Maybelline • Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow in Pomegranate Punk • Eye Shadow

*TOP REVIEWER* lizzea on 5/20/2013 5:39:00 AM more reviews by lizzea

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Beautiful colour, buildable and smooth just like most of the other color tattoos I've tried. Works nicely on tanned skin and can work well on its own or as a base for other colours. I'm so impressed by this line of products, I don't have them all but ones I have, including this, are lovely.

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spoiltrottenjewels on 4/28/2013 9:32:00 AM more reviews by spoiltrottenjewels

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

I purchased this shade in the color tattoo line a few days ago and absolutely love it.
It is not a color I would usually pick but I thought it would be a nice color change for the cooler weather.
It can be put on heavy or sheared out, doesn't budge, easy use container and doesn't feel to heavy once dry.
My only fault is that they could do with being a bit cheaper her in Australia.

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amtn on 4/28/2013 5:56:00 AM more reviews by amtn

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Never thought of buying this colour. I was scared of looking like I had woken up with allergies if I put anything red near my eyelids but this colour works. For reference I am on the paler side of NC25, Asian skintone. This colour is extremely sexy! I have never described a colour that way before... But wow!!!! Opaque for a smokey eye out for the night? This colour will be your best friend. Sheer it out on your eyelids for daytime use if you like.


Personally, I like wearing Bad to the Bronze as a base, and quickly before BTTB dries, I put some of Pomegrante Punk ontop! A rich mahongany brown is achieved.

I can't fault the packaging or formulation.
I will say that, I know all shadows tend to firm/harden up after a while. To fix that, take off the lid, put the product into a container and fill it up with BOILING HOT WATER... right to the brim of the product's glass! But not submerging the whole product.

Close the container with a lid or pop a bowl or something ontop. Let steam work its magic :) This way you're not adding saline.. or anything into the product changing the formulation. Once you've left it for about 10-15 mins, remove it from the boiling water...
You product should be extremely soft. Smoothen the surface out (it should feel spongey). Pop the lid back on and let it cool.

:) The next day, it will be good as new.

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waffles85 on 4/22/2013 3:00:00 PM more reviews by waffles85

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Tan, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Black    

One of my favorite color tattoos. Goes on beautifully and can be worn as a light pinkish wash or heavily as a deep plum-maroon. I added a warm brown (MAC swiss chocolate) to the crease, and lightly tapped some shimmery gold color on lid center, and it looked gorgeous.

If it helps at all, I have a demonstration of how I apply it while I talk about how I like it (split-screen style) on Youtube. Search wjmalique and MAC Drugstore Haul :)

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ladypamela1 on 4/16/2013 6:06:00 AM more reviews by ladypamela1

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

If it were more burgundy-purple and less glittery, I'd rate it higher. No fall out , blends easily enough, lasts all day.

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catnip777 on 4/5/2013 2:59:00 PM more reviews by catnip777

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I absolutely LOVE this product! I love the color-it's a punch of brightness that does not come across as too much as the same time. Perfect to wear at work- I have worn this alone on my lid and with CT "inked in pink" as well. I use a primer and this lasts ALL day and I do mean ALL day. I don't wear makeup for 24 hours, so I have no idea if it lives up to its name or not, but it does for at least 16-18 hours.

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*TOP REVIEWER* stls on 4/3/2013 6:33:00 PM more reviews by stls

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I like pomegranate punk. It's inexpensive, creamy, stays in place and flatters my green eyes.
I looks more brown than burgundy, though and you have to pay attention to what colors you pair it with in order not to look tired.

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90sprincess on 3/1/2013 7:53:00 PM more reviews by 90sprincess

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I love the Maybelline Color Tattoos in general. They're creamy, long lasting, don't smudge, make colors pop, etc. But THIS color in particular is an absolute favorite. I'm pretty "shy" with my eyeshadows and usually stick to neutrals, browns and taupes. But I'm so glad I gave this a try. I apply it lightly all over my lid, concentrating a little more in the the crease to get a deeper color. I smudge it underneath my eyes and apply lots of mascara. It's a warm plummy color and it makes the green in my eyes pop. It's smokier than my usual looks but it looks effortless (and it is). It also makes a nice base, it adds warmth and depth to otherwise "boring" colors.

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emma298 on 1/9/2013 5:08:00 AM more reviews by emma298

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Dry, Fair   Hair: Red, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Finally jumped on the Colour Tattoo band-wagon! I only bought it because there was a massive sale; ordinarily in Australia they're too expensive for my liking. So it was about $7-8. I think it's going to last ages. So easy to apply- i just used my finger! I couldn't believe the longevity of it. I never thought a cream product would last so long! It did crease slightly but as long as i 'pat' over the lid once or twice a day it's fine, and i usually have to do this with my powder shadows anyway. Gorgeous plummy colour which by the looks of it can be applied heavily or sparingly for a nice subtle look. Bought it last night, wore it today and am in love!

