When I first laid eyes on this palette somewhere on Instagram, I knew I HAD TO HAVE IT! The mix of colours in Cargo‘s You Had Me At Aloha palette was unique and interesting to me. Sure, a turquoise is pretty common for summer palettes, but it was the addition of purples and a bright yellow that really intrigued me. (For swatches, please see my Swatch Sunday post.)
If you’d like to pick up this palette, the only place it seems to be available now is at Kohls for $34 USD (it sold out everywhere else!).
I knew right away I wanted to play with the bright turquoise and the purples, so I combine the two for my first look. Overall, I like the eye look, but I’m not keen on the lips. Next time I’d definitely pair it with a more purple lip colour.
Eyes
- Waikiki through the crease.
- Kai on the lid.
- Lei through the crease.
- Luau on the outer corner.
- Hula on the inner corner.
- Hapuna on the brow bone.
I created the wing with the Physicians Formula Eye Booster and applied tarte‘s Tarteist Lash Paint mascara to my lashes. I lined my lower water line with the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Liner in the shade M-26 and applied a pair of
tarte Center of Attention lashes.
Face
- Foundation: Charlotte Tilbury Wonder foundation in 4.5
- Bronze: QUO Matte Bronzer in Light Tan
- Blush: QUO Blush Duo in Just Blush
- Highlighter: Stila Heaven’s Hue in Kitten
- Lips: Lise Watier Olivia
I wanted a warm crease (and really, that’s basically the only option in this palette) paired with purple eye.
Eyes
- Waikiki through the crease.
- Shell on the lid.
- Shaka on the outer half of the lid.
- Hula on the inner corner.
- Hapuna on the brow bone.
I applied tarte Tarteist Lash Paint mascara to my lashes.
Face
- Foundation: Charlotte Tilbury Wonder foundation in 4.5
- Bronzer: Too Faced Sweethearts Bronzer in Sweet Tea
- Blush: Kat Von D Shade + Light Blush Piaf and Poe
- Highlighter: Anastasia Beverly Hills Aurora Glow Kit – Lyra
- Lips: Soap & Glory Sexy Motherpucker in Raplumzel
The yellow was really calling to me in this palette and since I hadn’t done any neutrals looks yet, I decided to pair it with the browns.
Eyes
- Waikiki through the crease.
- Kona through the bottom of the crease.
- Hibiscus on the lid.
- Tiki on the outer corner
- Hapuna on the brow bone.
I created the wing with the Physicians Formula Eye Booster and applied tarte‘s Tarteist Lash Paint mascara to my lashes. I also have a pair of Kiss Poise fake lashes on.
Face
- Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum in 52 Vanilla
- Bronzer: Revlon Bronzed and Chic
- Blush: Can’t remember – sorry!
- Highlighter: tarte Spellbound
- Lips: Revlon Snow Peach
More purples!
Eyes
- Waikiki through the crease.
- Lei on the lid.
- Luau on the outer corner and through the crease.
- Shell on the inner corner.
- Hapuna on the brow bone.
I created the wing with the Physicians Formula Eye Booster and applied tarte Tarteist Lash Paint mascara to my lashes.
Face
- Foundation: Too Faced Born This Way in Porcelain
- Bronzer, Blush & Highlighter: Elizabeth Arden FourEver Bronze Bronzing Powder
- Lips: Elizabeth Arden Sheer Kiss Oil in Coral
By the time I got to this look, I was getting a bit stumped for colour combos outside of the usual neutral shades that most people would play with. I like how it came out overall, but I would’ve not added that extra shade in the crease because I think it muddied the look a little bit.
Eyes
- Waikiki through the crease.
- Island on the lid.
- Kai on the outer half of the lid and through the crease.
- Luau to deepen up the outer corner.
- Hapuna on the brow bone.
I created the wing with the Physicians Formula Eye Booster and applied tarte Tarteist Lash Paint mascara to my lashes. I also have on a pair of House of Lashes lashes, but I can’t remember what kind they are!
Face
- Foundation: Too Faced Born This Way in Porcelain
- Bronzer: QUO Matte Bronzer in Light Tan
- Blush: essence Autumn Peach
- Highlighter: BECCA Champagne Pop
- Lips: Bite Honeycomb
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This palette looks like it was made for you! I love all of the looks you created Chelle, but I think the dark purple one is my fave.
Thanks Jodi! I really like how the looks came out! Usually there’s one or two where I’m like “meh”, but this whole thing really worked well!
Wow,colour are so pigmented,good
Great to work with too!
You pull off a wide range of colors so well!! I also love how you chart the look; I feel like I can actually pull it off. I was just looking at this and the Butter London “Pantone of the Year” palette yesterday; it has a gorgeous purple shade with a gold shift. I have some Kohl’s cash so we’ll see 😉
You know, I’d seen so few “Colour of the Year” type stuff this year I was wondering if most brands just did away with it completely!
I always wonder how amazingly you play with colors and create beautiful eye makeup!!! I am lovin’it…
You’re very, very sweet Garima!
This palette looks great on you.
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Thank you!
Love your eye looks! Its because of this post I want to hunt down this palette for myself!
Tho I’ve heard pigmentation is a bit sheer? Your looks are so vibrant!
Did you need to pat it on with a brush?
Thx!
I didn’t struggle with pigmentation on most shades. But I also tend to layer and pat my shadows on a lot, so that may help with the vibrancy.