I don’t know why it took me so long to buy from Makeup Geek, but here I am; finally joining in on the hype. On my first order, I only got a couple, but I soon purchased more. They’re so affordable, but work so well.
I store these in my Z palette which I also bought specifically for these shadows. In the end I went for the large White one from the Sunset Collection. There’s no mirror, but I actually like that you can see the shadows through the top, as it’s something a little different.
I got both the palette and the shadows from Beauty Bay. The Z palettes are £17.50 and the shadows are £6 each and £9.25 for the foiled formula.
I’ve really fallen in love with these shadows, and I included them in my February Favourites.
Enough about that, let’s get into the actual products!
Shimma Shimma
I love a champagne shade, so there is no shock that this was one of the first ones that I got. This is described on the Makeup Geek website as a Metallic Champagne, and it is absolutely gorgeous! This goes on really easily and is beautiful for an inner corner highlight, brow bone highlight or general use on the lid, so just about anything really!
Cocoa Bear
I’d heard everyone talk about this, so I just had to try it for myself. Cocoa Bear is a warm brown with a matte finish that also has a red undertone. Makeup Geek describe this as a matte reddish-brown. I find this to be incredibly pigmented, so you don’t need to use a lot. I’ve also heard that this is a dupe for Swiss Chocolate by MAC, but as I haven’t tried that one, who knows.
Cupcake
I’m trying to be a little adventurous with eye shadow this year, and I love pink, so naturally Cupcake found its way into my basket. I am yet to try this, but I think it will be pretty in the crease as a transition maybe? From what I swatched, this seems to be really creamy and pigmented. Makeup Geek describes this shade as a matte medium pink.
Chickadee
Again I’m trying to be a little adventurous with shades, and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen Sophdoesnails with this, so I decided to give it a go. This is described as a tangerine orange with yellow undertones and a matte finish. This might be another transition shade or it would look pretty under the bottom lash line.
Tan Lines
This shade is described as a fawn brown with a matte finish. It is such a stunning warm, mid tone tan shade that is a gorgeous shade for the crease which is quite subtle, it also looks a little orange. I did find that this shade doesn’t swatch very nicely, but it applies a lot better.
Anarchy
Anarchy is described as a medium Marsala with a shimmery finish. I personally love a shimmery finish and think this colour definitely fits well with the red shadow trend that’s around at the moment. It also has copper undertones, that really compliment the red.
Grandstand
This is the only one that I got from the foiled formula, mainly because I’ve heard so many good things about this one and the colour looks stunning! This one is described as a medium rose gold with slight taupe undertones. I love the formula, as it swatches and applies beautifully.
Swatches
Left to Right: Cupcake, Chickadee and Cocoa Bear
Left to Right: Shimma Shimma, Anarchy, Grandstand and Tan Lines
I don’t have the biggest collection, but I love each shade that I own and think the quality is incredible, especially for the price!
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lovely palette and shades! so chic!
Lyosha
Inside and Outside Blog
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I only recently picked up some Makeup Geek shadows and a Z palette for them too! They're so good aren't they! I'm loving the look of Grandstand, I have such a long list of shadows on my Wishlist now I have a Z palette
Ellie x
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I love MUG eyeshadows! So pigmented and long lasting!
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I love Grandstand, Shimma Shimma and Cocoa Bear! Cupcake looks so pretty I'll have to check it out x
Beauty From Katie
Thank you xx
They really are! What ones do you have?xx
They're so nice aren't they?! x
They're such pretty colours x
Cocoa bear is supposed to be like their best selling shade so I'm gonna have to pick it up at some point! And the others of course, shimma shimma is definitely my type of shade! xx Great post!
Lots of love,
Marina Rosie x
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That's not surprising, it is a really pretty colour! Shimma Shimma really is gorgeous! Thank you xx
Wow these are so pretty, I love the shimmery ones especially Shimma Shimma, it is gorgeous!! x
Yiota
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The problem that I have with MUG shadows is there is too much choice and now i've added even more colours to my wishlist because of you – Haha! xx
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Wonderful shades! Lovely photos ❀
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They're so pretty aren't they?! Shimma Shimma is such a beautiful colour xx
That's true! There are so many! Haha sorry! x
Thank you x
I am absolutely obsessed with my makeup geek eye shadows. I own over 60 shades and i definitely plan to get more! In general i am obsessed with custom eye shadow palettes. I even noticed coastal scents has custom eye shadows so i plan on making a massive order haha.
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I've been wanting to try some of the MUG shadows for a while now. You've chosen some gorgeous shades!
Emily xo
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Granstand is one of my favourite shades! I love the look of tan lines. I've added it to my list xx
LPage Beauty
They're so good aren't they?! No way, that's so many! Custom palettes are so good aren't they?! I don't blame you haha! x
They are lovely! Thank you xx
It's so pretty! Never hear anyone talk about Tan Lines, but it is such a gorgeous colour xx
Your blog is super cute and I love all the posts! I really like makeup geek eyeshadows! Thanks for including some swathes xoxo
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Thank you so much! Makeup Geek have so many gorgeous eyeshadow colours too! No problem!xxx
Oh these shades are stunning, perfect for blue eyes! x
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They really are xx
You picked lovely colours! I want to join the makeup geek gang now!!!! £6 every shopping spree sounds good to me haha!
Thank you! They have some really amazing colours, and they’re so affordable too, so you can’t go wrong!xx