Sonia Kashuk Hidden Treasure Brush Set and Bag
For the life of me, I can’t travel light.
I like to be prepared, which is my excuse for overpacking. 🙁
The last time I went somewhere on a plane, I thought I’d been good ahead of time and packed what I thought was the bare minimum of makeup and beauty, only to be told at the airport that I’d have to check my bag (and pay the $15 check-in fee) because of weight.
And I thought I’d been so good… Go figure.
Next month, come hell or high water, I’m determined to pack lighter than usual, and it boils down to limiting the makeup and beauty products I bring.
Having to leave things behind feels like cruel and unusual punishment, but I think I can do it with the help of Sonia Kashuk’s Hidden Treasure Brush Set ($20).
Fits in the palm of yo’ hand!
New for spring, the Hidden Treasures Brush set comes with six essential makeup brushes with sassy faux silver handles and a cutie-pie orange and white coral print bag.
The whole clan of Hidden Treasure makeup brushes
These brushes feel much softer against my skin than other travel brushes I’ve tried from MAC and Smashbox, and the long handles fit better in my hand.
Included in the set…
- Powder/blush brush: This brush head does triple duty as a powder, blush and bronzer brush. To keep it clean, I plan to take a few individually wrapped Wet Ones Wipes with me for impromptu brush cleaning.
- Brow brush: This brush isn’t as good for detailed work as my MAC 266 is, but it works just fine to fill in my brows.
- Crease brush: The rounded tip on this brush allows for detailed crease work and feels surprisingly soft, too!
- Small eyeshadow brush: This soft, small brush head smudges eyeliner on the lashline like a pro and precisely applies eyeshadow color in the outer V.
- Concealer brush: A soft and compact synthetic head, this bad boy applies concealer quickly and with mad precision.
- Large eyeshadow brush: This soft and fluffy brush head works great for fast application of powder eyeshadow on the lid and into the crease, and does a great job of blending, too.
- Orange and white travel bag: CUTE! Small but roomy, she holds all of the brushes without squishing the heads.
Crease brush
Powder/blush brush
Small eye shader brush
Concealer brush
Sonia Kashuk Hidden Treasures Brush Set
Price: $20
Use: A complete travel makeup brush set with a cute-@ss bag
Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A+
It’s a fantastic set for the price. The brushes average out to about $3 each, not including the bag, which is a total steal considering the quality of the brushes and how sassy and unique everything looks.
Plus, the whole bunch weigh next to nothing, adding hardly any weight to your bag. If you’re looking for a travel brush set that covers all the necessary bases, I think this is it!
You might like the Sonia Kashuk Hidden Treasures Brush Set if…
- …you need a travel-friendly brush set that covers all the basics,
- …you like bargains,
- …you prefer long-handled, lightweight brushes,
- …you’re trying to travel light.
Makeup in exchange for sit ups = genius!
I may have hit pay dirt with my latest experiment into psychological self-trickery. I call it the “makeup in exchange for exercise” concept.
I’ve already finished my sits ups for the day, and now I’m only five more sessions away from the Urban Decay lip liner I promised myself.
I wish I’d thought of this sooner, LOL!
What’s on your plate today? Got anything exciting in the works?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
cloudburst says
April 27th, 2009 at 3:24 pmWANT – who will do a cp for me ;)?
Karen says
April 27th, 2009 at 4:40 pmHi Cloudburst,
What’s a CP?
Anne says
April 27th, 2009 at 3:29 pmI wish Target shipped to Canada 🙁 I want these brushes!
Karen says
April 27th, 2009 at 4:40 pmHi Anne,
I wish they did too! I wish everybody could try these brushes because they are so good for the price. 🙂
sarahPUFFY! says
April 27th, 2009 at 3:41 pmThe brush handles are just too damn ugly for me. I got a better deal at Claires for travel sized brushes that don’t double as weapons. I can’t even get into the clutch that these things come with. I dunno what’s wrong with me, because normally I jump for joy at the thought of a SK brush. ;-;
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Karen says
April 27th, 2009 at 4:39 pmHi sarahPUFFY!,
I can see how they aren’t for everyone. I like ’em, though…
Indian Girl says
April 27th, 2009 at 3:43 pmGood luck with the packing ! Lemme know if you want any tips. I am a super light packer ! For me, the though of carrying anything heavy is enough to take a couple of items out 😉
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Karen says
April 27th, 2009 at 4:39 pmHi Indian Girl,
I desperately need tips! I use packing cubes, roll sh*t up, put stuff in smaller containers… nothing seems to work! I NEED YOUR HELP!
