Makeup Geek Bandwagon Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) is a muted, medium taupe brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that was buildable to mostly opaque coverage on the lid. The consistency was soft, thin and a bit dusty, but it blended well and didn’t fade quickly. It lasted for eight hours on me. Makeup Geek Brownie Points (DC, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild VI Purple #6 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M548 Pink Gray (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Pale Rose (LE, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Dusty Lilac (LE, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Lula (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Faux Fur (DC, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Blurry Mauve #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Inglot #344 (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Maple Syrup (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Puppy (P, $5.25) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Mission (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Faux Fur Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) is a medium-dark taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque, while the texture was blendable and maintained its intensity on the lid–a smidgen dusty overall–but soft and finely-milled. It applied well to bare skin, and it wore for eight hours. NABLA Cosmetics Dogma (PiP, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Bearish (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Revelry (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). MAC Fashion Fix (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Brownie Points (DC, $6.00) is less pigmented (95% similar). ColourPop I C U (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Grounds (P, $5.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sugar Plum (PiP, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Mulberry (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Profesh (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Assimilate (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Eiffel Tower (LE, $5.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Be You (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Mission (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Bandwagon (DC, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Per Se (135CM) (DC, ) is cooler (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Pale Rose (LE, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar). Sydney Grace Malibu (PiP, $5.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Quarry (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). theBalm B3 (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Cabin Fever Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) is a medium-dark reddish-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was very soft, but it was dustier and had more excess product kicked up in the pan. The color was buildable on the lid but more prone to sheering out, so it was hard to get and keep opaque coverage without a primer in place. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours on me. bareMinerals Good Spirits (LE, )(100% similar). ColourPop Beast (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sydney Grace Maple Sugar (LE, $5.25) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M600 Pink Brown (DC, $21.00) is more muted (95% similar). Coloured Raine Moments (DC, $6.99) is cooler (95% similar). Morphe Mocha (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Morphe Chip (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). MAC Swiss Chocolate (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Natasha Denona Vulcano (125CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Violeta (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Gucci Beauty Autumn Fire #4 (DC, ) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Semi-Sweet (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte A Beautiful Degas (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Sephora Tree-Hugger (301) (P, $9.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Dutch Process (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Ganache (LE, $23.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Confident Eyes Enhance (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Nude Vino (139CM) (DC, ) is darker (85% similar). Inglot J331 Bordeaux (LE, $10.00) is brighter (90% similar). Sephora Burnt Umber (LE, ) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Early Bird Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had great pigmentation, but the texture was powdery, despite being soft to the touch. It blended well on the skin, but it had a tendency to sheer out and look somewhat faded on bare skin, so this is another shade that I would only use with a primer. It lasted for seven hours before fading noticeably. ColourPop Dreamer (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Honey (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Anastasia D1 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). MAC Rule (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Curcumin (Dark Matte #7) (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M726 Sienna (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #3 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Tangerine (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Coloured Raine Clay (LE, $6.99) is brighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Warm Browns #2 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Disco Therapy (LE, $17.00) is brighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics RBF (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Extra Curricular (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Cantaloupe (Warm Mattes #6) (P, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Copy Cat (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Terracotta (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Pass It On (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Paprika (P, $8.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop GNO (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Formula Overview

Makeup Geek Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) is a powder formula that is supposed to be “highly pigmented.” They come in a variety of finishes and shades, and the range has some winners but more than a few misses, too, so your mileage may vary from shade to shade. The formula tends to be softer and a little more powdery/dusty as they are not as firmly pressed into their pans, but they aren’t typically crumbly or so loose that they are prone to breakage. I find the more shimmery shades to be the most consistent in pigmentation, blendability, and wear, while the more neutral-hued matte shades are often finely milled, blendable, and easy to use. The brighter pops of color, both shimmer and more matte, can run the gamut on quality. Some shades are better built-up than immediately opaque, which can suit some application styles better. The wear tends to fall between seven and eight hours as some shades are more prone to fading as a result of the dustier texture. (Note: this applies to their standard powder formula, not their Foiled line, which is a different formulation.)

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Makeup Geek Faux Fur Eyeshadow

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