Let’s face it: I have a real obsession with beauty products, and this typically comes with a high price. So when Target sent me some products from Sonia Kashuk’s spring line I was eager to give them a try.
I was lucky enough to be able to try the Illuminating Bronzer, Satin Luxe Lip Color, Eye Quads and even several fun nail colors, all of which I was extremely pleased with. I promptly added these products to my make-up bag so I could continue to use them in my daily routine. I was so impressed that these Sonia Kashuk products gave me the same results as high-end beauty products but without the price tag that luxury brands come with.
I want to focus on the Illuminating Bronzer. I’m a bronzer girl through and through, and as soon as the weather gets warm it gets added to my daily routine. And on the days when I’m just running errands and I don’t need full makeup I just dust on a little bronzer and out the door I go. But relying on bronzer to get me through means that the bronzer has to be a great product, and before now I was convinced that that meant it had to be a high-end luxury product. Boy, was I wrong.
The first time I applied the Illuminating Bronzer I immediately loved how easily it blended. It looks like a natural summer glow that goes on like airbrushed perfection. The color is multi-reflective, so it looks natural, like I’ve just been in the sun for a few hours.
Another thing I immediately loved was that it didn’t feel dry on my skin like most powder bronzers. It hydrated my face and lasted until it was time to take my make-up off that evening. Because the formula is ultra-soft, it further protected my skin against the dryness I battle daily.
It’s so easy to use, and the color-building formula makes it perfect for even the lightest skin tones. It comes in a handy compact with a brush and mirror, and the croc pattern adds to the luxury feel of the product.
I always apply bronzer to the places that the sun naturally tans my face, starting with my cheekbones and moving to my forehead, nose and chin. The Illuminating Bronzer gave me a smooth, silky glow that looks just like a natural tan. Because this product is sheer, you might not see it on the brush, but it’s there, so be careful not to apply too much and remember that the product is buildable, so you can always go back and add more.
I love that it gives the illusion I’ve been somewhere tropical and luxurious when, in fact, I’ve been teaching a kindergarten class and chasing a toddler all day long. I’m so excited to add Sonia Kashuk products to my makeup bag, and even more excited that I won’t have to go out of my way to purchase the product, since I’ll be able to pick it up on one of my weekly Target trips.
Now you tell me: Where do you usually apply bronzer? Leave your answer in a comment below to win a $100 Target GiftCard.
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Shannon Dew says
I just started using bronzer this past year and OMG what a difference! I put it all over just to give a nice glow and it really makes me feel less zombie-mom{ish}.
Shannon Dew says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/shannonrdew/status/209614276049117184
Kristina says
I use bronzer almost every day and brush it on my cheek bones, my forehead and my nose. I think it makes a big difference, especially since I sit in an office all day so there’s not much sun time for me!
shannon says
i usually brush a little on my cheek bones
Kat says
I always follow the same steps: apples of the cheek, quick swipe of forehead and chin and nose.
KVH says
I use bronzer on my cheek bones. I don’t really wear makeup so when I do, I don’t use much.
cwood says
I use my bronzer on my forehead, cheeks, nose and chin! Makes a huge difference!
Natalie says
I always add a dab to my neck and chest… I need to match with the sun glow!
elizabeth says
I used mine on my t-zone, cheeksm and then my neck and chest
The Buchanan Family says
I use it on my t zone and cheeks.
Chelsey Flinchum says
I love using some bronzed on my cheeks and t-zone!
Megan says
I use my bronzer on my forhead, cheeks and chest ๐ And I love Sonia Kashuk, I use her tinted moisturizer and tan towels!
Catie says
I use bronzer like blush. I prefer the look it gives having the browner color, especially in the summer- it looks more like a tan than just putting on makeup. I put it just below my cheekbones near my temples, and not too far down.The bronzer I am using now I’m embarrassed to say how long I’ve had it, it would be great to get some new!
Stephie @ Our Marriage Adventure says
Bronzer (which reminds me I need to buy some) goes on the cheek bones and a touch on the forehead and chin.
Brandi Hunley says
I tweeted @beachieb
Brandi Hunley says
I usually wear bronzer when I don’t wear other makeup. I give myself a quick sweep of the cheek bones, forehead, and across the nose.
Shannon says
I typically use it on my cheekbones and maybe a touch on my forhead and nose. If I don’t use that and/or blush I look like I’m sick.
Whitney says
If I’m wearing a sleeveless or strapless top or dress, I love using bronzer on my collarbones! The extra shimmer makes your shoulders stand out (and makes you look a little thinner)!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I am a big fan of Sonia Kashuk’s makeup!
