Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments

When I first heard of these, I immediately wanted to give them a try. Any extension of the Color Tattoo line is something that I'm definitely interested in! Pigments at the drugstore are hard to come by, and I do give Maybelline credit for releasing something different, but unfortunately these pigments didn't live up to all of my expectations. 

 I feel that Maybelline could have done better on the packaging. The labels are inconsistent, and the plastic jars feel really flimsy. The lids don't screw on tightly either.

I chose the six neutral shades out of the twelve available. 

Here are the dry swatches. From left to right: Barely Brazen, Breaking Bronze, Buff  and Tuff, Improper Copper, Downtown Brown, and Black Mystery. 

Here are the wet swatches. All I used for this was some of my Elf Mist and Set spray (I explain more in my video review). From left to right: Downtown Brown, Breaking Bronze,  Improper Copper, Barely Brazen, Buff and Tuff, and Black Mystery.

Claims: "Our no-mess sifter guarantees easy application. Stays put up to 24 hours. Dare to wear explosive color."
Pigmentation: The pigmentation on these is best when worn wet, but the color fades quickly. A base is definitely needed with these pigments. 
Finish/Texture: The finish of each shade that I bought is shimmery/glittery. They all have a powdery texture. 
Lasting Power: These need a base to have any kind of lasting power. Without one, the color barely lasted about two hours on my lids before fading badly.
Packaging: These are packaged in little plastic jars that have twist on lids. There is a sifter inside, which is nice. I feel that the lid could be tighter, so be careful with these! One thing that really bothered me, was that the stickers on the front of the packaging are all different. Some have numbers and different fonts, which really really irritates me.
Price/Availability: I paid $7 each at Walgreens.

Likes:

• Variety of shades available
• I like the idea of a pigment that's available at the drugstore
• Can be worn wet or dry
• Beautiful colors

Dislikes:

• These must be used with a base for staying power
• Only last about 1-2 hours on their own
• Packaging is a bit cheap, inconsistent, and flimsy
• Don't live up to the 24 hour claim
• Glitter falls off easily/travels onto the rest of the face

Overall:
I like the pretty colors that these have, but the formula needs some work. The idea of a drugstore pigment is cool, I really give Maybelline credit for making a product that not many other drugstore brands are doing right now. With that aside, I think that these are a bit of a flop. 

These just don't have enough lasting power. Some type of base is needed to make them last longer, and I honestly wouldn't reach for these as often as my other pigments that perform well on their own. The packaging is cheap and flimsy. The lids could be tighter, and I really hate the weird incosistencies with the labels. They certainly don't live up to their claims either.

I was expecting something brilliant, since these are a extension of the Color Tattoo line, which I love. If I had to describe these in one word it would be 'mediocre'. 

If you would like to see how these look on my eyes, please watch my video review! 



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