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Maybelline Eye Studio Give Me Gold Color Plush Silk Eyeshadows Review, Photos, Swatches

Drugstore Treats from Maybelline’s Eye Studio Collection

Maybelline Eye Studio Give Me Gold Color Plush Silk Eyeshadows ($9.99) may be a mouthful to say, but it’s a surprising treat to be found at your local drugstore. Each of the Color Plush Silk Eyeshadows can be found in a palette with four shades in each, and there are twelve different varieties currently on the market.

I’m often left wanting more from mass makeup, but Maybelline really knocked it out of the park with their Eye Studio collection. (I’ll be reviewing two shades of the Marbleized Eyeshadows and Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliners later this week!) I’m a tough one to impress when it comes to “drugstore makeup,” and I’m just really glad I had the opportunity to try these so I could share a new find with you.

Give Me Gold includes four shades: a silky champagne-white, a yellow gold with shimmer, a copper-bronze with gold shimmer, and a chocolate brown with a little bit of gold shimmer. I particularly liked this palette because the shades really work well together; they complement and you can get some nice neutral-ish eyeshadow combinations out of it. I’m pleased to report that all four of the shades were well-pigmented, felt soft to the touch, and applied very smoothly.

The only real downside to this palette was the packaging, which looks so-so, but it does feel a little cheap and flimsy. It may not last if you carry it around in your makeup bag on a daily basis, but if you just take it with you for travel from time to time (and leave it at home most of the time), I think it’ll be fine. I found the cover of this one snapped off, but I was able to snap it right back on.

Other than the packaging not wow-ing me, I’m pleased. The product itself is the most important part, and it was standout. Definitely some of the best eyeshadows I’ve tried from a drugstore beauty brand. You can definitely expect a look from me in the next day or two with these!

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  • Product: 27/30
  • Value: 9/10
  • Ease of Use: 4/5
  • Packaging: 3/5

Recommendation: If you’re looking for eyeshadow on a budget, Maybelline’s new Eye Studio palettes may be just right!

Availability: Maybelline, Target

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daphne Avatar

I’m impressed, they do look very nice! I got one of the marbleized shadows, the pretty lavender one, because it’s not a color I have in higher end makeup and not one I’d use enough to spring for (it’s funny how people always say brown-eyed brunettes look best in purples – among all my brights I *never* use purple).

I am not universally wary of drugstore makeup but I do almost always avoid the eyeshadows…because really, even if pricing is a concern, I can get an Urban Decay palette for about the price (or less!) of 9-10 colors of drugstore shadow and have much better quality. BUT I did really like the Maybelline one! The quality of the pigmentation did not last all day when I wore the shadow, but I found that only the color faded slightly (which happens to me with most shadows, even the best, truthfully) and I had no creasing over Painterly.

This quad looks like Ricepaper, (a lighter) Goldmine, Amber Lights, and Twinks 🙂 It’s a very pretty assortment of colors! If I didn’t have it dupeable I’d grab it but I will see what other varieties they have released.

ErinScandalous Avatar

I was so tempted to try these, but I’m not too crazy about drugstore shadows either. Now I think I will give them a shot. The purple set was really tempting. Can’t wait to try the marble shadows either. Wonder if they will rival MAC?!?

LiLi Avatar

Have to agree with Christine– Could be kit worthy (always up for budget alternatives!), but the packaging is not something I want to whip out infront of a client.

Kristina Avatar

Wow, that packaging looks straight from 1982. I like nice packaging, how apropos that you had a post today about that very subject.

Eye shadow is a type of makeup that I covet a pretty casing (along with lipstick). I couldn’t bring myself to have this on my vanity. lol.

Why does drugstore have the most tacky packaging?

