Since I have been a big fan of Pat McGrath lipsticks (see my review here and more reviews to come!), I was itching to try out her eyeshadows as I knew the quality would also blow me away. Her previous releases didn’t interest me as much until the latest Pat McGrath Mothership V Bronze Seduction Palette was out. The variations of the warm and bronzy shades just instantly captured my heart and I ordered it straight away. If you are outside of the US, you can only buy the palette on her website and they have recently halved the international shipping fee (which is a bonus for me because I hate to pay for shipping and I would only do it for Pat McGrath lol)! Otherwise, you can also find her collection on Sephora US. This palette is extremely high in demand so it sells out as soon as they restock it.
The Mothership V Bronze Seduction palette did not fail to impress me – I literally stared at it for days before I broke into it. The palette has 10 richly-pigmented eyeshadows with a mixture of matte, shimmer and sparkly finishes that are absolutely gorgeous and also wear beautifully on the eyes for all skin tones. The color combination is modern, glam yet wearable in warm neutrals and they will instantly elevate your day and night neutral eye makeup to a different level. Pat McGrath is best known for her sparkly and glittery shades and to me, this is what sets her palette apart from the others.
All shades have intense color pay off with creamy and soft texture and there is no fall out from the glittery shades when applied (I normally just pat them on with my fingers).
under natural lighting
closer look with indoor lighting
All shades are swatched with 1 stroke.
Upper Row (from left to right): Skinshow Divine Glow (shimmer); Gilty Pleasure (matte); Entrapment (metallic); Rose Gold 005 (glitter); VR Fire Opal (glitter)
Bottom Row: Astral Luna Gold (matte); Blitz Flame (shimmer); Bronze Blaze (matte); Disobedient (shimmer); Xtreme Aubergine (glitter)
Verdict: Must have eye shadow palette of the year!
Labels: EYE SHADOW • PAT MCGRATH
Rounding up some of my favorite makeups this month! A lot of the items in this post are not easy to get due to their popularity and they are often sold-out worldwide, and the thrill of being able to get hold of them is just surreal. I always tell my friends that buying beautiful luxury makeup is the entry point of indulging in retail therapy. They are relatively much cheaper than any luxury fashion goods, but the thrill and happiness are no less.
Clockwise:
Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette Violet Argent (available here in Australia) – To me, the Tom Ford Soleil is the most beautiful collection he releases every year. Every piece is exquisite and is like a collectible-item. The Violet Argent has all the wearable shades in the most stunning packaging. I bought mine here with worldwide shipping. As I have mentioned in a previous post, I am shifting my shopping sites to mainly UK-based, as I find the currency exchange rate is much more favorable than the US sites, and Selfridges is my top favorite site for all the best beauty products. I have also subscribed to their annual $65 unlimited international shipping!
Pat McGrath MatteTrance OMI Lipstick – Must must-have lippie of the year! (swatched here)
Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High-Intensity Lipstick (refillable)- The newest lip color range from Hourglass. If you could get your hands on the shades I Can’t Live Without, or At Night, you should snatch one straight away because they are both stunning and extremely hard to get. Review to come soon. I bought mine here.
Chanel Longwear Color Corrector/Concealer– Chanel has recently reformulated their concealer. It now comes in two color ranges – color correcting and concealers. I love the lightweight, super hydrating creamy gel consistency that melds into the delicate skin around the eyes, and it covers my mild dark circles perfectly without creasing over time, nor enhancing any dry lines. I bought mine here in Australia.
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Gel Foundation – This is the first cushion-like foundation from Chanel! Apparently, one is sold every 2 seconds, and the lighter shades are out-of-stock at most department stores in Australia. It is also called the Jelly Cushion foundation because it is slightly different to the conventional cushion foundation. The consistency is very watery and it gives an instant cooling sensation when applied. It feels so fresh on the skin and perfect for the summer and gives a satiny dewy finish with a sheer coverage. The color is about 1 shade lighter than usual. Will give a detailed review soon. Available on Chanel.com in the US, Selfridges, Cosme-de, and David Jones in Australia.
Labels: CHANEL • HOURGLASS • PAT MCGRATH • Tom Ford
The Pat McGrath LUXE Lipstick was crowned “The World’s Best Lipstick” as soon as they were launched, and they sell out in a blink of an eye. I couldn’t resist and ordered some of her popular shades on her website, and OMG they are totally lives up to its title and are simply irresistible. The pigmentation and the formulation are flawless that have totally set a new standard for me! The lipsticks have recently been restocked, and her entire line is currently 15% off on any order with code LABLOVE15 for a limited time. I thought I’d quickly share a swatch of one of her most sought-after shades – LUXE MatteTrance OMI. It is my new HG lip color now, and I will be getting many backups of it because it is too beautiful!
OMI is an opaque mid-tone terracotta rose color in full matte finish. Swatch is done with 1 swipe only. The color is the most flattering brown rose I have ever used – it doesn’t look too dark nor too beige, and would be suitable for most complexions.
Pat McGRATH LUXE Lipstick OMI
I have done a lot of ‘homework’ before I placed the order, and here is a list of all of her popular lipstick colors that are high in demand.
MatteTrance – OMI (Must-Have!); 1995; Obsessed; Flesh (which is still out of stock worldwide)
LuxeTrance – Beautiful Creature (highly recommend!); Strange; Sedition; Lavish; Unfaithful; Unnatural Natural
Stayed tuned for a more detailed review and swatches
Labels: LIPSTICK • PAT MCGRATH
