Unless you have been hiding in Amazon rainforest, you have most likely heard about the Maybelline Colossal Turquoise Kohl hype that is currently going on. So today at Beauty and the Best we will find out if this hypnotising shade is worth the hype or not…
If you follow me on Instagram ( beauty_shreya ), a couple of weeks ago you’ll have seen how ecstatic I was to be followed by my favourite makeup brand on Instagram…. Maybelline. Not only did they follow me, they also reposted one of my pictures… Yay. I am a massive Maybelline fan and adore every product I’ve tried so far… in particular, their Colossal Kajal, Mascara and all their lip products. Dream Lumi Concealer which is my holy grail concealer, and I rave about it to everyone and anyone that’ll listen.
Back to Turquoise Kohl review…
Price : INR 249
Product Details : Provides 12 Hours of smudge-free turquoise intensity · Color doesn’t smudge or fade · Enriched with nourishing ingredients and Vitamin E to soothe the eye · Features a unique tip that glides smoothly for even application · 100% suitable for your eyes.
My take on Maybelline Colossal Kohl in Turquoise :
I saw this color online and had to try it. Initially I thought it maybe hyped and I was a little reluctant because it’s a teal color and I already have few similar from other brands. Finally got a chance and tried it and woah! The color looks amazing with my eyes. Does not look over done either. I was afraid of looking clownish but no way. It’s just beautiful !
Keep reading for more details….
Packaging :
Maybelline Colossal Kohl comes in a yellow twist up pencil which easily fits in my makeup bag.
Color / Shade :
It is a beautiful greenish blue teal shade ( nearly turquoise shade ) with micro shimmers. It blends perfectly with your lash line and looks great when paired with black eyeliner. It goes great with my olive skin and dark brown/black eyes. The turquoise shade that shows up on the skin is pretty true to the color you see in the pencil, depending on how much you build up the color.
Pigmentation :
The pigmentation is amazing. The pencil is so creamy and opaque so you can either use it to have a sheer shade or build it up more, for a more intense look. I’ve been loving using it more intensely, and then smudging it. When applying this Turquoise Kohl to the lashline, I’ve found it lasts longer and looks better when layered over an eyeshadow primer which I tend to do with most colored eyeliners to increase the intensity.
Texture / Formula :
I am also thoroughly impressed by how smooth, and creamy the pencil is….. it glides across the lid or waterline effortlessly, have a look at the bottom photograph? I didn’t expect to like this pencil as I’m a bit of an eyeliner quality snob, but this pencil is genuinely as pigmented as any high end one and the quality is simply great. Two swipes give a pretty shimmery turquoise shade. It has the typical colossal formula : comfortable, long wearing and waterproof !
The creamy formula makes this eyeliner perfect for any look. I just use the pencil to ‘draw’ a thin winged liner, then get liner brush to smuged the eyeliner before it sets .
Staying Power :
On the waterline it lasts for around three to four hours before fading, which is average for a pencil eyeliner, on the lids it lasts longer up to 10 hours on my oily eyelids which is beyond amazing !
How I Wear It ?
Overall,
It’s a beautiful, sparkly deep teal (turquoise) color, it glides on perfectly, and the best part is that it doesn’t smudge on my upper eyelids, which most other eyeliners do (even waterproof ones)!! Stays on pretty much all day.
Summary
Shade : Turquoise
Formula : Comfortable , Waterproof,
Texture : Smooth
Staying Power : 9 to 10 hours on lashline and 3 to 4 hours on waterline
Final Verdict : I can’t get enough of this particular shade for Summer, it just looks so pretty and really is easy to use ! Stays on my lids (and looks pretty) for whole day!
What I Like ? 🙂
- Smooth texture
- glides easily on the lids.
- Great Staying power .
- Perfect for daily use.
- Looks great on all skin tones.
- Packaging is travel friendly.
- Color payoff is amazing.
- Waterproof
- Affordable
- Easily available
What I Didn’t Like ? 🙁
- because of the creamy texture it can break.