Holly says
April 27th, 2009 at 3:50 pmOh gosh I want this :/ but there are no Targets in England and none on eBay. Sob.
Karen says
April 27th, 2009 at 4:38 pmHi Holly,
Awww! I wish they shipped overseas! Then the world would be a better place…
Merylynmagic says
April 27th, 2009 at 4:17 pmHey Karen!
I must thank you for introducing me to the Sonia Kashuk brushes… I LOVE the powder and blush brushes (both the white handled and green ones).. they are soo soft 🙂 I don’t know if its just me but my MAC 150 is kinda poky 😛
Anyway.. are you looking forward to your Hawaii trip?
Talk to you soon!
Karen says
April 27th, 2009 at 4:36 pmHi Merylynmagic,
You’re welcome. They are fabulous brushes for the price, aren’t they? I have a few MAC SE brushes that are kinda pokey (boo).
I am really looking forward to seeing my family and being in warm water. I am NOT looking forward to being in a swimsuit. I’ve been neglecting my fitness and so now I’m feeling a little chunky monkey. Oh well, at least this gives me an excuse to work out, right?
How has your Monday been? Anything exciting on your end?
Citrine says
April 27th, 2009 at 4:46 pm( reply to 12. )Custom purchase…
I have 5 Sonia kashuk brushes so far (one black squiggly, 1 metal limted edition, 1 metal retractable and two white handled ones…)I hate four of them…(and the squiggly handle has been getting on my nerve as well) I think I am just a bit disturbed by the weird shape…
To me,those limited edition brushes look like pedeggs with feet …(geez, I think I need to see a shrink…)
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nicole says
April 27th, 2009 at 5:37 pmoh god, I can’t pack light either! I’m traveling around for a couple months, and my MINIMAL makeup is a roll, a box, a bag, and two brush rolls >.<… I even had to send some of my other makeup back home (I’m moving out of my dorm).
I cannot pack light. not clothes, and definitely not makeup. how am I supposed to know if I’ll need that Urban Decay liner when I’m on the road… in 5 colors….
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Merylynmagic says
April 27th, 2009 at 5:50 pmHeya!
Well, I am looking forward to a good, spicy home-cooked Indian meal, that I am in the process of making!! 😀 Do you like Indian food?
Btw I think your make-up in exchange for exercise thing is so cute! You really have good will power to stick with it too- Go girl!!
Heather says
April 27th, 2009 at 6:10 pmI got this set and that crease brush is just AWESOME – better than any of the (many) brushes I have at the moment. it’s an amazing deal.
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Liz! says
April 27th, 2009 at 10:20 pmI do the same thing, but I bribe with BEBE workout outfits. Working out is just so much more fun when you can wear cute clothes, yeah? It’s like a snowball effect. Work out, get cute clothes, want to work out more, more working out means even more cute clothes… and on and on and on
Karen says
April 28th, 2009 at 7:24 amHi Liz!,
That’s a good idea… I could totally bribe myself with clothes. Or shoes. 🙂
Denisa says
April 28th, 2009 at 6:39 amI have this set and I love it! I use it almost on a daily basis and I am one of those brush addicts too! I love the little clutch that it comes with, I carry it with me pretty much throughout the day =) Def. a good bargain and I actually just purchased them because of the design- I think it’s really unique and perfect with it’s summer/coral theme!!
Karen says
April 28th, 2009 at 7:16 amHi Denisa,
I agree! I really like how it looks — it’s an added bonus that the brushes work so great. 🙂
Milan says
April 28th, 2009 at 8:37 amThe last thing I need is more brushes but these are super cute….I may have to grab them for my summer travel. 😉
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