Whitney
whitneybetweenthelines (at) gmail (dot) com
Mami2jcn says
I put bronzer on my cheeks.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
Mami2jcn says
tweet:
https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/209697235615744001
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akronugurl says
i love using bronzer!! gives me a little tan ๐
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Crystal Seed says
I always wear bronzer no matter if I’m wearing makeup or not. Always on my cheeks and just swipe across forhead and chin and nose! Perfect for just the right amount of glow!!
Crystal Seed says
And I tweeted!!! I did it from my phone so I can’t put the link here. Hope this counts!!!
akronugurl says
tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/209698278466531328
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Cajun Cowgirl says
Cheek bones for a nice glow! Such a fun giveaway!
Laura says
I usually put a little all over my face, but mostly my cheekbones. ๐ Yay, Target!
Rosa says
I always apply on cheek bones for glow!! Thank you for the chance.
Jennifer Tolleson says
I always apply on my cheek bones and nose area. jenden04@aol.com
Ashley says
I apply it on my cheeks.
hewella1 at gmail dot com
Andie says
I usually use bronzer across my forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin to give myself a little bit of a glow!
andie325@gmail.com
Kristy says
I usually apply it on my cheekbones and do a sweeping motion from above my temples down to my jawline to really contour my face.
Kea00@hotmail.com
MANDY83 says
I apply bronzer all over my face and neck
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
MANDY83 says
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/209777380775038977
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The Java Mama says
I apply all over my face! Cheeks,forehead, and chin!
Elena says
I use bronzer on my cheeks
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Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/209789700259581953
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Sammi says
I use bronzer on my cheeks and if I’m wearing a tank top or a dress I’ll put it on my collarbone/shoulders to add a little shimmer.
Amanda @ Our Oklahoma Nest says
I use it just like you described! That way it looks most natural!
Calli says
I don’t really wear bronzer as I am very pale but I might try Sonia’s.
randomrandallnews says
The bridge of my nose & cheeks
Shannon says
I typically only apply it to my cheekbones!
Jennifer Vanzant says
I use bronzer on my cheeks!!:)
Pam says
I’ve never tried bronzer but I’d love to!
Jennifer Vanzant says
I tweeted the giveaway!
Lauren says
Nose and cheeks…sometimes collarbones if I am wearing a v-neck, strapless or tank top shirt!
Jessica Gardino Edwards says
Where the sun naturally hits my face, cheekbones, nose, forehead, chin!
Amy says
I love the warm ton on your face with the bronzer. I usually apply bronzer on my cheek bones only.
Amy [at] utry [dot] it
Amy says
tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/209882673102061568
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Judy B. says
I use it more to countour so under cheekbones and around jawline.
Judy B. says
tweet
https://twitter.com/BBirdie2/status/209969038137364480
Button says
Usually, I use it on my cheeks and nose.
Lisa Brown says
I apply bronzer to my forehead, cheeks, and jawline. I use the “E” method.
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
Lisa Brown says
tweet – https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/210028423396069376
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
MerelyMarie says
I don’t wear bronzer, but I recently picked up Sonia’s mini nail colour set, and I’m loving it!
Tina says
I apply bronzer to my cheeks
Tina says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/210066893212631040
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Andrea says
Cheek bones, forehead and chin ๐
Courtney B says
i usually apply bronzer around my jawline and hair line and on my cheekbones
vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com
Courtney B says
tweet
https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/210199326201360384
vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com
Sarah says
Cheekbones and nose!
Tj and Amy says
I use it everyday even in the winter. cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. amypugmire@live.com
Tj and Amy says
tweeted. amypugmire@live.com
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/210244347730464768
Lindsey says
I apply it on my cheekbones and blend it up towards my hairline. It adds a lot of dimension with a little blush or highlighter on top to make my cheekbones pop.
cw says
I apply bronzer to my whole face for the sunkissed look
cgies25 at homtail
Kim D. says
I’m more of blush person than a bronzer one. Thank you for the giveaway!
mom22girlz at ymail dot com
Kim D. says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/mom22girlz/status/210883295527972864
Holly Marie says
I apply bronzer on my forehead, temples and high cheeks- love a little glow. Esp with a run-in with skin cancer. Fake tan is much better than a real tan : ).
hmwasson@gmail.com
Anonymous says
i dont – i embrace the pale! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
Anonymous says
https://twitter.com/DesMoinesDealin/status/211653264578588673 scg00387 at yahoo dot com
Deb Anderson says
tweet http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/211827309395718144
Deb Anderson says
blog post http://tnshadylady.blogspot.com/2012/06/more-great-bloghercom-giveaways.html
JC says
Usually lightly on chin area.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
JC says
https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/212040904779902977
DeniseL says
I haven’t used bronzer, but will need to as I’ve recently implemented a strict sunscreen regiment for my whole family (myself included)!
dmarie824 at aol dot com
DeniseL says
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/212280226430976000
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Kelly Massman says
never have tried bronzer
Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
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jenspurg says
I apply bronzer to my cheeks and forehead.
huntandride@hotmail.com
jenspurg says
https://twitter.com/jen_r_horn/status/212987745855995904
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chambanachik says
I haven’t tried it, but I need to!
