Make Up For Ever Diamond Artist Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)
Make Up For Ever D118 Platinum Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D118 Platinum Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium silver with cool undertones and a frosted finish. It had good color payoff, though it wasn’t fully opaque, paired with a smooth, blendable texture that adhered well to bare lids and lasted for eight and a half hours. Sephora + Pantone Universe Nimbus Cloude (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Dior Parisian Sky #3 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty In Doubt (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Tree Topper (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Cle de Peau Silver Eclipse #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Dior Smoky Canvas #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Flask (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Guise (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Starry Night #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Banquise (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Free Folk (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Chrome Angel (DC, $23.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC High Concept (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Glacier (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Spoonful of Sugar (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Moonshine (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). NYX Tin (P, $6.00) is brighter (90% similar). Dior Moonlight #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Silver Screen #3 (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Treasure Me (LE, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Make Up For Ever D124 Crystalline White Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, shimmering white with a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, smooth, and buttery texture that applied and blended out nicely. The color wore well for eight hours. MAC Iced (LE, $22.00) is more muted (95% similar). Guerlain Cygne Blanc #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). theBalm Sassy (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar). Guerlain Les Nuees #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, more muted (95% similar). MAC Lapisluxe #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Vapor (LE, $19.00) is more muted (95% similar). Burberry Optic White (000) (P, $29.00) is brighter (95% similar). Too Faced Frost (LE, $16.00) is more muted (95% similar). NARS Mortal (DC, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever D200 Crystalline Mauve Turquoise (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Fantaisie #2 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Unicorn (LE, $16.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). NYX Frostbite (P, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Jazz #2 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME122 Snow (DC, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Smoky Black Friday #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I120 Snow Gray (DC, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Holy, Holy (LE, $22.00) is more muted (95% similar). Viseart Sterling (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Make Up For Ever D222 Night Blue Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark navy blue with a pearly sheen and fine silver micro-sparkle. It had intense pigmentation with a cream-like, smooth, and dense texture that applied well to bare skin. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours on me. Chanel Swing (116) (P, $29.50) is more muted, lower quality (95% similar). LORAC Cobalt (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I218 Indigo Blue (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Etiquette (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Clionadh Ursa (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Gamma Ray (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Glaminatrix Sandra (P, $8.04) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Just One Kiss (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). JD Glow Sapphire (P, $7.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sydney Grace Rendezvous (DC, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Cressida (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Rendezvous (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Tipsy (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Stila Sapphire (LE, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). Victoria Beckham Beauty Midnight (P, $36.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Chill Out (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay 501 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Danger (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Moonshadow (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Make Up For Ever D236 Lagoon Blue Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark teal with subtle, green leanings and a pearly sheen that had a light amount of micro-sparkle. It was richly pigmented with a creamy, smooth, and dense texture that was easy to work with. On me, the color lasted for nine hours. Urban Decay Arctic (LE, $19.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar). JD Glow Peacock (P, $7.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Natasha Denona Flip (367M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sugarpill Skyrise (PiP, $13.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Gridlock (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D236 Lagoon Blue (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). ColourPop Ibiza (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Touch the Sky (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop LOL I'm Crying (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Elevate (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Galactic Muse (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Cane Fields (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Tiny Tangerines (P, $4.50) is more muted (90% similar). Milani Teal the Truth (DC, $6.99) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Affresco #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Too Glam (LE, $16.00) is more muted (90% similar). NARS Break It Up (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). theBalm Open to Offers Olwen (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Float (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Heavy Water (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Make Up For Ever D308 Aquatic Khaki Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a blackened olive green with fine bluish-teal micro-sparkle. The pigmentation was fantastic with full coverage easily achieved as the consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable. It wore well for nine hours on me before creasing slightly. Make Up For Ever D308 Aquatic Khaki (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Chanel Affresco #9 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Codes Subtils #4 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I328 Bronze (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Hot Box (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Dior Bonne Etoile (384) #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Smoky Emerald (P, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Midnight (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Les Precieux #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Fyrinnae Boot Season (P, $6.75) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Vert Lamé (906) (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Veruschka (DC, $34.