maybelline eye tattoo in pink gold

My first choice wouldn't have been pink gold it's more likely to have been a light more neutral colour or a dark brown. However I picked this pinky colour because it reminded my of the urban decay naked palette 3 which I've been lusting over but I thought I'd use this to see if I like the colour.

The colour itself is quite soft and neutral and so is easy to wear just by itself for an easy everyday look like I have been doing. I've recently been to Russia for a week and this was the only eyeshadow I took with me and I regret nothing. The shimmer looks daunting in the pot but once applied to the eyes it gives a soft and pretty effect (I have green eyes and I find that the two colours work well together). Even though it is a gel cream eyeshadow I find the easiest way to apply the product is using my finger to pat and gently blend it along the lid, and sometimes I finish it off with some powder eyeshadow on top applied with a brush. Maybelline call it an eye colour tattoo and claim that it will last 24 hours, this is something I sadly don't agree with. If I've been to school and done my make up at 8 in the morning by 8 in the evening it is still there but just not as bold as it is when I first applied it, though I can't be too disappointed as I'm never normally awake for over 24 hours so I'm not really sure why I'd need an eyeshadow to last that long! The packaging itself is sleek and compact, the sturdy glass pot and twisty lid make it easy to travel with and easy to get to the product itself.

I really do like this, and I love the pink tone which has convinced me even more that I should just man-up and buy the naked palette 3 because I know I would get a lot of wear from it. Although I will continue using this product regularly as it doesn't feel heavy on my eyes at all, and if they're on offer I might consider getting more cream or gel eyeshadows in the future.