Maybelline Eye Studio Colour Tattoo Review

My favourite thing about this eye colour is that it is actually long wearing and I'd have to say it's probably the longest wearing eye colour I've ever used. I'm not entirely sure it stays put as long as promised but it's for sure better wearing than most.

I tried a couple of different application methods, and just like using a powder eyeshadow, I found the colour lasted longer when I applied a base and a couple of layers. The days I used the eye colour only, I noticed it wore off a lot quicker.

Overall, I highly recommend this product and I plan to buy a few other colours to add to my collection. A must-use!

I've got two of these eyeshadows: Bad to the Bronze (my favourite!) and Barely Branded. Bad to the Bronze is a stunning shimmery bronze (leaning more to a taupe undertone than a red undertone) that I think would look amazing on anyone. I often wear it by itself, sheered out over my lid and concentrated a tiny bit more in the crease, and it looks absolutely beautiful and like I've spent hours doing my makeup when in reality it took me less than a couple of minutes. I thought Barely Branded would be perfect for an everyday natural wash of colour, but I find it a bit too frosty for that unless I really sheer it out. However, it makes a nice base/primer for other eyeshadows, and I don't regret buying it. None of the other colours we can get here in New Zealand appeal particularly to me: they're all a bit too bright/random for me to really get any use out of, but if Maybelline ever brings out any neutral shades of this (a matte brown would be so nice!) here I'll definitely pick them up.

They do last on my ever-so-slightly oily eyelids for a good 8-ish hours at least, although they sometimes crease a little after that, so they don't quite live up to the 24 hour claim, but I still think they have amazing lasting power. And, best of all, they're not that expensive!! I got both of mine for under $20 at Farmers, so that's great!! :) Overall: definitely love them, and they're a staple in my makeup bag now!

great for an eye shadow base and affordable. they are very pigmented and glide on easy. highly recommended this product.

I really like this product, it is great as a base, makes eye shadow last so much longer which is always a great thing. I have mine in Barely Branded which is a great colour for making eye shadows over top stay true to their colour and more pigmented. I also love to use this colour in my inner corner to make my eyes look more open and awake. This product is great to put on in a hurry as it makes you look more put together even though all you've done is just slapped it on hence the title 'lazy girls dream'.

After hearing and seeing all these amazing things about this product I was as giddy as a teenage girl at a one direction concert when I finally purchased one! I got mine in painted purple because I just LOVE a vibrant purple and it didn't disappoint it really is purple. I love the fact that you control the intensity, if you want it light don't apply much, if you want a vibrant look go liberal!

The colour did last and last BUT I found that getting an even application of it was difficult it would end up looking patchy, HOWEVER I am still looking forward to getting more colours and am definitely recommending it to my mum.

I love these shadows! They're so creamy and long lasting, and there's some really lovely colours in the range.

Can be worn on its own, or as an eyeshadow base. Very pigmented and easy to blend. I don't wear makeup for 24 hours but have worn this for 16 hours at least and my eye makeup held well. I love 'em but I wish that Maybelline would come out with a beige matte shade.

I've got really oily lids with deep set eyes, so even with primer this still creased (grrr!). However - If I just use it on the wee part of my upper lid near the lashline that doesn't disappear under my "fold" it stays put ALL day! first shadow ever to do that even withOUT primer!! I like to use the "barely branded" (kind of a pale cream/nude?) just to highlight my upper lids, as I like to use coloured liners on the lower lid, and it gives a nice opened effect, paired with an awesome lengthening mascara ofcourse :) It has a nice smooth creamy consistency and is easy to layer up for a more intense colour if that's what your after, or a nice light coating for just a wee bit of highlighting.

So if you don't have shadow hating lids like me this would be great for you! Even in saying that, Its still the best one I've tried on my lids anyway- just not near the crease.

These colourt tattoos are fantastic.

In terms of quality they are very similar to Mac Paint Pots.

I started out with Tough as Taupe. The consistency is buttery and it is very pigmented, however this is much more of grey than a taupe. I use this on my lids and then put Mac Howzat in the crease and on the outer lid to smoke it out.

I recently bout Nude Pink which is a dupe for Mac Painterly Paint Pot that many people use as an eyeshadow base. I was pleasantly surprised - it's a lovely muted pink that you can wear on its own with a slightly darker crease colour, or as an effective base.

These don't dry out as fast as the Mac Paint pots.

I'd like to get bold gold but have heard that the pigmentation is patchy on that so will do a little more investigating.

Overall, a great product that I would recommend to all.

I was a little sceptical about these, I bought 2 x shades, the pink and taupe. But I am really happy with both! They are very pigmented, easy to apply with either fingers or brush and they do actually last the distance whether day or night. I use these as a base overtop of my eye primer and I love how good these are! I often wear these as a day work look and I use concealer/eye primer first and then apply the colour tattoo on top. Then I add a eyeshadow if I want. At the end of the day, the colour is just as pigmented as if I've just applied this! No fading, streaking at all. Just love it. Highly recommend as a cheaper option as some other brands. Give this a go! :)