Sunday 31 March 2013

My Maybelline Color Tattoo Collection | Review and Swatches

Top row L-R: Permanent Taupe (UK), Bold Gold (US) , Barely Branded (US), Pink Gold (UK), On and On Bronze (UK)
Bottom row L-R: 24k Gold (UK), Light in Purple (UK), Turquoise Forever (UK), Pomegranate Punk (US)
Top row L-R: Permanent Taupe (UK), Bold Gold (US) , Barely Branded (US), Pink Gold (UK), On and On Bronze (UK)
Bottom row L-R: 24k Gold (UK), Light in Purple (UK), Turquoise Forever (UK), Pomegranate Punk (US)

Hi everyone! One of my favourite highstreet/drugstore makeup items has to be the Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadows. As I'm sure you've heard by now, they're great affordable dupes for MAC Paint Pots. What I must add about these shadows is that they are more creamy than Paint Pots and do not dry to a powder finish like the MAC version. They stay on all day and can be used as an eyeshadow or a base. What's not to love?

Today, I thought I'd share the Color Tattoos I currently own. Read more after the jump!

WARNING: PICTURE HEAVY AND LONG POST!



Permanent Taupe
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Permanent Taupe (UK name)

So, the first Color Tattoo I have to share with you is Permanent Taupe. One of my favourites, this is the only shade available in the UK with a completely matte finish. It is a brownish grey shade that will look great with any eye colour. This is the perfect colour to complement winged liner!

Bold Gold
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Bold Gold (US name)

The next Color Tattoo I own is Bold Gold. I asked for this in a swap with a lovely girl I met on Makeup Geek. This shade is a metallic brownish gold shade, the perfect neutral gold! I like to wear this with On and On Bronze, which I will show you later.

Barely Branded
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Barely Branded (US shade)

This shade is Barely Branded from the Metals collection launched in the US. I also asked for this one in the swap. This shade is a frosty champagne colour and my favourite out of the ones I own. It seems creamier than the other shades (not to say they're not creamy!) but I'm not sure if that's just me. It's so versatile; it can be an all over wash of colour or a base for pretty much any eyeshadow look. It can also be used as a inner corner and brow bone highlight. A face highlight if your skin is light enough! I wish Maybelline brought out neutral colours like this over here.

Pink Gold
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Pink Gold (UK name)

I love this colour! I believe this is the same as Inked in Pink from the Metals collection over in the US. This is a metallic, almost frosty, baby pink shade. Gorgeous as an all over wash of colour or paired with Barely Branded. This shade is especially silky!

On and On Bronze
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in On and On Bronze (UK name)

This is one of the first shades I bought (along with Permanent Taupe and Pink Gold). This colour is a brownish bronze shade that is sure to suit any eye colour. Such a gorgeous neutral! Also, a perfect base for any bronze/brown eyeshadow looks!

24k Gold
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in 24k Gold (UK name)

Now, onto the bright ones! A pure, yellow-based gold. This is the same as Gold Rush from the US Metals collection. This colour is so super pigmented and sparkly, it looks like real gold! I use this to jazz up a boring cat eye.

Light in Purple
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Light in Purple (UK shade)

This is a UK only shade I believe. It's a gorgeous blue/lilac duochrome. This colour is so bright, perfect for spring and summer! I used this with a dark blue shadow here. I'm surprised this shade isn't available in the US, it seems that they get all the same shades as us. Well, as far as I know anyway.

Turquoise Forever
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Turquoise Forever (UK name)

This the newest shade to be added to my collection. I love the brightness of this shade, it has phenomenal pigmentation! I haven't had a chance to play with it yet but I imagine I'll use it above black winged liner and in my waterline.

Pomegranate Punk
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Pomegranate Punk (US shade)

I received this beautiful colour in a swap with Joyce! This is a US only shade, but the Boots website lists 'Metallic Pomegranate' and 'Everlasting Navy'. So maybe we're getting this and the gorgeous navy blue shade from the US Metals collection? Who knows. Anyway, this shade is a metallic deep burgundy shade. Perfect for autumn and winter and a great liner colour. 

Phew! Thanks for sticking around if you're still here. If you haven't guessed, I love these beauties! I hope to expand my collection in the future. 

You can buy Maybelline Color Tattoos in Boots and Superdrug in the UK for £4.99 each.

Do you own any Maybelline Color Tattoos? What are your favourite shades?


2 comments:

  1. i love my maybelline color tattoos in bad to the bronze and barely branded together! they look so gorgeous with a slight cat eye and mascara!!!!

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    1. That sounds gorgeous, I'll have to try it! Thanks for reading!

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