Product Brand and Name, Price (CDN), Where Purchased
CARGO BeachBlush in Sunset Beach, $32.00 CDN @ Sears.ca
Reason for Purchase
I was on the CARGO website shopping and this pretty item caught my eye. I couldn’t resist picking it up. It was an ‘ooo shiny’ moment.
Notable Features
This product is a blush/bronzer all-in-one product. Here’s what’s written on the box the product comes in: BeachBlush, the marriage of blush and bronzer. Use a large fluff brush to apply to cheeks. Can be used alone or with CARGO’s bronzers for a beach-inspired glow.
It’s made up of four stripes of colors (typically different shades of the same color) that you can either blend together and apply, or you can just wear one of the stripes.
Packaging
This product comes in a round tin. The word ‘CARGO’ is stamped into the lid (it’s a lift off lid - no twist-off lid). The shade name is on a sticker affixed to the bottom of the tin.
I like the CARGO packaging because it’s very clean and doesn’t take up ton of room (unlike square or rectangular packaging). The downside to this packaging is the lid - it just lifts off, which can be a downside if this product is just floating around in a makeup bag, purse, or suitcase - the lid might pop off.
Experience Using Product
I thought that I would end up using this product as a luminzer when I first got it. The champagne and pink shimmery shades in the pan would help brighten complexions. I actually use it as blush. I blend all four shades together using a blush brush and apply it to the apples of my cheeks. The result is a nice deep pink shimmer that resembles my own natural flush - the color my cheeks turn when I’m actually blushing (minus the shimmer. I’m no Cullen).
I’ve never used this product as a bronzer; to me, it’s too pink for that. You would probably end up looking more burnt than bronzed if you put this all over your face. I have used one or two of the shades as eyeshadow (the brown and the gold).
This product will compliment any neutral look. I love using it when I’m wearing shadows from the Naked palette, or the CARGO Colour Palettes in either Baja or Bermuda.
This has become a staple in my makeup bag. Sometimes I set it aside to make room for other items, but it always finds its way back into my kit.
I would have to say that of all the CARGO products I own, this is my favorite. I have also featured it in several Monthly Faves posts.
Would I Re-Purchase, Recommend, or Reject
I will re-purchase this product, for sure. I love it too much not to!
I would recommend this to just about anyone. The shades in the pan are workable for any skin tone. I know I said this about the Tenerife BeachBlush, but this product is also a good starter purchase for anyone looking to try out the CARGO brand.
To learn more about this palette, you can visit the CARGO website (you can also shop from their site! - USA or Canada only) or the Sears website.
