2016 was the year that every beauty junkie became obsessed with mystical creature-themed makeup, and independent online makeup brands like Unicorn Lashes and Storybook Cosmetics led the way when it came to creating whimsical, fairytale products.

Unicorn Lashes, which brought us the amazing unicorn horn brushes, just teased their followers with a set of insanely cool mermaid tail brushes. 

The brushes have intricate, brightly coloured handles shaped like mermaid tails, and are giving us aches of Ariel-esque nostalgia.

 

A photo posted by // MomsWearMakeUp2 (@momswearmakeuptoo) on Jan 2, 2017 at 3:15pm PST

The Little Mermaid themed brushes have since been removed from the brand's social media without a trace, much to the dismay of their followers.

However, many are speculating that the original image was not the finalised design of the sea goddess set, leading it to be pulled from the online platforms.

The brand then posted a series of beautiful images of fish, titled "inspiration," so here's to hoping the mermaid tail brushes are still in the works.

 

A photo posted by Created By Unicorn Mel Blue (@unicornlashesuk) on Jan 4, 2017 at 10:46am PST

The prototype picture showed off four different brushes, two seemingly for foundation, one with a sponge applicator and one for buffing and bronzing. 

The brushes are set to come in a shell shaped case, and will be limited edition. 

"Aesthetics will definitely be more important than function," said Unicorn Lashes creator Mel Blue. 

We can't wait to make these mermaid tail brushes part of our world.