QUESTION: What’s better than a fantabulous smokey eye look?
ANSWER: A fantabulous smokey eye look with a twist!
There are so many reasons to like Sonia Kashuk’s new four-piece Precious Gems Lip, Liner & Nail Set, like the price (just $12.99), and Sonia’s contemporary take on the mixed metal theme…
…but my top reason, by far, is the liquid eye liner that comes with the set. It’s a metallic, rosy golden taupe with a mirror-like shine that illuminates lash lines like Hollywood special effects.
Remember the gorgeous Chanel Rose Platine eyeliner from spring 2011? Well, this metallic meistro is like a liquid liner version of that.
I almost can’t believe the set is only $13, because it kinda looks like something Coco would do (and sell for considerably more!).
To take a pair of smokey eyes for a metallic walk on the wild side, just do your regular smokey eye look first (here I’m wearing MAC Patina Eyeshadow on top of a base of MAC Feline Eye Kohl). Then, line your upper lash lines with the liquid liner from the set.
The stuff is packed with metallic pigment, so one or two layers should do the trick.
And because I’m not done gushing about this liner yet (because I like it that much!), it’s also thicker than most liquid liners I’ve used, almost like a cream, and consequently very easy to control. No dripping or dribbling all over the place.
And once it sets, it doesn’t roam. Not even if it gets wet. They might as well have called it waterproof (even though I don’t think they do).
As for the other pieces in the set, which is a limited edition holiday release, I think they’re also pretty cool.
Along with the liner, you get two shimmery mini nail polishes — one, a silvery taupe, and the other, a rosy golden taupe — and a sheer, non-sticky golden gloss with a moisturizing formula (unscented and unflavored).
You should be able to get away with a single coat with either of the polishes, but don’t forget your base and top coats, as Sonia’s polishes tend to chip rather quickly when I forget to use them.
If you’ve ever chanted, “Smokey eye till I die!!” don’t miss this budget-friendly kit.
PRICE: $12.99
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Target stores (but I haven’t yet seen it online)
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A- (I do think the nail polishes could stand to be a little sturdier on their own)
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Sunny says
November 16th, 2012 at 5:49 pmI really like the nail polishes, but I’m not too sure I can pull that liner off! Maybe I can if I line my waterline properly, like what you did here. Very fierce and gorgeous, Karen!
Katherine G says
November 16th, 2012 at 6:03 pmWow! I am loving that liner! I think I may have the Golden Ticket polish (name looks familiar, I picked it up looking for Two Cents, but Two Cents was sold out). Very fierce and beautiful, Karen!
Marla says
November 16th, 2012 at 6:07 pmI have Smoke ‘n Mirrors polish and love it. It has a great consistency.
Heidi says
November 16th, 2012 at 7:26 pmI may have to pick this up. I love metallics, and the idea of an easier to control liquid liner is very appealing to me.
Agata says
November 16th, 2012 at 7:32 pmI have seen it online a few days ago and I was thinking how cute the set is and here you are rocking it 🙂 I guess I’m going to Target tomorrow.
Ansh@Vanity No Apologies says
November 16th, 2012 at 11:08 pmyour earrings…..gosh your earrings!!
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Jen W says
November 17th, 2012 at 3:46 amAmazing look you’ve created with this set Karen. I’m very interested in the liner- it reminds me of Illamasqua Surge cream shadow, but sounds a lot more long lasting.
Nadege says
November 17th, 2012 at 4:14 amYour eyes are so beautiful!
Becca @ The Beauty Sample says
November 17th, 2012 at 4:50 amThat eyeliner is pretty fabulous–I wouldn’t mind buying that if it came by itself. But the whole set? Eh. Especially because of the 2 polishes. Don’t get me wrong–they’re pretty and all, but I’ve had BAD experiences with Sonia Kashuk polishes. I mean scary bad–I never knew a polish could be so horrendous, which sucks because I usually love most everything Sonia Kashuk puts out. Ah well, there are always a few duds in every line, I suppose.
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Icequeen81 says
November 17th, 2012 at 7:16 amlike the ring and the the nailpolish
Lisa S. says
November 17th, 2012 at 7:18 pmThat is a great look for you Karen. One of the best I’ve seen on you. Loving the silver.
Hyzenthlay says
November 18th, 2012 at 11:01 amOMG – is it really like Rose Platine?!?! I LOOOOOOOOOVE that liner! I am forever looking for dupes of it, since I only bought one pencil. It’s the PERFECT way to make my eyes pop without making it look like I am really wearing makeup. I use it for the lowest key days. I went to Target yesterday, looks like I will be heading back in a few minutes. And if you’re right, I’ll probably end up buying many backups of this one!
Gina says
November 18th, 2012 at 5:02 pmI really like the eye liner for some cool holiday looks!
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Jennifer says
November 19th, 2012 at 5:09 amI LOVE that eyeliner and gloss!!! Awesome!
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Nina says
November 19th, 2012 at 7:59 amI love the look you did a lot! Like A LOT!
Ana says
November 21st, 2012 at 1:10 amGotta have this liner for my NYE look! 😀 Love Sonia Kashuk’s products at Target lately.