Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Studio 24 Hour Review and Swatches

Don't own primer? Don't have a lot of time in the morning to do your makeup? Are you an eyeshadow novice? Perfect! This product is for you! Minimal effort, maximum color, long lasting. Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Studio 24 Hour is the holy grail of simple shadows.

Left to Right Top Row- 45 Bold Gold, 300 Gold Shimmer, 25 Bad to the Bronze, 400 Rich Mahogany,  Second Row 95 Too Cool, 14 Audacious Asphalt, 50 Edgy Emerald, 40 Tenacious Teal, Bottom Row 10 Fierce & Tangy and 20 Painted Purple

Left to Right Top Row- 45 Bold Gold, 300 Gold Shimmer, 25 Bad to the Bronze, 400 Rich Mahogany,  Second Row 95 Too Cool, 14 Audacious Asphalt, 50 Edgy Emerald, 40 Tenacious Teal, Bottom Row 10 Fierce & Tangy and 20 Painted Purple

While i do love primers, and blending, and using powder based eyeshadow, finding something simple is always a plus, i am a busy mom after all. This collection of of cream based, one step shadows, ranges from the bright and colorful, to the neutral and natural. Even metallic colors are thrown in! Even though i don't have the whole collection yet, i wanted to share with all of you the ones i do have and their uses.

Left to right top row- Left to Right Top Row- 45 Bold Gold, 300 Gold Shimmer, 25 Bad to the Bronze, 400 Rich Mahogany,  10 Fierce & Tangy Second Row 95 Too Cool, 14 Audacious Asphalt, 50 Edgy Emerald, 40 Tenacious Teal, 20 Painted Purple

Left to right top row- Left to Right Top Row- 45 Bold Gold, 300 Gold Shimmer, 25 Bad to the Bronze, 400 Rich Mahogany,  10 Fierce & Tangy Second Row 95 Too Cool, 14 Audacious Asphalt, 50 Edgy Emerald, 40 Tenacious Teal, 20 Painted Purple

The above swatches are all over plain skin. As you can see the top row is primary metallic colors all very shimmery and in different shades of gold/bronze/copper. Fierce & Tangy is a very bright and opaque orange. This shade is very warm on light tones and very bright on dark skin tones. The metallic colors are beautiful on all skin tones and can be blended to just glaze over your natural skin color or be painted on heavier to become completely opaque. The bottom row, while still slightly metallic, is more on the pure color side. Too cool being a pure white, Audacious Asphalt being a soft gray, Edgy Emerald a soft green, Tenacious Teal a beautiful almost turquoise color, and Painted Purple which is a very opaque purple.

As for how to apply these beauties i would not suggest using a sponge applicator as this will cause too much color to be soaked up and will be wasted. Since this pot comes with no applicator and you have to buy one anyone i would honestly say you should pick up this eyeshadow brush.  I swear by this brush and use it to apply nearly all of my shadows. Applying these creamy shadows with this brush gives me complete coverage or allows me to apply just enough for a wash of color. Great for blending, great for applying, and very soft. At only a dollar it is very much worth it. Much better than spending a dollar on sponge applicators.

The above is a quick look i did just to go to the store. I used Tenacious Teal, liner, mascara, and brow liner. This look took less than 5 minuets. While it isnt the most artistic that you can do with these shadows it is an example of a simple look that can be created on those "lazy" days.

 This shadow lasted from when i put it on until i showered for a total of 14 hours without creasing, without bleeding, and without any fading. I am sure that this shadow would live up to its 24hr promise, however, 14 hours is extremely decent.

Have you checked out any of these shades? How was your experience?

You can pick yours up here! They are currently buy one get one 50% off!

Fabulous Drugstore Finds

Earlier this week my mom came to visit. We headed out to Target where my mom decided to treat me to some cosmetics. I picked three items that i don't yet own and have been wanting to try for a while. As you may have noticed I've been on a more luxury brand kick but i will always love my drugstore steals. Thanks Mom!

L'oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Light-
Is it sad that i do not yet own a B.B. cream? I own every other kind of cover up, concealer, corrector, and foundation, but no B.B. cream. I was a bit skeptical over these all in one, do it all, magic face creams. My skepticism was put aside once i tried this out. If there was ever a product to break your B.B. cherry this is the one. This product appears white and feels a little grainy, however, as you rub it in it starts to change to skin tone. It is very smooth, feels moisturizing, and covers up really well. I love how it feels like a great base under my makeup and cuts out some steps in my morning skin regiment. Best of all it looks very natural. I am usually light to olive and this suited my skin tone perfectly.

L'oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Light

L'oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Light. Click to enlarge. You can see the small bits of color mixed into the moisture.

L'oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Light. After rubbing over once.

L'oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Light. After rubbing in 3 times.

L'oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Light. After rubbing in 4 times.

L'oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Light. After rubbing in 5 times.

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting-
The first thing i noticed about this blush was the texture. It is super springy and sponge like. It literally is bouncy. The color pay off is just pigmented enough to show on the cheeks but light enough to not overwhelm the face. The texture when applied is moose like; very velvety and blends so easily especially over the above mentioned B.B. cream.

Maybellline Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting swactched over L'oreal B.B. CREAM

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting swactched over L'oreal B.B. CREAM

 Maybelline Color Tattoo 40 Tenacious Teal-
I have tried creme shadow before and had all sorts of problems such as creasing or fading but i didn't have this issue with Color Tattoo. It felt creamy and soft and staid even for over 4 hours. There is a bit of shimmer in this shadow. You can apply it thick or thin. The only downside is this product does not come with a brush. I wouldn't recommend a sponge applicator. A small shadow brush would work well and make sure to wash thoroughly afterward. The upside to this product is you do not need a primer under this shadow! You can achieve full pigmentation on dry skin.

 Maybelline Color Tattoo 40 Tenacious Teal

 Maybelline Color Tattoo 40 Tenacious Teal

 Maybelline Color Tattoo 40 Tenacious Teal

 Maybelline Color Tattoo 40 Tenacious Teal

You can find these products and more at your local target or drugstore!