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Makeup Geek Fuji, Dragonfly, Boo Berry, Time Travel, Stealth Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Makeup Geek Fuji Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Fuji Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Fuji Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) is described as a “bright apple green with a demi-matte finish.” It’s a light-medium, chartreuse green with warm, yellow undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly powdery texture. The color lasted for seven and a half hours on me. KVD Beauty Vinyl (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S336 Lime (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, warmer, better quality (95% similar). ColourPop Mermaid Kiss (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, better quality (90% similar). MAC Lime (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, better quality (90% similar). Dior Peacock (434) Eyeshadow #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Comfort Zone #10 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Lucky Clover (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Sour (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, better quality (90% similar). Viseart Lime (Bright Editorial #2) (P, ) is darker, warmer, better quality (85% similar). Anastasia Fresh Green (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). MAC Lisa's Spikes (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Rockin' Rebel (LE, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar). ColourPop Checkmate (DC, $4.50) is darker, more muted, cooler (80% similar). MAC Juxt (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, better quality (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Dragonfly Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) is described as a “bright medium teal with a matte finish.” It’s a muted, medium-dark green with a hint of cooler, blue undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, fairly smooth texture that was rather dusty. It sheered out quite a bit on bare skin, and it faded after six hours. Huda Beauty Emerald #6 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Morphe Jada (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar). Inglot #372 (P, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). Viseart Teal (14) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia E3 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Kelly (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Arsenic (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Ice Cold (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Bold Type (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NARS Tropic (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Snapdragon (LE, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Sirena (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Lagrimas (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Inertia (P, $6.50) is cooler (85% similar). Anastasia B3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Coloured Raine Energy Boost (LE, $6.99) is cooler (80% similar). MAC Newly Minted (DC, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Boo Berry Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) is described as a “denim blue with gray undertones and a matte finish.” It’s a muted, medium-dark cornflower blue with a matte finish. It had sheer color payoff that was difficult to build-up, even when patted on with a flat, dense brush. The only way it could be workable is over a slightly tacky, white base, which would give it something to cling to and help intensify the shade. The texture was incredibly powdery, which made it even harder to work with and prone to patchiness on the skin. Inglot #388 (P, $6.00) is darker, brighter (95% similar). LORAC Denim (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Inglot #332 (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Outremer (DC, $25.00) is brighter (90% similar). Inglot #336 (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Viseart Cornflower (13) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M214 Ultramarine Blue (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Viseart Cool Matte #9 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop I'm Chillen (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Neptune (DC, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NARS Stage Dive (LE, $25.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Insomnia (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Frisky Blue (LE, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Outremer (P, $19.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M226 Abyssal Blue (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Starflyer (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Illamasqua Sadist (P, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Sephora Storm (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Cobalt (P, $17.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Kylie Cosmetics Royal (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Time Travel Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) is described as a “deep teal with gray undertones and a matte finish.” It’s a muted, dark teal with subtle, cool undertones and a very fine shimmer. The texture was thin, dusty, but it was fairly smooth at least! It yielded mostly opaque color payoff, as long as you don’t dare to blend it–otherwise it sheers out considerably and gets everywhere. Yet another disappointing eyeshadow from this release, and it makes one wonder what happened.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Pea-cocky (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #11 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Indigogo (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Capri (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Burnout (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Blue Satin Sashes (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M240 Prussian Blue (DC, $21.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Fixated (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Effect (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Thrilled (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Pretty Vulgar Nevermore (PiP, ) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). KVD Beauty Carolyn (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Peacock (DC, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). theBalm Matt Schilling (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M240 Prussian Blue (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Good Jeans (P, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar). Huda Beauty Electric #7 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Fata Morgana (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia Axis (DC, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Python (PiP, ) is darker (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Stealth Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) is described as a “medium gray with strong slate blue undertones and a matte finish.” It’s a muted, medium bluish-gray with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It was so powdery; it was like the product wasn’t binding together when pressed against the skin. It was messy to use, turned patchy, and was unimpressive. It lasted for six hours before fading noticeably. Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 14 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty For Less (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Boss Babe (P, $5.25) is cooler (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild I'm His Breezey #3 (DC, $2.29) is darker (90% similar). MAC Linger Softly (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora Fog (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Gata (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). Give Me Glow Space Dust (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Cloud (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Numb (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Meet Me in Paris (P, $5.99) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Thunderbird (P, $5.25) is lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Steel Blue (11V) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M110 Cement (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Naval (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Inglot #387 (P, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar). Viseart Cool Matte #11 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Delphes #2 (DC, $25.00) is darker (85% similar). Wayne Goss Pearl Moonstone #2 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Viseart Sky (Cool Mattes 2 #7) (P, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Fuji

DCDiscontinued. $6.00.
B-
B-
7.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
81%
Total

