Round-the-Clock Gold

I was hoping to come across the new limited edition Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour eyeshadows while in the US (Barely Beige and Mossy Green being of particular interest), but only managed to find a single pot of Gold Shimmer on display at Duane Reade. It was probably the colour I was least keen on, mainly as it appeared too similar to Bold Gold, but I couldn't resist the allure of adding a new neutral Color Tattoo to my collection. I'm still eyeing the shades I couldn't get, but I'll need to wait until they hit our shores (if they ever do).

l-r: Bad to the Bronze, Gold Shimmer, Bold Gold

l-r: Bad to the Bronze, Gold Shimmer, Bold Gold

l-r: Bad to the Bronze, Bold Gold, Gold Shimmer

Gold Shimmer is a creamy, opaque goldish bronze with slight olive tones. It's not so apparent in these photos because they were taken in very warm light, but on my lids, the colour definitely appears green-tinged. Compared to my go-to staple Bad to the Bronze, I find Gold Shimmer a bit too heavy for everyday wear. However, I much prefer Gold Shimmer to Bold Gold, which I find way too yellow, patchy and difficult to apply. Gold Shimmer is much richer, metallic but not frosty (unlike Bad to the Bronze), smoother and more easily blended with the fingers. I actually prefer the consistency and texture of Gold Shimmer over the only MAC Paint Pot I have in Rubenesque.

Despite not being completely sold on it initially, Gold Shimmer ended up exceeding my expectations. It works well for a fuss-free, all-over shadow on its own, with excellent pigmentation and texture. Being a darker shade, it can also be applied under the eyes to define the lower lashes. It's not going to beat Bad to the Bronze, but at least it provides an appealing alternative.