G’morning and happy Wednesday, cutie. 🙂 We’re almost over the hump! If you’re in the mood for a mid-week drugstore splurge/reward, what do ya think of Sonia Kashuk’s new Beautiful Berries Lip Quad ($12.99)? It’s one of three in SK’s new spring collection, and it looks like a perfect pick-me-up to me.
The pigmented colors and sleek packaging first caught my eye — so cute, right? — but the interesting ingredients sealed the deal. Sonia added myrrh resin extract to supposedly reduce the signs of aging and the depth of wrinkles, and antioxidant-rich pomegranate fruit sterols to moisturize and protect against environmental damage (the juice has been shown to be good for the heart, so there may actually be some real benefits to its use here).
The quad comes with two unscented, unflavored lipsticks and two glosses. I was surprised not to find a flavor or scent, considering the berry theme, but I figure Sonia felt it was better to be safe than sorry about adding an artificial scent. The non-drying lipsticks, which last about three hours on my lips, feel soft, creamy and non-sticky. The glosses last just about an hour.
PRICE: $12.99 each
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Target stores and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A+
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Suzanne says
March 23rd, 2011 at 7:14 amoh my, I love the sonia kashuk stuff so much! such a pity that its very difficult to get down in Australia 🙁 I had the translucent loose powder and it was SO wonderful!
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Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 8:09 amShe has some great stuff. Have you ever tried her brushes?
Nina says
March 23rd, 2011 at 7:51 amill have to say a lip quad is a nifty idea! i should check this one out … target trip? 🙂
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 8:09 amTARGET TRIP!!!
Nina says
March 23rd, 2011 at 8:57 amfo’sho! 😀
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:15 pmI might go there tonight (seriously, who am I kidding?).
Marian says
March 23rd, 2011 at 8:08 amPretty!
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 8:09 amIt sure is!
Tracy says
March 23rd, 2011 at 8:55 amTime for a cross border shopping trip! Those are some nicely pigmented glosses!
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Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:14 pmYes, it’s time! Maybe do a Trader Joe’s run while you’re here?
BTW, are you still watching Being Human? This week’s ep was so good.
Tracy says
March 23rd, 2011 at 8:54 pmI am still watching! It was really good! Werewolf fight!
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Cassie says
March 23rd, 2011 at 9:42 amArgh I really want to try Sonia Kashuk stuff, especially the bendy eye liner brush.
If I owned this quad, I wouldn’t feel guilty about constantly licking my lips or even accidently eating the product for fear of nasty chemical buildup because ‘pomegranate fruit sterols… the juice has been shown to be good for the heart’!
That’s my girl logic at its best 😀
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Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:13 pmHaha, I’m all about girl/makeup logic! Sounds good to me.
Jessi (Lacquered, Painted, Polished) says
March 23rd, 2011 at 10:06 amWow, I’m impressed with all the Sonia Kashuk products you’ve been posting lately! These lippies look beautiful! I like that they don’t have shimmer or glitter. I don’t like the way it feels on my lips and can imagine feeling it in every even remotely shimmery lip product. Even if the texture isn’t there I can still feel it. I think I have a problem, haha. I’m going to be making a trip to Target today to look at all this fabulous stuff you have been posting about. Also, can you recommend a lip brush? Preferably something that would transport easily in a purse. Thanks Karen!
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Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:12 pmHi Jessi,
I use the MAC 316. It lays down color evenly and is easy to wash.
Alka says
March 23rd, 2011 at 10:45 amIf I was making an Easter basket for myself it would definitely have one of these little cuties in it sandwiched between the Lindt and Godiva Easter Bunnies! 😀
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:10 pmOoh! Don’t forget the Life Savers Gummies!
Trisha says
March 23rd, 2011 at 10:59 amPretty! I like that there’s no scent or flavor. I feel like that always distracts from the actually gloss. Well, not always, but most of the time. 😉
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Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:09 pmFor me it really depends on the scent/flavor. It’s always nice, though, when it’s free from both…
Heidi says
March 23rd, 2011 at 11:08 amVery pretty colors!
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:09 pmThey’re nice, right?
Hope you’re having a nice day. 🙂
Heidi says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:37 pmHaving a mellow day. Bracing ourselves for one more storm tomorrow and that’s supposed to be the end of it!
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 6:13 pmIt’s been pretty dry down here… but I see the clouds in the distance, uh oh!
Hopefully Missy doesn’t freak out when the storm comes.
