Pat McGrath Amethyst Astral & Rose Quartz Astral Lip Fetish Balms Reviews & Swatches
Amethyst Astral
Pat McGrath Amethyst Astral Lip Fetish Astral Lip Balm ($36.00 for 0.1 oz.) has a more translucent base with iridescent, blue and violet micro-shimmer and larger sparkle particles. There was sheer coverage, which was as anticipated based on the brand’s claims, and this particular shade lightened my natural lip color while adding a shine and sparkle to them.
There was good dispersion of the shimmer/sparkle for an all-over sparkling finish. It had a lightweight, balmy consistency that was emollient with fair amount of slip but was comfortable to wear and lightly hydrating over the three hours it lasted for.
Top Dupes
- Sephora Werk It (69) (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, glossier (95% similar).
- ColourPop Elite (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cyberspace (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Glitter Parade (LE, $18.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- Becca Amethyst x Geode (LE, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sad But True (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Candy Flip (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Isamaya (LE, $36.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Hypnotic (LE, $18.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- Anastasia Moon Jelly (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax / Cera Microcristallina / Cire Microcrystalline, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Mica, Ethyl Vanillin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Bht, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Carmine (Ci 75470).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Amethyst Astral
PPermanent. $36.00.
Rose Quartz Astral
Pat McGrath Rose Quartz Astral Lip Fetish Astral Lip Balm ($36.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker, plummy-pink with flecks of lighter pink, gold, and lavender sparkle throughout a glossier, more luminous finish. It had sheer to semi-sheer coverage, which was in line with the brand’s description, which applied smoothly across my lips as it had an emollient, more melt-on-your-mouth kind of texture. I could feel the added sparkles slightly when I pressed my lips together.
The product itself was still firm enough that it didn’t feel like it was easy to waste product, though, but I’m glad it’s in a slimmer tube (even if that means less product) so it doesn’t have the opportunity to tilt. There was a smidgen of product that sank into my deeper lip lines, which was noticeable in the close-up photo but not from a normal viewing distance in person. Additionally, the shimmer and sparkle reflected a lot more light, which masked minor imperfections. It wore well for four hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
Top Dupes
- Revlon Iced Amethyst (P, $8.49) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (90% similar).
- MAC Wild Nectar (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Elliot (P, $36.00) is more pigmented, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Snapped (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Revlon Plum Baby (P, $8.49) is less shimmery, warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
- NARS Abruzzo (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, glossier (85% similar).
- MAC A Wink of Pink (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
- NARS Shrinagar (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Plum Dandy (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia Cali Sunset (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, more pigmented, less glossy (85% similar).
Ingredients
Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax / Cera Microcristallina / Cire Microcrystalline, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Mica, Ethyl Vanillin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Bht, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Carmine (Ci 75470).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Thank you for proper colour representation of Rose Quartz blitz. The swatches on PMG website are entirely misleading. I saw photos of the bullet and photos of the models and I was scratching my head. They are both pretty, but not enough for me to feel good about splurging.
My pleasure, Wednesday!
I’ve definitely been wearing more lip balms now that I’m wearing a mask every time I go out so these would be right up my alley. On another note though, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you without eye makeup on, you are such a natural beauty Christine!
I like the pigmentation of Rose Quartz, and it looks like a pretty shade too.
Since I totally missed out on MAC VG IV before it got DC’d, I may really need to go for Rose Quartz Astral. In fact, I think I like RQA even better!
These look beautiful on you, and it’s a beautiful look with the bare eyes! I’m definitely eyeing the Pat McGrath 25% off campaign.
Rose Quartz is a prettier shade, but both don’t really interest me for the price.
Christine! Is that you, or your little sister? Beautiful!
Photos are always of me.
I know! YOU LOOK GORGEOUS
Oh wow, I need to get my hands on that Amethyst Astral. It looks like the closest to my holy grail lippy from Chanel (from so long ago that dinosaurs roamed the Earth). Limited edition only meant continuous annoyance for not having splurged on several.
Might pick up the Rose Quartz Astral too while I am at it. Looks like a cool enough shade for me.
And a huge thank you for your website, Christine! Your info on whether a lipstick is warmer or colder in tone has saved me much annoyance!