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January 6, 2015

Makeup Geek Foiled EyeShadow Collection – Swatches & Review

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Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows via @loveforlacquer

Happy Tuesday loves! Yesterday I posted a sneak peek on Instagram of the new Makeup Geek Foiled shadows and so many of you were excited! If you are thinking about buying these, do yourself a favor and add them all to your cart right now.  I have seriously never had shadows this beautiful, this buttery smooth and pigmented before.

There are 10 shades in the collection and if you asked me to pick a favorite, I probably couldn’t.  These shades are so richly pigmented and intense. I barely dipped my finger in these shades and couldn’t believe my eyes.  Marlena describes these as a hybrid between a powder shadow and a cream shadow that is on a whole other level. Each shadow pan is 1.8G / 0.064oz and come pre-magnetized so they can easily pop into your favorite Z-Palette.  These do NOT come in compacts, so keep that in mind when you are placing your order.  They retail for $9.99 each, which is a few bucks more than regular Makeup Geek shadows, but 100% worth the money.  All swatches shown below are one swipe and NO primer underneath.

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows via @loveforlacquer

Flame Thrower – Brightened Warm Copper

Makeup Geek Flamethrower Eyeshadow via @loveforlacquer

Magic Act – Light Gold With Yellow Undertones

Makeup Geek Magic Act Eyeshadow via @loveforlacquer

Mesmerized – Deep Medium Taupe With Strong Purple Undertones

Makeup Geek Mesmerized Eyeshadow via @loveforlacquer

Grandstand – Medium Rose Gold With Slight Taupe Undertones

Makeup Geek Grandstand Eyeshadow via @loveforlacquer

In The Spotlight – Soft Pink With Coral Undertones

Makeup Geek In The Spotlight Eyeshadow via @loveforlacquer

These first 5 shades are INCREDIBLE. Definitely my kind of colors and I didn’t have any issues with pigmentation. They are all very foiled, VERY metallic.. and extremely gorgeous. I would HIGHLY recommend Grandstand & In The Spotlight. Both absolutely beautiful all over the lid shades.

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow Swatches via @loveforlacquer

Jester – Bright Mossy Green With Gold Undertones

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow  in Jester via @loveforlacquer

Caitlin Rose – Bright Amethyst Purple

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow  in Caitlin Rose via @loveforlacquer

Houdini – Deep Emerald Teal Green

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow  in Houdini via @loveforlacquer

Showtime – Rusty Brown With Warm Undertones

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow  in Showtime via @loveforlacquer

Center Stage – Royal Blue With Sparkle

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow  in Center Stage via @loveforlacquer

Caitlin Rose & Center Stage were definitely not up to par than the others. I’m not saying they aren’t pigmented because well.. look at the swatches, but they definitely went on more sheer than the rest and I felt like I had to build up the color.

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow  Swatches via @loveforlacquer

Overall, I am absolutely in AWE over these shadows. The way they feel and blend is just incredible. Marlena & the MUG team never fail me and I am so glad she added these to the MUG line up!

Top Picks : In The Spotlight, Grandstand, Mesmerized, Showtime, Houdini

Will you be picking up any of these shades? Which ones are your faves?

Availability : Makeup Geek

Price : $9.99

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*MUG shadows purchased by ME. ZPalette sent from PR. All opinions are my own. Post contains affiliate links*

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  1. Lindsey says

    January 6, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    wow! I am in awe at how beautiful these are! I love how earthy and deep they are. I am seriously considering grabbing these. They look incredible.

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  2. Brooke @ Blushing Noir says

    January 6, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    My next order will have Mesmerized, Magic Act and Houdini for sure!

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  3. Renu says

    January 6, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    I love ALL the neutrals, Jester, Houdini and Show Time. These are stunning shadows and I want them all! Great swatches.

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  4. Miranda | Slashed Beauty says

    January 6, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    The pigmentation is awesome!

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  5. Jessica says

    January 6, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    Magic Act is stunnnnnning!!

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  6. Eugenia says

    January 6, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    Omg I need these! They are all soooo pretty!