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Dior Jardin #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Vintage Coin (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Covenant (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Vortex (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Hourglass Color Field #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Stash (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Stila Seaweed (LE, $18.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Raw Jade (Right) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Make Up For Ever D316 Crystalline Pinky Green Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, light-medium chartreuse green with strong, yellow tones and a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation with a dense, smooth, and blendable texture. The texture is a bit firmer compared to other Diamond shades, but it didn’t pose any issues when applying for me. It wore well for eight and a half hours for me. MAC Cardamom (LE, $17.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). ColourPop I'm Thumpin' (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I318 Linen Khaki (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Dior Rose Garden #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Huda Beauty Emerald #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Need Receipts (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Pixie Dust (LE, $16.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Urban Decay Acid Rain (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Cleopatra (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop La Playa (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Lit Vibes (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Seashells (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Zoe (P, $8.00) is cooler (85% similar). Huda Beauty Emerald #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Makeup Geek Showgirl (Formerly Bubbly) (LE, $9.99) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Aurum (P, $8.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). ColourPop Mama Odie (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, more muted (85% similar). Viseart Sage (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Rare Beauty Will-Power (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
FORMULA OVERVIEW | Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a powder eyeshadow available in five distinct finishes: Diamond, Iridescent, Matte, Metallic, and Satin. The texture of all finishes, except the Matte finish, are much denser and more like a cream-powder hybrid. I’ve used traditional eyeshadow brushes (like MAC’s 239, a go-to for me) with these and have hadn’t any issues, but for those who have, I would recommend a firmer, flatter synthetic brush (like MAC 242) to maximize payoff and application. The Diamond and Iridescent finishes have sparkle or micro-glitter, and I have found that the majority of shades have little to no fall out over time for me. The Metallic is the richest, smoothest formula out of the five finishes. The Mattes are soft and silky–much smoother and more finely-milled than the brand’s last formula–but these are sometimes sheerer, though buildable, and can be a little dusty or powdery to work with. The Mattes typically apply well and blend out without issue. The Satin finish feels the firmest of the five finishes but is the most blendable and pigmented; some are closer to metallic and others are more like a natural matte on. I get seven to ten hour wear, depending on the shade, across the range. The eyeshadows are larger than standard (0.08 oz. per the packaging). For the most bang for your buck, consider purchasing two ($32.00) or three at once ($46.00) or watch for seasonal releases of palettes (just be careful if you’ve already bought a few–the brand repeats very often).
D118 Platinum
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D124 Crystalline White
DCDiscontinued. $21.00.
D222 Night Blue
DCDiscontinued. $21.00.
D236 Lagoon Blue
DCDiscontinued. $21.00.
D308 Aquatic Khaki
DCDiscontinued. $21.00.
D316 Crystalline Pinky Green
DCDiscontinued. $21.00.
Make Up For Ever D118 Platinum Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D118 Platinum Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D118 Platinum Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D124 Crystalline White Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D124 Crystalline White Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D124 Crystalline White Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D222 Night Blue Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D222 Night Blue Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D222 Night Blue Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D236 Lagoon Blue Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D236 Lagoon Blue Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D236 Lagoon Blue Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D308 Aquatic Khaki Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D308 Aquatic Khaki Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D308 Aquatic Khaki Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D316 Crystalline Pinky Green Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D316 Crystalline Pinky Green Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever D316 Crystalline Pinky Green Artist Shadow
Make Up For Ever Artist Look: S102, D308, ME224, ME202, D124, Sephora Sailor Suit Eyeliner
Make Up For Ever Artist Look: S102, D308, ME224, ME202, D124, Sephora Sailor Suit Eyeliner
I love the artist shadows but with the diamond finishes I really struggle with the glitter falling out and ending up all over my cheeks and under eye area, which I can’t stand! But I do think they are really beautiful shadows. I’ve tried all kinds of primers too.
Do you have the issue when you apply or during wear? I’ve always found the glitter to hold really well with this formula, but I have had that issue with other more sparkly eyeshadows in the past for sure.
AHHHHH THAT EYE LOOK!!!!!! It looks absolutely AMAZING. I am a TOTAL fool for blue/silver/gray eyeshadows!!!!
Thank you, Julie!
Nice look, Christine!
Thank you, Gilbert!
I adore the quality of MUFE shadows, I have the Artist 15 palette (as per one of your recommendations) and it blew me away. Maybe one day I’ll make my own palette of MUFE shadows and it’ll be thanks to your reviews! Love the Lagoon Blue which is in that as well ?.
That should be a big grin but it got changed when it posted and now looks like a grimace lol. Ah well!
They are so good! Very few misses 🙂
Crystalline Pinky Green is really pretty. I like them all, though. The Diamond finish is so pretty.
It is a nice finish!
Here’s a weird question: have you had any instances of MUFE shadows applying worse over a primer than on bare skin? I have Lagoon Blue in their Holiday 15-shadow palette and the colour on me is nowhere close to opaque, no matter how much I layer it (and once I start layering, I get fallout). My eyelids are quite oily, so I always use primer. Since I know you base your reviews on how the product fares without “extras” like primer, I’m wondering if that could be the difference between your results and mine. 🙁
I can’t recall any – I’ve used them successfully with NARS, Too Faced, and MAC! I haven’t tried them too often with primer!
