I have a little update post on my now finished small Z
palette of Makeup Geek eyeshadows! You can read my first post on the original
shadows I ordered here! Since then I've become a little obsessed reading
everyone’s collection posts and looking up swatches online! If you’ve read my
blog before you’ll maybe know I like a neutral brown eyeshadow (understatement
of the century.) So, it’s no surprise that what we have here are eight shadows
of varying degrees of brown neutralness and one creamy shimmer colour!
The first four shades I picked up were Taupe Notch,
Barcelona Beach, Mocha and Homecoming followed quickly by Hipster then Shimma
Shimma, Pretentious and Bada Bing. Latte was the elusive last shade that I
could not get my hands on as it was always out of stock. This of course made me
want it even more and now I have it it’s my least favourite shade! Just a touch
too warm toned for me unfortunately but I am trying to embrace warmer colours
so it does still get used!
Top - Shimma Shimma, Hipster, Taupe Notch, Middle - Homecoming, Pretentious, Barcelona Beach, Bottom - Latte, Mocha, Bada Bing
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My most used shades are definitely Barcelona Beach or
Hipster all over the lid with Mocha in the crease for during the day then Bada
Bing on my lash line and Shimma Shimma as an inner corner highlight and lightly
on my brow bone. I love having the other shimmer colours as options for a
smokier eye but don’t tend to wear them on a day to day basis.
Sorry these photos are all different sizes, editing is not
my strong point and PicMonkey is so slow for me!
l-r - Shimma Shimma, Hipster, Taupe Notch |
Shimma Shimma – metallic champagne
Hipster - dark sand
and light taupe tan with a slight shimmer
Taupe Notch - taupe (with shimmer)
l-r - Homecoming, Pretentious, Barcelona Beach |
Pretentious – metallic bronze
Barcelona Beach – medium sand shade with a matte finish
l-r - Latte, Mocha, Bada Bing |
Latte – matte medium brown
Mocha – deep matte brown
Bada Bing – deep brown with flecks of gold
I've also just got my hands on a few of the foiled
eyeshadows and oh my god they are so pigmented and buttery! I love how they fit
in the Z palette and can be easily moved about depending on what you want to
take with you if you are travelling. To make it perfect it should really have a
black shade but I have so many already I decided against ordering one just for
the sake of having a ‘complete’ palette.
The quality of these eyeshadows is right up there with my
Urban Decay and Too Faced which are my favourites! I’m so glad Beauty Bay stock
these as well as the contour shades and the blushes which I also have a couple
of! Have you got any shade recommendations for me?
Danielle xx
im really tempted to get a few shades from this brand! everyone raves so highly about them! love neutrals and love these shades!
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You need to Pam you will love them! Xx
DeleteThose are really beautiful shades! I love everything neutral ☺
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Me too! So easy to wear! Xx
DeleteBeautiful shades! Definitely gonna try it
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DeleteMakeup Geek shadows are soooo good! I don't have any Taupe-y shades that you have - i must get my hands on them. You should definitely check out Grandstand. Its a foil finish and just the prettiest shade ever! Ow and coco bear is lovely warm brown colour xx
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Thanks for the recommendations! Xx
DeleteI got 2 pressed eyeshadow pans from MUG from my boxycharm subscription, so I plan to get more shades and put them in a Z-palette. I want the palette that is collaborated with Manny the MUA though! It is absolutely gorgeous!
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Ooh I saw that one, it was so pretty but sold out so fast! Xx
DeleteI still haven't tried any MUG eyeshadows, I'm so behind the game! I love your picks, I'm a fan of neutrals!
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You need to try them Ela! You won't regret it! Xx
DeleteYou did created a lovely neutral palette! I have around 30 MUG eyeshadows already but I feel like I still haven't created my perfect palette, lol! But you know that I like a variety of colours :) x
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Haha I do indeed Dagmara! I ordered a few more at the weekend, can't help myself! Xx
DeleteI love MUG eyeshadows. Shimma Shimma and Homecoming are a must! Need to buy more soon. x
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It's becoming an addiction! Xx
DeleteOooh they all look so beautiful. I absolutely love pretentious!
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So pretty! And so pigmented! Xx
DeleteThese shades look so pretty together, love your choices! x
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DeleteMUG eyeshadows are highly raved by everyone in the beauty world and I'm starting to think I'm the only one left who hasn't placed an order. I will soon but first, I'm waiting for $CAD to rise again.
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Ah that sucks Shireen! They will be worth the wait :) xx
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DeleteHipster is so pretty! This is a great neutral palette! It's such a great feeling to fully complete a palette!
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It's such a great shade, definitely one of my favourites! Not completely matte but no shimmer either just a little extra somethin somethin! Xx
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Thank you Candice! Xx
DeleteLove these shades!
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DeleteIt's beautiful and I fully think they should release this next! But, it needs Cocoa Bear to be my perfect palette!
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Haha someone else mentioned cocoa bear too! I think it might be a tad warm toned for me but I will check it out! Xx
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DeleteThese look incredible, love those swatches!! I really need to give Makeup Geek eye shadows a try!
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DeleteThese look amazing shades you got here, I want to give Makeup Geek a try but I think I'll wait till the dollar is better, because shipping and handling would be crazy... Think that is one thing that stops me from looking at her shadows. I've heard so many great things about them though, there are also shades that I want to get my hands on.
