Makeup Geek x Manny Mua Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.58 oz.) contains nine eyeshadows in a slim, cardboard palette with mirror on the inside. Three of the nine shades are permanent and existing shades (Beaches & Cream, Cosmopolitan, Frappe) in the Makeup Geek range, while one is a pressed version of one of their loose pigments (Insomnia). Two shades appear to be the Foiled eyeshadow type, which is important to note as the Foiled formula is more expensive to purchase individually ($10.00) than their regular powder formula ($6.00). The eyeshadows are labeled on the back but not on the interior (and they seem to be labeled “underneath” so that if you read it left to right, they appear mislabeled, so think about what eyeshadow is placed directly on top of the label to avoid confusion). Each eyeshadow is full-sized; based on that, the palette contains $62.00 worth of product (7 regular eyeshadows, 2 Foiled eyeshadows).

Overall, the palette performed decently, but I was disappointed that my standalone versions of Beaches, Cream, Cosmopolitan, and Frappe were much softer/more pigmented than the ones included in the palette–and I was surprised that it was true across all three. I did notice that the two Foiled eyeshadows here wore better than the original Foiled eyeshadows did (less prone to creasing), so at least that was some good news!

One thing I noticed when photographing the ingredient list: it was just one long list of “May Contains,” and I remembered Makeup Geek eyeshadows being specifically talc-free, and talc was listed as one of these “May Contains” ingredients. Edited: Nick from Makeup Geek has reached out, and he stated that Aphrodite update: Sora is the only shade that contains talc, and it was an oversight by the lab that wasn’t caught too late.

