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What We're Sweet On: a Perfect Compact Storage Solution

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:00:34 PST

Makeup, like Tribbles, has a distinct tendency to multiply (luckily not exponentially), and unless you like having your counters buried under sundry powders, paints, and liners, you need somewhere to put it all. As an elegant storage solution, then, may we suggest the new Sonia Kashuk Luxe Agent Provocateur train case ($30)? It's smaller than your average train case, true, but also much more portable, and the movable cushioned "walls" inside mean that all your products will fit perfectly instead of getting crushed or knocked around. Plus, it's tough and edgy looking in a world full of makeup bags bedecked with whales, Sanrio characters, and cutesy sayings. If you're ready to get a little more stylish with your product storage, this case is definitely game.

Product Review: Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge

OnSugar Blog — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:00:09 PDT

Here's an excerpt from OnSugar blog Beauty Bag 411:

Remember a while back I told you how I purchased the Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge ($9.99)? This sponge is a cheaper version of the infamous Beauty Blender sponge ($18.50). These sponges are supposed to make your foundation application easier and leave you with a flawless finish. The rounded shapes prevent streaking or lines in your foundation and the pointed tips allow you to reach smaller areas, such as around the nose. These are also supposed to prevent the waste of excess foundation and can be used with wet or dry makeup. So what is my take on the Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge? To find out, just keep reading.

Top 5 Under $25 Beauty Gift Guide!

BellaTV — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:04:51 PST

Annie, BellaSugar Editor, shows you her picks for the best beauty gifts under $25. From Lush’s fizzy bath bombs to Philosophy’s sweet and spicy Gingerbread Man scrub, Annie finds you the best of budget beauty for those last minute gift ideas.

Sonia Kashuk® Winter Must Haves!

Sponsor — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:23 PST

Award-winning makeup artist and beauty expert Sonia Kashuk believes that makeup and makeup application can be easy for every woman. Her high-performing, face-flattering products and professional-quality tools make it effortless. Celebrating 10 years, Sonia Kashuk for Target simplifies beauty at remarkably affordable prices. Shop Sonia Kashuk now!

New Product Alert: Sonia Kashuk Spray Makeup

BellaSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:00:07 PDT

I've been looking at DiorSkin Airflash for a few months, but I wanted to play around with this kind of product before dropping $60 on it. So finding these new spray-on products from Sonia Kashuk is a delight. The makeup artist's first limited-edition collection, available at Target, includes Eliminate Shine ($12.99) and Golden Summer ($12.99).

Spray products might seem like a gimmick at first, but they're actually legitimate. The particles are so small that they can be sprayed, which can help you get a smoother, more natural look. The key is to use a brush or sponge to apply the products - you don't want to spray them directly on your face.

Eliminate Shine is a light tan powder that helps mattify skin. Because it goes on so sheerly, it made my skin look more even-toned and less shiny after a busy day of blogging. There is pigment in this, however, so I don't think it would work well for women who have dark skin - it'll just make your skin look ashy. On the other hand, the bronzer, Golden Shimmer, would be beautiful on olive- or caramel-colored complexions. It adds a bit of warmth and a slight sheen, and it would be particularly sexy on just-shaved legs.

Coming Soon: Sonia Kashuk Spring/Summer 2008 Collection

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:00:23 PST

Sonia Kashuk is about to launch her new Spring/Summer 2008 collection at Target stores nationwide. The products will be on shelves by March 1, however, you can preview a few of the products here first! The launch also includes an array of new makeup brushes, but today I'm going to tell you about the color collection.

The line contains eight new single eye shadows, seven shadow duos, three eye quads, three cream shadows, six matte lip crayons and six soft-tinted lip balms with SPF 14. But by far, my favorite products of the bunch are the three Dual Ended Sheer Lip Color and Plumping Glossy Tints because they're just so cool.

One side of the jumbo tube houses a sheer, full-sized creamy lipstick and the other side houses a high-shine plumping gloss that's tinted a lighter shade of the lipstick. Both products are moisturizing, the gloss isn't overly tingly, and since the base color is a lipstick, the color is rich.

I've always liked Sonia Kashuk products for their high quality at affordable prices and I've really got to give her kudos for making Target runs so much more fun!

