I meant to share this way before I took my trip out to California for IMATS LA 2014…but clearly that didn’t happen. Sorry guys! I also know this is limited edition BUT you can still find it at some places so I’m covering it anyway! I  reviewed the Cargo Vintage Escape Eyeshadow Palette awhile back here (also limited edition unfortunately) & totally feel in love. I snapped this one up right before my trip- keep reading to see my thoughts!

The palette itself has quite nice packaging- also very similar to the Vintage Escape palette. Instead of being leather you have a nice, softened fabric with kind of a vintage typelook. Inside you have a basic mirror, it could be larger but I’ve seen smaller. The closure is very sturdy & folds in for a clean line so it won’t accidentally open up. The inside is actually a very sturdy plastic- most are more paper/carboard so that was a nice surprise.

 

I feel like this palette has a nice balance of neutrals & colorful shades. I do wish there were more mattes but I don’t mind using an additional palette for that. None of the shades in here are actually fully matte. The quality across this palette is quite lovely- very creamy & pigmented! You also get one double-ended brush which is useable buta bit flimsy for my tastes.

Eiffel Tower- Metallic gold with gold sheen.

Louvre- Metallic blue-toned silver.

Baguette- Satin pale beige cream.

Croissant- Duochrome red-toned brown with turquoise shift.

Versailles- Deep slightly blue-toned forest green with gold, silver, & green micro glitter & shimmer. 

Creme Brulee- Metallic bronze-toned copper.

Bonjour- Deep cool-toned brown with gold micro-glitter.

Cafe- Satin chocolate brown with gold shimmer.

Madame- Blackened metallic royal purple with silver micro-glitter.

Bastille- Metallic gunmetal with silver micro-glitter.

Beret- Smoky black packed with dense silver micro-glitter.

 

I did my swatches as they are in the palette so that it should be pretty easy to tell. Can you see how smooth they apply? Yum! Plus the Paris theme is pretty awesome- too bad they didn’t save it for Valentine’s Day eh? The two shades I find more crumbly than the rest are Varsailles & Bonjour- just a bit less smooth & more difficult to use than the other shades in the palette but definitely still lovely!

If you want this palette get it NOW because the only place I can still find the Cargo Let’s Meet in Paris Eye Palette for purchase online is the Macy’s website for $39 here. Like I said…if you want it…snap it up! I personally think it is beautiful, versatile, & contains shades I actually reach for!