Artemis is described as a “muted champagne yellow.” It’s a light, pale yellow with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had great pigmentation with a soft, blendable consistency that wasn’t too powdery or too firm. It was easy to apply and use on bare skin, while it lasted for eight hours before fading. Anastasia Soft Gold (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Red Carpet Arrival (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Newbury Street (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Crystalline (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Luz (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Eyeshadow #2 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Immaculate (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Buxom Born Glam (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Dazzlelight (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). NARS Vinyl (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). LORAC Sugar (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). LORAC Opal (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Mythos (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Cali Girl (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Nuance #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Persona Sassy (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Moonlight (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Les Precieux #3 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Sea Shells (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Vanilla (PiP, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Beaches & Cream is described as a “soft peachy beige.” It’s a light-medium, peachy-beige with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. The powder was rather firm, and it was harder to get color off of the surface–I really had to jab my brush at it to use it as a transition/highlight shade during application while the powder was also dry once on the brush. My standalone version of this is a lot better. It lasted for seven hours on me. Too Faced Peach Fuzz (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). Anastasia Soft Peach (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). KVD Beauty Fringe (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Peach Poppy (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Issues (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). bareMinerals Tres Chic (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Vibrate (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Millennial (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (85% similar). Urban Decay Bailout (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Hammamet I (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Go With the Flow (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Peche II (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Biscotti (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Peach Smoothie (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Urban Decay ABC Gum (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Vespertine (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Fall in Louvre (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Cream (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Ben (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Anastasia Dawn (DC, $12.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Luna is described as a “medium rose gold.” It’s a slightly muted, medium bronze with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was intensely pigmented with a creamy, lightly loose consistency that applied well to bare skin without sheering out. It wore well for eight hours before creasing on me. Tarte Selfie Portrait (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Noted (Feelin' Bubbly) (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Cinder (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Hourglass Smoke (P, $29.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). NARS Riding High (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Auric Temper (Cream) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Huda Beauty Nude Rich #2 (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). Pat McGrath Inferno (PiP, $25.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil et Lune #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Classy and Sassy (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Hiver #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Streak (LE, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Dame (LE, $14.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Hourglass Ray (P, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Scheherazade's Tale (LE, $9.99) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Truffle (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Ego (DC, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Dazzle (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I538 Pearly Gray Beige (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cosmopolitan is described as a “gold-flecked medium rose.” It’s a slightly muted, medium coral-orange with warm undertones and a frosted, gold shimmer. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly powdery, drier consistency that looked somewhat faded on the lid without a good base in place. It started to fade after seven and a half hours of wear. BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Starfish (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Morphe Little Lady (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Expensive Pink (P, $17.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Anastasia China Rose (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop High Society (P, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever 11 Golden Orange (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Coy #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #5 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Viseart Siren #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Sangria (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Peach Bronze (144CP) (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Inglot #407 (P, $7.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Natasha Denona Morgana (131DC) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). NYX Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #6 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Lumbre (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Summer Sun (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Flame (LE, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Louie (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sora is described as a “medium earthy terracotta.” It’s a muted, medium orange-toned brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had pretty good color payoff, but despite having a very silky consistency, it was also dusty, which resulted in the color sheering out when initially applied. It is buildable, at least, so I would recommend applying in thinner layers to achieve more opaque coverage–and I would also make sure to tap your brush or apply your eye makeup first to minimize fall out. I was able to wear this for seven and a half hours before fading was noticeable. Coloured Raine Gingerbread (DC, $6.99) is warmer (95% similar). Zoeva Eerily Empty (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Pulling Strings (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). KKW Beauty Miami (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M664 Fawn (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Dormouse (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Sea Stars (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). NARS Castille (DC, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Subscribe (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Low Blow (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Clay (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Note to Self (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Peanut Butter (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Caramel (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Burnt Orange (PiP, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Inglot J311 Café au Lait (LE, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Boundaries (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay 7 and 7 (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Elemental (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Ginger (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Frappe is described as a “medium maple brown.” It’s a subdued, medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had semi-sheer coverage that was somewhat buildable to semi-opaque coverage. The consistency was thinner, somewhat dusty, and was prone to sheering out. On me, this shade wore well for seven and a half hours. MAC Indie Spirit (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Too Faced City Lights (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Latte (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Becca Ombre Rouge #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Morphe Pooter (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC One to Watch (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Tyranny (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sand Bar (LE, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Inglot #337 (P, $6.00) is darker, less pigmented, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Note to Self (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). Buxom Filthy Rich (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Glimpse of Flesh (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Sora (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Stila Individual (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine Gingerbread (DC, $6.99) is darker (95% similar). theBalm C4 (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Buxom Invite Only (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine Royal Prerogative (PiP, $6.99) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Madrague #2 (DC, $25.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Beware (DC, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Insomnia is described as a “warm red brown with blue reflects.” It’s an intense, medium-dark reddish-brown with bluish-teal shift paired with a metallic finish. It was incredibly pigmented–use less than you think you need–with a dense, cream-like consistency that is best applied with a flat, firm brush. It remained blendable and wore for eight hours on me. MAC I've Got a Crush on You (LE, $32.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Nature Bae (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Insomnia (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Duabandita (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Kelly (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Wishful Thinking (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). Buxom No Faux (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Touch in Sol Holo Mulberry (5) (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Peacock Pearl (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Starry Night (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Nite Lovers (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kaja Magic (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Bloodstone (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Phytosurgence Deeply Rooted (P, $17.07) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace Starry Night (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Lounge (DC, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Photosynthesex #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Thunder (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Natasha Denona Orion (105DC) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Clionadh Toadstool (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Mars is described as a “deep cherry red.” It’s a dark, raspberry red with cool undertones and a matte finish. The consistency is grainy–almost sandy but not as gritty as true sand–and has a dryness to it that makes it harder to blend without a good base underneath it as it will stick to some places more heavily than others and look patchy. It stained the skin somewhat, and it started to fade after eight hours of wear. Make Up For Ever M847 Burgundy (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Gaston (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Viseart Louvre (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M846 Morello Cherry (DC, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Relish (DC, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Mack (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). Ciate Violet (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Intensite #4 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Bull's Eye (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Terra Moons Cepheus (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sephora Croquis (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Secrets Secrets (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Scandalous (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Danessa Myricks Real Love (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Stev (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Snitch (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Bloodmilk (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Love Sick (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). Tarte Mod (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Sangria (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Aphrodite is described as a “deep plum brown.” It’s a muted, dark taupe brown with subtle, warmer undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a lightly dusty, drier texture that didn’t work so well over bare skin, as it tended to apply unevenly and was harder to diffuse around the edges. This is another shade that really needs primer to be decent. On me, it lasted for seven and a half hours before fading. Tarte Cocoa What Fun (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Leader (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Estee Lauder Strong Currant (P, $25.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Contraste (132) (LE, $32.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Too Faced Double Tap (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Deep Plum (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Haute Chocolate (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Burgundy (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Embark (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Hot Chocolate (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 20 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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