Makeup Geek Eyeshadow Swatches & Review – Part I
I’m sure you guys know about Marlena who has the great MakeupGeek channel on YouTube, right? She’s an amazing makeup artist, and seems like an all-around really nice, genuine person. Anyway, when I found out (from Phyrra) that she had a line of eyeshadows (and now lipsticks) out, I definitely wanted to check them out!
Makeup Geek Eyeshadows come in 56 shades currently, are cruelty free, paraben and talc free, and made in the USA. They come either in a refill pan, which you can insert into a MAC palette or Z Palette (my choice) or whatever you want. You can also get them in their own individual compacts.
These eyeshadows are super soft and incredibly pigmented. I am really, really blown away by the quality. They are 0.064 oz, which makes them a little larger than MAC shadows which are 0.05 oz.
I bought twelve shades to try out and let me tell you, it was hard to narrow down which ones to get! I decided on six more natural colors and six brighter ones.
Today we’ll check out the natural ones. So lets do this thing!
Galaxy, Burlesque, Brown Sugar, Glamorous, Pretty, Pretentious (clockwise)
Galaxy
Burlesque
Brown Sugar
Pretentious
Preppy
Glamorous
Galaxy, Burlesque, Brown Sugar, Pretentious, Preppy, Glamorous (over primer)
I’m going to wind up saying this for all of these, so I’ll just say it once right now. These are incredibly soft and pigmented. Some of them you barely have to touch to get so much payoff. They are truly great eyeshadows, and blow away most MAC eyeshadows in terms of texture and payoff.
Galaxy is a deep metallic gunmetal grey. Smoky, deep and divine.
Burlesque is a deep purple/red metallic. Really beautiful shade.
Brown Sugar is a warm copper with shimmer. So pretty I think this is one of my favs. Really nice medium shade.
Pretentious is a medium metallic bronze. Another metal-like looking shade that I adore.
Preppy is a matte khaki/taupe. Wow! For a matte it was so smooth and even. Great shade, even for brows.
Glamorous is a shimmery gold/orange/bronze. Another one I completely love and looks especially amazing on blue eyes.
Wearing Glamorous (over lid and lower liner) and Pretentious (outer corner and crease)
Wearing Glamorous (over lid and lower liner) and Pretentious (outer corner and crease)
Overall: I think you can tell I REALLY love these shadows! Such great quality and colors, and so inexpensive for what you are getting. I definitely prefer to spend my money on eyeshadows that are soft, easy to work with and super pigmented, and these are that.
Availability: Makeup Geek.
Pricing: $5.99 for 0.064 oz for pan refills and $7.99 for 0.064 oz for compacts (which can easily be de-potted).
So now that you have seen them, what do you think about these shadows?
-Kelly
Note: Makeup Geek is cruelty free.
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wow super pigmented! and they’re affordable! win!!!!
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Yes, best of both worlds
I’m SO sure I’ll want some of these soon!!! I love the copper on you. It works so well with your skin tone and eye color. Can’t wait to see the green ones. I have such a soft spot for greens!
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The green ones are fab. I have more on the way also
These are SO gorgeous! I bought the black (Corrupt) because I heard that it was awesome – it is, and now I want MORE!
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Ahh that’s one I don’t have. Will have to check it out!
So pretty! I’m more and more convinced that many indie lines have got it going on as far as quality and price are concerned.
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I’m starting to feel that way also. How is it that MAC can’t get theirs as soft and pigmented? Makes no sense.
they look pigmented and lovely, i’d try them for sure! nice
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Thanks! Which ones did you like the most?
I’m super glad you bought these, I’ve seen tons of reviews for the ones she sent out, and they’re all the same. I’ve been wondering about galaxy!
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I had only seen the ones Phyrra did and I immediately knew I needed to get some of these!
Wow, they’re really pigmented! And super affordable too!
I love that they fit in a MAC palette – I’m definitely going to check these out. (:
xoxox
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I also got two Z Palettes off her site to put mine in.
Gees, you’re making me want to wear copper/bronze today, which I NEVER wear because I am brown/neutral averse. I’m going to have to check out her shadows now, for real.
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Hahaha. I never ever did until like 3-4 years ago. I only wore cool shades. But I am obsessed with bronze/copper/gold now!
Those are gorgeous! Nice!
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Great price also!
I have 15 MUG shades in a zpalette I purchased from makeupgeekdotcom and I LOVE THEM! Prior to purchasing MUG shadows, I used the Naked palette almost daily. Now I just use it for the mirror! I think the MUG shadows are better than UD, especially now that they changed the formula. A little MUG goes a long way, they have beautiful colors, loads of staying power. You are actually wearing one of my favorite looks. You only need Shimma Shimma on the brow and we’re twins!
I agree, the ones I tried were better than UD or MAC for sure. So soft and pigmented and yep, you only need a little. Why can’t all eyeshadow be like that?
Aaaaa, your make-up looks gorgeous! I will be checking this line out.
Thank you!
Just when I decide to curb my make-up expenditure I see this. First world problems. XD
Wow wow wow. I’m so impressed by these. WILL be buying, but then I’ve been saying that about lots of things you’ve been reviewing. You are bad for my wallet, ha.
Wow, that copper is amazing! Going to check them out now…. And probably buy a ton
Nice and affordable!
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Love Makeup Geek! The colors look really great! The ones you’re wearing really compliment you! Lovely.
I can tell by your swatches that these look really soft and easy to apply. Gorgeous!! I like bolder golds/coppers on you.
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These are gorgeous! Are you planning on reviewing the lipsticks as well? I’d love to see them!
Yes I have a few on the way and more shadows as well.
When I first read about how they compare with MAC, I thought these were going to be expensive, but they’re not! And they’re top-notch quality! Now I’m considering~
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Every time I read ur blog, I end up buying fantastic makeup, can’t wait to see the swatch for other colors b4 I place my order. Are they all pigmenting? Ur rocking that copper, btw.
I can’t wait to see the bright swatches, loving the cyan on the end! I like the natural ones you have today, they are the kind of natural colors I usually use. I especially like Glamorous. Too bad I have makeup basically coming out of my ears right now, haha!
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Wow, these are stunning! And so cheap for the quality they offer!
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I have 15 pans of Makeup Geek Eyeshadows. I reviewed Corrupt, Cocoa Bear, Unicorn, Shimmermint, Shimma Shimma, Razzleberry, Peacock previously. Shimmermint and Shimma Shimma are my favorite of the lot, Razzleberry and Corrupt I did not like so much.
My next batch of Envy, Burlesque, Ocean Breeze, Bada Bing, Glamorous, Galaxy and Dirty Martini are still sitting pretty in their box, unopened. I haven’t had time to photography them before trying them!
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Oh my gosh! I love these! I adore all the coppery shade- perfect for blue eyes. My order will definitely be including Burlesque, Brown Sugar, and Glamourous. Fantastic!
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Burlesque really *is* beautiful….and beautifully pigmented. It also applies really nicely & has great staying power. Lasts all day on me. One of my favorite eye shadows!