Guilty of Being a Makeup Geek

Posted on Wednesday 19 August 2015



I definitely consider myself a makeup fiend, but it is not until recently that I have been more regularly using eyeshadows. Purely for research purposes of course, I have been purchasing and playing around with more eyeshadows across a range of prices.  One brand that delivers, both in affordability and quality, are the Makeup Geek Eyeshadows. These shadows are renowned for being comparable in quality to MAC but at a fraction of the cost. 

What really drew me to Makeup Geek, is that you can customise the shades in your palette. I have been wanting an eyeshadow palette dedicated to warm shades. All the Makeup Geek shades I bought have a red/orange undertone with a matte finish (which don't really make sense and the palette is definitely calling out for a few shimmery shades).

The individual eyeshadows retail at US$5.99 for 1.8 grams (as far as I know MAC pans are 1.5 grams). The eyeshadows are purchased individually, therefore you will need to purchase some sort of palette to house your shadows. I purchased the small Z Palette for US$14.99. This palette can hold up to nine shadows, although for my first order I only bought six shades to try. These include;

(from left to right in the swatch image)
Cocoa Bear - Matte Red-Brown Shade
Frappe - Matte Maple-Brown
Chickadee - Matte Orange
Preppy - Matte Khaki-Brown
Creme Brulee - Soft Matte Sandy-Red
Peach Smoothie - Soft Matte Peach-Beige

The quality of these shadows are really good considering the price. Although a little chalky, each shade blends well, doesn't cause fallout and lasts really well throughout the day when used with a primer. I think it's time I complete this palette with some shimmers. What are your favourite Makeup Geek eyeshadows?
  1. I recently made a huge MUG order and I've been loving everything! I also bought Peach smoothie, creme brulee and cocoa bear for mattes - love them all so much! They work so well together and with other warm shades. The foiled eyeshadows are STUNNING.

    Tasha // shiwashiful.

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    1. I saw your post when you got them - I really want some foiled shadows. Just waiting for the AU dollar to get a little stronger! Do the foiled shadows still blend well?

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    2. I saw your post when you got them - I really want some foiled shadows. Just waiting for the AU dollar to get a little stronger! Do the foiled shadows still blend well?

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