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For pricing information and more details about each of the products in the new collection,

Velvety Matte Lip Crayon ($6.99) is a moisturizing lip crayon with a matte texture. It's available in six shades.
Hydrating Lip Balm with SPF 14 ($7.49) is a tinted, shiny and hydrating lip balm available in six shades.
Shimmering Long Wear Crème Eye Shadow ($6.99) are metallic cream eye shadows. The smooth-textured shades blend so easily that they can be applied with your fingers or with a brush. Available in three shades; amethyst, golden and pewter.
Dual Ended Sheer Lip Color and Plumping Glossy Tint ($11.99) is a unique product since it contains a lipstick on one side and plumping gloss on the other. The tubes are super-sized and they are available in three lip-colored pinky shades.
Eye Quads ($9.99) Three new eye quads in shades of violet, blue and neutrals have been added to the ever-popular collection.
Enhance Eye Color ($5.99) isn't a new formula, but it has new packaging and seven new colors. The cases are now thinner and have magnetic closure.
Eye Shadow Duos ($7.99) now has eight new shades to choose from and the names are also really cute. (I personally like Match Maker, Tongue in Cheek and Double Whammy.) The shadows are also packaged in the new slender, magnetic compacts.

Think Pink: Sonia Kashuk Pouch of Pink Makeup Case & Brush Set

BellaSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:00:24 PDT

Makeup artist and breast cancer survivor Sonia Kashuk has created a set of limited-edition pink products to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can now purchase an adorable pink houndstooth Pouch of Pink ($5.99) makeup case, or a pink brush ($19.99, available in Target stores only) which contains a blush brush, a medium, small, and angled eye shadow brush, a nylon foundation brush, a brow groomer, a smudge brush and a hand mirror.

This is the ultimate traveling beauty companion. Did I mention that all of the handles on the brushes are pink, too? So cute! Through November 4th, 100% of all proceeds generated from these products will be donated toward the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This is one of the few 100% donations, so Sonia, snaps all around for you!

Beauty Byte: Sonia Kashuk to Launch Products to Fight Breast Cancer

BellaSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:00:18 PDT

I didn't know that makeup artist Sonia Kashuk was a breast cancer survivor, but it turns out she had a double mastectomy after being diagnosed last year. Sadly, breast cancer runs in her family-both her grandmother and mother were diagnosed with the disease-but fortunately, Sonia is healthy now.

Now that she's beaten cancer, she's planning some new products for her Target cosmetics line, and money raised will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. As Sonia says:

I will be offering a special brush set, cosmetic bag and toiletries case at Target stores nationwide to raise money to support breast cancer research. I am most honored and proud to tell you that 100% of the profits will be donated to BCRF. I ask you from deep within my heart and soul to help me in this fight to raise awareness and money for breast cancer.

The products will be available in October, when is when many other pink-ribbon products hit stores, too. But I'll be looking forward to buying Sonia's among all the rest, simply because it's clearly a cause that's dear to her. Congratulations to Sonia for regaining her health, and for doing something to help other women.

Marvelous Tinted Moisturizers With SPF, Part I

BellaSugar — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:50:22 PDT

Tinted moisturizers are fantastic because not only do they hydrate your skin but they also cover your flaws. They are lighter and more sheer than a liquid foundation, yet they still provide enough coverage to create a beautiful canvas and even out your skin tone.

What's even better is these tinted moisturizers contain SPF 15 to protect your precious face. Here are three of my favorites. If you like these, stay tuned for tomorrow's installment on more tinted moisturizers with SPF!

Du Wop Revolotion Face, $29, is a super lightweight moisturizer that absorbs naturally into your skin to create a flawless matte finish. It includes SPF 15 as well as light reflecting pigments to add radiance to your complexion.

It helps to eliminate redness and it won't cake into the fine lines on your face to make you look older and wrinkly. Celebrity fans include: Eva Longoria, Cindy Crawford and Hilary Duff. If it's good enough for these beauties, it's good enough for me. Available in eight shades.

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DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer SPF 15 Sheer Tint Release Formula, $38, is another amazing sheer, tinted, light moisturizer that contains SPF. It has been formulated in one color for all skin types and creates a cool glow on your face when applied.

What's awesome about this product is that it helps prevent lines on your face even before they appear with its secret ingredient called active response anti-oxidant system. Also it goes on clear and the tint magically appears as you blend.

Sonia Kashuk Tinted Moisturizer, $11.99, provides your face with ultra sheer color for coverage, sun screen for protection, and a vitamin complex for nourishment and hydration. It is also formulated with teensy light reflectors to help disguise fine lines and wrinkles. Available in three shades.

Learn the Secret to Applying Bright Eyeliner

Jessica Cruel — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:53:00 PDT

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