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Gilded in Gold: Limited Edition Maybelline Color Tattoos Fall 2013

Gilded in Gold: Limited Edition Maybelline Color Tattoos Fall 2013

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Maybelline is back at it again, giving me ALL OF MY LIFE with their fall collections. First they put out some amazing purple lipsticks and now they’ve released three neutral matte color tattoos. I purchased these for $5.79 each at my local Bed Bath and Beyond. They always seem to have the new drugstore collections out before all of my local drugstores, so check it out if you have one in your area.

Just Beige, Matte Brown, Nude Pink  

Just Beige, Matte Brown, Nude Pink 
They are all incredibly pigmented and apply pretty evenly like most of my other color tattoos. These are going to make great bases for some of my neutral eye looks. 
SWATCHED: @Maybelline Limited Edition Great Lash Colors

SWATCHED: @Maybelline Limited Edition Great Lash Colors

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Maybelline has brought them back again, yup, the Great Lash Colors are back again this fall with six limited edition shades. As I said in my previous Rimmel post I’ve never tried colored mascaras until recently but I decided to give these a try because they’re a classic formula and I’ve heard pretty good reviews.

I picked up three shades: Wink of Pink, I see Blue, and Vision of Violet for $6.40 each at CVS

Wink of Pink
I See Blue

Vision in Violet
As you can see Wink of Pink and I See Blue had great pigmentation and really popped on my lashes, I think these may become regulars on my lower lash line for a fun pop of color. I’m so disappointed in Vision in Violet because I LOVE purple and I really wanted this to pop, but if you’re looking for something more subtle this may be the way for you to go. The formula on these was drier than the Rimmel Extra Pop Lash which made it pretty easy and mess free to work with. 
My eyelashes are POPPING with Rimmel Extra POP Lash

My eyelashes are POPPING with Rimmel Extra POP Lash

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It seems as though colored mascaras are all the rage again. Drugstore fave Rimmel has released a Limited Edition collection of colored mascaras, which I found at Walgreens. The collection featured for colors, purple, green, black and turquoise. I’ve never tried a colored mascara but for less than $3 ($2.79) I picked up POP Turquoise and decided to give it a shot.

The wand is pretty average. Not too big not too small. No bells and whistles which is fine with me as I’m only here for the color.

As you can see the mascara did give some color to the lashes but it was not as bold as I had hoped. The color is very pretty and has a bit of iridescent shimmer that you can’t really see in the photos. The formula was a little “wet” for my taste and I had to build up several coats to get the color that you see here. The packaging states that this mascara has a “lash building” volumizing formula. negative. I’m not seeing any added volume. Overall I think this is a decent colored mascara for the price. It required some “work” to get the color to show on my bare lashes but I think it could be wonderful over a white lash primer. 

Review: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow

Review: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow

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TOP L-R: Bad to the Bronze, Pomegranate Punk, Fierce and Tangy, Audacious Asphalt, Tenacious Teal, Bold Gold, Tough As Taupe
BOTTOM L-R: (Fall 2012 Fashion Week Collection Limited Edition) Barely Beige, Gold Shimmer, Mossy Green, Rich Mahogany
Product Description
“Ink Intensity. Tattoo Tenacity. Dare to wear the longest lasting
eye shadow. Eye Studio Color Tattoo’s ink technology creates the most
saturated shadow. Cream gel smoothes on for vibrant, crease-proof color
that never fades. Dare to get inked.”
CAN WE JUST START WITH THE PACKAGING PLEASE! I love these little glass pots! They’re so high end looking && heavy compared to what you usually get from drugstore products. I’ve been slowly collecting all the Maybelline Color Tattoos for months now. I have most of the permanent collection with the exception of “Too Cool” (pearly white), “Edgy Emerald” (shimmer green) and “Painted Purple” (matte purple). I don’t plan on purchasing the purple shade due to reading so many negative reviews on its patchy application 🙁 I love the range of colors in the permanent collection, most drugstore brands tend to shy away from brights. When I saw the Fall Fashion Week Collection on BOGO50 sale at Rite Aid last week I had to snatch them all up! They are such pretty neutrals for fall. 
Although the description states that they can be worn alone, which they can, I prefer to wear them as bases topped with powdered shadows. These shadows are best applied with the fingers and patted onto the eye for the boldest coverage but they can also be blended and sheered out. For those on a budget these are the drugstore answer to MUFEs Aqua Creams for $6-7 vs $23, while they’re not exactly the same (MUFEs are better & for the price they should be) they’re a good product for someone not willing to make the splurge!
Pros
  • Long wearing and smudge resistant (especially when used as a base), it took several scrubs of my makeup wipes to clean my arm from swatching
  • Minimal creasing when worn alone
  • great color range
  • Sturdy glass packaging
Cons 
  • some shades with shimmer feel a little drier/ grittier when applied (Mossy Green, Tenacious Teal) but not enough to cause pain or irritation 
  • Mossy Green and Audacious Asphalt have a slightly patchy, but buildable, application. They’ll take a little more work to wear on their own
  • HEAVY due to the packaging if you plan on carrying a bunch in your MUA kit