Makeup Geek
(https://makeupgeek.com) 📸 Data Snapshot: May 31, 2026Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.
The site currently shows a review_count of 0 across all audited pages, indicating a lack of social proof or recent customer engagement. While it avoids trust theatre flags like fake verified badges, it makes significant claims of being Cruelty-Free and Ethically-made without providing external proof paths or certification links. The proof_links_count is limited to internal tutorial navigation rather than external validation.
Specific proof is high within the tutorials (8+ specific tool/shade references per page), providing a clear ‘how-to’ roadmap. However, the ratio of verifiable evidence for brand-level claims (cruelty-free, ethically-made) is zero. The site relies on the utility of its tutorials to serve as its primary proof of expertise, which is currently undermined by the 4-year delta in content updates.
Trust & Proof is read by weighing trust language against real verification. Below is the page-by-page tally of review mentions and external proof links, then the schema markup that may (or may not) declare verifiable ratings and identity proof.
🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre check
| Page | Reviews | Proof links |
|---|---|---|
| / (home) | 0 | 2 |
| /blogs/color-combinations/conversation-hearts/ | 0 | 3 |
| /blogs/color-combinations/candlelit-dinner/ | 0 | 3 |
| /blogs/color-combinations/love-letters/ | 0 | 3 |
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: declared ratings, reviews & identity proof
Homepage schema
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "BreadcrumbList",
"itemListElement": [
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 1,
"name": "Translation missing: en.general.breadcrumb.home",
"item": "https://www.makeupgeek.com"
}
]
}
/blogs/color-combinations/conversation-hearts/
[
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "BlogPosting",
"mainEntityOfPage": "/blogs/color-combinations/conversation-hearts",
"articleSection": "Color Combinations",
"keywords": "Difficulty: Beginner, Smoky Eye",
"headline": "Conversation Hearts",
"description": "Be Mine, Cutie Pie, Soul Mate, and Date Night are all sayings on those little Conversation Hearts we get for Valentine's Day. This flirty Smoky...",
"dateCreated": "2022-01-24T08:35:09",
"datePublished": "2022-01-24T08:48:55",
"dateModified": "2022-01-24T08:48:55",
"image": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/cdn/shop/articles/Website-Tutorial-Photos-FebruaryQuadTwo-LookTwo-thumbnail_1024x.jpg?v=1643031310",
"image": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/cdn/shop/articles/Website-Tutorial-Photos-FebruaryQuadTwo-LookTwo-thumbnail_1024x.jpg?v=1643031310",
"name": "Conversation Hearts",
"width": "1024",
"height": "1024"
},
"author": {
"@type": "Person",
"name": "Marlena Stell",
"givenName": "Marlena",
"familyName": "Stell"
},
"publisher": {
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "Makeup Geek"
},
"commentCount": 0,
"comment": []
},
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "BreadcrumbList",
"itemListElement": [
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 1,
"name": "Translation missing: en.general.breadcrumb.home",
"item": "https://www.makeupgeek.com"
},
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 2,
"name": "Color Combinations",
"item": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/blogs/color-combinations"
},
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 3,
"name": "Color Combinations",
"item": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/blogs/color-combinations/conversation-hearts"
}
]
}
]
/blogs/color-combinations/candlelit-dinner/
[
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "BlogPosting",
"mainEntityOfPage": "/blogs/color-combinations/candlelit-dinner",
"articleSection": "Color Combinations",
"keywords": "Cat Eye, Difficulty: Intermediate",
"headline": "Candlelit Dinner",
"description": "There is nothing more romantic than a Candlelight Dinner! Create a passionate Cat Eye Look featuring Whimsical - Foiled Eyeshadow, Prim & Proper - Signature...",
"dateCreated": "2022-01-24T08:15:37",
"datePublished": "2022-01-24T08:45:33",
"dateModified": "2022-01-24T08:45:33",
"image": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/cdn/shop/articles/Website-Tutorial-Photos-FebruaryQuadTwo-LookOne-thumbnail_1024x.jpg?v=1643030137",
"image": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/cdn/shop/articles/Website-Tutorial-Photos-FebruaryQuadTwo-LookOne-thumbnail_1024x.jpg?v=1643030137",
"name": "Candlelit Dinner",
"width": "1024",
"height": "1024"
},
"author": {
"@type": "Person",
"name": "Marlena Stell",
"givenName": "Marlena",
"familyName": "Stell"
},
"publisher": {
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "Makeup Geek"
},
"commentCount": 0,
"comment": []
},
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "BreadcrumbList",
"itemListElement": [
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 1,
"name": "Translation missing: en.general.breadcrumb.home",
"item": "https://www.makeupgeek.com"
},
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 2,
"name": "Color Combinations",
"item": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/blogs/color-combinations"
},
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 3,
"name": "Color Combinations",
"item": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/blogs/color-combinations/candlelit-dinner"
}
]
}
]
/blogs/color-combinations/love-letters/
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{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "BlogPosting",
"mainEntityOfPage": "/blogs/color-combinations/love-letters",
"articleSection": "Color Combinations",
"keywords": "Blended Halo, Difficulty: Intermediate",
"headline": "Love Letters",
"description": "Whether you are thousands of miles apart or want to tell your special someone how you feel, a love letter is a perfect way to...",
"dateCreated": "2022-01-24T07:46:22",
"datePublished": "2022-01-24T08:06:39",
"dateModified": "2022-01-24T08:06:39",
"image": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/cdn/shop/articles/Website-TutorialPhotos-FebruaryQuadOne-LookTwo-thumbnail_1024x.jpg?v=1643028382",
"image": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/cdn/shop/articles/Website-TutorialPhotos-FebruaryQuadOne-LookTwo-thumbnail_1024x.jpg?v=1643028382",
"name": "Love Letters",
"width": "1024",
"height": "1024"
},
"author": {
"@type": "Person",
"name": "Marlena Stell",
"givenName": "Marlena",
"familyName": "Stell"
},
"publisher": {
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "Makeup Geek"
},
"commentCount": 0,
"comment": []
},
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "BreadcrumbList",
"itemListElement": [
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 1,
"name": "Translation missing: en.general.breadcrumb.home",
"item": "https://www.makeupgeek.com"
},
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 2,
"name": "Color Combinations",
"item": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/blogs/color-combinations"
},
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 3,
"name": "Color Combinations",
"item": "https://www.makeupgeek.com/blogs/color-combinations/love-letters"
}
]
}
]
This page presents a snapshot of public data from Makeup Geek, captured on May 31, 2026, to show how machine logic reads Trust & Proof signals into an AI reputation evaluation.
Purpose: This data is presented under “Fair Use” for the purpose of independent signal analysis, allowing readers to see the raw signals behind the reputation score.
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