My wallet just dodged the Natasha Denona budget busters, since the shades I wanted were sold out, but….. here comes MUFE Artist with A ratings (eeek!!). Ok, so I like all the blues, teals, and greens here, so we have a new problem!
I figured that if I could review Natasha Denona’s 66 eyeshadows, surely I can get through MUFE’s. How we have things set up presently does make me more efficient now for some of these types of reviews, so I’m going to try and review the MUFE eyeshadows I haven’t yet reviewed when time allows (between more pressing LE/seasonal launches).
OMG Christine, you are killing it with this eye look!!! Gorgeous!!
Thanks, Natalie!
WOW. You really did a fantastic job with that eye look Christine!
I don’t own any MUFE eyeshadows and I’ve been waffling back and forth about buying some for ages. The thing that keeps me from picking MUFE shadows up is because looking at swatches online they remind me of Urban Decay shadows (I don’t think I’ve ever swatched them in store). I like Urban Decay in theory but every palette I’ve ever picked up from them I’ve either given away or sold because the formula feels very thick and heavy on my eyelids. I don’t know if it’s just me and I’m being weird, but it gives me the same kind of feeling that you’d get if it was really hot and muggy out and you were wearing heavy foundation and your skin just felt suffocated and gross, except on my eyelids (same issue I had with ColourPop eyeshadows). Are MUFE shadows kind of the same consistency? If they are, I know I wouldn’t like them regardless of how pretty they are. I’m sorry this question is so weird, by the way.
Thank you, Nicole!
Hmm, I am not sure if you would like these. They are not like Urban Decay nor ColourPop, but the formula is denser than both and very smooth, so I am guessing you wouldn’t like them.
Oh ok, thank you! I have to agree-a denser formula than UD doesn’t sound like something I would want to use.
What brush/tool do you use for the swatches, Christine? 🙂 I have some of these shadows but for some reason, I don’t get as much pigment as your swatches show.
I usually apply MUFE’s eyeshadows with a flat, synthetic brush like MAC’s 242 or 249!
Thanks!! I’ll have to try those brushes out!
Fierce look!
Thanks, Nicole!
I’m in love with Lagoon Blue! It’s absolutely gorgeous! Also, on that note, in case anyone hadn’t noticed Make Up For Ever is now available at Debenhams for those of us in the UK. It’s online only I think but that’s way better than having to order from outside the UK! ?
Yayyy!!
Oooh, that smoky eye look is bangin’! Very flattering to your eye color ?
Because I have less visible mobile lid space, I always have to do different placement of shades to get something with a similar effect. Mainly, my having to drag everything up higher, and doing a little halo effect on the center of my lid to give it some dimension.
Love the two green shades most of all out of this set! Aquatic Khaki may have dupes, but nowhere near as complex as it is.
Thank you, Nancy!
Beautiful! Your eye look looks like the universe! 🙂
Thank you, Indya!
I have, and love, D222 Night Blue and D316 Crystalline Pinky Green. I’ve got D236 Lagoon Blue, too, and it’s a fantastic eyeshadow, but teal is not the most flattering eyeshadow color for me (I’m pretty sure I got this one as part of a set). D118 Platinum and D306 Aquatic Khaki are going on my wish list — both gorgeous! Not sure I need another bright white… Love the look you did here 🙂
Aw, thanks Fran! 🙂
Did the angels sing when you swatched (teal) Lagoon Blue (teal)? 😀
Don’t think I could ever go as far as saying that about anything, but it is pretty 🙂
Love your bold and sultry eye look!
Thanks, Pami!
I’ve used the white and lagoon blue in the store and loved them.
Nice!
These are really gorgeous colours – love the Night Blue, the Teal and the Aquatic Khaki colours the best. Although I have many dupes for each of these colours they are still lovely.
An amazing eye look Christine – really dramatic and beautiful.
Aquatic Khaki is a really cool color, too – more unique!
I’m in love with these! Hurray for more MUFE reviews 😀 ! I was eyeing the pinky green and aquatic khaki less than a week ago but didn’t have the time to swatch them so this is great
🙂 If I can do it for Nastasha Denona, I can do it for my FAVORITE eyeshadow formula! Especially because it is a bit easier to write out the reviews now (the process is more efficient, particularly for dupes).
Super 😀
ugh. I love the MUFE Artist Shadows so much. One day I’ll be rich enough to buy them all, lol
One day! 🙂
Those blueeeeeeeeeeeeeees! <3
They’re lush!
That look you created is amazing! And all of these shadows look fantastic!
Thank you, Chris!
Oh so many gorgeous ones! I love them all, and I’m generally not one for blue. Now to add to the evergrowing wish list 🙂
They’re sooo pretty!