Cargo Cosmetics

Available online and at select Duane Reade, Walgreens, and Kohl’s stores

Cargo Cosmetics started in 1996 as a professional brand that would be used by both makeup artists and the everyday woman. Sounds good, right? I had heard of Cargo before, mostly for their “Blu Ray” foundation that came out a few years ago.

That line is not available anymore, but now I know Cargo is currently known for their blushes, eyeshadows, and OneBase foundation. When I visited the Look Boutique at a Duane Reade in NYC, my eye was definitely drawn towards that foundation.

The OneBase foundation claims to be the perfect product for those who don’t like foundation. You apply it wherever you need it, then blend it out to the rest of your face. I picked up the shade Fair/Medium Neutral, and tried it out the next day. I applied and blended with a dense face brush and was super happy with the results!

I applied it under my eyes, and next to my nose in a triangle shape. I then buffed the excess product all over my face, and it felt so light and natural. I did need powder on my face to prevent shine, but I use that anyway, so it didn’t bother me. This is going to be a staple in my makeup bag!

I want to get my hands on some other Cargo products, so again, let me know if you use this brand and what products you like.

Pop Beauty

Available online and at select Ulta, Duane Reade, and Walgreens stores

My first impression of this brand is that it’s really fun, and perfect for bright shades and trendy colors. So far, I think I’m right!

Pop Beauty is a UK-based brand focused on vibrant pigments and “pop culture”-related makeup, which means it follows the trends and starts new ones. The first thing I saw on the display that I wanted to try were these cute lip glosses shown above, called Plump Pout.