By Sheila Arkee
Sonia Kashuk is directly responsible for the way I apply makeup.
Kinda.
Way back in the early days of my makeup obsession education, I started experimenting with various application techniques. To make my eyes look a certain way I needed flat brushes, and so I sought them from the Sonia Kashuk cosmetics line available exclusively at Target. I still reach for the brushes I purchased all those years ago and have come to know Sonia Kashuk as a high-quality brand at extremely affordable prices.
I recently had the opportunity to use some of her newest products – I was sent some eye shadow quads, a bronzer, lipsticks, and nail polishes to use. To say that I’m impressed by the quality of these items is a massive understatement. From the sophisticated packaging to the performance of the products, luxury is now available for a whole lot less.
This eyeshadow addict is in love. From the shadow colors to the sleek, white case, the Eye Quads are just plain gorgeous. These shadows are creamy and highly pigmented, and they blend beautifully. Each palette contains four complementary shades to create multiple looks: two neutrals and two party-ready shimmers.
More than anything I’m really impressed with the quality of the glitter eyeshadows: chunky glitter shadows that stay on the lids and don’t migrate to the rest of one’s person? Now THAT is an accomplishment!
The Showstoppers quad contains 4 glittery shades that are beautiful on their own as well as combined with other shades. This quad is a great one to have if you want to change up your day makeup to something sultry and exotic for night.
The Shimmering Sands quad contains gorgeous neutrals that can help you create an old-school bombshell eye with a little extra shimmer.
Fair and Square is the quad you’ll be reaching for day in and day out. Containing pink, bronze, and glitter, it’s perfection.
The rest of the Sonia Kashuk collection is equally as impressive.
The Satin Luxe Lip Color has the most luscious formula.
Housed in sleekly squared tubes, these creamy and pigmented lipsticks are what you’ll want to wear all summer. It’s elegance that lasts; you won’t have to worry about the lipsticks pulling a disappearing act shortly after application. There are 14 shades in this formula. I tried Classic Red and Pink Punch.
Just look at the gorgeous Illuminating Bronzer! Croc pattern! Beautiful case! I’m gaga for it! The great news is that the flawless formula is sheer and buildable which helps avoid color overload. I apply it where the sun would naturally tan for a smooth, silky glow.
As for the nail polishes, they are your ticket to bright and colorful hands, perfectly appropriate for summer. I am totally digging the blue, called Fairy Princess, which sets off a tan perfectly. Sonia’s Nail Colours are the most affordable “3-free” polish on the market — free of the most common toxic chemicals found in nail polish: Dibutyl Phthalate (BDP), Formaldehyde and Toluene.
From left to right, the colors are Fairy Princess, Tango Mango, and Golden Ticket.
To find out more information on Sonia Kashuk products, visit the Sonia Kashuk page on Target.com.
For one very lucky reader …
I have a $100 Target GiftCard to give away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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How do you transform your eye makeup to go from day to night?
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To go from day to night, I usually use a darker or more glittery eyeliner, and I apply more than usual. I’ll also try a bit darker color for the lid. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love Sonia Kashuk makeup and brushes!
And I tweeted this contest:
https://twitter.com/DianaDevlin/status/212373178218053634
Never tried their lipsticks, but that red one looks awesome!
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Ooh, just saw the question! Hmm, well by using more rich colors!
I use more glittery or shimmery colors at night
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I love her products, and would like to try more!
darken my shadow
no eye makeup-dry eyes
Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
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To go from day to night, I put ON eye makeup, because I don’t usually wear eye makeup during the day.
A sweep of gold or silver eyeshadow and some red lipstick
I just add lipstick.
I use eyeliner and deeper shades.
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Just found your blog….. AMAZING!! I love Sonia’s stuff. I discovered her 2 years ago when my husband gave me a holiday pack in my stocking….He thought since I love Target and it was from I would love it… and I did
I wear a dark eyeliner and shimmery eye shadow!
add some dark liner around the eyes
go darker for night (i.e. eyeliner)
tweeted:
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Add some eyeliner and a deeper base color
I love the glitter in this eyeshadow quad. It makes the eyes really pop!
This make-up looks so good. I’m 18, and I’ve never worn make-up save for a bit of mascara during a night out. I really want to change that before I head off to college this fall and I guess try harder when it comes to looks. The eyeshadow and lip color looks lush- I can see myself wearing that
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tweeted the giveaway
During the day I usually wear a neutral cream eyeshadow over my entire lid and into the crease (it’s quick, easy and office friendly), so for night I’ll sweep a darker powder eyeshadow on my lids, maybe a plum or gray, for a more dramatic look. I’ll also add either some black gel or liquid liner and sometimes wing it out. Thanks for the giveaway. I’ve been a reader for about a year and have enjoyed your 365 days of makeup. Glad to see you’re doing it again!
These look so amazing. I am most excited to try the lipsticks. They look so creamy! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
https://twitter.com/The_Boggart/status/214394392390279168 tweeted the giveaway!!
A deeper smoky eye, and loads more mascara, or a nice pop of lip color. Thanks!
Those lipsticks have as much pigment as the YSL! Thank you for doing the testing that we have all wanted to do but haven’t gotten around to!
I am in love with SK products, you have made me want to go out and buy more now!
https://twitter.com/MidniteManicure/status/214450246539948033
How gorgeous is that croc bronzer!
Those eye shadows look AMAZING!
I’ve found that lining the lower waterline is a super quick and easy way to up the drama for night!
I apply eyeliner and a darker color in the crease and outside corner with some glitz to go from day to night.
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https://twitter.com/TNrina/status/215142059659640832
add more eyeliner and a darker lipstick
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https://twitter.com/buzz8/status/215196831091654656
I add eyeliner, maybe a shimmer shadow and more mascara for evening eyes!
Tweeted https://twitter.com/LuckyKrys/status/215209101226033152
add a smoky eye look
https://twitter.com/pattie43/status/215428457243488256
I don’t normally wear eyeshadow during the day so for a night dramatic look I use eyeshadow and eyeliner
twitter https://twitter.com/SWEEPNETS/status/215497472104071170
i go darker eyes dark red lips
During the day I keep my eye makeup pretty neutral but when I go out I like to experiment with colors and add a lip color.
The only time I have ever used an eyeshadow until it was gone was with a Sonia shadow. It truly was the perfect slightly shimmery champagne color. Oh how I miss it so.
I use darker eye shadow & more mascara.
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tweet–https://twitter.com/CrazyItalian0/status/216926554633142273
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I transform my eyes for night by adding liner and mascara.
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To transform my eye makeup from day to night, I add a heavier line of black eyeliner just to the top lid–instant drama!