Eyeshadows: #5, 153, 10, 102, 101
Let’s dive into some of Make Up For Ever’s orange and yellow eyeshadows! Personally, I skipped on some of the more intense, straight yellows, just because I tend not to look good in those shades (Chrome Yellow, anyone?), so I need more time to swatch and play with them in person before getting any of those.
#5
is a matte orange-coral. Smooth, pigmented, and easy to use, #5 is quickly becoming a favorite. It’s nice on the eyes, but I love it as a blush. Just be careful, because a little goes a long way, and it’s better to build up than buff out.
#153
is a shimmery, true golden yellow. This is the equivalent of Goldmine eyeshadow with a little less orange and less frostiness.
#10
is a peachy-orange shade with gold shimmer. When I saw it at IMATS, it reminded me of a deeper MAC Say Yeah eyeshadow (which was limited edition, and I also adore it!). It is definitely similar, but it is a bit more intense. I love this to highlight cheeks on top of #5. It just gives it a nice glow and softness. This also works well on the eyes, too. And if #5 is a new blush favorite, #153 is a new cheek highlighting favorite.
#102
is a matte, pale beige-y color (or off-white, if you prefer). They describe it as “eggshell,” and it’s a rather apt description. It makes for a good neutral matte highlighter when you may already have frost overkill on the eyes.
#101
is a soft, pale white-gold with pale gold shimmer. Of the shadows I’ve really worked with so far, this is one of the few that has been more disappointing. I find the pay off to be a bit glittery/chunky and not smooth like I’ve come to expect from the brand. It also seems to be the same when used in application, too. I thought I’d use it as a nice highlighter, but it doesn’t work well for that purpose either.
Which of these are your favorites?
Check out more photos!
#5 — sadly, it chipped coming out of the package (I guess only 1 out of 47 chipping is good, though!)
#153
#10
#102
#101
livia
Saturday, July 4, 2009
I love this colors! i’m very much into oranges lately!
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Same here!
Faiza
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Absolutely beautiful!
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Agreed!
Nicole15
Saturday, July 4, 2009
These colors are super gorgeous. My faves are definitely the first 3. I, too, have been using my Dusty Coral pigment more often lately. I love that it’s matte & it just makes for a nice summer coral. #5 reminds me of it in a way.
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
#5 is definitely similar!
Redhead (hi)
Saturday, July 4, 2009
That peach is SO pretty! I scored an Elizabeth Arden 6-shadow/1-blush makeup palette from my aunt who never uses it yesterday. I was doing her makeup after we got home (smoky plum eyes, peach cheeks and reddish rose lips) and she let me have it :D I LOVE it! Relevancy, you ask? Well, the blush is an exact dupe for MUFE #5 shadow, but with gold sheen.
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The peach is really pretty — definitely one of my favorites!
Congrats on your score!
Sass
Saturday, July 4, 2009
I love these colors. Nice!
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Which are your faves?
Leah
Saturday, July 4, 2009
#101 reminds me of Solar white but I’m sad to hear that its chunky.
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Yeah, totally pass on #101.
nini
Saturday, July 4, 2009
#153 and #10 seem to be mislabeled? I was a little confused reading descriptions. just giving a heads up! thanks for the posts they’re very helpful I love MUFE!
Maxine
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
I agree.
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I wrote one sentence in the wrong place, fixed it!
lala
Saturday, July 4, 2009
i want #5!! <33
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I love that one!
Tami
Saturday, July 4, 2009
I gots to have #10!!! :-D
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Yess!
Sara
Sunday, July 5, 2009
#5 and #102 are so beautiful!
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Agreed, Sara!
Natalie
Sunday, July 5, 2009
I went and tried #5 on my cheeks and you are right Christine! It is purdy! I have red cheeks though and this look a bit reddish peach. But still purdy :D
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I’m glad you tried it on your cheeks! Hey, pretty is pretty!
Catherine @ Salescoop
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
I love these blush colors..I have been using the same Chanel Coral blush for so long and I think it’s about time to switch things up a bit! I really like #5, I bet it would look great with my skin tone. Thanks for the post
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
It is definitely a good blush shade!
aradhana
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
christine (or anyone else): do you know whether #5 is anything similar to mac’ dusty coral pigment?
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I think it’s similar, though maybe a little more orange?
stacy
Saturday, August 1, 2009
wait … which one is 153 ?
Christine
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
It’s a soft peachy orange.