Make-up plays a crucial role in Dancing with the Stars theatrics. From Julianne Hough’s golden Samba glow to the intense, kohl-rimmed eyes sported by Warren Sapp, make-up helps transform dancers into character and showcase the spirit of each dance.

CARGO Cosmetics is proud to contribute to Dancing’s drama as the official make-up sponsor of Dancing with the Stars: The Tour.

Tour make-up artist Linda Sammut is excited to work exclusively with CARGO and PlantLove, CARGO’S revolutionary, eco-friendly line of cosmetics: “These products truly represent the next generation of natural and organic cosmetics-professional grade make-up and good for the environment. They’re a make-up artist’s dream!”

High-energy and hot lights often pose problems for make-up artists who need the stars to look their best from beginning to end of a show. CARGO is a natural fit for Dancing with the Stars thanks to superior, high-performance formulations and long lasting color payoff. Fans won’t see their favorite dancers and celebs sweating their make-up off this tour.

Dancing with the Stars’ most recent cast, including Marlee Matlin, Cheryl Burke and Lance Bass, will be among the newest additions to the growing list of well-known CARGO fans. CARGO’s innovative, professional formulations have been both a staple of make-up artists and a celebrity favorite for years.

The tour wraps up on Sunday, February 8th in Philadelphia.

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.

CARGO Cosmetics is expanding their blu_ray line of high definition make-up to help you look flawless in every light, from your office to the bright summer sun.

The new product additions to CARGO’s blu_ray Line of High Definition Makeup will be available on August 24 in Sephora!

Now, due to popular demand from professional make-up artists and everyday women alike, blu_ray is expanding! In addition to the blu_ray Pressed Powder, High Definition Mattifier, Mascara, Lip Gloss and Blush/Highlighter, CARGO has added:

1. CARGO blu_ray Polishing Cloths -The Polishing Cloths are the ultimate skin primer, designed to prep the skin for make-up or moisturizing. The cloths, made of nano-scale fibers, exfoliates the skin’s surface to provide a soft, gorgeous, glowing canvas for makeup or moisturizing. Gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin, the Polishing Cloths are a must for maintaining a smooth, luminous appearance, ($15.00).

2. CARGO blu_ray Concealer -Waterproof, weather-resistant and wrinkle fighting, this Concealer does it all. Applied with a special pen-style, sponge tip dispenser, the Concealer contains light-diffusing pigments that provide flawless coverage while looking completely natural. The formula contains Visilox , a blend of antioxidants designed to relax, plump and smooth the skin. Dermatological studies show that Visilox is an excellent cosmetic alternative to Botox. blu_ray Concealer brightens, lightens and tightens, For sheer coverage, blend with the fingertips or a foundation brush. To build the coverage on hard to cover areas, use your finger to press and pat the product, ($28.00).

3. blu_ray Blush/Highlighter (NEW shade)-The Blush/Highlighter that has already sparked a cult following is back with a new, deeper shade for fall. This universally flattering Blush/Highlighter contains Photochromatic pigments that adjust to any light, to provide a natural glow. This oil-free formula contains micro-fine particles to fill in fine lines, for a smooth looking complexion, ensuring you’re always picture perfect, whether in front of the camera or under harsh fluorescent lights. For a natural application of color, apply to the apples of the cheeks and along the cheekbones, using a large fluffy blush brush, ($28.00).

Hana Zalzal Founder of CARGO Cosmetics.

According to CARGO Founder Hana Zalal, blu_ray has been a smash hit from inception. “We knew we were onto something special when the celebrities themselves were taking blu_ray products from the set to use in their everyday lives,” she said.

The first CARGO blu_ray products were launched in February 2008. CARGO blu_ray is a revolutionary line of cosmetics created for professional make-up artists working on television and film productions. These artists needed cosmetics customized for the unforgiving medium of high definition filming and photography, where every flaw is magnified. CARGO blu_ray was designed to provide perfectly natural coverage for everyday wear. blu_ray is ideal for filming, photography, weddings, special events and for everyday beauty because life happens in high definition.