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Maybelline’s New “Color Tattoo” 24hr Cream Eyeshadow

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I love me some cream shadows. But before now, I always had to either go to Sephora for some Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow or over to the mall to pick up some MAC Paint Pots to get a decent cream shadow that lasted. Maybelline has made it easier (*and cheaper!) for me now with the introduction of their new “Color Tattoo” 24hr cream eyeshadow (*launching this month) at mass market and drugstores near you for around $8-$10USD, and surely on sale for even less.

This new line has 10 colors, broken down into neutrals (*Too Cool, Audacious Asphalt, Bad to the Bronze, Tough as Taupe and Bold Gold) and bright colors (*Painted Purple, Pomegranate Punk, Tenacious Teal, Edgy Emerald and Fierce & Tangy), of which I have tried them all but Fierce & Tangy (*but really, I don’t think the orange would work for my cool, blue eyes anyway). These make great base primers for powder shadows, but, with the different textures (*matte or shimmery), they work well on their own as a lid wash, with a slash of eyeliner. I can’t speak to their 24hr wearability, but I can say it was still one after I slept in it the other night. (*What? It was for “research”!) icon wink Maybellines New Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Eyeshadow

Check out a closer look of the colors I tried below, as shown in natural light:

What say you? Do you like a cream shadow? If so, do you wear it alone or as a primer? If not, will a drugstore version entice you to give it a try?

*Disclaimer: I received these eyeshadows from their PR for editorial consideration.

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It’s not always a powdery world

When I was growing up, the only kind of blush I ever used, or was even introduced to, were powder blushes. I have come to learn that there are so many variations besides powder now, that I want to make sure you know, too.

In this video I mention several different types of blushes/brands. They are:

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I forgot to mention a couple of brands/products that def deserved to be shown, too. The first is the Sue Devitt Starbrights Lip & Cheek Gel in “Capella” (*got in a gift bag). This cheek gel scared me when I first saw it becaus it is *purple*. But after the lovely MUA put it on my cheeks and showed me how pretty it could be on my skintone, I was hooked.

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The second one that should have been in the video is the Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush. Besides being a creamy blush that goes on easily, it is also the only blush that incorporates Olay’s Regenerist Serum into the mix – making it not only pretty, but good for your skin, too. (*of course, I can’t help but to mention that I was lucky enough to have celebrity MUA Jake Bailey apply it on me and it looked *good*). (*warning: I may be biased).

Like I said in the video, the colors are going to look more intense in the package, but with a light touch, you make just about any color work for you. Also, don’t forget what I said about layering – you can start with an alternate type of blush, finishing off the top with your powder blush for a longer lasting cheek.

Let me know if you have tried any of these, or if you have heard of another blush type that I didn’t list here. I would love to hear about it.


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