I talked about this in a recent post, stating that I was excited to share with all of you my thoughts on the Land Down Under Eye Shadow Palette by Cargo Cosmetics. Today is the day and I’m really stoked to be sharing. I had been swooning over this palette for a little while since I seen it’s release and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Cargo Cosmetics is not a brand you hear about very often, while it’s popular – it’s not a “Cult Favorite” as other brands and I’m not sure why. When it comes to their eye shadow palettes, you get a great deal and beautiful product for showstopping looks. Today I’ll be sharing with you swatches and more on this palette and maybe it’s something you may want to pick up. Cargo is also running a sale today “Friends & Family” so head on over and see if you want to add this baby to your makeup arsenal.
The Cargo Cosmetics Land Down Under Eye Shadow Palette retails for $34.00 but is currently on sale for $27.20. It includes 12 gorgeous eye shadows (net wt each shadow: 0.03 oz / 0.8g), a mirror which is built into the palette, a pencil eyeliner in black (net wt. 1.13 oz) and a dual ended eye shadow brush. This palette was inspired by the fabled sights and beaches of Australia and includes a variety of sunburnt browns, golds and tones that flatter all skin-tones. You have some cool toned shades in ocean-hued blues and a gorgeous bright foliage green which adds a great pop of color. This palette is the perfect summer palette but I can see utilizing this all year round.
Each palette includes a combination of 5 matte shades and 7 shimmer shades. Each shade is quite pigmented with exception to Sand. It has nice color pigment but shows up best on a sticky base. I noticed with swatching the color on it’s own, it needs to be built up, but applied to the lid, it actually provides nice color pay off. If you are looking for a shadow for every day use that offers some shimmer, I think you’ll enjoy that particular shade. The palette provides you with Paraben-Free formulas which is a huge plus as well.
The dual-ended eye shadow brush is really really nice. I love when a palette comes with a brush that is really versatile and that can be used. It’s worth the space in my opinion. It comes with a fluffy blending brush that you can use to also pack on color and a tapered pencil brush for smudging eye shadows or applying in precise areas on the eyes. The black eye liner pencil is sharpenable and it’s quite creamy. It’s a gorgeous black that is easy to apply and easy to smudge for a beautiful eye look.
Shades:
Joey – Beige Matte
Beach – Pale Gold Shimmer
Suntan – Medium Pink Brown Shimmer
Opera – Pale Beige Matte
Koala – Medium Yellow Brown Matte
Sand – Gold Shimmer
The Rocks – Medium Red Brown Matte
Bridge – Deep Brown Gold Shimmer
Domain – Green Shimmer
Manly – Turquoise Matte
Bondi – Deep Blue Shimmer
Ferry – Deep Brown Matte
Please be sure to stop by my video review and check out my live swatches. I didn’t get a chance to take a photo of me wearing the eye shadow, but I’m using this palette in that look I’m rocking on my eyes. This palette is completely versatile. Some of my favorite shades in t he palette include: Koala (the perfect transition or crease shade), The Rocks (a gorgeous crease shade), Bridge (my absolute favorite from the palette) and Domain (a beautiful lid shade that’s also a perfect lower lash line color). I think you simply can’t beat the price point of this palette and now that it is on sale and with a Friends & Family discount, there’s no reason not to pick it up. It’s a palette that I think would make a great addition to any makeup lovers collection and the shades are not as bold as you might think.
Have you tried any of the Cargo Eye Shadow Palettes before? If so, which one have you tried and what are your thoughts on them? Do you think Cargo deserves more hype & love like other brands? I surely do!
You can purchase this palette and much more at: http://www.cargocosmetics.com/. Be sure to head on over to take advantage of the Friends & Family sale that’s running now till 8/21. Get 25% off your purchase.
Disclaimer: The products featured in this post were purchased by me with my own money. All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased as with anything you read or see on this site. Affiliate links are posted through out.
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That’s very pretty and it reminds me of Australia but I think of Hawaii too when seeing those colors.
that’s why I bought it originally – it screamed Hawaii to me, then I realized what it was about. 😉
You picked the right day to post this review and swatches because Cargo just sent out their 25% off Friends and Family code! Beautiful shadow palette!
Yes… so this palette is about $21 on sale… I’m sorry, I thought I stated that about the discount in my post. I better add that.
No, you did, Honey! I just got the email earlier today so it was on my mind
SO pretty! Bondi is stunning!
girl… yes, Bondi is a stunner.
That’s a beautiful palette!
What a gorgeous palette!
This is a beautiful palette! I love these shades.
What a lovely palette! I really like that Manly shade. Such a pretty blue.
I could definitely do with more Cargo in my collection. I love the shade selection this palette offers.
I really like that palette!