10 Floral-Inspired Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Quads I Wish Existed

Last night, readers were chatting in Temptalia’s Discord about what Pat McGrath’s upcoming launch (revealed here–a rose-inspired six-pan palette) could be (she’s been teasing inspiration photos for the last few days). A lot of the inspiration photos have revolved around flowers (though a lot of roses!), and it made me think about more floral-inspired palettes from the brand. I was thinking that more Blitz Astral quads would be in order, since I think those work well to extend one’s collection (or the brand’s existing palette line-up) — here are my concepts!

Plumed Paradise

This quad is inspired by the bird of paradise (reference photo)! Here are color descriptions, followed by a suggestion of real products that exist (not necessarily by the brand)…

• Inky, bluish-purple with cool undertones and a satin-to-pearl sheen (more pearlescent when applied wet)
• Fiery orange-red base with gold-to-green shifting sparkle over a metallic finish (think VR Fire Opal with a deeper, redder base)
• Medium-dark, muted teal with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic finish
• Vivid copper-red with redder tones and a satin-to-pearl sheen (more pearlescent when applied wet)

Hedonistic Hydrangea

This quad is inspired by blue hydrangeas (reference photo)! Here are color descriptions, followed by a suggestion of real products that exist (not necessarily by the brand)…

• Light-medium, sky blue with finer, gold pearl over a lightly metallic finish–almost like a creamy, smooth metallic
• Pale, golden chartreuse with flecks of cooler, mint-to-teal shifting pearl over a metallic finish
• Medium-dark periwinkle with cool, bluish-silver shimmer with a metallic finish
• Faded cornflower blue with cooler undertones and a smooth, pearly sheen

Dahlia Decadence

This quad is inspired by dahlias (reference photos), which come in a lot of varieties from pops of pink and orange to black dahlias, which are almost velvety, deep red! Here are color descriptions, followed by a suggestion of real products that exist (not necessarily by the brand)…

• Light-medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and smooth sheen
• Vivid, deep pink base (slightly cooler compared to the shimmer) with sparkling, peach and gold throughout
• Softened purple with warmer, pink undertones and a metallic finish
• Deep, pink-red with a smooth, metallic sheen

Pervasive Poppy

This quad is inspired by gray poppies (reference photo), which have a more toned-down, cooler mix of grayish purple, lavender, and faded, blackened purple. Here are color descriptions, followed by a suggestion of real products that exist (not necessarily by the brand)…

• Light-medium, bluish-lavender with fine, gold contrasting pearl over a satin-to-pearl finish
• Light, pinky-lavender base with flecks of gold-to-green shifting sparkle
• Muted, medium purple with neutral-to-cool undertones, almost a silvery, metallic sheen
• Blackened purple with neutral-to-cool undertones and a smooth sheen

Iris Insolence

This quad is inspired by irises (reference photos), which seem to be most prevalent in shades of purple! They have yellower centers, but I thought I’d focus on the petal tones. Here are color descriptions, followed by a suggestion of real products that exist (not necessarily by the brand)…

• Soft pink with slight, warm undertones and a satin-to-pearl sheen
• Brighter, medium lavender base with lighter pink and gold sparkle
• Vibrant, pink-purple with blue-to-violet shift paired with metallic finish
• Deep, blue-violet with cool undertones and a satin-to-pearl sheen

Magnificent Marigold

This quad is inspired by marigolds (reference photos)! Here are color descriptions, followed by a suggestion of real products that exist (not necessarily by the brand)…

• Neon, pearlescent orange with moderate, warm undertones and a smooth sheen
• Bright, sparkling sunshine yellow with strong, warm undertones and twinkling teal pearl
• Vivid red with warm undertones and violet pearl over a metallic finish
• Intense, blackened copper with fiery, warm undertones and a smooth sheen

Restricted Rose

This quad is inspired by the brand’s own Divine Rose series… but make it smokier, sultrier (alternatively, you could call it Midnight Rose, which I think fits with the brand’s naming in general, though the quads seem to all have alliteration). Here are color descriptions, followed by a suggestion of real products that exist (not necessarily by the brand)…

• Deep, muted red, subtle berry tones, with a smooth sheen
• Warm lavender base with gold sparkle over a metallic finish
• Blackened purple with gold micro-sparkle throughout a metallic finish
• Medium, rosy plum with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen

Prodigious Peony

This quad is inspired by peonies (reference photos), which I think are commonly associated as shades of white, pale pink (both warmer and cooler), coral, and occasionally, a plummy-pink/deeper pink variety! Here are color descriptions, followed by a suggestion of real products that exist (not necessarily by the brand)…

• Light-medium pink-coral with slightly pinker undertones and teal reflects paired with a pearl finish
• Light, silvery lavender with flecks of silver, pink, and gold micro-sparkle
• Lighter, warm-toned purple with a bright, metallic finish
• Vivid, deep pink with a satin sheen

Sublime Sunflower

This quad is inspired by sunflowers (reference photos), which are obviously known for their bright, yellow petals, deeper, brownish centers and vibrant green leaves/stalks! There are also deeper, more orange-red varieties of sunflowers, too. Here are color descriptions, followed by a suggestion of real products that exist (not necessarily by the brand)…

• Rich, slightly golden yellow with moderate, warm undertones with flecks of teal pearl to contrast over a satin-to-pearl finish
• Deep coral-orange base with sparkling, green-gold shift
• Rusted gold with contrasting copper and red shimmer through a metallic finish
• Vibrant, mid-tone green with moderate, warm undertones and smooth, lightly metallic finish

Tempestuous Tulip

This quad is inspired by tulips (reference photos), which have a large variety of shades, so I went with a mix of peach/coral, purple, and more classic red framed by the green pulled from the stems! Here are color descriptions, followed by a suggestion of real products that exist (not necessarily by the brand)…

• Warmer, light-medium chartreuse green base with cooler, lime green to mint shifting pearl
• Soft, peachy coral base with blue-to-pink shifting pearl
• Muted, medium-dark purple with warmer, pink tones paired with a satin-to-pearl finish
• Deep, pink-red with a smooth, metallic sheen