Hey everyone! I am really excited about today's post - I received a MakeUpGeek order a couple of weeks ago and was just able to get some swatch shots in the sunlight. I ordered 6 eyeshadows and one of the only blushes that wasn't out of stock.
In the order that they appear in the photos below, I got: Peach Smoothie, Creme Brulee, Gold Digger, Chickadee, Moondust and Cocoa Bear. The blush I purchased was Smitten which is what I have on in the photo below (I am also wearing Cocoa Bear in the outer V). I also purchased a large black Z Palette from the MakeUpGeek Store.
From my swatching, right off the bat, I can say that the shadows are really pigmented. The matte shadows are a little on the chalky side but are still really blendable and smooth to apply - just make sure you tap off your brush to avoid fallout. It is obvious she tried really hard to give us affordable dupes to many of MACs eyeshadows and honestly, in my opinion, she succeeded! I think that the color pay off is actually better than MAC.
I have already done a couple of looks with the matte eyeshadows and found that they lasted all day with my usual eyeshadow base (Mac Paint Pot). I can't attest to the more satin but as soon as I play with them I will share my looks and report back! From what I can tell from swatching them, they are buttery smooth.
Descriptions:
Peach Smoothie: A warm matte peachy beige.
Creme Brulee: A soft sand matte shade with a hint of peach undertones.
Gold Digger: A warm metallic yellow gold.
Chickadee: Matte rusty orange.
Moondust; Metallic grey taupe.
Cocoa Bear: A matte medium deep brown with red undertones.
You really can't beat the price of these shadows. They are $5.99 for the eyeshadow pans which is unbelievable given the high quality feel.
Eyeshadow Ingredients List
here
Onto the blush - Smitten is a gorgeous matte apricot shade. It reminded me a lot of Illamasqua's Lover blush which shattered on me last year (R.I.P. Lover). It's a lighter blush but really brightens up the cheeks nicely. As the product is blended into the skin the color transforms into a beautiful natural flush. Smitten was very long wearing on me. I applied it yesterday morning around 7:30AM and it lasted well through the work day.
Peach Smoothie, Creme Brulee
Gold Digger, Chickadee
Moondust, Cocoa Bear
Peach Smoothie, Creme Brulee, Gold Digger, Moonstruck, Cocoa Bear
Chicadee, Smitten Blush
Do you own any MakeUpGeek Products? Let me know your favorites in the comments!
