Cargo Lip Gel Color Kit, Limited Edition (Holiday 2015)

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post is bought with my own money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the products. This post is written with my honest opinion.

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One of my good friends and I went to Kohl's in October (2015), and we both bought the Lip Kit from Cargo.

Product Review: Cargo Lip Gel Color Kit, Limited Edition (Holiday 2015)

Where to purchase: Kohl's, and online at cargocosmetics.com, kohls.com, and ulta.com

Price: $25 for 4 x 0.11 oz/ 3.1g

Made in China

Description from the package: Inspired by the richness and romance of Venice, these gorgeous wine and berry lip color shades flatter all skin tones.

* Semi-sheer coverage makes them easy to wear, from day to night.

* The lightweight gel formula smoothes, moisturizes and protects lips.

* Paraben free.

Ingredients:

Triisodecyl Trimellitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyethylene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol,Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tocopheryl Acetate. May Contain (+/-): Mica (Ci 77019), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).

Thoughts: I've always been a huge fan of Cargo cosmetics but was sadden it was taken out of Sephora. So when I saw it at Kohl's, I was stoked.

Here's a closer look at the lipsticks. From left to right; Dolce, Bella, Amore, and Felice.

Here's a closer look at Dolce. The website describes it as "pink/brown." I definitely agree with the brown part.

Here's a closer look at Bella. The website describes it as "burgundy."

Here's a closer look at Amore. The website describes it as "pink/red" and I agree.

Here's a closer look at Felice. The website describes it as "red/brown."

Here's a swatch of the lip products on my hand. From left to right; Dolce, Bella, Amore, and Felice.

Here's how Dolce looks on me.

Here's an overall look with Dolce on the lips.

Here's how Bella looks on me.

Here's an overall look with Bella on the lips.

Here's how Amore looks on me.

Here's an overall look with Amore on the lips.

Here's how Felice looks on me.

Here's an overall look with Felice on the lips.

Here's another look with Bella. I toned down the color and made it look more like a tint.

Here's an overall look with Bella as a tint.

Now for my overall opinion... First of all, there's no noticeable scent. I just sniffed all the lipsticks to make sure. Secondly, it's made out of thin cardboard paper. I've read reviews and a lot of people don't like the cardboard packaging. I actually don't mind. I think it's friendly to the environment. The only thing is it's not the most travel-friendly. It all depends how you carry the lipsticks. For example if you carry it in your suitcase, you might want to make sure you don't put anything heavy on top of it. I can see the lipstick getting crushed. Another thing about the packaging even though the designs are different, I really cannot distinguish them apart. I cannot remember which designs go with which color. Third, the colors are in the wine and berry family. With that said, they seem very similar on the lips but there are slight differences. In my opinion, there really isn't a huge range when it comes to the colors. I feel like I bought one lipstick. Then again for the price, I got four. It's a pretty good deal. If you're wanting to buy these, I recommend Kohl's website. It's 50% off right now which I wish I got. Another thing is that, this is not part of the permanent collection. If you like the colors, you can only get it from this collection. Fourth, it goes on smoothly and it does not tug on the lips. It's a creamy consistency with no sparkles/glitters. It also doesn't define the lines on the lips. It goes on slightly to high shine. With that said, three of the lipsticks (Bella, Amore, and Felice) are more opaque than Dolce. If you're like me and like neutral colors, you can blot with your fingers and make a tint like. Fifth, no matter how much you apply it's not drying on the lips. This is a good winter weather lip product especially for dry lips like mine. With that said, it's not hydrating compared to lip balms but it improves with each usage. I didn't see any white residue in the center of the lips. Lastly, it lasted until I ate/drank.

Pros:

* No scent whatsoever.

* Cardboard packaging; environmental friendly.

* Four for the price of one.

* Creamy consistency.

* No sparkles/glitters.

* Goes on smoothly.

* Does not tug on the lips.

* Does not fall between the lines.

* Slight to high shine.

* Semi-sheer to opaque.

* Hydrating; great for winter chapped lips.

* Improves dry lips with each usage.

* Lasted until I ate/drank.

* Paraben free.

Cons:

* Limited edition.

* Cardboard packaging; made out of thin paper.

* Not the most travel-friendly.

* Colors are similar to each other with slight differences.

* Not a huge range of colors.

Would repurchase: Maybe.

Rating:  3.5/5 Tobey's Paws

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post is bought with my own money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the products. This post is written with my honest opinion.