I have two products that I find very similar but to me there is one that is a stand out. Stila Smudge Pot, in shade Kitten, and Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Metal eyeshadow, in shade Barely Branded.
They are different colours but its not the colour that I would like to talk about!
Barely Branded is the left swatch, Kitten is the right.
I'll start by talking about Stila. They state that it is a gel eye liner or eye shadow. I like this shade for all over the lid, either as a base, highlighting the inner part of my eye, or just all on its own for a fresh neutral look. Kitten is a nude, pink shimmer. When I first brought it, for NZD$25, from UK based site Beauty Bay I was surprised to open it and find a very dry formula. It doesn't really apply smoothly and can come out lumpy. I usually use it with my finger, trying to warm it can help slightly. But even with a brush its not the easiest to use. It lasts ok on the lid but I wouldn't call it long lasting.... Not compared to my other product.
Maybelline Color Tattoo, in Barely Branded, is a nude metallic shimmer, it is less pink toned then Kitten. Compared to Kitten when I swiped my finger in this it felt so smooth! It applies like a dream, no clumping or dragging. I like to use this in the same way as Kitten. I think the shade is a lot nicer for my skin tone too. And the lasting power? It is very long lasting! The swatch above on my arm was such a mission to clean off. Kitten came straight off... Barely Branded is still lingering!
Oh and I only paid NZD$13 for Barely Branded. Here in New Zealand prices vary, and I do tend to try and look around for the best price. I have a few other colors which I've brought either from UK based site Feel Unique or NZ stores Farmers or mybeautystore
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