{ Review + Swatches } Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo Eyeshadows

Hey guys! Long time no blog! I'm finally back with another post, this time reviewing and swatching some of the Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo Eyeshadows. I know I'm pretty late to jump on this bandwagon but I saw these on sale in Wizards Warehouse (buy one get one free! Paid around $10AUD for 2!) so I really wanted grab a few.

Of course I picked up two of the neutral shades. I always like starting off my collection with colours I would use very often. I purchased 'Bad to the Bronze' and 'Bold Gold'. If you're not too familiar with these Color Tattoo eyeshadows, their texture is similar to that of cream eyeshadows. They're fairly smooth to apply on the lids and are extremely long-wearing! I remember swatching these eyeshadows on my arm then trying to remove it with some wet wipes and noticed the swatches were very much still visible on my skin. Even after a shower, a tint of the product still remained!

Not too sure about its wear over 24 hours! Who would wear makeup for 24 hours anyway?!!

L-R: Bad to the Bronze, Bold Gold

You can tell from the swatches above that both shadows have a noticeable shimmer to them with Bold Gold having some microglitters throughout its formulation. Due to its super long-wearing power, both shadows can be worn alone on the lids with very little creasing experienced or as a base for powder eyeshadows if you would like a more intense colour!

Bad to the Bronze by itself is extremely pigmented whereas Bold Gold provides a nice wash of shimmery gold on the lids hence I prefer wearing a gold eyeshadow on top of Bold Gold to make it more intense.

I personally like applying these shadows with my fingers because you're able to warm up the product first, making it more creamier and smoother before application. Another option if you don't like getting your fingers dirty is to use a synthetic eye brush!

Pros:

• A range of shimmer or matte formulations to choose from
• Very long-lasting (even without a primer)
• No creasing for at least ~6 hours
• Smooth to apply on the lids
• Great pigmentation 
• Sturdy packaging

Cons:

• Pricey (~$11AUD each when not on sale)
• Dries fast so you have to blend the shadows in fairly quickly

I definitely recommend these eyeshadows, especially to those of you who may have super oily lids and have problems with your eyeshadows creasing or smudging easily. I would totally purchase more of these Color Tattoo shadows only if I see them on sale again in the future!

What other shades from the Maybelline Color Tattoo line do you guys recommend? Please share :D

xo Laura

 * Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with Maybelline. The products mentioned were purchased with my own funds and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *

{ YUM! } Sayers Sister

A celebratory lunch date to Sayers Sister with my bestfriend last week after my final exams! I've been meaning to try the food at this place for a while now since I've read quite a few awesome reviews, seen a ton of mouth-waterin' photos plus I love the food at Sayers which is their Leederville counterpart.

When you enter the cafe, you're greeted with an amazing decor- vintage elegance I like to call it. I love every detail they've put into this place, from the quirky ornaments, lux glass cloches, velvety glam couches and the beaten-down rustique walls.

Both the bestie and I ordered the same dish- chorizo and corn croquettes! The croquettes at Sayers Leederville is absolutely delicious so I really had to try the ones at Sayers Sister, and the fact chorizo was also in the dish was a major plus!

Corn and Chorizo Croquettes on a bed of blanched spinach and salsa topped with fresh rocket. 

Soo so yummy! Great crunch to the croquettes and not drenched with oil luckily! I really liked how not only were there slices of chorizo on the plate but also cubed chunks in the croquettes. The freshness of the salsa and vegies really made the dish a delight to eat as well. I think this dish was around the $17 mark which is not too bad. Only downside I would say about the dish is the lack of seasoning in the croquette mix. I'm actually not 100% sure if the filling was mash potatoes like traditional croquettes or something else. It tasted a little sweet, almost like there was a mix with sweet potatoes.

Overall an impressive dish with wonderful ingredients! I would definitely return to Sayers Sister to try more of their dishes- possibly their breakfast menu next time : )

I've only been to Sayers Sister once so I really can't compare it to Sayers in Leedy. Although, when it comes to interior and ambience, Sayers Sister definitely trumps Sayers!

Food: 4/5

Atmosphere: 5/5

Service: 3.5/5

Price: 4/5

Sayers Sister is located at: 

236 Lake St, Northbridge

For more photos, reviews etc. take a look here.

On a random note, I just finished watching season 1 of Once Upon A Time in like 3 days or so *cheers to the freakin' holidays!*. I know season 2 has already started but I'm waiting for the bf to finish exams so we can watch it together! Apparently Mulan will appear in season 2 which will be portrayed by Jamie Chung!! Cannot wait!

Holidays are partly for discovering and catching up on my favourite tv shows. I'm currently watching around 9 different shows I think? #yeahimmatvjunkie. I recently started watching Scandal too and omgosh I'm hooked! Any suggestions for great tv shows?

xo Laura