Cargo Eye Contour Eye Shadow Palette Review

It seems that the contouring craze is here to stay as more people embrace the art of sculpting to accentuate the face and body. “If you got it, flaunt it” and if you don’t, why not fake it? Anything that boosts confidence is okay with me and I'm always on the hunt for great new products to share.

Recently I attended a fall/holiday media event and among the gorgeousness the Cargo Eye Contour Palette caught my attention with its chic skyline design. While getting ready I spend most of my time on eye makeup and I guess it pays-off because many high profile Makeup Artists have noticed my work. I expertly match shades and blend until my arm is close to falling off to achieve mesmerizing, bold effects. 

This palette consists of 3 cool hues (light, medium, dark), 3 warm shades, a matte base and a shimmer highlight. The shadows are simple with a selection of beige, cream, deep brown and navy but you have everything you need to create a natural looking sculpted eye.

The texture is very smooth and silky for a seamless, “airbrushed” finish and although it looks unassuming, the palette contains great fundamental and supporting shades to help create depth, dimension and highlight. The warm beige is a great transition shade and the deep matte brown works well to define the crease and enhance countless other colors, my personal fave being gold and champagne. For smokey looks, the matte navy is great for sculpting.

The pigmentation provides light to medium coverage so you will need a good primer even under the base but with a little layering they can be intensified nicely. The shadows blend well allowing me to concentrate the color heavily or fade it out for a nice gradient. The only thing I would add is more variation, there are 3 tints of beige and the grey-black applies very similar to the navy.

To satisfy my need for warmer hues, palette one is a great option. It includes more of the shades I use on a daily basis like deep plum, brown and bright peach.

The Eye Contour Palette will be available October 2016 at London Drugs, Rexall, Pharma Plus and Lawtons across Canada, it retails for $39.00.

The lipstick comes in similar packaging with the same artistic flare! This neutral pink called Soho works well when I prefer a mild pop of color. The formula is very creamy and moisturizing with a shiny, supple finish and sheer to medium coverage. 

Cargo Limited Edition Shanghai Nights Eye Shadow Palette Review

Online shopping has become a very popular method of purchasing everything you crave with a simple click of a button from stores all over the world! I love sitting in the comfort of my home (especially during the winter) and simply adding products to my virtual shopping cart without having to deal with traffic, long lines and crowds. This holiday season you can battle for a parking spot or sit back, relax and browse the fabulous variety of online merchandise.

I love when I can find a great selection of beauty products in one convenient location from makeup to skincare, fragrance and beauty tools. Recently I discovered Scarlet & Julia- an online retailer that offers a wide range of popular brands including: Gucci, Michael Kors, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Nuxe, Neo Strata, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, Lise Watier and many more of your faves! I was very impressed with the fast and efficient shipping and my order was delivered to my door well packaged with some nice bonus samples!

I decided to use my gift card on the Cargo Shanghai Nights Eye Shadow Palette because the dazzling shades are attractive and versatile. Since I haven’t used Cargo eye makeup in years I was excited to add one of their limited edition items to my collection. The beautiful colors are inspired by the seductive lights and enchanting vibe of one of China’s most magnificent cities and these glimmering hues are suitable for all seasons. The shadows are housed in a beautiful palette that resembles a water painting of Shanghai’s glitz and glamour and comes with a decent sized mirror, dual ended brush and magnetic closure.

Most of the pigments have a beautiful shimmer finish but there are a few shades (Wai Tai, Bund and Hu) that have a smooth, creamy matte finish. All 12 of the shadows have a high quality velvety texture that feels soft and luxurious and the pigmentation is very good with buildable coverage. I always prefer to use a good eye primer to enhance saturation and longevity but these shades are suitable for a wide range of complexions and trendy looks.

The colors are stunning with a fabulous selection of deep sultry blue (Skyline), grey/silver (Street Style), beautiful gold (Ginger), frosty pink (Lychee), flattering purple (Bar Rouge), midnight black (Night Life), deep Jade and a few more complimentary hues that can be used for the lids, crease or highlighting. I had no issues with creasing or fading and the pigments stay put all day.

With this palette you can go bold, neutral or glam for any occasion or event including upcoming holiday parties! It also makes a great gift and is handy for travel. You can pick it up for $46.00 Canadian by clicking HERE.

Visit Scarlett & Julia on their website- HERE.

*Press samples featured