Oh am I excited to share these gorgeous beauties with all of you. A couple of weeks ago I shared with you the “You Had Me At Aloha” Palette from Cargo Cosmetics (you can read about it here) and I really wanted to share these gorgeous thangs with you then, but decided that the palette truly needed it’s own post devoted strictly to it’s u’i-ness (u’i means beauty in Hawaiian). So, today – I finally get the chance to share with all of you the Swimmables Longwear Eye Shadow Sticks from the New Spring and Summer 2017 Collection.
The Cargo Swimmables Longwear Eye Shadow Sticks retail for $20.00 each pencil. The new Spring and Summer collection for 2017 includes eight gorgeous shades that offer you wearable shades or pops of colors to create your show stopping Spring and Summer looks. These eye shadow sticks basically were created to work well with the You Had Me At Aloha Palette (which is also a part of the same release). These shadow sticks are lightweight, creamy and crease proof. They are water-resistant and offer you high coverage color in a formula that glides the lids or eyes effortlessly. Once the shadow stick is applied, the formula has a 20 second play time to be blended (so work quickly) before it sets. Once it sets, the color stays true and lasts as long as you do. It comes off when you take it off.
I love the longevity and lasting power of these shadow sticks. They work well for me on the the lower lash line, even through my water eyes and allergies. But, while they will last all day and don’t crease on my oily lids, they are still fairly easy to remove when it’s time to come off. The shades are perfect for me to use every day as an all over the lid look or on the go when I need quick color to bring out my brown eyes. No matter the reason, these are perfect and I like that they are creamy enough to use as a base for the shadows in the palette from the collection.
Use these shadow sticks to create an entire eye look and blend easily with a brush or your finger tips. I love using Paradise Bay (turquoise) as a pop of color on the lower lash line. Glacier Bay also makes a great shade to apply to my waterline to help brighten my eyes or to the inner corner of my eyes to make my eyes seem more open and wide.
Considering the long wear and how creamy your shade stick is – you get quite a bit of product which means you’ll be able to create countless looks utilizing the different shades.
Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Polyethylene, Propylene Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite. May Contain (+/-):mica(Ci 77019),titanium Dioxide(Ci 77891), Iron Oxides(Ci 77499, Ci 77492, Ci 77491), Blue 1 Lake(Ci 42090).
I have had the chance to try out quite a bit of products from Cargo Cosmetics over the year. And, I may sing their praises but I’m always impressed with the products they produce and I’m honestly surprised that Cargo is not talked about as much as they should be. The brand consistently puts out great products and these are definitely no exception. I think any of these shadow sticks (while a bit on the pricier side) give you the option of creating a showstopping glam look or something every day for you to use. The options are endless. Prior to trying any of the shadow sticks from this collection, I have already owned several from a previous collection and have loved and enjoyed them.
You can purchase these and more from http://cargocosmetics.com
How about you? Do you think you could get some use out of these beauties? If so, what color do you have your sites on? If you already own one, or two or more, let me know what colors you love in the comments below.
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31 Comments
Oh wow, these look gorgeous. I love the mattes and that aqua shade!
I agree – those mattes are so awesome.
WOW!!!!!!! These are absolutely gorgeous! I want them all! What an unbelievable value!
Yes, they are gorgeous. At $20 each they aren’t bad… a little costly but a lot of product in each stick.
I didn’t know that Cargo made shadow sticks. Now you’re talking!!!!
Isn’t it grand. They really are great and a fave of mine for higher end price point. I just love the shades in this line.
I love the colors – especially the pop of blue!
I agree, perfect pop of blue for sure.
The colors are lovely, but how exactly does a shadow stick work?
You basically can apply to the eyes like you would any other shadow – blend as needed or use as a pop of color. They can also be used as a base for other shadows (powder) and have great staying power.
I’m not a huge shadow person since I tend to rub my eyes but I like that it’s all contained in a stick!
ah – I have really bad allergies, so I totally understand.
I love shadow sticks and Palm Bay looks like one I’d love to ow.
I think you’d definitely love Palm Bay 🙂
I love shadow sticks! Although, the price doesn’t deter me since I have fabulous ones from other brands for $8. I immediately went to check out this brand after your post.
awesome. 🙂 I hope you enjoy them if you try them. My faves are from Jordana – they are about $4-5 each but these are my fav in a higher end price point.
That turquoise is one I’d love to try!
I’ve never tried anything from them but these are gorgeous!
I’ve never tried this brand but the products do look pretty nice. I love how pigmented they are!!!
These look like they would work as both shadows and liners!
These are interesting and beautiful. I would love to see how they blend.
I’ve been wanting to try more Cargo products — picked up a eyeshadow palette recently and have been enjoying it. Good to know these are worth the purchase!
Ooh, I love these shades! These look so incredible and I love that they included a few matte options.
Never tried these before, but I bet they’d be good for travel.
These are gorgeous! I especially love the teal.
OH wow… Paradise Bay is STUNNING!
These would be so great for quick looks in the summer! water resistant too, that’s great!
I love all those shades! I’d totally use them all (except maybe the blue).
Those look nice and pigmented! Hopefully they blend well!
These look so nice – I am looooving that teal blue!
ooh these look stunning!