Sonia Kashuk Spring 2013 Collection!

Review and Swatches

Target is my HAPPY Place for many different reasons but one in particular. That reason would be SONIA KASHUK baby! Sonia's Beauty line is sold exclusively at Target and provides luxury products at affordable prices. I have been a fan for over 3 years and looking forward to her Fall collection due to come out this July. I thought I would share my thoughts on her Spring Collection that is still sold in stores, so hurry and grab these awesome products before they're gone! 

The Spring Collection is one of my favorite collections yet! Recently Sonia re-vamped her packaging from white to black and I have to say I love the change. It still has a classic clean look with a bit of edge to it. Just when I think it can't get any better Sonia always surprises me. So without further a do, let's get started! First Item on deck is a new product.This Spring Sonia came out with two shades of "Chic Luminosity Highlighter Sticks" ($10.99) 

Persian Sunset and Sparkling Sands

I was extremely excited to try these out and they didn't disappoint. I like to use Persian Sunset on my cheek bone to give me a nice natural dewy look. I like to place Sparkling Sands down the bridge of my nose and the cupid bow. The formula is very velvety and soft, it is easy to blend with fingers, and it sets nicely on the skin. I even decided to compare this cream highlighter to one of my favorites from MAC. 

MAC Cream Colour Base - Pearl & SK Chic Luminosity Highlighter Sticks - Sparkling Sands

I think it is safe to say that I'm going to save my money and stick with my Sparkling Sands Highlighter. I actually prefer it over my Mac one because of the packaging, color, and formula. Next Item is also a new product, Sonia released a new lipstick formula called "Shine Luxe Sheer Lip Colour" ($10.99)

Sheer Seashell, Sheer Pink Lust, Sheer Melon, Sheer Juicy Coral, Sheer Plum

Sheer Seashell

Sheer Pink Lust

Sheer Melon

Sheer Juicy Coral

Sheer Plum

I love this formula! Look how amazing they look, and mind you these were applied to bare lips. No primer or concealer required to achieve a beautiful bright color. These are very creamy, hydrating and have a slight shine. The colors that I have been reaching for the most this Spring have been Sheer Pink Lust and Sheer Melon. Now lets talk about these awesome new "Ultra Luxe Lip Gloss" ($8.99)

Prettiest Pink

Ravishing Rose

Coveted Coral

Naked Nude

Magical Mulberry 

These are also great and again these were applied to bare lips! I love how they are so pigmented, creamy and not sticky. I don't know about you but it drives me crazy when a girl is talking and you can see little glossy spiderwebs between her lips. You definitely won't run into that problem with these! Trust me I tested them out. They make my lips look plump and juicy which is always a bonus =) Next up are these amazing "Monochrome Eye Quads" ($13.69) These are amazing and are among my favorite items from the collection.

Textured Muave

Textured Cocoa

Textured Taupe

Textured RoseI am GAGA for these! I love how you get for different textures in one palette! I love places matte shades in my crease and shimmer on the lids. All of these are great everyday palettes so no matter which one you pick you can't go wrong. Each finish is smooth and velvety and easy to blend. You can opt for a simple look with the matte textures or glam it up with some sparkle and glitter. Here are some looks I created using these quads =) 

Next Item on the list is the "Eye on Glamour Palette" ($19.99) 

This palette is great for that unexpected pop of color. I like to use this to line my lash line with an electric blue or emerald green. I also like to use it for a light wash of turquoise all over the lid. This palette is definitely a festive one, not only do you get a variety of beautiful colors you also get four gorgeous glitters to glam up any look. Next item is a new product called "Undetectable Creme Bronzer" ($10.99)

Warm Tan

This cream bronzer truly is undetectable! It goes on sheer but can be built up for more intensity. The formula is so smooth and velvety not sticky at all. It blends into the skin effortlessly with a natural skin finish. I love this shade because it looks so natural and subtle. The packing is beautiful and even includes a sponge and mirror. It also comes in one more shade (Rich Bronze) which I plan on picking up soon for more dramatic looks. Next item is the "Chic Luminosity Bronzer/Blush Duo" ($12.99)