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MissEstelle on 1/3/2013 10:23:00 AM more reviews by MissEstelle

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Oooooh, peeerrty! This is so versatile, long-lasting and easy! The color is amazing, it layers from a sheer, soft dusty pink to a heavier, redder pomegranate (duh). I was worried about the whole red-eyeshadow-thing, but I needn't have. It's wonderful, and it looks wonderful on me. I apply it with my fingers all over lid and up along my socket line in a parable shate, and if I can do that, anyone can...

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AshleyRivers on 1/1/2013 4:44:00 AM more reviews by AshleyRivers

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this because I heard it was a dupe for MAC Artifact. It's not as red as I had hoped, but nevertheless the colour is still amazing.

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*TOP REVIEWER* kupo_baby on 12/29/2012 3:54:00 PM more reviews by kupo_baby

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I got this because of the reviewer who said it was a shade similar to MAC's Cranberry. Which I guess might be true. Unfortunately, when you apply this, if you blend at all you are left with obvious glitter & not much color. This is something that needs to be patted on, not swiped (and I prefer to swipe on cream shadows). I had also planned to wear as more of a crease color but to do that requires a bit more fussing than I usually feel like doing.
I will be keeping this & using it occasionally but I wish it was more like Bad to the Bronze in pigmentation & blendability

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Roes797 on 12/20/2012 4:48:00 PM more reviews by Roes797

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Other, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This colour very nicely compliments my brown eyes. I love the glass packaging and the staying power is phenominal (I do not have oily eyelids). It is really easy to apply I like to use my MAC 217:). I have two negative things to say: it's quite expensive considering it's a drugstore item. I got this at my local Walmart for a little more than 14 dollars CAD. Also I had this for several months, and tightly closed the lids, but I still got the pulled edges.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Rin13 on 12/18/2012 8:44:00 PM more reviews by Rin13

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Grey    

Color is ok. I was looking for something close to MAC's artifact (which, of course, is discontinued) This wasn't close to it for me. Also, it didn't stay on for the life of it. If you don't have issues with products (esp. eye products) staying on, then this would be perfect. If you like NYX jumbo pencils, you'd love these because they are much better.

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*TOP REVIEWER* rayoflight121 on 10/28/2012 12:01:00 PM more reviews by rayoflight121

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I'm loving this color with my light brown eyes. Its easy to apply and control and stays put all day. The only thing I don't like is that it grabs any powder eye shadows applied on top, therefore its very hard to blend.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Shanplum on 9/25/2012 9:59:00 PM more reviews by Shanplum

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

gorgeous burgandy plummy wine shade which looks amazing paired with black pencil/mascara and worn over a black cream shadow/or liner base to enhance the sheen. Quite sparkly but not too glittery more of a sheen once applied. these wear and wear and are worth the small amount of money they cost full price. Look forward to trying the taupe and the bronze next. Better wearing and longer lasting than mac paintpots on me which always crease. this doesnt!

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JulieRL on 9/18/2012 11:36:00 AM more reviews by JulieRL

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This Color Tattoo works really good as an eyeshadow base, which is mostly what I use it for. I use this all over my lid and then apply a similar powder or pigment shadow overtop of it before it dries. It is awesome! My eyeshadow never moves and stays in place all day. The pomegranate color is also so pretty and reflects through whatever eyeshadow I put over it. Love it! However, I probably wont repurchase just because I will never use all of it up! The pot is big and you only need to use a little of this stuff at a time.

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*TOP REVIEWER* aplainjane on 9/18/2012 5:55:00 AM more reviews by aplainjane

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a gorgeous dark plum color that is perfect for the fall/winter seasons. Great paired with powder shadows or all on its own. You use it for a wash of color on the lids or create a beautiful smokey eye. Long wearing, smooth and creamy without creasing. Love it.

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Hanouna on 8/12/2012 8:55:00 PM more reviews by Hanouna

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this product. It has great staying power. It is a gorgeous burgundy color. Looks great layered under burgundy or brown eyeshadow.

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*TOP REVIEWER* missykeyana on 7/31/2012 5:20:00 PM more reviews by missykeyana

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Neutral   Hair: Black, Kinky, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This shadow is a very lovely cranberry color with gold shimmer. I thought that it would pop more on my skin, but it actually shows up as a very lovely neutral pink on my caramel skin tone. This color is analagous to the lid color in the Wet 'n' Wild ColorIcon Trio in Knock on Wood. In fact, Pomegranate Punk is a good base for these shadows. I prefer to use this alone to enjoy the subtle gold shimmer.
With this shadow, I can create a "one-and-done" look: Pomegranate Punk on the lid and blended up into the crease (or eye socket area, I don't have a defined crease), black liner, mascara, and done. It's so pretty.
Staying power is as advertised, even without primer.

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