Pat McGrath Night Bloom Divine Blush Duo Review & Swatches
Night Bloom
Pat McGrath Night Bloom Divine Blush Duo ($44.00 for 0.34 oz.) included a berry hue and a warm poppy red, so the two swirled together to create a deep, pinky-red with a semi-matte finish.
- Mostly opaque coverage (supposed to be buildable)
- Finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Fairly blendable but best with a lighter hand and over a set base
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours is typical)
Top Dupes
- Viseart Violet #2 (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- LORAC Chroma (P, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Night Bloom (LE, $44.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop So-Called (LE, $8.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar).
- Sephora Hey Jealousy (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow There Goes Rose (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Nippy's Plum Rose (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Latchkey (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Night Bloom (LE, $44.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Prove My Loyalty (Blush) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
Night Bloom
LELimited Edition. $44.00.
Night Bloom (Left)
Night Bloom (Left) is a rich, deeper berry with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage (supposed to be buildable)
- Finely-milled, somewhat powdery
- Fairly blendable, use with a lighter hand
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours is typical)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Chroma (P, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop So-Called (LE, $8.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar).
- Viseart Violet #2 (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- MAC Nippy's Plum Rose (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow There Goes Rose (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Confident (783) (LE, $48.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Rosy Does It (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Hey Jealousy (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Morphology (P, $15.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Pansy (P, $15.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.34 oz. - $111.76 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "featherlight, long-wearing" that "build effortlessly from sheer to subversive." The blushes are available in two finishes--demi-matte and satin pearl--and range from more muted to more vivid in color. The biggest "downfall" of the formula was that it was rather pigmented than buildable, so one could use a lighter hand to get more buildable coverage, but I found I had to use a light to moderate hand to ensure I didn't over-apply each shade.
The consistency was smooth, silky, and lightly creamy to the touch; it was a touch powdery in the pan but had more slip than most powder blushes on the market, but it was definitely a powder-based formula. The product applied well to bare skin as well as over foundation, as it diffused well along the edges without picking up base products.
The satin pearl finish was luminous but not overtly shimmery, so it did not emphasize my skin's natural texture. They wore around nine hours on me before fading visibly.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Blush swatches.
Ingredients
MICA, ALUMINA, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, KAOLIN, PHENYLPROPANOL. (+/-) ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), RED 7 (CI 15850), RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410).
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.
Night Bloom (Left)
LELimited Edition. $38.00.
Night Bloom (Right)
Night Bloom (Right) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle warmth and a barely-there sheen.
- Opaque coverage (supposed to be buildable)
- Finely-milled, slightly stiffer feel
- Could have been a bit more blendable, best over set base
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours is typical)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Prove My Loyalty (Blush) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Just Playin' (LE, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Silence (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Haus Labs Watermelon Bliss (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium-Deep #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Queen (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC He Likes It Cold (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Red Envy (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC All Year Red (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.34 oz. - $111.76 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "featherlight, long-wearing" that "build effortlessly from sheer to subversive." The blushes are available in two finishes--demi-matte and satin pearl--and range from more muted to more vivid in color. The biggest "downfall" of the formula was that it was rather pigmented than buildable, so one could use a lighter hand to get more buildable coverage, but I found I had to use a light to moderate hand to ensure I didn't over-apply each shade.
The consistency was smooth, silky, and lightly creamy to the touch; it was a touch powdery in the pan but had more slip than most powder blushes on the market, but it was definitely a powder-based formula. The product applied well to bare skin as well as over foundation, as it diffused well along the edges without picking up base products.
The satin pearl finish was luminous but not overtly shimmery, so it did not emphasize my skin's natural texture. They wore around nine hours on me before fading visibly.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Blush swatches.
Ingredients
MICA, ALUMINA, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PHENYLPROPANOL. (+/-) RED 7 (CI 15850), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140).
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.
I love Pat’s blushes but I wish she didn’t describe them as buildable! When I put them on, it’s for sure a “pow!” of color. These days I use Pat McGrath blushes almost everyday.
It’s a beautiful duo, I think! My only qualm is that it is not buildable. I do have UD NOHO, Quiver and Nars Exhibit A, so as gorgeous as the pan looks, I will likely pass this one up. But, man, is this one tempting!
Hmmm- the rating is a bit underwhelming for a PMG blush, given the price, but it sure is vivid.
I want to buy one of these LE blushes I’m glad you’re doing a review so that I can get a baseline to go by. So far I have held back from purchasing a blush from her and then she came out with these, now is the time for me to pull the trigger. This is one beautiful color combo!
I’ve a good dupe for the Left side in MAC’s Rosy Does It (in fact, seeing this review yesterday prompted me to wear it today; it last so well – I was at the gym with my trainer and it withstood a lot of wiping of my sweaty face.
Holy crap I almost skipped right by the ingredients assuming I couldn’t use it. Awesome! Thanks for including pictures of packaging. Looks like this one doesn’t have silicones, while Cosmic Coral does. I love that red side so much.
I passed on these. I have two of her original blushes, which I like a lot. I did, however, order the Amber Allure blush/highlight trio. It is on sale for $39, and I feel like you get more bang for your buck, so to speak, than you do with the duo blushes.