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Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Matte Eyeshadows (2015) Photos & Swatches

Makeup Geek Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Eyeshadow

There are several new shades of Makeup Geek Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) that launched recently. A few are reformulated versions of past shades, while one was in their palette (Mirage), but most of them are new to the line. Full reviews to come!

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Makeup Geek Petal Pusher Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Petal Pusher Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Petal Pusher Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Petal Pusher Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Carnival Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Carnival Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Carnival Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Carnival Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Curfew Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Curfew Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Curfew Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Curfew Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Motown Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Motown Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Motown Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Motown Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Fairytale Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Fairytale Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Fairytale Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Fairytale Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Sorbet Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Sorbet Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Sorbet Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Sorbet Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Mirage Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Mirage Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Mirage Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Mirage Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Morocco Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Morocco Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Morocco Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Morocco Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Cherry Cola Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Cherry Cola Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Cherry Cola Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Cherry Cola Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Americano Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Americano Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Americano Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Americano Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Fuji Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Fuji Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Fuji Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Fuji Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Dragonfly Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Dragonfly Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Dragonfly Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Dragonfly Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Boo Berry Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Boo Berry Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Boo Berry Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Boo Berry Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Time Travel Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Time Travel Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Time Travel Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Time Travel Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Stealth Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Stealth Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Stealth Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Stealth Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Confection Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Confection Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Confection Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Confection Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Bedrock Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Bedrock Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Bedrock Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Bedrock Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Enchanted Forest Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Enchanted Forest Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Enchanted Forest Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Enchanted Forest Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Concrete Jungle Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Concrete Jungle Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Concrete Jungle Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Concrete Jungle Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Vintage Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Vintage Eyeshadow

Makeup Geek Vintage Eyeshadow
Makeup Geek Vintage Eyeshadow

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Katie Avatar

Time Travel is beautiful! Some of these swatches are looking mediocre, so I will be interested in reading the review. I bet these would be really improved from the swatch with a primer, so they may still be worth it, especially at this price point!

starr Avatar

I’ve always wondered as someone who lives in a country makeupgeek is a little more expensive to ship to, I’ve always heard rave reviews about her shadows but if you were to put price range aside how would these compare to the MUFE eyeshadows? I don’t mind paying more for quality and just wondering if these were worth trying.

Christine Avatar

The formulas are very different – MUFE’s formula in general (except the mattes) is much denser than the average powder eyeshadow on the market, but they are closer to Makeup Geek’s Foiled Eyeshadows with respect to texture (but MUFE is firmer, less soft in the pan). As always, it really depends on the shade – some are really great, some are misses!

starr Avatar

Hi Christine,
thanks so much for the response! I always thought of MUFE as the epitome of eyeshadows I compare the rest too so it’s nice to hear that Makeupgeek can be just as good. I’ll definitely have to check them out!

Ginny Avatar

It depends on the shade. MUFE shadows are more consistent in quality. Makeup Geek does have some shades that are just as good and thus are fantastic shadows, you just have to know which ones. Anything Christine gave an A or A+.

Katherine T. Avatar

Why the purples again ???? 🙁 And that blue reminds me of the sad blue (Dear Daniel) from the Hello Kitty kit. Enchanted Forest looks nice but others look dry, patchy, chunky

Nancy T Avatar

Um, yikes, what happened here with like half of these, I wonder? Especially with the PURPLES! Arrgghh!!!
I do, however, really LOVE Cherry Cola!
Vintage, Dragonfly, Americano, Fuji, Morocco, Mirage and Time Travel all look solid, thank goodness!

Brittany Avatar

I’m sad if Boo Berry really looks that weak. :/ It’s a pretty blue shade, but I’ll have to wait to see the scores on these and some more people using them. I know a lot of people receive MUG as PR, so I try to take their reviews with a grain of salt, but then I’ll try to pay careful attention to how it looks like the product applies when they’re using them in videos.

Taria Avatar

Oh no! Half of these don’t look good. But I will still try the ones I was eyeing before. I’d rather build up color than have too much and go overboard (personal preference) as long as they aren’t patchy or have trouble blending then I think i’m good.

Valentina Avatar

i got 6 from the line when they launched and yeah they swatch horribly but with a primer underneath it performs quite nice on the eye , and gives you control over how much u can use as they build up to the intensity you want. I guess it’s a mater of preference, because i don’t like bam in your face from first application matte shadows as they can get too intense too fast, i like the fact they build up and I have a bit more control with these. Just my impression 🙂 i bought : cherry cola, confection, petal pusher, bedrock, sorbet and fairytale so far plan to get a few more 🙂

Victoria Avatar

Yes!! I’ve been waiting for this! Can’t wait to read the full review. Glad I was able to control myself and not buy these or the duochromes until your reviews were out. The hype around makeup launches is so hard to resist falling into.

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