MUD Cares Palette to Benefit Children in Africa AND It’s Really Pigmented!

Posted in: Eye Products, Makeup Palettes

MUD CARES PALETTE ($25.00) is a quad of eyeshadows developed and created by Makeup Designory (you know, the school!).  Not only that, but this palette donates 100% of the proceeds towards building homes for children in Africa who have been orphaned by AIDS.

Palette colors:

Spanish Gold Warm, amber brown

Dulce de Leche Soft brown-based pink

Cashmere Medium beige with coffee warmth

Moss Golden olive green with gold flecks

What really impressed me about the palette was how utterly pigmented each of the colors were.  They really are true-to-color and go on like a dream.  Soft and finely milled with just a touch of shimmer/sheen.  It’s more a sheen than true shimmer, but they’re definitely not matte shadows.   I can really see this palette working for most skin tones and complexions; it just has a good mix of colors that have enough depth to really have fun with.

Plus, MUD offers these tips on using it (how awesome is that?):

Great on all skin tones
Mix Spanish Gold with Moss to create a rich liner
Use a sheer swipe of Cashmere for a touch of warmth
Use Dulce de Leche as a highlight for a dimensional effect
Use with Black Eye Pencil and Black Cream Mascara for a dramatic evening look
Use #330 Shadow Fluff Brush for a brilliant sweep of color on the entire lid
Use #330, #350 or #800 Brush to blend and define the crease
Use the fine sharp angle of #210 Angle Liner Brush to apply along upper and lower lash lines as a liner or to achieve natural hair strokes on eyebrows
Use #810 Smudger Brush to smudge or smoke out eye liner or crease color
Use #320 Shadow Brush to apply to the center of the lid
Use #300 or #350 Brush to blend and highlight the brow bone

See swatches & another product photo…

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31 Responses to “MUD Cares Palette to Benefit Children in Africa AND It’s Really Pigmented!”

  1. Shefali

    Wednesday, December 3, 2008

    Wow what a great palette!

    • Christine

      Wednesday, December 3, 2008

      Isn’t it? I keep meaning to do a look with it, but I misplaced it at the moment :(

  2. Kayra

    Wednesday, December 3, 2008

    Wonderful colors! It is just a great basic palette for neutral lovers. The price is good too.

    • Christine

      Wednesday, December 3, 2008

      I know — it’s such a classic palette to have. And I do like the price :D

  3. Molly

    Wednesday, December 3, 2008

    I’ve never heard of MUD before. Have you used them before?? I looked at their site and I like the colors a lot. I just don’t know if I should get them.. . I’m really interested in it though

    • Christine

      Wednesday, December 3, 2008

      Yes, I have this palette and love the products. Their lipsticks are also great!

  4. erica

    Wednesday, December 3, 2008

    Looks like one of my all-time favorite MAC quads, Chromezone (I think its #2), but a little more toned-down.

    New lemming!

    • Christine

      Wednesday, December 3, 2008

      OH! That is true, I can see some of the resemblance.

  5. Miss G

    Wednesday, December 3, 2008

    I’m a graduate of MUD and I will agree, these colors are super blendable and the pigmentation is amazing. MUD products are great, I highly recommend them :)

    • Christine

      Wednesday, December 3, 2008

      Congrats on being a MUD graduate :D

      • Miss G

        Thursday, December 4, 2008

        Thanks :)

    • Ariana

      Thursday, December 4, 2008

      Hey! I’m really interested in starting at a Makeup School sometime next year. Do you recommend MUD?

      Christine – do you know any other top Makeup schools in the LA area? Any that you recommend? :)

      -Ariana

      • Christine

        Thursday, December 4, 2008

        To be honest, I know very, very little about makeup schools. I’m definitely not a person to ask!

  6. Kristina

    Wednesday, December 3, 2008

    These colors are gorgeous. I like the idea of spending money for a good cause. Where can I purchase this quad?

    • Christine

      Wednesday, December 3, 2008

      There’s a link at the beginning of the review (the name of the palette) :)

  7. Catherine

    Wednesday, December 3, 2008

    Those look seriously beautiful, and I feel like they would be perfect as an everyday palette for me. Maybe I’ll look into getting it after Christmas (you know, once I’m done spending money on everyone else but me ;_;).

    • Christine

      Wednesday, December 3, 2008

      I hope you’re able to get this for yourself post-Christmas, Catherine ;)

  8. love

    Wednesday, December 3, 2008

    YES, Love the colors!!
    Where Can I buy this palette??

    Will it really look good on my skin tone, NW43/ Deep Mineralize skin finish?

    • Christine

      Wednesday, December 3, 2008

      If you click on the name of the product, it’ll take you to MUD’s site!

      Yes, I think it would look good with your skin tone!

      • love

        Wednesday, December 3, 2008

        Thanks Christine,

        Who is MUD, the palette looks like a MAC…any affiliation??

        • Christine

          Thursday, December 4, 2008

          They are a makeup school in NY! No affiliate with MAC!

  9. victoria

    Thursday, December 4, 2008

    where can you purchase this?

    • Christine

      Thursday, December 4, 2008

      At mudshop.com or click on the product link at the top of the post!

  10. Lynn

    Thursday, December 4, 2008

    does it comes in other colours? and can only purchase from the mud site?

    • Christine

      Thursday, December 4, 2008

      I believe it only comes in this set, but I know they have a ton of other makeup products you can buy! :) Also, it’s only available via MUD.

  11. Kate S.

    Thursday, December 4, 2008

    They have a shop in New York on West Broadway and another in L.A. But, you can also order from them online :-) I bought one, too, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I’m going to buy some for Christmas gifts. I can give to friends and a worthy charity at the same time. Brilliant!

    Here’s their website address:

    http://www.mudshop.com

    • Christine

      Thursday, December 4, 2008

      Yayy!! :) I’m so glad you like yours, Kate! I’m happy others know the awesomeness that is MUD!

  12. samaya

    Thursday, December 4, 2008

    even if these were not pigmented, i will buy them…at least the money is for good cause!!! either ways there are tons of stuff lying around dat i bought due to hype surrounding them n now thats just waste….thnks for telling us about this…:)
    i will mention this on my blog (definately credit to temptalia site will be given…:)

    • Christine

      Thursday, December 4, 2008

      I’m so glad you’re in for the cause, Samaya! It really is a fantastic, quality palette, so you won’t be disappointed.

  13. sarahPUFFY!

    Sunday, December 7, 2008

    Shit. Its practically identical to the shades in Cargo’s Plant Love Goddess Palette [which is on my x-mas list, heh heh]. You should check it out.

    • Christine

      Friday, December 19, 2008

      Do you think it’s better?

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