The Maybelline Colour Tattoos were one of the most raved about products of last year. They are compared to the likes of MAC paint pots and other higher-end cream shadows. I don't often see reviews or posts about the colour pomegranate punk, but I thought it would be an interesting shade to try out.
In April of last year, I bought mine at Shoppers for $4.99 (on sale). I've definitely been neglecting this product because (1) I like to use my fingers to put it on, so it makes my fingers dirty (2) The colour is not an everyday "neutral".
L to R: Applied with Concealer Brush // Applied with Fingers // Applied with Concealer Brush over Primer
Colour. I would describe the colour as a slightly shimmery brown-cranberry.The pigmentation is great and primer makes it even better. I've used it a couple times as both eyeliner and eyeshadow. I'd say it works a lot better as shadow because it takes a couple layers to work as liner. I would love to have this colour in a lipstick.
Staying Power. It doesn't last 24 hours per say, but it lasts all day.
Texture. The formula is very smooth, but if you apply it with your fingers you have to be careful to squish the uneven little chunks. Using a brush will prevent this.
Ease of Removal. It's a long-wear product, so either makeup remover or a hot shower will take this product off.
Overall. Especially for the price, this is a great product. I really like the colour and the formula. I'm sort of writing this post as a reminder of why I like it and that I should use it more often. For now, I won't be buying any other colours because I'd like to use up the products I already have.
Have you tried this product? What's your favourite shade of Colour Tattoo?
I have this in the bronze shade and I love it. This one looks really pretty though, I love burgundy shades. Maybe if you don't reach for it often you could use it as a crease colour?
ReplyDeleteTrue! I don't have much of a crease, but I can try :P
DeleteI love using and collecting the color tattoos so much! Pomegranate punk is so beautiful. My most used shade of these is bad to the bronze because it is neutral. Painted purple and tenacious teal are my favorites though!
ReplyDeleteouu bold colours! I think I"m more of a neutral gal :)
DeleteI've heard really good things about these Colour Tattoos but haven't tried them. I don't really like using my fingers to apply shadow and I agree with you, these types of cream shadows look better applied that way! I do think this one is a gorgeous colour though... bet you could do a great smokey eye with this as the base.
ReplyDeletexo, alison*elle
Haha... I love using my fingers... but this is just to pigmented and makes them look dirth :P
DeleteI have this colour though I don't use it often I still love it especially with the shade Sunset from my Stila in the light palette they work great together. My favourite Maybelline tattoo would have to be bad to the bronze :)
ReplyDeleteYeah.. I've got to find another way!
DeleteI just bought this shade last week and I really like it!
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:D Enjoy!
DeleteI have the same color and love it! It's wearable but still different
ReplyDeletejess
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thats what I thought when I bought it. :)
DeleteWow this is a lovely color! I haven't tried these yet but looks like I should :P
ReplyDeletehaha it's pretty!
DeleteI love this shade especially during fall :)
ReplyDeleteIt's fun for the darker months :)
DeleteI haven't tried it but I have been eyeing the pink one, I think it will soon be making it's way to my collection!
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DeleteI still haven't bought this shade yet simply BECAUSE of it's intense color? I have no problem wearing colors, I just haven't found my way of wearing burgundy colors that won't make me look yucky. LOL
ReplyDeletehaha ya... I prefer sheer too..
DeleteI have this shade but have to say mine is super neglected! I don't think I've worn it since I first bought it and swatched it for my blog :p It's a really nice cranberry colour though, great for a smoky eye. My favourite Color Tattoo is definitely Bad to the Bronze - I use it all the time :)
ReplyDeleteLOL I haven't used it in a while... not since swatching it either :P
DeleteOmg I actually just bought this and was going to do a review as well! I was reluctant at first because I thought it would make my eye look red, but it goes great with my skintone actually :) I only apply it with fingers, I cant use brushes and cream shadows if my life depended on it
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see what you think!
DeleteThis colour isn't available here which is a shame because I love it! Xx
ReplyDeleteawww man... I hate how they do that! I there's no pink gold here though :P
DeleteI love the Maybelline Colour Tattoo formulas, they are just so creamy and easy to apply- and I love apply the gorgeous formulation with my fingers! My favourite is definitely the wearable Bad to the Bronze as it is such a great neutral shade :) Pomegranate Punk would look really nice as a lipstick shade!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly. Too bad the textures a little weird for my lips :P
DeleteIt´s great colour though and I can definitely imagine to use it for a natural look.
ReplyDeleteGreat review hun!
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thanks pakize :)
DeleteLovely blog! :)
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DeleteI love the colour of this! I have one of them in the shade on and on bronze which I wear all the time, such a great product :)
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:D wow so many!
DeleteI'm loving how this color looks! I got one of the other purple shades (I forgot the name), but it didn't last as long or was as pigmented as this. But I've also read that pigmentation/staying power varies by shade :/
ReplyDelete-Monica @ Lemonpetit
I've heard the same... I think the shimmery ones are probably more "pigmented".. It's hard to find a good matte.
DeleteI'm checking out your blog for the first time and love it :D you just got a new follower :) the color looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty color1 By the way, the name of your blog is really cute. ^^
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried any yet :( I was trying to use the stuff I had before I bought new items but man I love this color! It's really pretty but I don't know
ReplyDeleteIf I could pull it off. I was surprised in the swatches that it wasn't as bright as I thought maybe it would be? Great post either way it's making me need to go shopping for this! Lol
I love the color! I've always wanted this kind of color :)
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pretty color! just bought myself the one in- bad to be bronze- metallic collections. love that colors! so pretty on the eyes!=)
ReplyDeletegreat review!
thanks for the comment on my post!
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i've always been intrigued by this color! i find it so pretty xx
ReplyDeleteI just bought the same colour, Steph! I went looking for these tonight as I've heard nothing but great things about them. I was a bit disappointed to only find 8 shades! I don't know if it was just this one store or what. But this shade is super pretty! :)
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