5.20.2014

This or That: Sonia Kashuk Take Cover Concealing Stick Vs. Smashbox Camera Ready Coverage Concealer

Hey you! How's the week treating you so far? I'm personally counting down the seconds minutes until I hit the road for the beach. Have I mentioned that enough already? Be sure to keep up with me on Instagram if you want to see lots of beach pictures. I'll still be posting each day, so be sure to stop by. But before I go, I wanted to compare two thick concealers in this week's This or That:

This: Sonia Kashuk Take Cover Concealing Stick

  • $8.99, .07 oz
  • Target stores or Target.com
  • 3 shades
  • thick, creamy stick concealer
  • excellent at coverage, no creasing
That: Smashbox Camera Ready Coverage Concealer
  • $20 
  • various high-end beauty stores and departments and online
  • 6 shades
  • creamy stick concealer
  • light to medium coverage, no creasing

Side By Side: I thought I would show Smashbox and Sonia Kashuk concealers' coverage of a tattoo. Please note that these shades match my face, and not my inner wrist. Also, these are designed for concealing areas on the face, but I had the same results on my inner wrist.

This or That:
  • While I love Smashbox products, the fact that they have 6 shades, the coverage just wasn't there for me. Sonia Kashuk came with more product at a much cheaper price, and the coverage was much better.
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49 comments:

  1. Wow, the Sonia Kashuk definitely has better coverage. Thanks for the review dear. I can not WAIT to get to a Target in a few months!

    xoxo,
    little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  2. The side by side swatches are such a brilliant idea! And what a difference! Thank you for a fab post! x

    P.S. Love the tattoo, by the way. ;)

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  3. What a difference between the two. Great review. I love review where you compare!

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  4. I'll have to check out the Sonia brand I tend to use Maybelline for concealer/contouring.

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  5. I have come to love the Sonia brand so much! Its affordable, the products are awesome, and its so accessible at Target. As if I need another excuse to buy something at Target :) Right now her brushes are my obsession!

    www.madeintheshadeblog.com

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  6. I am constantly hunting for a good concealer...I think I'll run to Target today!

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  7. Good to know that the SK one works. I'll check out our Target soon.

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  8. yes! i love it when the cheap option wins!! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  9. Wow! That is a huge difference in coverage! Thanks for a great review!

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  10. I love finding cheaper alternatives!! :D

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  11. I have never used any product from Sonia Kashuk. I'm going to have to check it out.

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  12. I have been impressed with SK! That concealer is a great option!

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  13. I'm very impressed with the Sonia Kashuk concealor. such great coverage and awesome price

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  14. I have not tried these concealers but the Sonia Kashuk one does sound like the better bargain.
    Beautetude

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  15. Love that you compared these side by side - I just got the new laura mercier concealer and it is the best concealer I have ever used, you should give it a try!

    Abby
    www.champagneplans.com

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  16. oh my goodness, i had no idea. this is so awesome - love the side by side comparisons, definitely checking out Sonia Kashuk next time i am at target.

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  17. This is super awesome to know! I have always wondered how Sonia's line compare. Excellent review!

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  18. The proof is in the photos! The Sonia Kashuk one has better coverage and I love the price!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Bugsy's Box Giveaway!

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  19. Wow, I will have to look for this SK concealer! Great coverage! Enjoy your beach trip :)

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  20. Great post! Shame Sonia Kashuk is not available here :-(

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  21. Seriously wish this post came out like last week before I bought a new Laura Mercier concealer!! Great review!

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  22. I love your reviews and that came handy to me... I saw a stick concealer that I was or am about to try... but did't think of these two... I think I'll give it a try, cause both looked good, although you say that Smashbox doesn't have many option... I will try the other first, then! Really very handy to me! (And enjoy the beach!) denisesplanet.com

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  23. I haven't tried either of those but the Sonya Kashuk one looks great! Would you say these are good for coving acne spots? I use a maybelline cover stick for that right now, but I think I want to try the Sonya Kashuk one!

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  24. Wow, great side by side comparison! Definitely worth it for the price too, great review!

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  25. Great demonstration! I'm guessing that is your tattoo?

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  26. I love Smashbox products but I'm really impressed by the Sonia Kashuk coverage!! Another SK product to try out!

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  27. Way better coverage for less than 1/2 the price. Sonia Kashuk is a no brainer here.

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  28. I haven't tried either of these but based on the review the SK sounds/looks best!

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  29. Look great! i can see teh different :D


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  30. Wow that's great! I love reading about cheaper alternatives that work better!

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  31. I always find comparisons so interesting. And when the cheaper option wins thats even more so!

    Amelia @ Ducklingtoswan.com

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  32. I really hope Sonia Kashuk expands the color ranges for this concealer. I was at Target just a couple days ago looking for a concealer, but couldn't find anything that suited me. I would be so happy to see them broadening the color range sometime soon. Great review, I agree that the Kashuk concealer looks to be far superior to the Smashbox in terms of coverage.

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  33. funny story: i bought the sonia kashuk concealer one time and was so excited to try it out. buuuttt the packaging on it was horrible. i literally COULD NOT get the plastic wrapping off of it to open it. when i did finally get the wrapping off, the tube was cracked and the stick was smashed. literally 8 bucks down the drain. that's why i've just stuck with my trusty maybelline concealer... lol it's funny thinking back on it but at the time i was piiiiiissed! lol But now i really wanna try it..maybe the packaging has changed.

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  34. The Sonia Kashuk is really impressive - another brand which is new to me!

    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  35. Sonia Kashuk definitely comes off as the winner here. It looks like the Smashbox one had a bit of crumbling as well in your photo.

    katespitz.blogspot.com

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  36. Crazy! Sonia Kashuk for the win! :)

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  37. Hope you have a great time at the beach :)

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  38. I haven't tried anything from Sonia Kashuk, I definitely need to! Thanks for sharing!
    xo

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  39. They look amazing! Ive read rave reviews about sonia kashuk products
    Keep in touch
    xx
    www.JuneWantsItAll.com

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  40. Great review. I've not seen either of these. Definitely worth looking at the SK one!

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  41. wow, i'm surprised at the smashbox! i've seen and heard of sonia kashuk, but never tried...yet!

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  42. This surprised me! But I always love when the cheaper products work better!

    xo Kylie
    www.dressinsparkles.com

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  43. I NEED heavy coverage so that SK one is going to be it for me, thanks for the great find!

    xx Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  44. I might have to try that Sonia one...I am actually loving those products at Target. The new lotion line is fantastic...love the scent and prefer a couple over any B&BW for sure!

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  45. Oh I'm always looking for a good concealer, I wonder if this will cover undereye circles because most of my concealers don't do such a great job. I will have to check this out next time at target! :)

    Nina
    http://curvymod.blogspot.com/

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  46. How do you choose the products? Do you just pick something in the store or do you read other reviews? :)

    http://taleofthegreat.com

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