents. They're definitely not a bargain, but having the right brushes will amplify and bring out the best in your makeup products.

I'm mainly looking at Shu's face brushes collection since I need something to better apply liquids and powders with... and also because you can never have too many fluffy brushes (so what if I just like to twirl them around my cheek sometimes?)

• Natural goat hair foundation brush
•  I'd get this goat hair powder brush just for its pretty color
• Angled blush / powder brush would be ideal for carving out cheek contours
• Not a face brush, but of note - this is the most expensive brush I've ever seen: the Kolinsky brush 15. Yowza. At $270, this brush is not in consideration for purchase but interesting to learn that this exists. The price tag is attributed to the hair type - kolinsky mink hair, the softest and most expensive material for brushes. Reviews rave about it, now I'm itching to get to a counter to feel it for myself!

Do you have any recommendations (either brushes or otherwise) for Shu Uemura?