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Shannon says
I apply bronzer on my forehead and cheekbones! sethandshannon1 at yahoo dot com
Shannon says
tweet https://twitter.com/SweepsMama/status/214029310984589312
Janice says
I haven’t tried bronzer, but I guess I’d apply some on my cheekbones
m8usi at yahoo dot com
Janice says
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/cappytweet/status/214079579571228673
m8usi at yahoo dot com
Rachel says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/ThatTweetThing/status/214454021669400577
Anash says
I apply it on the top of my cheekbones! Thanks for a super giveaway!
My email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Anash says
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/anashct/status/214910614982762496
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Happiness Is... says
Um is it bad that I have never really used bronzer?!?! Yikes! I totally should!
Molly says
I love trying new make-up! I can’t wait to give this a try!
Kim says
i’ve never used bronzer… eeps!
Keela Holliman says
I use my bronzer on my forehead, cheeks and across the brdge of my nose! I don’t know what I would do with out it…..I feel like I don’t look “complete” without it :))
Colleen says
Thank you for the review, I have been on the hunt for a new bronzer and can’t wait to pick this one up on my next trip to Target. Bronzer is a must for me since I have such fair skin. I love the glow it gives! I always apply it on the apples of my cheeks, forehead and nose for a lightly sun kissed look.
Colleen
daybydaydarling.blogspot.com
Norma says
I’ve never used bronzer!
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LAMusing says
I’ve only used bronzer a few times – at my jawline, forehead near the hairline and lightly on my cheeks
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LAMusing says
https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/216357474259841024
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Rebecca Graham says
Apply to the cheekbones.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
Rebecca Graham says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/216790804952395777
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
Gina M Maddox says
tweet–https://twitter.com/CrazyItalian0/status/216919194321686528
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Gina M Maddox says
I usually apply it to my cheeks.
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Kerry says
I usually apply it to my cheeks and forehead.
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Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/217798946532241408
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emily says
I’ve never really used bronzer, I have a pretty fair complexion and always thought that it would “look like I was wearing bronzer” which isn’t the point of wearing bronzer… but it sounds like this stuff is pretty great… may have to try it out!
MCantu1019 says
I use it on my cheeks.
MCantu1019 at aol dot com
Julie says
I have not used bronzer before
thanks
aunteegem@yahoo.com
ellie says
I’m very pale but I have never tried bronzer before.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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ellie says
tweet
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/218512764862341120
momma2100 says
i usually apply bronzer to the apples of my cheeks, nose and a swipe on my forehead thank you!
momma2100 at live dot com
momma2100 says
https://twitter.com/momma2100/status/218514315995660288
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Katilyn wright says
I apply bronzer on my Cheeks and forehead !
Deb says
I use bronzer lightly all over
Jammie Morey says
I use bronzer on my cheeks! sweepmorey at gmail dot com
Jammie Morey says
tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysdizzy/status/218909169489674242
Vanessa says
I always apply bronzer to my cheeks, and right over my nose! Somehow on me, it gives me an amazing glow, and makes me look like I’ve got an amazing tan, even though I’m really pale! ๐
nessuh@live.com
Sara says
I don’t use a lot of it, but when I do, I put it on my cheekbones and a little on my forehead and chin. Awesome giveaway!
Sarah says
I just got my first bronzer & am excited to use on my face!
Angie says
How did I miss this?! I add bronzer to my cheeks!
Adrienne says
I apply on my cheeks and on my nose, I love the look it gives me because I try to keep my face out of the sun so without the bronzer, I look like a ghost:)
Angie says
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/aknixon/status/219086338853576704
Ashley says
I love bronzer I use it everyday on my face!! Awesome post
Ashley says
I love bronzer I use it everyday on my face!! Awesome post
Adrienne says
tweet tweet: https://twitter.com/LaVitaeBellaAMP/status/219093192241455104
angie lilly says
hmm that is a question I simply cannot answer as I have never used a bronzer and typically do not use any makeup at all, other than lip balm! Sorry! LOL Hope that is OK!
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
angie lilly says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/219145026670837761
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
Tabathia says
I don’t wear bronzer, so I don’t apply it
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia says
tweet
https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/219153470295523328
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
slehan says
I do not use bronzer at all.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan says
blogged:
http://slehan.blogspot.com/2012/06/win-100.html
sy says
I use bronzer on my cheeks. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
songyueyu at gmail
sy says
tweet: https://twitter.com/syytta/status/219269033890021377
songyueyu at gmail