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  7. Aleya Bamdad says

    January 6, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    I love the golds and coppers in this group.

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  8. Kimberly says

    January 6, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    I got a chance to check some of these out and I’m blown away by the pigmentation!!!

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  9. Sarah Halstead says

    January 6, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    The magic act looks great! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Liesl says

    January 6, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    Mesmerized… Oh, gosh. I’m in some serious love here <3

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  11. Color Me So Crazy says

    January 6, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    i really like a lot of these colors. I usually don’t like shimmers and foils, but these will be super hard to pass up!

    Reply
  12. Ange says

    January 6, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    In the spotlight is gorgeous!!

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  13. Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve. says

    January 6, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    These are such pretty colors!

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  14. Ashley says

    January 6, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    I have been seeing these a lot lately and I’m obsessed with grandstand. So pretty!

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  15. Brittany says

    January 6, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    Flame Thrower is ridiculoooooous! I would rock that shade so hard. Center Stage is my second favorite but really all of these are just stunning!

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  16. Summer says

    January 6, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    I am loving all of those colors! so many favorites!

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  17. Destany says

    January 6, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    I like Flame Thrower!

    Reply
  18. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    January 6, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    Note to self: pick up some Makeup Geek shadows stat!

    Reply
  19. Kath TheFabZilla says

    January 7, 2015 at 1:00 am

    Great swatches! You should do a makeup look feat. these e/s!

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  20. Karly says

    January 7, 2015 at 1:03 am

    Oooo, I am totally loving these colors!

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  21. Deborah says

    January 7, 2015 at 3:03 am

    There are a few brands on my must try list this year, and MUG is definitely one of them!

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  22. Nidia - Lit From Within says

    January 7, 2015 at 3:42 am

    I am such a fan of this foiled, metallic trend! Gorgeous colors.

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  23. Laura MyNewestAddiction says

    January 7, 2015 at 4:25 am

    oh dear. i need them all. i havent ever used any MUG eyeshadows

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  24. Laura says

    January 7, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Those are such pretty colors!

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  25. Kendra says

    January 7, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I think Magic Act is my favorite!

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  26. Jennifer says

    January 7, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I am in LOVE with Grandstand!! I think I could Rock that color!!

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  27. Kendra says

    January 7, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    These are all stunning!

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  28. Justina says

    January 7, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Stunning swatches, love them!

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  29. Lisa Heath says

    January 7, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    Center Stage is amazing

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  30. Honeygirlk says

    January 8, 2015 at 1:48 am

    These are so pretty – why are you teasing me with them? lol I need to try something from MUG ASAP

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  31. Polarbelle says

    January 8, 2015 at 2:55 am

    VERY pretty shades!!

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  32. StephanieLouise says

    January 8, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Stunning! Those swatches are making me swoon!

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  33. The Polished Mommy says

    January 8, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    These are so, so, so pretty!!!

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  34. Ivanna says

    January 12, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    These are fantastic!

    Just so you know, you said “Marlena never fails to disappoint” up there. I laughed. It’s ok. Just a funny mistake.

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    • Jess says

      January 12, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      LOL OMG WHOOPS! 😉

      Reply
  35. Kim Cargile (Life at 523) says

    January 13, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I am loving the Houdini, but center stage is also tugging at me as well. They are all so beautiful. I haven’t yet tried MUG shadows but I am pretty convinced that they are wonderful.

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  36. Amber says

    January 14, 2015 at 9:42 am

    They are absolutely stunning! I need to try these asap. Thanks for the great swatches!

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  37. amber.m says

    January 15, 2015 at 8:25 am

    I am so loving all of these!! I tried to pick a favorite & can’t! Like all of the golds just blow my mind!

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  38. GGh says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    You made me wanna order themmm…!
    Actually, I don’t want to spend money on a Z pallette – I’d prefer to make a pallette for myself (as long as I have somebody to 3D print it for me for free… which I have ><).
    I know that the pans' diameter is 26 mm, maybe you can measure their height for me? Thank you so much! (:

    Reply

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