Anna-Marie Avatar

Wow, you know what’s hilarious? I was just googling “Best Gold Eyeshadow” before I refreshed your page, since I look at it on a daily basis, and saw this just now! Wow. good timing? 😀 I’m sooo happy to see these! Wow! They’re sooo pretty! I want to run out and get them as soon as possible. Is there any way you could do looks from this? I think it’s amazing. ^_^ Thanks Christine! <3

Laura Avatar

I’m so glad someone finally reviewed these! I’ve been telling everyone I know about them, since I was so pleasantly surprised at how pigmented and shimmery they are! I’m usually a HE girl, but these really are good shadows. A few tips for anyone who gets them though, if you want vibrant color payoff (like how they swatch), use a finger or a sponge tip applicator. Brushes seem to diffuse the color in these, so if you want a softer look use a brush. Anyways, I’m waiting for a Maybelline BOGO somewhere to get at least 4 more!

Anitacska Avatar

Looks pretty. I only own a couple of Maybelline quads and they’re pretty rubbish, but might check these one out if you’ve given them an A-!

QQ Avatar

Walgreens is having a sale of 40% off on Maybelline eyes makeup, they also have coupon in store for the Maybelline Studio line, so if anyone wants to give it a try, i think this is a good chance. $4 something for these, it’s a good deal. =D

Make_up_maven Avatar

Maybelline is rocking lately! With these and their color sensational lippies. I might be a convert! Thanks for the review and pics! Can’t wait to see the look!

Stacey Avatar

I’m glad you reviewed this! I saw the palettes in a magazine and didn’t know if it was worth it, since most drug store eyeshadow makes me sad in the end 😛 Thanks!

Lakish Avatar

I knew I should’ve bought these! Funny that the one that you swatched was the one that I wanted. However, it kind of reminds me of Maybelline’s Expertwear Eyeshadow in Bronze Glitz Trio, which I love to death!

Bonnie Avatar

I’m happy with Maybelline’s new eye products, I bought 12 shadows/ mascaras/ liners from the new line, they’re so cheap when they’re on sale.
Their baked shadows are so pretty, and their new gel liner is wonderful- the brush it comes with is great!

Sixx Avatar

Hmm…I’m a little surprise you gave this an A-…although I like the texture of these, I’m a little disappointed w/the color payoff. It seems to look pigmented at first swipe, but as soon as you go to blend it, the color fades away.

Sixx Avatar

My opinion is based off of a different shade– “Madly For Mauve”, i think it’s called…so i wonder if there’s a difference in quality in the different shades..interested to see what you think.

Heather Avatar

I’ve been wanting to try these! Every time I go into Walmart I almost pick one up, but the price is what gets me. A little expensive for a drugstore brand. I think I’ll still try one though. Thanks for the review!

Fari Avatar

I saw these at CVS a few weeks ago but never bought it because I didn’t want to end up with yet another crappy palette that often happens with drugstore makeup. I’m glad you reviewed it! I think I’ll pick one up the next time I’m at the drugstore. Thanks!

Christy Avatar

I got one of the Eye Studio quads and didn’t love it. I had a lot of fallout and lots of glitter all over the place. I do like the color combo’s and how rich the shades are versus a lot of other drugstore varieties I’ve used though.

Myra Avatar

This is such a amazing line! I tried it on a whim after I read your review yesterday and boy am I impressed with the quality. I rarely ever buy drugstore makeup but I this is totally worth it. I’m really loving the “sunrise surprise” palette. I think I will get the “green with envy” too. Thanks for post Christine – if it wasn’t for this I would have never bothered. You’re the best!

Paola Avatar

these are great shadows by maybelline…hey guys don’t hate on the drugstore eyeshadows…you’d be surprised sometimes…the bronze glitz trio by maybelline is amazing!!! i just bought some palette from wet n wild…color icon they are called….4.99 for 6 colors and they are so pigmented!!! i love them…thanks christine for giving the drugstore gems a chance 🙂

Abby Avatar

I LOVE THIS ! I’m very particular about the shades and sparkle-factors of my shadow and this one is perfect! It’s so pigmented and makes my blue eyes pop amazingly. I wish there was more of each shadow in the packaging, but the price and product quality make up for it. I’ve reccomended it to all my friends. I hope they never discontinue it !

Caroline Avatar

I bought this quad a while back here in the Netherlands. Only typical thing about it is that over here it’s not called give me cold, but Coral Drama. The colours are the same, but the name is different.

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