MUD Cares Palette to Benefit Children in Africa AND It's Really Pigmented!
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…
Wow what a great palette!
Isn’t it? I keep meaning to do a look with it, but I misplaced it at the moment 🙁
Wonderful colors! It is just a great basic palette for neutral lovers. The price is good too.
I know — it’s such a classic palette to have. And I do like the price 😀
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
Yes, I have this palette and love the products. Their lipsticks are also great!
Looks like one of my all-time favorite MAC quads, Chromezone (I think its #2), but a little more toned-down.
New lemming!
OH! That is true, I can see some of the resemblance.
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 🙂
Congrats on being a MUD graduate 😀
Thanks 🙂
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
To be honest, I know very, very little about makeup schools. I’m definitely not a person to ask!
These colors are gorgeous. I like the idea of spending money for a good cause. Where can I purchase this quad?
There’s a link at the beginning of the review (the name of the palette) 🙂
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 ;_;).
I hope you’re able to get this for yourself post-Christmas, Catherine 😉
YES, Love the colors!!
Where Can I buy this palette??
Will it really look good on my skin tone, NW43/ Deep Mineralize skin finish?
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!
Thanks Christine,
Who is MUD, the palette looks like a MAC…any affiliation??
They are a makeup school in NY! No affiliate with MAC!
where can you purchase this?
At mudshop.com or click on the product link at the top of the post!
does it comes in other colours? and can only purchase from the mud site?
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.
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
Yayy!! 🙂 I’m so glad you like yours, Kate! I’m happy others know the awesomeness that is MUD!
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…:)
I’m so glad you’re in for the cause, Samaya! It really is a fantastic, quality palette, so you won’t be disappointed.
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.
Do you think it’s better?