- Looks beautiful on waterline but may not look even because of the shimmer.
My Rating : 4.7/5
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Shreya
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Disclaimer: All products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money. I am not being sponsored/compensated/paid to write this review and all opinions are absolutely my own.
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I have used the eyeconic turquoise..this looks more appealing to me..! beautiful pics Shreya 🙂
Really can’t get enough of this shade for summer ! thanks a ton sweetheart for the lovely comment :Kiss: :Heart:
V pretty shade n love ur eotd shreya..:*:*
Thanks sweetie :* ♡
Thanks a ton tej dear :-*
I need to hunt that product down you did amazing with the tutorial and it looks very pretty on you.
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Thank you sweetie. I’m so happy that you liked it
vow.. so pretty and cute the shade looks on u.. nice EOTD dear :-*
Thank you sweetheart. Kisses :* ♡
the turquoise one is really pretty. beautiful EOTD dear, nice clicks.
Thanks a ton gorgeous :-*
This pencil looks amazing!!! I haven’t a colour like your in my vollection. I think it’s a very fresh tone!!!
NIce choice!
Have a wonderful day
xoxo
Love the color specially for summer. Thank you for the lovely comment sweet :-*
Lovely review dear loved your swathes 😀
Thank you Radha dear :-*
hey love, looks amazing on you!!!! and you know even I was reluctent cause have got so many teal liners!! I think I might try this soon!! 😛
Really can’t get enough of this shade :-* thanks a ton for the lovely comment sweet
Kisses :-*
Such a gorgeous shade, I really love how you click your pics, share some tips na, you look a stunner in the pic 🙂
Thanks a ton for the lovely words sweetie. I love your pictures also…..
Kisses :-*
awesome shades
PERFECT OUTFIT
i am loving this shade these days 🙂
Me too dear 🙂
Looks beautiful on you. I have not tried a lot of kohl pencils from the drugstore before.
Beautetude
You should give it a try dear. Will look very beautiful on you dear :*
I want to try it out great review. Have a great weekend.
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Such a beautiful color! It looks great on you!
Thanks sweetheart :* ♡
wow! This looks super prettyie on you 🙂
Loved your EOTD…You’re right…This is so perfect for summers! 🙂
Thanks a ton sweetheart :* ♡
10 Hours on Oily Lids is Amazing!
Hehe..Maybelline Following You on Insta.. Not Doubt You So Happy 🙂
Thanks dear for the lovely comment. It has the typical colossal formula so it won’t budge even after 10 hours on non oily lids
this looks great on you sweetie!!! the color is pretty.. i might get it soon <3
thank you love
Kisses :Heart:
Great haul babe.. like the color of the kajal..!!!helpful review..thanx
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I thought of buying this one but then dropped the idea but your EOTD has again left me craving for this shade!! Stunning EOTD darlin <3
Happy weekend!
Thank you doll !
Muahzz :-*
Your EOTD is oh so pretty Shreya 🙂
thanks a ton Gorgeous
Kisses :-*
It looks superbbb.. I am getting so many good review of this kajal..now is the time to nail it coz’ of your in depth review 🙂
thanks a ton love :Heart:
OMG…beautiful EOTD Shraya…you have such beautiful eyes and you applied the liner so well…I just loved the shade but I am loving it much more on your eyes…awesome gal….:-) <3
thank you sweet doll :-* <3
Oh, I like this colour so much, it looks simply wonderful! Unfortnately I stopped to use colours for my eyes years ago but now it looks like as if this was a fail 🙂
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thank you dear ! you have an amazing blog
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You always do total justice to these fabulous products hun! Such a beautiful look and I love the color of the kohl!
thank you sweetheart ! your comment made my day ..
Kisses and hugs :-* :-*
it look really good. I didn’t purchase it but now i am planning to buy it in this week end.
Beautifully Reviewed and Clicked Sweets 🙂
The shade looks Stunning on your Eyes ^_^
xoxo