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

[niki172]

Yay silver pigment @veronika23!! That would be awesome. As my holiday list keeps getting paired down I'd be more than happy to add this to the list. Just think of what you can do with it and the lip kits?!?!?!?!

[veronika23]

@niki172 I don't know if it's a silver pigment...  it just the picture above (video on IG) seems the focus is on the highlight in the inside corner of the eye... which appears to be silver in color... so that's my guess 😄  Very curious to find out what it will be... and why she tagged ABH.

[niki172]

I watched the IG video and it looks like they put some of it above her cupid's bow as well. ABH has a silver metallic eyeliner out that could maybe be a dupe?? Excited to see what it is! 

[veronika23]

@niki172 I noticed that as well about the cupid's bow. I just thought it was odd that one makeup brand tags another... maybe nothing to it... maybe collab? who knows. 😄 

But looks like we might get something for the holidays???

[kso1225]

Tried out an ombre lip with the Flesh kit. The two shades are perfectly complementary for ombre. 

[ChristalM]

I just tried out my first lipstick today. My thoughts:

I got two of the Venon lipsticks. The formula is amazing OMG love BUT the packaging leaves a lot to be desired. I understand the masses may not be the target audience for these and it is a MUA line but something that don't look like it is going to fall apart in 10 uses would be nice.

I won't be ordering anything from this line again even though the product quality is wonderful. 

[mrsbaine]

That's an interesting perspective. I'm a lover of luxury packaging, but I'm more so a lover of quality and luxury products. If the product inside is amazing, I'm willing to overlook the packaging. Pat McGrath puts out amazing products, as you said. Thus far, I haven't been disappointed by anything. The packaging is basic, but I haven't found it 'cheap' or flimsy.

[sabinad]

I agree @mrsbaine . Pat McGrath stated that she anted to put as much cost into the product, vice the packaging, as possible. It doesn't seem cheap or flimsy to me either. just plain. which actually isn't too bad since I have a ton of products I bought just for the packaging which I rarely use!

[lachaton]

I wish the glitter/pigment were more secure in their pots, but that was my only issue. 

The packaging isn't luxe, no, but I don't think Pat McGrath was going for luxury in that sense - I don't mind an all black tube, and I think it actually fits the "lab" idea quite well. 

I feel the same way about Viseart, though. It doesn't have the packaging of Guerlain or TF, but it's an excellent product in functional packaging. 

[ChristalM]

Oh I agree that I don't need luxury and wasn't expecting it but I also need to be able to throw the lipstick in my purse and not worry about the cap coming off. The first one I tried do not close well at all. That to be is not good. 

[lachaton]

Ah, I agree that defective packaging isn't good. I'm easily annoyed by lids that don't stay on lipstick tubes. I haven't experienced anything like that with my Lust 004 tubes, so I don't believe it's a widespread problem. I don't think MUA would be very happy to buy a product that works well where the packaging is defective. Maybe it's worth returning and trying a new one?

[ChristalM]

Yeah I might do that. I haven't opened the other one yet. Hopefully it is better 🙂

[Mochapj]

I think Viseart is a spot on comparison.

The price for both is premium, but well worth it for the quality of the actual product in the package.

I have pieces from each Pat McGrath launch starting back around this time last year and while the packaging is basic, they've all held up fine and aren't flimsy (except for the glitter, which is a bit leaky)

[mrsbaine]

@lachaton and @Mochapj are spot on with Viseart. I forgot all about that. When I first got it, I was a little turned off by the packaging; but then I used it and started loving it and now I have all of it. @ChristalM, I wonder if you have a defective package? I have the Flesh kit, and, while the package was sealed, there was a little product on the outside. But I have no issues with the lipsticks themselves.

[volta]

I just received my Bloodwine kit and these are my thoughts.

1) I wonder if Pat McGrath labs and Lit Cosmetics get their glitters from the same supplier because the glitter in the Bloodwine kit is identical to Lit Cosmetic's "Heartbreaker" glitter. I have Heartbreaker in size 2 which is a slightly smaller cut than the cut in the Bloodwine glitter (although I feel that a size 3 would be perfect in size). Even though my Heartbreaker is just a tiny bit smaller cut, it has the same sparkle and fire as the bloodwine glitter which is larger cut. I bet you I could match the glitter in the other kits to a glitter Lit has (and likely I already own). I wonder if the Flesh glitter is identical to Lit's Modern Love glitter or Oprah glitter. I bet the Venom glitter is identical to Lit's Firecracker. This is just in case you want to buy the glitters but don't want to buy the whole kit.

2) The sifter jars are the same exact cheap jars I order in bulk off of ebay. They don't close all the way so be careful and keep it upright, or else you might have a little glitter seeping out the sides from time to time.

3) Above all, I find that the lipsticks make the kit worthwhile. They are so rich and creamy, yet still retains its semi-matte finish.

4) Is it me or does the gloss smell really good??

[Mochapj]

@volta I think you are right.  I picked Heartbreaker as my 'free' glitter in a recent order and it looks identical.

[Anewxa]

@volta Thank you so so much for this post! I have been wondering how to dupe these glitters and you have just solved this for me by confirming. I want the flesh glitter and blood glitter so I will look into the mentioned suggestions. Also I know @veronika23 mentioned to look into these for possible dupes as well and so thank you to both! I did notice that the glitter did say made in Canada as mochapj mentioned so here's hoping it is supplied by lit! 

and yes the gloss to me smelled like cake? I didn't mind it at all.

[veronika23]

@Anewxa if you buy from Lit look on their IG page... usually a coupon or two written in the caption.

[Anewxa]

THANKS!!! @veronika23 😙

[volta]

Don't forget to type in "Lit Chick" in the Special Instructions area in check out with the color + size of a glitter--absolutely free and you can combine it with one of the 20% coupons they always offer AND if you buy 3 or more glitter you get a promo glitter for free. The promo glitter changes every season. @Anewxa

[Anewxa]

whoa you gals are awesome - thanks @volta! 

So I see the dupe for blood glitter, you think heartbreaker in 3 is better? Also I can't tell which is closest to the flesh glitter from the two you mentioned above 🤔