It's been a while since I shared an individual eyeshadow by MUA
so today I thought I'd remedy that by blogging about MUA shade 3.
If you are familiar with the MUA brand then you'll recognize their trademark
black and transparent packaging, which makes light work of spotting the shade housed inside.
When evaluating the packaging I do think it is only fair to mention that the product cost £1
and considering the price point it could be so much worse.
MUA Shade 3 is a deep metallic charcoal grey shade in pan form
and has an evident blue tone undertone, which is more than evident when swatched.
When swatched it takes on a lighter hue and becomes a blue based metallic grey on my skin tone.
I find this to happen frequently, greys lean very blue once applied to my skin.
In swatch form it reminds me very much so of Mac Knight Divine.
A negative point I do have to mention is that I have noticed that the individual shades shatter very easily
this is a combination and fault of the packaging and the formula.
The formula of the individual eyeshadows are softer than those I have encountered in the MUA palettes.
This shadow is butter soft to touch, it feels smooth although shade 6 has a metallic and glitter finish
it has no gritty or rough texture what so ever.
The super soft formula makes light work for blending and application
but it does not fair well if you have a heavy hand or drop the pan.
Again yes the eyeshadow only costs a £1 but if you continuously break them it is still money wasted!
I did find this shade had a substitutional level of fall out, which I find annoying!
The pigmentation of Shade 3 is by far more superior than any of the shades housed in the MUA Palettes.
One little swipe is all it took for my swatches and I still had plenty of product left over to do another.
For the price point I honestly do believe you will be hard pushed to find anything to rival it.
I tried this shade today without any primer and managed around 5 hours before the shade melted
and succumbed to my oily lids, I do feel this would survive 8hours + with the use of a base.
Product Summary
Round Up - A well pigmented blue based grey metallic eye shade.
Best For - Anyone looking for a similar shade to Mac's Knight Divine.
Pigmentation -(9/10) Phenomenal for the price!
Availability - Most Superdrug stores, Superdrug website - link,
MUA website - link, £1 for 2g of product
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wow! love this. how amazing for the price x
ReplyDeleteI know it is great for the price :)
DeleteOh its pretty! I am ashamed to say that I have still not tried anything from the range yet... I must get a few things.
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Oops haha :)you have plenty of time though :)
DeleteI love MUA's single shadows, especially the pearl ones! I need to get a few more xx
ReplyDeleteI agree the pearl formula's are much superior :)
DeleteIt looks so pigmented! I think the purple shimmery one by them is one of my favourite purples!
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing quality for the money :)
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oh I must try that next :)
DeleteThis looks lovely, the background for your photos is amazing as always! x
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This particular MUA is actually one of my favourite cheap eye shadows - I use it regularly. I must be unintentionally careful with it, because none of my MUA's have shattered! Xo
ReplyDeleteIt such a lovely shade I can see why you use it regularly :)
Deletethat or I am just super heavy handed haha :)
Oooh the looks that could be created. :O Love!
ReplyDeleteI know I plan on using it with my Naked 2 palette :)
DeleteThat shade is so gorgeous! Of course I'd need to depot it since I'm such a packaging snob -_-;
ReplyDeleteGreat review as usual.
Also, I'm having a HUGE blog sale at the mo with brands like Bobbi Brown, Stila and Lush. Prices start from £1.
Would love if if you could check it out :D
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haha at least you are honest :)
DeleteI need to de-pot a lot of things actually...
so love your new headboard! and wow thats a great looking eyeshadow. your swatch is intense!
ReplyDeletethank you I wanted a little summer overhaul :) it is crazy pigmented isn't it :)
DeleteLove the shade and such a good price. So annoying I can't have access to these! I always drop things though, so probs better off!
ReplyDeletehaha i'm like that i'm a complete butter hands haha
DeleteLove the shade, the pigmentation is incredible ! xx
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I know how crazy is that pigmentation! :)
DeleteThis is so pretty and such a good price! I have only ever tried one of their palettes but i will definitely go out and try some of their individual eyeshadows now :) xx
ReplyDeleteIf you like the palettes you will love these :)
DeleteI love how pigmented this is, its such a gorgeous shade too!
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thank you Zoe :)
DeleteI love MUA's single eyeshadows, this one is a gorgeous colour, it's like a gunmetal shade :) I agree about them shattering easily though :/
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I'm glad i'm not the only one who shatters things haha :)
DeleteI think I am going to stock up on these shadows for my make up kit, cheap but gorgeous! X www.absolutleybeautiful.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteYes for £1 they are really great to chuck in a kit :)
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