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From beauty innovator CARGO Cosmetics comes a collection based on simplifying and perfecting your beauty regimen.

An easy-to-follow system, the Fall 2008 CARGO Cosmetics Makeup Collection gives you the tools and confidence to put playfulness and creativity into your daily routine. The CARGO Fall 2008 Makeup Collection will be available at Sephora and Sephora.com on August 24th.

The CARGO Fall 2008 Collection includes:

EyeBase: CARGO EyeBase evens out eyelids to create the perfect canvas for any shadow or liner. The unique formulation, created especially for the delicate eye area, locks color in place for all-day wear and keeps your shadows true to color. Used alone, EyeBase reduces redness and adds radiance to the eye area, $20.00.

Essential Palettes:A complete eye look in one compact, each Essential Palette contains four graduating neutral shades designed to demystify eye shadow application by removing the guesswork. Achieving your perfect sculpted neutral eye look is simple. Each shadow is debossed with an application guideline – outer corner, crease, lid, browbone – to ensure a perfect application every time. Available in three color combinations: Neutral Warm, Neutral Cool, and Dark Neutral Warm, $32.00.

Essential Brush Set:Designed to work in conjunction with CARGO’s Essential Palettes, this innovative brush set de-mystifies eyeshadow application by delivering flawless, professional-looking results. Two double-ended brushes are embossed with a specific application function – browbone, outer corner, lid and crease – to match with the coordinating shade in the Essential Palettes. Housed in a travel-friendly brush roll, the Essential Brush Set is a must-have for every make-up case, $32.00.

EyeLighter:Designed to highlight and brighten the eyes, EyeLighter combines matte and frost highlighting eye shadow in one convenient, double-ended pen. The rounded tip applies matte shadow to the outer corner of the eye, under the brow, and beneath the lash line to give the appearance of an instant lift. The pointed tip applies soft, shimmering shadow to the inner corner of the eyes to open and brighten the eyes.
EyeLighter is available in three shades: White, Gold, and Pink “New Shade”, $18.00.

Color Palettes:Have fun with your make-up with CARGO Color Palettes. Each Color Palette contains four gorgeous shades that can be worn alone or layered in endless combinations. From harmonizing neutrals to sparkling jewel tones, CARGO’s Color Palettes are a reminder that, above all, make-up is meant to be creative and fun! To further inspire, each Palette houses original artwork designed by Toronto artistCassie Zhen.

Available in eight color combinations, $28.00:

London – Olive and aubergine
Tahiti – Tropical blue and emerald green
Bermuda – Sunny sand and golden green
Baja – Sweet pink and burnished bronze
Shanghai – Electric pink and steel
Toronto – Glittering asphalt and star-kissed blue
Barcelona – Radiant violet and peacock blue
Vienna – Golden sandstone and midnight blue

Wet/Dry Eyelining Palette:Change your look as often as you change your mind with CARGO’s Wet/Dry Eyelining Palette. Eight rich colors that take you from morning to midnight. A must-have for every make-up case, the CARGO Wet/Dry Eyelining Palette can be applied wet or dry, offering countless ways to define your eyes, $32.0.

Liquid Liner:CARGO’s Liquid Liner makes it easy to create the clean, classic line you have always been afraid to try. CARGO’s pen-style applicator features a nylon tip brush for superior control and slip resistance. The water-based formula provides rich, long-lasting color that resists smudging. Available in black, $22.00.

High Pigment Pencils:The High Pigment Pencil represents cutting edge innovation for eyelining, with rich, deep color in a long-lasting, smudge-resistant formula. No more skips and tugs. This pencil delivers a smooth, even application every time. Available in black and brown, $16.00.

EyeLining Brush:The key to professional-looking make-up is professional-quality tools. CARGO’s EyeLining Brush is designed specifically to give you the same precision and expertise as a professional make-up artist. Use with CARGO’s EyeLining Palette, High Pigment Pencil or Color Palettes and Essential Palettes to create your own unique look, $20.00.

High Intensity Gloss: Get the color of a lipstick and the shine of a lip gloss with High Intensity Gloss. A highly pigmented, wet-look formula imparts color and non-sticky shine; Vitamin E and conditioners keep lips soft and moisturized. An added bonus? The milk chocolate scent can satisfy your sweet tooth with every application, Available in four beautiful shades: Belgium – Mauve, Nigeria – Wine, Ecuador – Rose, and Indonesia – Pink.$22.00.