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

Christine — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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)

Plumed Paradise 001

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

JB

Orange Slush

Keep It Fun

Delightful Spark

JB, Orange Slush, Keep It Fun, Delightful Spark

3

Plumed Paradise 002

Single Eyeshadows

Midnight Dreary

Wildfire

Superzoom

Passion

Midnight Dreary, Wildfire, Superzoom, Passion

5

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

Hedonistic Hydrangea 001

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Juggler

Dazzle

Below Zero

JB

Juggler, Dazzle, Below Zero, JB

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Hedonistic Hydrangea 002

Single Eyeshadows

Secrets

Reflectance

Dive Bar

Blue Magic

Secrets, Reflectance, Dive Bar, Blue Magic

11

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

Dahlia Decadence 001

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Golden Rose

Mythical

Sweetheart

Pumpkin Spice Latte, Golden Rose, Mythical, Sweetheart

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Dahlia Decadence 002

Happy Daze

Come and Get It

Sky Lights

Feline Pretty Femme

Happy Daze, Come and Get It, Sky Lights, Feline Pretty Femme

8

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

Pervasive Poppy 001

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Blue Mist

The Greatest Gift

Mythical

Glee

Blue Mist, The Greatest Gift, Mythical, Glee

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Pervasive Poppy 002

Single Eyeshadows

Afterglow

Opal

Hunter

Baltic

Afterglow, Opal, Hunter, Baltic

20

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

Iris Insolence 001

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Winter Garden

Deliverer

As If

JB

Winter Garden, Deliverer, As If, JB

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Iris Insolence 002

Single Eyeshadows

Opal

Plum

Sky Lights

Queen

Opal, Plum, Sky Lights, Queen

18

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

Magnificent Marigold 001

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Orange Slush

Hercules

Ladylike

Queen of Hearts

Orange Slush, Hercules, Ladylike, Queen of Hearts

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Magnificent Marigold 002

Single Eyeshadows

Pumpkin Pie

Gilded

Mars (GPV2 #16)

Vintage

Pumpkin Pie, Gilded, Mars (GPV2 #16), Vintage

2

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

Restricted Rose 001

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Princess Pay Pay

Immortal

The Commons

Sweetheart

Princess Pay Pay, Immortal, The Commons, Sweetheart

15

Restricted Rose 002

Single Eyeshadows

Feline Pretty Femme

The Most (2019)

Hot Mesh

Paradiso

Feline Pretty Femme, The Most (2019), Hot Mesh, Paradiso

8

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

Prodigious Peony 001

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Lucky Peach

Red Mist

Pandora

Ladies Dancing

Lucky Peach, Red Mist, Pandora, Ladies Dancing

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Prodigious Peony 002

Single Eyeshadows

Backdraft

Prowlin'

Calypso

Paradiso

Backdraft, Prowlin', Calypso, Paradiso

12

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

Sublime Sunflower 001

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Mermaid

Marmalade

Fool's Gold

Take the Time

Mermaid, Marmalade, Fool's Gold, Take the Time

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Sublime Sunflower 002

Single Eyeshadows

Beehive

High Society

365 Deinonychus

Beehive, High Society, 365, Deinonychus

17

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

Tempestuous Tulip 001

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Tempestuous Tulip 002

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Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Plumed Paradise

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Hedonistic Hydrangea (Original Version)

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Hedonistic Hydrangea (Final Version)

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Dahlia Decadence

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Pervasive Poppy

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Iris Insolence

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Magnificent Marigold

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Restricted Rose

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Prodigious Peony

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Sublime Sunflower

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Tempestuous Tulip (Original)

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Tempestuous Tulip (Final Version)

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

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Plumed Paradise

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Hedonistic Hydrangea (Original Version)

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Hedonistic Hydrangea (Final Version)

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Dahlia Decadence

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Pervasive Poppy

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Iris Insolence

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Magnificent Marigold

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Restricted Rose

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Prodigious Peony

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Sublime Sunflower

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Tempestuous Tulip (Original)

Pat McGrath Blitz Astral Mockup: Tempestuous Tulip (Final Version)

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