FOTD: Using New Sonia Kashuk Brushes and Revisiting MAC's Patternmaker Warm Palette

I have been digging in to my make up collection for inspiration and finding new love in what I have in my collection already.  Definitely have enough make up, always inspired by new items and what other bloggers/vloggers review, but I want to curb my consumerism. All of my make up collection is spread out and I will need to do some purging and tossing once I get everything in one spot.

Love how soft the Sonia Kashuk brushes are!  They're also really purrrrrty and look nicely in the Sonia Kashuk Gold Standard Vanity Cup, both have gold accents.  That Hello Kitty mirror has been a part of my makeup routine for the last 7 years.  I picked it up in Canada for $1 CAN on Robson.  Deals!

The essentials for almost everyday.  Keeping the daily face simple, using my MAC Patternmaker Warm palette and trying out my new Sonia Kashuk brushes. 

Face:

Julep Blank Canvas Mattifying Primer

Maybelline Fit Me! in 240 Golden Beige

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Medium/Matte Bronzer

MAC Fleur Power Blush

Eyes:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Sin

MAC Shroom Eyeshadow

MAC Unsquare Eyeshadow

MAC Browshader Maple/Soft Charcoal

Physician's Formula Organic Wear Fake Out Mascara in Ultra Black

Lips:

Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Lip Balm in Strike A Rose

Prime, prime, prime!  For lasting make up having that base layer.  I'll be trying out a few other products to set my make up.  The end of summer heat has me shiny mid-day, especially if I'm running around.

MAC Shroom

MAC Unsquare

 Using the small shadow brush, I applied Shroom all over the lid, then used the crease brush with Unsquare.

The fave MAC Browshader.  I'll be sad when this is done.  :(  Its the perfect shade and Maple is the softest highlighter that adds just the right sheen.  MAC, please bring this combination back!

Fluffy powder brush

Angled multipurpose brush

The brush applied the bronzer pretty dark. I followed up with the powder brush to diffuse.

Blusher softly applies the Fleur Power

Lastly, putting on a lippy!

Sonia Kashuk Limited Edition 15 Piece Professional Brush Set

With my recent purchase of brushes, I saw this set at Target, but passed it up.  Until I started seeing buzz around it and eventually saw it on my lovely gal @ginaism's Instagram and saw that they were on sale and there was a Cartwheel coupon that could be applied.  Umm, yes!  The online stock availability was not showing correct amounts and went to two Targets with no luck.  Third time was the charm and I snagged the last set in the store.

Image from Target.com

What the website says:

The ultimate collection in both function and style, this comprehensive set of professional-quality brushes includes the best of the best to create a flawless face.  Deep eggplant purple handles, bright radiant orchid- inspired violet bristles and chic gold trim highlight the refined aesthetic of Sonia's signature style.  The collection features a powder brush, blusher brush, duo fiber buffing brush, synthetic angled multipurpose brush, contour brush, foundation brush, concealer brush, blending brush, crease brush, small eye shadow brush, fluffy eye shadow brush, precision pencil brush, synthetic angled liner brush, smudge brush and a spoolie for flawless and fashionable application and blending for face, eyes and cheeks.

Here are the brushes I would use from this set on the daily: powder, blusher, synthetic angled multipurpose, crease and small shadow.

The others are nice additions, but I wouldn't need to use them everyday since my beauty routine is fairly simple.  I am looking forward to practicing more contour techniques with the contour brush!

Pros:  -Variety of brushes
          -Beautiful color and design
          -Affordable full set of brushes
          -Cruelty free brushes

Cons:  -Bit of a smell.  Hoping it will dissipate after a wash.

Cost: $39.99 - it was on sale for $35.99 and I used a Cartwheel coupon that brought the price down to $32.39, making each brush just about $2.16 each.  What a bargain!

Would I recommend this to a friend?  YES!  If you are lucky and able to get a set at a Target store or online, then get one!  Even at regular price, it is still about $2.67 each brush which is a fantastic deal.  If you're scouring eBay for this set, be aware that sellers are marking up this set to up to $103.  That is is pretty ridiculous.  If you can find a seller that is being reasonable with their price, then purchase.