Heidi says
March 23rd, 2011 at 6:17 pmHopefully this storm won’t be as bad as Saturday night. Missy spent that storm under the covers with me, whining and shaking…. poor thing. : (
Alison says
March 23rd, 2011 at 12:03 pmSo pretty, it would be great for travelling, very handy for creating different lip looks.
I did a Chanel haul today and bought Vitalumiere Aqua, Rouge Coco Shine in Boy (I’ve wanted it ever since I read your review!), the radiance exfoliating gel and Coco Mademoiselle Velvet body oil! The body oil is gorgeous! I would highly recommend if you love the scent.
Thankyou so much for your smokey eye recommendation for my Goth fancy dress hen-do on Sat. I’m going to use the Chanel cake eyeliner duo in Noir-Lame, using the glittery Lame all over the lid and Noir to Line. Then I am going to use the black shade from the ombres perlees palette to blend out and under my eye and their waterproof eyeliner on my waterline. Then my lips will be Rouge Allure in Hysteria. I think It will look pretty cool, and inspired from your suggestion and the Chanel Noirs Obscurs add campaign photos.
Thankyou so much Karen!
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:08 pmHi Alison,
Oh, thank you for the recommendation for the Coco Mademoiselle Velvet Body Oil. I have a gift certificate burning a hole in my pocket… I was just thinking today that I need a Chanel pick me up. It sounds perfect!
Your look for the party sounds wonderfully gothy. Noirs Obscurs = perfection!
Alison says
March 23rd, 2011 at 11:17 pmI think you will love the body oil, it is heavenly! A little squirt goes a long way, smells divine and left my skin so soft and glowing! Plus it isn’t greasy at all. An A+ product in my book!
Karen says
March 24th, 2011 at 8:06 amSounds lovely. I’ve been using a body oil lately from Jouer and I’m just about out. 🙂
Oh, question for you — is it very moisturizing? Or do you still have to layer an additional lotion underneath?
dani@callitbeauty says
March 23rd, 2011 at 12:19 pmthat’s a GORGEOUS palette! i can’t believe how pigmented they are!
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Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:07 pmHi Dani,
Me too. It was a really nice surprise. 🙂 Hope you’re having a good week so far!
Kim says
March 23rd, 2011 at 12:59 pmWow, that’s a bargain! And I agree – the packaging is great. Yet, I must look away. Too many unused lip products are already cluttering the nooks and crannies of my life! 🙂
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:06 pmLOL! Hey, you never know when an emergency lip palette will come in handy.
BTW… I’m almost ashamed to admit this, but I’ve finished two boxes of Trader Joe’s Pita Crackers in TWO DAYS!
Kim says
March 24th, 2011 at 6:34 amHAHA! We talked about this.. those boxes are SO tiny. 🙂 I was actually dipping wheat thins out of the box into a container of dip yesterday, while thinking “My God, Woman, stop yourself!”. I blame the long winter! hee hee!
Karen says
March 24th, 2011 at 7:57 amI blame it too. I also blame the time change (why not?). I may have to go back today for another box… ARGH!
gio says
March 23rd, 2011 at 1:46 pmThat’s a gorgeous palette. The colors look very pretty and pigmented. 🙂
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:05 pmThey are very pigmented!
Trina J Makeup says
March 23rd, 2011 at 2:22 pmThese colors look perfect for the season! That shade you are wearing looks good on your complexion. May have to check this one out!! Thanks for sharing!
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:04 pmI hope you try it, Trina!
heidi says
March 23rd, 2011 at 2:53 pmI have to say these color look beautiful but for some reason I don’t like lipcolors in palette format. I just don’t like fussing with lip brushes I think and for $12 I’d rather save $2 more and get a MAC shadow or lipstick.
Karen says
March 23rd, 2011 at 5:04 pmI go through phases… sometimes I’ll be in the mood to bust out the lip brush! When I am this should come in handy. 🙂
Instant Karma (formerly L) says
March 23rd, 2011 at 9:36 pmOoh, they look nice on you! I really love the brightest, reddest one, but then again, I always do 😀
Karen says
March 24th, 2011 at 8:09 amThat one’s my favorite color out of the quad, too. 🙂
Elana says
March 24th, 2011 at 6:13 pmThis looks like the drugstore version of the Dolce & Gabbana lip jewel pallette, which I LOVE! Maybe i can switch the pans from one to the other????
Theresa says
March 25th, 2011 at 11:29 amThe colors in this palette look amazing on you! You make me want to go out and buy one! Thanks!
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