Makeup Geek Haul
Hey friends!
So I have been obsessing over Makeup Geek shadows lately and today I want to show you a Haul and swatches from 2 recent purchases I’ve made. Stick around to see, I promise you will want some after seeing these.
Makeup Geek Haul
What is Makeup Geek?
Makeup Geek is a company founded by Beauty Guru on YouTube Marlena ( Makeup Geek)… she is so super sweet. Her videos were becoming more and more popular so she made her own makeup company from scratch. She has tons of products now like 60+ eye shadows, foiled eye shadows, blushes, lipsticks, brushes, eyeliners… etc. Please check out her channel and the Makeup Geek site, you won’t regret it.
Packaging:
Today I will just be reviewing the eye shadows because that Is all I own from Makeup Geek. The eye shadows come in either a pan form, or compact form. Pan is what I got, and it is simply a single eye shadow in a metal pan. A compact would be any single eye shadow you would buy at the drugstore, most of the time plastic and bulky. I chose to get the shadows in pan because they take up so much less room, and they are cheaper. Pan shadows will stick to any magnetic case like a Z Palette, I got a Large one (pictured below). Each pan comes with 1.8 grams, which is actually a little more than a MAC pan shadow. The pans have a label with the name of the shadow on the bottom (also pictured below)
Price & Where to Buy:
I got two types of shadows in my first haul. One is the regular shadow line which is $5.99 and the other is the foiled shadow line and they are $9.99. These are super affordable. If you can’t justify getting a lot at once, just get a few once a month or something… that’s what I’m planning on doing. Makeup Geek is only available on their website here, with cheap and quick shipping.
Swatches:
All of these shadows are in the regular shadow line. Peach Smoothie, Cocoa Bear, Bitten, Cosmopolitan, Wisteria, Poolside.
These shadows are from the foiled shadow line. Flame Thrower, Grandstand, Mesmerized.
Product:
These are SO SO SO good!! They are super creamy and buttery and go on the lids flawlessly. Out of the 9 I have so far none of them are chalky or patchy. They are all really true to color. Marlena says that with the foiled shadows you don’t even need a primer. I actually have not tested out that theory because I have oily lids, and feel like I always need a primer. The foiled shadows are the most unique texture… they feel like a cream, but apply like a powder. Amazing. I honestly couldn’t tell you which one was my favorite out of the ones I own.
Final Thoughts:
I CANNOT wait to get more of these, and I also can’t stress enough how good these are. First of all, you are paying HALF the price of a MAC shadow, and are getting the same if not better quality. I just can’t say enough good things about these. The colors are so unique, but there are still those staple neutrals that everyone needs in their makeup collection. I am just so excited about this brand, I have no idea what took me so long to buy these shadows.
Do you own any Makeup Geek products? Have you seen her on YouTube?
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agapelovedesigns
I just recently got my very first MUG shadows (as a gift in a swap I did) and they are AMAZING!! Im in love! I want to get more too. ♥
TheBeautySection
Oh my goodness, they are so great aren’t they!! I am totally impressed!! :)
Jen @ Simple Nails and Beauty
I do not have anything from Makeup Geek, but have been just itching to give them a try. The colors you picked out look great! That peach smoothie color is on my list for sure!
TheBeautySection
Yea you should definitely get your hands on some of these! I can’t wait to get more, but I’m trying to hold back for now haha! Peach Smoothie is such a great transition/blending color!! Definitely a must have!!
Katie Garvin
Girl! You’re killing me, haha! I am literally holding myself back from buying anything at the drugstore or Ulta and Sephora right now so I can save up for a Makeup Geek order! :-D
The swatches are SO beautiful! Ugh, I can’t wait to own these! Grandstand is gorgeous! All her foiled shadows look amazing. Soon! Soon I’ll be able to place an order. Eekkk, I seriously can’t wait!
Thanks for sharing with us, Anna! As always, your pictures are on point! ;-)
TheBeautySection
Woowhoo I can’t wait for you to get some too and you can tell me how much you love them!! They are seriously just so good, I want to wear them every single day!! Grandstand is so gorgeous! Next time I place an order I’m going to get more foiled shadows, they are all just so stunning!
Thank you so much girl!! :)
Jamie
I don’t have anything from Makeup Geek but I think I need some. I am obsessed with eye shadows and some of these look so fun! Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to try some out!
TheBeautySection
Oh yea you really need to try these!! You will absolutely love them I promise! :)
Kelsey Dadmun (@dadmunk)
These sound amazing! I’ve been wanting to try some Makeup Geek shadows, and now I think I’m definitely going to have to make an order. I especially love the look of Peach Smoothie, Cosmopolitan, and Grandstand!
TheBeautySection
These are totally amazing, you should really get some soon!! Peach Smoothie is a MUST for everyone! Cosmopolitan is perfect to just throw on and run out the door, and it will be stunning in the Summer, and Grandstand just speaks for itself, it’s gorgeous!! Get you some girl! :)
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
I especially like the foiled shadows colors! I’ve never heard of this brand, but it’s definitely going on my wishlist. So pretty!
TheBeautySection
Girl get you some, they are so nice and buttery! I love them quiet a lot!! :)
Jessica Ballou
I love Makeup Geek!!! I just placed another order with them a few days ago to get some regular shadows, foiled shadows and a big Z palette. I can’t believe how amazing the quality is with how inexpensive the products are. Love love love! I don’t think I have any of the shadows you swatched, but those look beautiful so looks like I need to place another order in the near future ;)
TheBeautySection
Oh man Makeup Geek is the BEST! This was my first order, but just from other reviews I’ve read or watched online I just knew I was going to love these, and I definitely do… I want them all!! This was my first Z Palette too and I’m really loving it as well!