Monday, 4 April 2016

The Makeup Geek Neutral Palette of Dreams

Makeup Geek small z palette neutral brown shades

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!

makeup geek neutral z palette brown shades
Top - Shimma Shimma, Hipster, Taupe Notch, Middle - Homecoming, Pretentious, Barcelona Beach, Bottom - Latte, Mocha, Bada Bing
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! 
makeup geek homecoming pretentious barcelona beach swatches
l-r - Shimma Shimma, Hipster, Taupe Notch
Make up Geek describes these as:
Shimma Shimma – metallic champagne
Hipster - dark sand and light taupe tan with a slight shimmer
Taupe Notch - taupe (with shimmer)

makeup geek homecoming pretentious barcelona beach swatches
l-r - Homecoming, Pretentious, Barcelona Beach
Homecoming – medium brown with gold shimmer
Pretentious – metallic bronze
Barcelona Beach – medium sand shade with a matte finish
Makeup Geek latte mocha bada bing swatches
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



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  1. im really tempted to get a few shades from this brand! everyone raves so highly about them! love neutrals and love these shades!
    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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  2. Those are really beautiful shades! I love everything neutral ☺
    Nati xx
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  3. Beautiful shades! Definitely gonna try it

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    1. Hope you like them as much as I do if you try them! Xx

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  4. Makeup 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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  5. I 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!

    Hannah
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    1. Ooh I saw that one, it was so pretty but sold out so fast! Xx

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  6. I still haven't tried any MUG eyeshadows, I'm so behind the game! I love your picks, I'm a fan of neutrals!

    Ela BellaWorld

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    1. You need to try them Ela! You won't regret it! Xx

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  7. You 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

    Mummy’s Beauty Corner

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    1. Haha I do indeed Dagmara! I ordered a few more at the weekend, can't help myself! Xx

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  8. I love MUG eyeshadows. Shimma Shimma and Homecoming are a must! Need to buy more soon. x

    Renata | Speaking Beauty UK

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  9. Oooh they all look so beautiful. I absolutely love pretentious!

    Mili

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  10. These shades look so pretty together, love your choices! x

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  11. MUG 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.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. Ah that sucks Shireen! They will be worth the wait :) xx

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  12. Hi! Great post! I'm following you now (n. 39), follow me back, please? Have a nice day, Kisses!!

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  13. Hipster is so pretty! This is a great neutral palette! It's such a great feeling to fully complete a palette!

    She Likes to Shop

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    1. 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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  14. Lovely post, dear. Nice to read it!

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  15. OMG this palette looks amazing!!!! Definitely want to try makeup geek

    Beauty Candy Loves

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  16. It'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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    1. 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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  17. I have heard so much about makeup geek recently and these swatches look lovely x
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    1. I'm so glad we can get them easily in the UK now! Xx

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  18. These look incredible, love those swatches!! I really need to give Makeup Geek eye shadows a try!

    Paula
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  19. These 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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    1. Someone else mentioned that too! They will be well worth the wait! Xx

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  20. A beautiful selection! I'm a sucker for neutrals and these look so pigmented and versatile. Thanks for the swatches! xo

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  21. You've got the essential neutral shadows, mocha and latte look like they're used in every look!
    Charlotte // www.charlottespicks.com

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    1. Mocha gets used every time haha! Barcelona Beach and Hipster would be my other most used! Xx

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  22. Omg 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

    Jasmine Talks Beauty

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    1. I'm obsessed with Barcelona Beach! So good and one of the first ones I picked up! Your MUG posts are amazing! Xx

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  23. These 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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  24. Makeupgeek eyeshadows are so stunning and I'm in love with their Pigment in Utopia its way too gorgeous.

    Sam || Beautydetour

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    1. Ooh il have to have a Google of that, thanks Sam! Xx

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  25. This 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!

    Julia x
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    1. 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

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  26. I 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

    Sara's Wonderland

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    1. I got a couple of them recently! They are gorgeous! Xx

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  27. Wow 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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  28. I love all of the shades you chose! The only ones I don't have are Bada Bing and Pretentious xx

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    1. They are gorgeous shades! I'm becoming a little obsessed with Makeup Geek! Xx

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  29. Beautiful sades! Love this palette!
    Hugs,
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  30. How stunning! I love all the ones you picked, I really need to try makeup geek, heard such good stuff!
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  31. These shades are gorgeous! I only really use neutral shades, so these would be perfect for me:)

    Emily xo
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  32. This palette looks perfect! I really need to give makeup geek shadows a go xx

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  33. i just adore how this picture looks - so monochrome, beautiful!!!

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  34. These look lush! I've heard soo much good stuff from this brand, definitely have to give these a try! xx

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  35. I love Hipster and Taupe Notch - I bet they're beautiful blended into a smokey eye together <3

    -Clarissa @ The View From Here

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  36. wow ! the shade is very cute n charming. For me, its perfect for office :) :D

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  37. This 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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    1. Thank you Carol! Oh you must get you hands on some they are beautiful! Xx

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  38. These colours look so pretty! I love a good neutral palette :)
    - Ambar | Her Little Loves

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  39. I absolutely love Makeup Geek and the palette you have created is so gorgeous! I need to get my hands on Homecoming!

    Lauren Ashleigh xx

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    1. Thank you! I love it and I need to use Homecoming more, it's so pretty! Xx

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  40. I love MG, and those browny nudey tones are so perfect for a natural look :) Have a lovely week ♥

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  41. Love the palette you have created! All very wearable colours! xx

    Beautylymin

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    1. I love it too! Yup you won't see any brights in this blog haha xx

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  42. I'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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  43. Wow! I don't wear eyeshadows too often but your palette is like the palette of dreams! xxx

    Sal UmmBaby Beauty

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  44. I seriously love Makeup Geek! I just purchased their Spring collection and I would love to try out these shades as well!:)

    Nati
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    1. I'm obsessed with them! Had another mini order come today! Xx

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  45. Wow these shades are my favs!! *-*
    And they are so pigmented! ^-^
    Stunning palette! Thanks for sharing darling!
    xoxo
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  46. These 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.

    The Makeup Directory

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    1. Do it! Such amazing quality! I absolutely love them! Xx

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  47. Great palette! Love it ♥

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  48. Wow, all these shades look amazing! Great post and amazing pictures! :) xx

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  49. I'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 :)

    Christine xx
    www.beautyinyoureyes.weebly.com

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  50. looks so gorgeous for everyday! love it (:

    Life in Pastel

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  51. These 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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    1. So am i! They are becoming an expensive habit! Xx

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  52. I really want to try MG eyeshadows soooo badly !!! xoxo

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  53. I'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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    1. Thank you haha! I'm so happy with it! Though I did get a few more shades recently so might swap a few about! Obsessed! Xx

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  54. I hope I get my hands on Makeup Geek shadows! They look amazing and based on what I hear, they perform well too Xx

    Elle // laorcabella.com

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  55. I 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

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    1. 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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  56. Wow 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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    1. Yay! Hope you get some soon, I would love to see a haul! Xx

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  57. All these colours are gorgeous!

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  58. Great eyeshadows! I love how easy it is to put your own palette together these days.
    Lexie | Nail Girl

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