January 25, 2013

MUA Makeup Academy 12 Shade Heaven and Earth Palette: Review, Swatches

The MUA 12 Shade Palettes resemble the Sleek i-Divine palettes for a few dollars less ($5-6 instead of $10). These are more consistent in pigmentation and texture than the Sleek i-Divine palettes so I prefer the MUA palettes much more to the Sleeks. The MUA Single Pearl eyeshadows are also amazing. For a more in depth review of MUA Palettes, go here.

For the gorgeous neutrals in this palette alone, you need to get this. Not want, need. The pigmentation builds so nicely and the colors layer supremely well. Blending is a dream and the shimmers are so refined and never overboard. This is a fantastic palette that I can't believe is only $5-6. I create the most beautiful neutral looks due to the metallic finishes of this palette that higher end eyeshadows do not match. The texture is in between those of the L'Oreal Infalliable eyeshadows and typical powder eyeshadow - a creamy, silky blendable powder.

In comparison to the MUA Undressed palette, the Heaven and Earth has a wide assortment of purely shimmery earthy toned neutrals whereas the Undressed palette covers a broader color spectrum containing a blue, purple, black, etc. The Heaven and Earth Palette also has no mattes and is more pigmented and creamy than the Undressed palette.

                                                Price: £4 at muastore.co.uk (approx $5-6)
                                                Pigmentation: Medium, buildable to high
                                                Texture: soft, creamy, blendable
                                                Best suited for: Those who want an affordable neutral eye palette
                                                Pros: medium pigmentation, smooth texture, little fall out
                                                Cons: no matte shades
                                                Overall: B+/A-

4 comments:

  1. For what it cost, I absolutely adore this palette. I think the quality of the shadows is wonderful and the earthy colors are just gorgeous!!

    Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com

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    1. Same! It's absolutely beautiful! Too bad they're not sold in the US :(

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  2. Love this!
    Great blog!
    Check out mine sometime if you'd like xoxo
    AIMEROSE BLOG

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    1. Thank you! I'll check yours out too.

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