CARGO Cosmetics Overview

If you follow me on twitter you've most likely read some ecstatic tweets regarding recent items sent to me from CARGO Cosmetics. A brand that doesn't seem to get a lot of attention in the beauty blogging community despite the fantastic quality of their products.

The lovely Jessica (virtual hug if you are reading this) sent me four products...

1. blu-ray high definition pressed powder in shade 10
2. Tinted Moisturizer spf 20 in shade 02 Nude
3. One Base Concealer + Foundation In One in shade 01
4. Beach Blush in the shade Sunset Beach

This powder is heavenly! It immediately caught my eye on the website and lived up to expectations. I wore it with my MUF Foundation and it definitely made it last longer. After 8 hours it stayed put and still managed to look fresh!

The colour suits my skin perfectly (fairest shade you can get) and doesn't leave the classic 'cakey powder' look on my face-score!

In general I love the idea of a tinted moisturizer. CARGO's version has all the perks one can imagine... paraben free, spf 20, formulated without chemicals. Unfortunately 02 is too dark for me. When I tried it on it applied well, looked very natural and gave a nice light coverage. I could still see some of my acne scarring, but hey, that's tinted moisturizer.

 So I gave it to my Mom to try and she really likes it! She isn't much of a makeup girl but found this to be really hydrating for her dry skin. 

Out of the four products they sent, this was the dark horse for me. A dofut applicator for concealer? Say it ain't so.

The past week I've had a general lack of sleep and this concealer (in conjunction with a nearby coffee place) has been my saviour! It covers dark circles, blends well and is build-able. After all, I don't look like a zombie every morning. I also used this to cover some redness/discolouration around my nose and liked the effect.

The brown and deep pink tones warm up my face while the shimmer gives my cheekbones a bit of definition. I'm not one to stray from Nars blushes but the past few days I've been using this nonstop. I think this colour would look good on people with olive or darker skin tones as well. It is pretty in the package and on my cheeks!

^ mediocre swatch alert. I will make an effort to improve my camera skillz.

Expect products from this post to pop up in my September Favourites! If you're interested in their products take a gander at their website.

In other news I finished a Lush Fresh face mask (Cosmetic Warrior). Let me know if you're interested in a review/ramble! 

Oh-Lay!

Hey everyone, hope you're having a good week! This is the first Olay product I've ever tried-after reading this post please let me know about your experience(s) with Olay and if there is anything I need to try out!

My skin has been dry lately and while the weathers been getting warmer I need a product to combat both 'problems'. This moisturizer by Olay is easily mixed with foundation to make a tinted moisturizer. However, I prefer using it before applying foundation. It quickly absorbs into the skin, provides sun protection and moisturizes. This product is also easily accessible and affordable!

The downside is the greasy texture :( It looks quite shiny and doesn't quite have perfectly formulated, lush quality of say, Chanel, Dior, By Terry and other high-end brands.

Overall, I would still recommend this to anyone in the same boat as me. It seems like a product that would work for many ages because it doesn't specifically target aging or acne. 

By the way...I did not mean to make the photos have such a dreary quality (i.e. the rain on the windows and dark lighting)! I just tried to photograph while I could :I