Introduction to Mikasa Beauty

Hello, readers! I have something very exciting to share with you... I am a brand affiliate with Mikasa Beauty! I received an email from the marketing coordinator offering me a free Lemon Drop makeup sponge and a personalized discount code for me to order and try some of their products. I received my Techni L2 Brush and S100 Lemon Drop in the mail, and I've used them enough to give you a helpful review on these items.

I only ordered one makeup brush to see if the quality was any good before I spent a lot of money on this company that I had never heard of prior to the original email. The L2 caught my eye immediately on their website, because I had been looking for this style of brush already. These linear shaped tools work wonders with cream contouring and highlighting. And I have to say, this L2 is no joke! The handle is very sturdy, unlike the flimsy plastic of some other paddle style brushes I've tried, and the bristles are incredibly soft yet dense. This performed beautifully with the cream contour shade in my Tarteist Pro Glow palette, and I used it to apply the product to the hollows of my cheeks, jawline, forehead, and nose. I've only used it a few times, so I'll have to update you on the sturdiness of the brush in a future post. The retail price for this brush alone is $20, or you can order the bundle below for $90 (close to the price of a single Artis brush.... 🐸🍵).

I understand, $90 is still a lot of money to spend on four makeup brushes, even though they are amazing. But fear not! I have a 25% discount code for all of you! Use BEAUTYCON25 for $$$ off your purchase.

Sadly, I cannot recommend their S100 Lemon Drop sponge, despite the company's "revolutionary" claim. It's not special at all: I've seen several sponges with the same design. The sponge's awkward shape along with its rock-like feel make it unreasonably difficult to blend your makeup. I threw it away after two uses. Stick to your Real Techniques and your BeautyBlenders, honey!

Mikasa has many different styles of brushes to choose from, and they also have makeup on their site! Check out their selection here. Remember to use BEAUTYCON25 for 25% off your purchase!

Let me know if there are other products you'd like me to try from Mikasa Beauty!

Thanks for reading 💕