Working at The Shopping Channel with CARGO Cosmetics

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I had the exciting opportunity recently to work with CARGO cosmetics at their launch on the Shopping Channel here in Canada. I am sad to say that although I had permission to take pictures I forgot my camera at home when I went to work at the event so there is no pics of the action! I was a part of the prep for 2 of the days shows! The ladies were kind enough to let me work half a day due to my ever growing tummy!! haha

It was a great experience getting to work with the models and great people of CARGO. Even better was getting to play with the CARGO products themselves. Although I have used CARGO in the past I have never really had a chance to see the line laid out and be able to to experiment with the products in that way! This Canadian brand never disappoints and I loved every product that I had a chance to play with! The kits that were put together for the show were an amazing way to try CARGO for the first time giving you many products in one place.

CARGO was offering so many great deals for their debut that you would have had to be crazy not to take advantage!

I even had a chance to see Joan Rivers in the hallway! She was in the studio for a weekend full of shows on her line of products!

Cargo Triple Action Mascara

I was so excited when got a package in the mail from Cargo that I wasn't expecting! Upon opening it I found a little black tube containing Cargo's newest and yet unreleased mascara! I am a sucker for all things Cargo and all things mascara so I was doubly excited to receive this product!

This mascara claims to curl lengthen and thicken which are all things that I love in a mascara but I was skeptical as to if it could hold up to the claims!! Well I am more then happy to say that this mascara has made into my favourites list!

The mascara has a moulded brush, which actually don't tend to be my favourites but this one was different. It was soft and didn't poke unlike many other brands that use this newest style wand. The formula really does thicken and the brush is what I really felt help to hold the curl in the lashes when applying! I really did see lengthening as well as even though the product thicken's it does it evenly allowing each coat to add length without clumping!

Additional things you need to know about this mascara;

• A revolutionary, flexible film coats, extends and curls, for longer, thicker and fuller-looking lashes
• A moisture retention barrier locks in essential vitamins and conditioners that promote healthy lashes
• A fixing film creates a long-lasting, rub-resistant barrier that won’t smudge
• Jet black pigment makes lashes look visibly defined
• Free of parabens, alcohol and fragrance
• Made in Canada
• Available in the Fall

This mascara has an amino acid and humectant blend – Humectants and amino acids are found naturally in hair follicles. Triple Threat Mascara provides an additional 11 amino acids and PCA (a humectant) which interact with hair to condition and fortify lashes.

I really thought this mascara was a great one for the all around one step category. There is no need for different mascara's and it is all in one step as opposed to those that have a primer etc. I can't wait until this one hits the shelves and you all get a chance to try it out!!

Cargo blu_ray Hi Definition Cosmetics

I was so lucky to have the opportunity to try several items from Cargo's blu_ray collection and I have been testing them for several weeks now. I have been using The blu_ray High Definition Mattifier, blu_ray Blush/Highlighter and blu_ray Bronzer.

The first product that I started using was the Mattifier. I jumped at the chance to try this product as according to Cargo is a  'Pore refining, line minimizing and mattifying, this product can be used over make-up or underneath as a primer for a camera-ready complexion.' I have fine lines and I am extremely oily so I it really seemed like the perfect product for me. I can honestly say I don't know what I did without this product! My makeup lasts  hours longer without touch up then it ever has before, and unlike other mattifiers also works as the perfect primer as well creating a smooth surface for makeup application.

The blu_ray Blush was the next thing that I tried. This product comes in two shades and I was given the peach tone to try. I really like this blush and think that it does gives a smooth appearance to the skin giving a glow without a real shimmery effect.

My final product to try was the blu_ray Bronzer. I really liked this matte bronzer which comes in one universal shade. It does on so smoothly and really does give a smooth look to the skin that differs from most bronzers on the market. I have used this product on many clients as well and this bronzer looks great on everyone!

I really loved all the products in the line that I have had a chance to try and they have become staples in my makeup routine. I am planning on picking up the other products offered in the line so that I can complete my collection! If you haven't tried Cargo I think blu_ray is a great line to start with!!