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Makeup Geek Summer 2015 Eyeshadows

ByCordelia

Makeup Geek Summer 2015 Eyeshadows Review and Swatches - Phyrra.net

Today I’ve got some new Makeup Geek Summer 2015 Eyeshadows to share with you. Two of the shades are singles from the Vegas Lights palette (Roulette and Desert Sands), while the other two are new cool-toned mattes (Shore Thing and Baby Face). I’m excited for the cool-toned mattes, as I can always use more in my collection.

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Makeup Geek Summer 2015 Eyeshadows

Where to Buy
Makeup Geek

Price
$5.99 individual pans

Makeup Geek Shore Thing

Makeup Geek Shore Thing Swatch

Shore Thing
True pastel, mint green with a matte finish
My Take
Light pastel mint green matte.

Makeup Geek Baby Face

Makeup Geek Baby Face Swatch

Baby Face
Very light brown with cool gray undertones and a matte finish
My Take
Pale cool-toned creamy beige with slight grey undertone matte. In the pan it makes me think of Bobbi Brown Wheat, which I’ve seen used in tutorials on Youtube recently.

Makeup Geek Desert Sands

Makeup Geek Desert Sands Swatch

Desert Sands
Medium terra-cotta in a matte finish
My Take
Midtone brown with yellow undertone matte. This reminds me of Too Faced Peanut Butter from the Semi-Sweet palette.  Makeup Geek saysDesert Sands is similar to MAC Uninterrupted and Bobbi Brown Camel.

Makeup Geek Roulette

Makeup Geek Roulette Swatch

Roulette
Rosy, burnt sienna with a shimmer finish
My Take
Rusty copper shimmer.

Makeup Geek Summer 2015 Eyeshadows Review and Swatches - Phyrra.net

I’m really happy to see Marlena add Shore Thing and Baby Face, as both are shades that I think can be used either on the lid or as transitional / blending out shades in the crease. While I think Desert Sands would be hard for me to wear, I think it would be a great crease color. Roulette could make a lovely coppery smoky eye.

I need to point out that I believe Makeup Geek has been out since early 2012 and has yet to raise their prices. They’re an exceptionally great value for the price point and the amount of product you get. Each eyeshadow single is $5.99 and you get .064 oz of product, which is  more than your average .05 oz for a single eyeshadow that can range you anywhere from $10 (for MAC refill pans that are not cruelty free) to $18 for Urban Decay eyeshadows.

I also think that because they are pressed eyeshadows rather than loose, they’re easier for most people to use, since I know a lot of people are put off by loose pigments (I have some great tips for how to apply loose eyeshadow here). Finally, since most people I know who are into makeup got their start with MAC, I think the facts that Makeup Geek offers similar shades to MAC, they’re cruelty free, and they have a better formula, all make them quite appealing.

I’ve been doing a lot of looks featuring Makeup Geek recently, such as my Beyond Binary, Dramatic Teal Cut Crease tutorial, Dramatic Purple Cut Crease, and Whimsical Pegasus Masquerade tutorial. If you have any looks or tutorial requests with MUG eyeshadows, be sure to let me know below!

What do you think of the new shades from Makeup Geek? What are your favorite Makeup Geek eyeshadows?

Cordelia Frost is the creative force behind Phyrra, a treasure trove for cruelty-free indie and goth makeup enthusiasts. She's the author of the game-changing 'Hooded Eyes Makeup Manual' a must-read for hooded eyes makeup.

Cordelia's world is a kaleidoscope of alternative beauty, gothic fashion, and life-enhancing tips, making every visit to Phyrra a journey into a more colorful and inspired self.

43 Comments

  4. Those are such pretty shades for the summer and love that Makeup Geek are so affordable and cruelty-free at the same time.

  9. I’m embarrassed that I haven’t picked up any MUG shadows yet. They get such great reviews all around. I’m obsessed with colors like Roulette right now, with that pinky-orange thing going on.

  11. I didn’t know that they were so inexpensive! I’ve never tried her brand, that makes me want to!

  15. Great products at a wonderful price. No wonder they are favourites – and cruelty free.

  16. I’m in love with Shore Thing! I’ve never tried MUG products but I’ve been lusting after their shadows for so long.

  17. Such a great brand. These aren’t my favorite kind of shades but I know if I had them I’d love them.

  23. Shore Thing is beautiful. I have a long MUG wish list and you may be partly to blame, lol!

  24. Marlena is doing such a great job with the products she has released. My MUG list wish continues to grow.

  25. I need to buckle down and get some, I have a couple of Makeup Geek brushes and they are great.

  26. Roulette looks really pretty.

    Maybe I just have been picking duds, but I have not been impressed with MUG’s eyeshadows at all so far. Bitten is the best one I’ve tried, and I wouldn’t call it stellar. More like “pretty good.” The lighter shades I have lack pigmentation, with the mattes being worse. I do want to try a few more, and try the foileds, before I give up on them. I suspect with the brand, it’s going to be shade by shade, rather than across the board quality.

    1. Bitten is not a favorite of mine, but I really like Duchess, Peacock, Poolside, Wisteria, Corrupt, Beaches & Cream, Vanilla Bean, Moondust, Mermaid, Pixie Dust, Galaxy, Stealth, Graphite, Mercury, Rockstar. Basically all the greys 🙂

  27. You know, I’d totally wear that pastel mint! Maybe not as a wash of color, but definitely in the corner or line my bottom lashes with it.

  28. I love each one of these and even though it’s not something I would normally wear I especially like Shore Thing. Baby Face is the kind of color that I think everyone needs!

  29. Gorgeous. Especially love the mint and terra-cotta shades!

  30. Shore Thing and Baby Face are my favorites here. The price and quality of the shadows make them such an amazing value!

  31. You had me at cool toned mattes! Baby Face looks like it would be a great all over color for me to even out and brighten the eyelids. How does it compare to Walk Of Shame? And I’d love to see a look with Shore Thing paired with a lavender/lilac lipstick!

    1. I think Walk of Shame is more of a pale peachy beige where Baby Face has more of a grey tone to it. I’ll do a look with Shore Thing 🙂

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