Cool makeup kits

Monday, September 6, 2010

I've seen several makeup kits lately that I think are pretty neat. I'm sure I'll end up buying one or more of them, LOL!

Cargo has a kit called "7 in 7" - the tag line is "7 Products that get you gorgeous and ready to go in 7 minutes!". 

There are three full-size kits - each $59 (value $155) - available in light/medium, warm/medium, & deep/medium.
Each kit includes:

  • OneBase™ (02):  A double-duty wonder - concealer and foundation in one!  Use it to spot conceal and blend it out like a foundation to match your natural skin tone.
  • Essential Palette (Warm Neutral):  The perfect shades for a classic, sculpted, nude eye.  This must-have palette contains four graduated neutral shades, each debossed with its function for ease of application.
  • Eye liner (Brown):  CARGO Eye Liner promises a smooth, even application every time, without skipping.
  • Better-than-waterproof™ Mascara:  This everyday mascara performs like a waterproof one without smudging or running, yet comes off easily with warm water and gentle pressure.
  • BeachBlush™ (Sunset Beach):  The perfect marriage of blush and bronzer.  This double-duty best-seller is a combination of four complementary shades for the perfect blush and bronzer, all in one.
  • Reverse Lip Liner (01):  The ONLY lip liner for gloss!  Line your lips from the outside in with this flesh-toned liner.  The result:  added definition, reduced feathering, and a fuller-looking lip.
  • (NEW!) Classic Gloss with Timestrip® Technlogy (Tobago):  CARGO's award-winning, non-sticky lip gloss packaged in a convenient wand with Timestrip® technology to monitor the freshness of your gloss.
There are also three mini kits - each $39 - available in light/medium, warm/medium, & deep/medium.

Each set includes the following:
  • OneBase™ - A foundation and concealer in one! - Use OneBase™ to spot conceal in key facial areas. Blend out to a flawless complexion.
  • Mini Essential Palette - The perfect eye shadows for a classic, sculpted, nude eye make-up. This must have palette contains four shades graduating shades of neutral eye shadow, each embossed with it's function  - browbone, lid, crease, outer corner - for easy application.
  • Mini Eye Liner - A smooth, even application without skipping
  • Mini LashActivator™ - A proven formula for better looking lashes in only 30 days!- This lash-enhancing complex is revolutionary mascara that stimulates growth of lash follicles, promotes lash vitality and reduces lash loss. LashActivator™ is clinically proven to boost the appearance of the lashes by 169% over the natural rate of growth.
  • Mini BeachBlush - The perfect marriage of blush and bronzer - This double duty best-seller is a combination of four complimentary shades for the perfect blush and bronzer all in one.
  • Mini Reverse Lip Liner - The only liner for gloss!- Line your lips from the outside in with this flesh-toned lip liner. The result: added definition, reduced feathering and fuller looking lips.
  • Mini Classic Gloss - CARGO's iconic lip gloss is a celebrity and make-up artist favorite. This non-sticky gloss is a vitamin-enriched, Paraben-free formula designed to nourish lips.
I think the mini-kits would be great for travel! And I should clarify that these aren't really "new" because they debuted back in the spring - but I didn't see them then, LOL. It looks like Sephora no longer has them - but I found them on www.beauty.com as well as www.ulta.com.

I like the look of  these Benefit palettes, too!

Scene Queen, the new Annie collection:

which contains:
- 0.1 oz Coralista, coral-pink cheek powder with mini natural-bristle brush
- 0.09 oz High Beam, luminescent complexion enhancer
- 0.18 oz Juicy Coral, lip shine
- Smokin' Liner, eyeliner
- 4 x 0.1 oz eyeshadows in Charcoal, Shimmering Beige, Misty Blue, and Navy
- 2 Fluff Shadow/Hard Angle Brushes
- Step-By-Step Makeup Lesson

(I just saw that Marlena reviewed this palette on MUG - read her review here!)

And Sunday Funday, the new Maggie collection:

which contains:
- 0.1 oz Hoola, bronzing powder with mini natural-bristle brush
- 0.09 oz Benetint, rose-tinted lip & cheek stain
- 0.18 oz Shimmering Rose, lip shine
- 0.01 oz Toasty Liner, eyeliner
- 4 x 0.1 oz eyeshadows in Smimmering Bronze, Pink Satin, Light Champagne, and Pretty In Plum
- 2 Fluff Shadow/Hard Angle Brushes
- Step-By-Step Makeup Lesson

The Benefit palettes are $38 each at www.sephora.com.

Has anyone tried any of these kits? I'd love to hear some reviews!


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