Sonia Kashuk is back with some new brushes for her Spring 2013 collection. I follow her on Facebook and once I found out that the collection was released, I immediately raced down to my local Target store and picked up a few items. ^_^
Sonia Kashuk Domed Blusher Brush ($17.19) - The bristles are softer than the Sigma brushes and are neither too dense nor too flimsy. Because of its tapered tip, it places product nicely underneath the eye area, on the cheeks and the "3E". I love using it to apply setting powder, sheer & regular (not highly pigmented) blushers and bronzers. When using it to apply regular blushers, do not swirl the brush in the compact or else you'll end up looking like a clown. Just tap the brush once in the compact and it'll deposit the right amount of product for one side of the cheek.
When compared to the Sigma F25, I prefer the SK one more because it offers better control. The size & density of the SK one makes it more multi-functional and it's perfect for the types of applications that I mentioned above. The SK Dense Blush Powder brush is much denser and more ideal for buffing in powder foundation. (The SK Domed Blusher brush measures 7.30 inches in total length. It did shed a few hairs during its initial wash, which is normal, but it hasn't shed since.)
Sonia Kashuk Medium Eyeshadow Brush ($10.79) - The head is bigger and thicker than the MAC 239, which is better for those with a small lid space. The SK suits a wider range of people. The bristles feel very soft, but the MAC 239 is slightly softer because it has a waxy feel to it. As for performance, it packs on color well and offers excellent control because it's very firm, just like the MAC 239. I love using it to place color onto my lids and highlighting my brow bone. (It measures 6.75 inches in total length. It has not shed a single hair.)
Sonia Kashuk Large Powder Brush ($19.19) - The bristles are fluffy, but definitely not flimsy. The size of the head makes it ideal for applying setting powder all over the face and body. It picks up the right amount of product and disperses evenly without ever leaving a cakey finish. (It measures 7.75 inches in total length.)
Sonia Kashuk Blusher Brush (Old Version $17.19) - The head is smaller than the Large Powder brush and is my go-to brush when I'm dealing with a very difficult blush that's highly pigmented. The bristles are not densely packed, which allows it to pick up product lightly and disperse evenly. I just wish it was a teeny tiny bit smaller so that it'll fit on my cheeks better. If I'm not careful, it can place product onto a large portion of my face. (It measures 7.30 inches in total length.)
Sonia Kashuk Blusher Brush (New Version $17.19) - The head is slightly narrower and the tip is not as wide as the old version. So, it fits alot better on my cheeks. Also, the bristles are a little bit more densely packed and is excellent for applying regular (not sheer or highly pigmented) blushers. (It measures 7.30 inches in total length.)
All 3 of these brushes did shed a few hairs during its initial wash, which is normal, but they haven't shed since. These are not from the new Spring 2013 collection. I've had them for more than a year and they still feel like brand new.
All 3 of these brushes did shed a few hairs during its initial wash, which is normal, but they haven't shed since. These are not from the new Spring 2013 collection. I've had them for more than a year and they still feel like brand new.
Bottom Line: Sonia Kashuk's black handled professional brushes never fail me. The hair on these brushes are super duper soft and the ferrules never loosen. Also, the new ones have the brand name and number of the brush engraved on the handles, which is a nice touch. I highly recommend checking out her line of brushes, even if you're not a fan of "drugstore" products because these are definitely superior to other drugstore brushes and are even better than some of the high-end ones that I've tried.
Note: The MAC brush is available at their online store and Nordstrom. The Sigma brushes are available at Nordstrom. The Sonia Kashuk brushes are available only at Target.
Have you check out Sonia Kashuk's Spring 2013 collection?
*This post contains affiliate links. All of the Sonia Kashuk products were purchased by me, using my own funds.
just found your blog. I find your brush reviews so helpful! Having other known brands in the post for a comparison is really good info and helps my purchasing desion
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words! It really motivates me to keep posting about brush comparisons. =)
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic comparison post! I think you are one of the, if not *the* best at comparing products. :) Speaking of comparisons... how does the SK Domed Blusher brush compare to the Real Techniques face brushes in terms of softness? My skin is easily irritated, so I'm a bit hesitant to get the SK one.
ReplyDeleteThank you! You're so sweet! =) It's difficult to compare the sk domed blusher brush and real techniques face brushes because the sk one is made of natural hair and the real techniques one are made of synthetic material. If you have really sensitive skin, then you'll find that the real techniques are "softer" but that doesn't mean that the sk one is scratchy. I find the bristles to be very soft. Also, I recommend using the sk one for applying powder products and the real techniques one for liquid products.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion. :)
ReplyDeleteJust found blog, your comparison really help me to decide to buy a SE domed blusher brush or not. Thanks for your work and I'm going to buy one! By the way, you mentioned about 3E (....on the cheeks and the "3E"), what does 3E means?
ReplyDelete"3E" is just a makeup technique that I use to contour my face. When you use a brush to apply bronzer on your forehead, cheeks, and jaw line, it looks like the number 3 on the left side of your face and the letter E on the right side of your face,
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