THE PAT McGRATH THREAD

[veronika23]

~ Updated Sept 26th 2019 ~

Since the brand is coming to Sephora. I thought I'd start a thread just for the brand for news and info. 

Brand page: https://www.sephora.com/pat-mcgrath-labs

NEW PRODUCTS

Blitz Astral Quad Eyeshadow Palette

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/blitz-astral-quad-P451138

Obsessive Opulence: MatteTrance Lipstick

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/obsessive-opulence-mattetrance-lipstick-P451132

Mothership VI Eyeshadow Palette - Midnight Sun

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/mothership-vi-eyeshadow-palette-midnight-sun-P449790

Eye Ecstasy: Eye Shadow Palette Mini

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/eye-ecstasy-eye-shadow-palette-P448447

Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/skin-fetish-sublime-perfection-foundation-P447519

Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Primer

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/skin-fetish-sublime-perfecting-primer-P447764

Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Setting Powder

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/skin-fetish-sublime-setting-powder-P447770

Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Brush

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/skin-fetish-sublime-perfection-foundation-brush-P448622

Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Powder Brush

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/skin-fetish-sublime-perfection-powder-brush-P448623

Mothership VI Eyeshadow Palette - Midnight Sun

Spoiler

[Zpsid91]

I like it! I think it works well on you

[Libellules]

Decided to try the Nude today! I may have been w little heavy handed with the pigment O.O

So a little goes a long way?

[Zpsid91]

I like!!

[lipstick4soul]

You look gorgeous!

[Libellules]

Thank you @lipstick4soul! ❤️

Have you gotten the chance to play with your's yet?

[frametheface]

I actually think it's a fabulous look on you! Was this just the pigment or pigment layered over one of the other products? So pretty! (Your lip color is also amazing.)

[Libellules]

Thanks @frametheface! I did the balm + highlight + pigment combo :).

Ah, that's Tom Ford Revolve Around Me mixed with Aphrodite :P.

[sabrinas]

Loooove it! I think you applied a great amount ;).  I like that from the front it's subtle and then when you shift your face, it's like BAM but in a good way BAM!

[Libellules]

Thanks @sabrinas 😄

[veronika23]

Got mine! I got both. Too dark out for some swatches but I'll give my first impressions.  @meganlisa @pixiedust2 I think you wanted to know what I thought.

So I don't know what to think... I know I could pass up that bag full of sequins and glitter... It's kinda messy. I thought the pigment itself would be bigger and for some reason when I am handling it I feel like I might drop it. I just don't like the packaging all that much...  I also thought it might be a dupe for my fav and long discontinued MAC products but it's not. The balms seem pretty but I'll have to play more with them. They aren't the reason why I bought these.  I bought them for the pigments. So I really wish they would have sold the items separately. I thought I would prefer the gold but I think I am loving the nude more. It's has this pink/red/lilac flash and it's really pretty.  The nude is more iridescent and the gold more glittery... it's very very fine but I find it's more glittery than the nude. They are nice and soft and seem to swatch and mix well so far (with what I played with on the back of my hand) I also see these pigments as being very versatile. I have a few ideas in mind, I just have to play more. I also don't think I own a dupe for these. I might have some stuff that is close but it won't give off the same effect.

Hope this along with all the other wonderful reviews/pictures can help some people decide if they want to purchase or not.

[Mochapj]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.  I haven't swatch-compared them yet, but when I swatched the nude pigment this morning, it strongly reminded me of NARS Cassiopeia.  

I like the look of the packages of sequins and sparkles, but I hate the actuality of it; such a mess.

The thing I thought I was going to be meh about (balm) is actually my favorite part of the kit.  I'm most meh about the brush as mine has a very chemically smell.  

I quickly applied all 3 before I went out to run errands, but I need to play with it some more before I make up my mind about it. 

The funny thing is I bought one kit for me and one for a girlfriend who was having issues getting onto the site.  Hers is the gold, but after swatching my nude, I have a feeling she's going to want to switch with me, LOL.

[veronika23]

Oh yes come to think of it, could be close to cassiopeia.  I know I have things in the same type of family but I don't think the shift is exactly the same color or as strong. I think I may need to pull out some well stored stuff to compare lol 😄

[Mochapj]

@veronika23 Here it is with Cassiopeia (left) similar tones but the nars is cooler.

And it's just slightly darker than the new UD aura highlighter (left)

[veronika23]

Thanks @Mochapj that's what I thought. I also think the ones I have that are similar will be closer to Cassiopeia. 🙂

[Mochapj]

@veronika23 I found one that was closer... Edited above

[veronika23]

Don't have that one. Thanks @Mochapj

[Mochapj]

@veronika23 It was driving me crazy trying to figure out what I own that's the same (I knew there was something), and I finally did.

it is a more finely milled version of the white shade in TF ripe plum (left)

[veronika23]

@Mochapj ohhhhh... It's true... the white shade from those duo's are like duochrome/iridescent shades. Looks really close in this pic. The PM is more red right... like the "flash" is stronger.

[Mochapj]

@veronika23 it is really close, much more so IRL than what I captured in the picture.

The TF is coming off more white in the picture, I think because it is a bit more 'chunky' and is reflecting more light with its glitter bits.  The PM has a tiny bit more flash IRL, but not a ton.

[veronika23]

Oh good to know! Thanks! 🙂

[meganlisa]

@veronika23  Very helpful and keep me posted (especially on the gold...I got rid of mine pre-opening and am now wondering....).  Hearing other people's impressions helps!!!