Dragonfly

DCDiscontinued. $6.00.
C
C
7
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
7
Texture
6.5
Longevity
4
Application
73%
Total

Boo Berry

DCDiscontinued. $6.00.
F
F
4
Product
3.5
Pigmentation
4.5
Texture
6
Longevity
2.5
Application
46%
Total

Time Travel

DCDiscontinued. $6.00.
C
C
6.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7.5
Longevity
3
Application
73%
Total

Stealth

DCDiscontinued. $6.00.
C-
C-
6.5
Product
8.3
Pigmentation
6
Texture
7
Longevity
3.8
Application
70%
Total

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Makeup Geek Dragonfly Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Fuji (inner lid), Dragonfly (middle of lid), Boo Berry (outer lid), Stealth (above crease), Time Travel (crease); ColourPop Maybe, Prance, Zulu, DTLA Liners

Makeup Geek Dragonfly Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Fuji (inner lid), Dragonfly (middle of lid), Boo Berry (outer lid), Stealth (above crease), Time Travel (crease); ColourPop Maybe, Prance, Zulu, DTLA Liners

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Ginny Avatar

Wth?! Oh well. I just got MAC Plumage, which is working for me, so I’m not too heartbroken about Time Travel. I was considering Boo Berry but… no more!

Anna Avatar

Aw man! This makes me sad 🙁 I love MUG. I’ll wait to see the next batches of matte reviews before I get some. I do think I need the duo chromes though. I can’t resist the shiny!

Nicole Avatar

Thank you for the review! I’ve heard so many good things about Makeup Geek eye shadows that I decided to try them out. I just ordered the new mattes from Makeup Geek yesterday (my first purchase from them), so it’s a bummer that they’re getting such low scores. I do have to say though, that eye look you created with them is gorgeous!

Katherine T. Avatar

Oh this makes me sad 🙁 I want some colorful mattes to go with my UD Spectrum palette, which is all shimmers. Will check out some of the dupes to see if they are any better. Love your eye look!

Fontaine Avatar

I trust your eyeshadow reviews completely. I can see the dustiness of a couple of colours. But no doubt, next week there will be a youtuber that talks about how these have the most ‘incredible pigmentation!’
Cheers for your honest reviews!

megan Avatar

Wow these reviews are disappointing. I got Vintage, Cherry Cola, Enchanted Forest ( don’t think you’ve reviewed those yet ) and Morocco. I’ve been wanting a deep matte green like EF for a long time and while I only swatched it, I can already say that it’s not quite as deep as I’d like. But hopefully it will perform well! Vintage faded quickly on me but I love the color so I’ml willing to work with it; maybe use a different brush. I have worn the others yet.
As you said with of Time Travel, it does make me wonder what happened. Hopefully the rest will review better.
Looking forward to your thoughts Christine!

Christy Avatar

Did you use a primer with Vintage? I’ve been really happy with Cherry Cola and Morocco, but didn’t get any of the others in the new launch. I’m hoping Vintage will perform well with a primer, though–that one’s on my list if it does.

Claire L Avatar

Love the ‘chameleon’ look you’ve done here, in spite of Boo Berry’s atrocious performance – F ?! Fuji is such an unusual colour, it’s intriguing. I also like Dragonfly and Time Travel.

Nancy T Avatar

This is TRAGIC. Just feeling very sad over these. I had really wanted Kiwi, Dragonfly and Time Travel, but will instead try for dupes. Big letdown.

Trina Avatar

Seems like all the interesting “good” colors are duds! Finding inexpensive matte shadows is nearly impossible! I can find a few colors here and there but can’t find a brand that has a variety of descent performing colors.

Tiffany Avatar

This is so disappointing. I enjoy several matte MUG shadows. Creme Brulee, Cocoa Bear, Bitten, Cupcake, Barcelona Beach, and Desert Sands are awesome. Mirage from the Vegas Lights palette was good too. I hope they don’t change the others to this new formula because it doesn’t seem to be good.

Bonnie Avatar

Jeeeeeez, some of these were ones I REALLY wanted. Fuji, dragonfly and time travel…they looked good in the swatches I was really hopeful. I may just pass on this whole launch completely. Is Morocco the only good one so far?

Genevieve Avatar

These aren’t particularly good ratings for the products. Lots of brands have trouble doing matte colours and this is an example of that. These look awful and it is a testimony to your makeup skills Christine that you were able to do such a glorious look with such poor eye shadows.

Cat Avatar

I am SO disappointed with this new formula. I was thinking of ordering ten or more shadows from MG… but not anymore. =( I’m actually upset about how horrible some of the swatches are. I spent a few hours researching various colors trying to pick out ones that would look best on me. Sigh… I guess I’ll be ordering some ABH singles instead.

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