Maybelline EyeStudio Color Pearl Marbleized Eye Shadow Review

Maybelline EyeStudio Color Pearl Marbleized Eye Shadow


This is a continuation of my Maybelline EyeStudio products that I've received from a word of mouth campaign, sent to me for reviews! I haven't had a lot of time to finish these reviews since I've been crazy busy and my camera broke down (again) but luckily I managed to fix it!
So without further ado, let's get on with it (:

Website States:

Color Pearls Marbleized Eyeshadows feature dual-sided complementary shades on one side, and solid color on the other, to use separately or mix together. Concentrated pigments with swirls of pearls, in a new baked technology for high pearl finish, create a shimmer effect in a customized look.


Website Also States:

• Now a swirl of pearls makes shadow new again.

• Baked technology gently swirls together 7 different uncrushed pearls with pure colour pigments. Pearls stay intact to create ultra-luminous finish and multi-dimensional colour.

• Unique duo format delivers the purest and most brilliant colour, effortlessly.

• Available in 10 dazzling duos expertly colour coordinated.



I Say:

Just like the Eyestudio Palettes, these Duos are extremely shimmery and well pigmented. Every shadow has some form of glitz in it, ranging from low to high sparkle. All the duos are expertly colour coordinated and can be worn separately or together for a perfect look. Also, by mixing the shades together in the center, you create an additional colour to wear! It can also be applied wet for higher intensity. However, they do crumble afterwards.

Each of these Colour Pearl Duos come with one marbleized, swirly colour and one bold shade. The Duos come with two tints; one to go on the crease and the other to use all over the lid. Of course, you can use them however you want to, Maybelline just likes to provide a general guideline (:

These Duos look just like M.A.C.'s Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo, with all the swirls and coloured pearls, but the pigmentation is more sheer when compared to M.A.C. In my opinion these aren't dupes for MSD.

EyeStudio Colour Pearl Marbleized Shadows (that's quite a mouthful!) go on creamy and smooth and are easy to blend on the lid. There is some glitter fallout from the shadows so use tape or a fan brush to get rid of it.

The lasting power is just okay with these Duos, they tend to fade and crease a little at the end of a day without primer. I always use a primer with my eye makeup and I'm sure many girls do as well so I don't think it's a big problem.


Bright, flashy, snapshot photos!
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LOOK 1:

The Colour Pearl shade used is Tantalizing Teal.

Teal, Marble, MIXED

The colour payoff is decent, but doesn't go on as bright as it appears in the compact.
Super shimmery and glittery, this duo can be used separately or together for a beautiful bold look.

LOOK 2:

Carbon Frost
Black shade, marbleized one, MIXED
I swatch them like that because I believe that sweeping them differently gives a different colour. I'm somewhat correct.

I absolutely ADORE this shadow duo. Whenever I'm in a rush and want a little colour on my eyes, I take my brush and sweep it on and I'm good to go! It's a gorgeous purple-plum colour on the lid and it looks quite mysterious because of all the different tints in this shadow. When used with a primer, it lasts all day long and it's nicely pigmented (:
I don't normally use the black shade however, the colour payoff is not as nice as the purple and there's chunks of glitter in it.

LOOK 3

Used: Bronze Blowout

The bold brown shade in this duo is amazingly pigmented! Glides on a nice, deep bronze. The other marbleized shade is a golden champagne colour that goes on much lighter compared to it's darker counterpart. Using the champagne by itself gives a shimmery, natural look with just a wash of gold.
Tons of fallout in this duo particularly.

Conclusion:

This line has 10 expertly coordinated duos with great colour selection. Pigmented colours and so easy to apply, these duos are a drugstore must-have. Duos are shimmery and consist of one solid colour and one marbleized swirled colour. Can be used wet or dry for different intensities.
The colours are soft and super blendable, and easily wearable. I would recommend buying!

4.5/5 on the rockin' scale


**Disclosure: I am participating in a word of mouth marketing program and I received these products on behalf of Maybelline, WOMMA and Matchstick. However this will have no effect on my opinion or reviews. **


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