Glow

I mean how gorgeous is this! I love this color, it reminds me of peach sorbet. For the Bronzer I find that if I apply it with a duo fibre brush it gives me a light smooth application. I have applied it with a small blush brush before and found that the color goes on to harsh and can make your face look dirty. The formula is a bit creamy so it took me a while to figure out what method worked best. Once I figured it out I couldn't get enough! It gives me that Victoria Secret golden goddess look. Now let's talk about Sonia's new "Twist-Up Longwear Eyeliners." ($7.99)

Black Amber, Black Tanzanite, Black Diamond

These are waterproof, pigmented, smooth eyeliners. The glide on so smooth and are comparable to the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencils. The pencils twist up so there is no need to bust out your pencil sharpener =) But if you like to have a fine point it includes a mini sharpener on the bottom of the pencil. I love to use the dark purple shade to enhance my brown eyes, the dark brown for a softer definition, and the sparkly black for evenings. Next on the list is "Tinted Brow Gel" ($5.99) and "Twist Up Long Wear Brow Pencil" ($5.79)

Brow Pencil - Taupe 

The tinted brow gel is a new product from Sonia. You can use it alone, or over brow definer. I find that on days where I am in a rush I can just comb some of the gel through my brows for light definition. This product would be perfect for those with blonde eyebrows. It will give you a subtle definition that will look natural. The new formula for the twist up long wear brow definer is slightly harder than the original. I was a little disappointed with this product because I was expecting something more like the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz. It is a little difficult to get a sharply defined brow because the barrel is so thick. I use this on days when I want my brows to look more natural and not so sharp. =)  On to Sonia's new shade for her "Satin Luxe Lip Color" ($9.99)

Red Orange

I love this new trendy red orange lipstick! I find that some red lip colors clash with my blue hair but this one actually looks really good. It's bright enough for day and fierce enough for night. This lipstick also has SPF 16 so your lips will be protected no matter when you wear it.  This formula is very creamy, pigmented, and light weight. Unlike other pigmented lipsticks this formula is very hydrating. On to another new product, this spring Sonia Kashuk launched "Moisture Luxe Tinted Lip Balm" ($8.99)

Hint of Pink

I was really looking forward to this product, unfortunately I was a little disappointed. I like everything about this product packaging, color, and the pigmentation. The only thing that I do not like is that it's not moisturizing. I found myself having to reapply the product several times throughout the day. I would actually stick to the Shine Luxe Sheer Lip colors rather than the tinted lip balm. The next two items that I want to talk about are limited edition. First one is an eyeshadow palette that is TO DIE FOR! "Moroccan Dunes" ($16.99)

Now in case you didn't hear me ladies.... this is LIMITED EDITION!!! So if you're even thinking about purchasing this, just do it. You will not be disappointed. All four shades are beautiful and easy to wear. It's very easy to include them in any look. As you can see by the swatches, they are very pigmented and creamy. The packaging is beautiful and includes a large mirror, not to mention the adorable snake skin pattern on the eyeshadows. Any girl would be proud to whip this out anywhere. People will think you've spent a fortune on it. For the price, you can't pass this up. For the final product, "Lip in Cheek Palette" ($14.99)

This palette is great for girls on the go. You can play around with this palette and create many different blushes and lip colors. I found myself mixing shades to create my own custom colors. All the colors included are great for spring and summer and give your face an instant glow. This palette also includes a large mirror. These cream blushes are a slightly wetter formula compared to her individual cream blushes, so these will give you a more dewy look. So this concludes my review for the Sonia Kashuk Spring Collection, give yourself a round of applause if you've made it through this blog entry. I hope you found this information helpful and it helps you in your shopping endeavors.

Thanks a Bunch

- Jessin