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Someone else mentioned that too! They will be well worth the wait! Xx
DeleteA beautiful selection! I'm a sucker for neutrals and these look so pigmented and versatile. Thanks for the swatches! xo
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DeleteYou've got the essential neutral shadows, mocha and latte look like they're used in every look!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte // www.charlottespicks.com
Mocha gets used every time haha! Barcelona Beach and Hipster would be my other most used! Xx
DeleteOmg I literally have all the same ones bar Barcelona Beach haha (though that looks a really nice slightly cooler brown tone so I'll have to fix that soon). These are definitely all the ones I'd recommend to any neutral lover who is looking to get some Makeup Geek too :) xx
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I'm obsessed with Barcelona Beach! So good and one of the first ones I picked up! Your MUG posts are amazing! Xx
DeleteThese are all so pretty. I only own 6 MUG eyeshadows (so far) and they are all quite bold colours. But next time I buy some I want to grab a few more neutrals like these. Shimma shimma looks perfect for highlighting x
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It's super pretty! Xx
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Ooh il have to have a Google of that, thanks Sam! Xx
DeleteThis palette contains the best shades you could possibly have! You chose well, I'd probably get a lot of similar shades as you. Latte is gorgeous, I'm sure you'll get to use it more :) And the quality of these eyeshadows seems so good, I really have to try them out at some point!
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Thank you Julia! I'm so happy with the shades I have! Yes definitely need to give it more of a chance! Hope you get your hands on some soon! Xx
DeleteI adore MUG eyeshadows and they all very pigmented, beautiful and luckily I have built a palette with their eyeshadows. The foiled eyeshadows are even more beautiful, you must try them out. x
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I got a couple of them recently! They are gorgeous! Xx
DeleteWow that's one awesome palette, and those are awesome shades! I'd love to have them, though I usually prefer something lighter. I haven't tried this brand yet but I have heard great reviews! Thank you for sharing!
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DeleteI love all of the shades you chose! The only ones I don't have are Bada Bing and Pretentious xx
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous shades! I'm becoming a little obsessed with Makeup Geek! Xx
DeleteBeautiful sades! Love this palette!
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DeleteThese shades are gorgeous! I only really use neutral shades, so these would be perfect for me:)
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I'm the same! So happy with my palette! Xx
DeleteThis palette looks perfect! I really need to give makeup geek shadows a go xx
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DeleteThese are such beautiful shades and a must in a makeup kit! =)
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I totally agree! Xx
DeleteI love Hipster and Taupe Notch - I bet they're beautiful blended into a smokey eye together <3
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You would be right! Both beautiful shades! Xx
Deletewow ! the shade is very cute n charming. For me, its perfect for office :) :D
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DeleteThis post is perfectly titled, your palette is rather dreamy! I've never tried anything from MUG yet, so no recommendations from me :-/
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DeleteThese colours look so pretty! I love a good neutral palette :)
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Neutral palettes are the best! Xx
DeleteI absolutely love Makeup Geek and the palette you have created is so gorgeous! I need to get my hands on Homecoming!
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Thank you! I love it and I need to use Homecoming more, it's so pretty! Xx
DeleteI love MG, and those browny nudey tones are so perfect for a natural look :) Have a lovely week ♥
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DeleteLove the palette you have created! All very wearable colours! xx
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DeleteI've always wanted to try Makeup Geek, thanks for sharing this makeup palette I love neutral shadows I might just have to pick this up!
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Thank you Sal! Xx
DeleteI seriously love Makeup Geek! I just purchased their Spring collection and I would love to try out these shades as well!:)
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I'm obsessed with them! Had another mini order come today! Xx
DeleteWow these shades are my favs!! *-*
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Stunning palette! Thanks for sharing darling!
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DeleteThese shades are beautiful, looks like you have very similar taste in eyeshadow to me, as instantly my eyes were drawn to the ones you use the most! I quite fancy making my own one of these.
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DeleteI've started collecting Makeup Geek a few weeks ago and I love the quality! From the ones you mentioned I only have Taupe Notch, Shimma Shimma and Homecoming but I definitely want to get more :)
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DeleteThese photos look gorgeous!! I really want some makeup geek eyeshadows and I'm so glad you can get them in the UK now x
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DeleteI'm with you on being obsessed with neutral, brown eyeshadows! So can I just say, I think that this is possibly the BEST eyeshadow palette I have ever seen (please make me one lool). Homecoming and Latte, I would wear those together every single day, forever!!
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I hope you do too! They are amazing! Xx
DeleteI definitely don't need more eyeshadows but I am seeing MUG eyeshadows everywhere especially since you can buy them on beautybay now and I'm definitely thinking of putting together a small zpalette like this one. Love the shades you have here x
ReplyDeleteBeauty with charm
Neither do I Alina but I can't seem to stop haha so glad I got some MUG though, I can't get over the quality! Definitely get a small palette, I'd love to see what you pick to put in it! Xx
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ReplyDeleteWow Homecoming is a beautiful shade!! Definitely need to get that one! I keep meaning to do a big haul of these but still haven't! Going to save this so I know which ones to buy xx
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