From bold, adventurous color to neutral, pretty basics, Cargo Eyeshadow offers a wealth of shades to suit any makeup look or personality. I fell in love with Columbia, a gorgeous, dark, eggplant-based hue, and that’s the shade I chose for this review.

I was instantly surprised when applying the shadow. While the color looked very daring in the tin, you can apply Cargo eyeshadow sparingly or heavily to build up to the intensity you’d like. I’ve found that the shade I chose works wonderfully as an alternative to the traditional smoky eye.

Used wet, Cargo eyeshadow offers a deeper intensity; you can also use a darker shade as eyeliner, which looks great. With over 25 colors to choose from, you can create tons of great looks in minutes.

While I’m not happy with the price ($16 for an eyeshadow tin), a little bit goes a long way, so the longevity of the product sort of counterbalances the cost. Plus, you actually get quite a bit of product. What’s more, I’ve been hard pressed to find an eyeshadow that wears better than this. It glides on smooth as silk, and I had no problems with eyeshadow creasing all day. Seriously! For 8 hours, this eyeshadow stayed true to form with no touch ups required. That alone was worth the money in my book!

If you have a little extra dough to spend and are looking for a great, long-wearing eyeshadow that won’t completely break the bank, I definitely recommend Cargo’s line. Whether you want a bold, daring shade for a night on the town or simply want a hue for everyday wear, you’ll find something you like from this line.

You can find Cargo Eyeshadow at numerous online beauty retailers or directly from Cargo Cosmetics.