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Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadows ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) are available today! There are 17 shades available in the singles range with 11 shades from her six-pan palettes and six new shades (Burnished Honey, Crimson Fire, Rose Venus, Corrupt Copper, Statuesque, Synthetica. Overall, the re-released shades (in single format) were consistent with the palette versions with the exception of Celestial, which felt weaker–drier, less pigmented–compared to the one my palette. The eyeshadows were, generally, pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing (upwards of 10 hours on some!).

The eyeshadow pans are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow–I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. I definitely think making them pop out if desired would have been the way to go. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I’m not sure they’re as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash–I wish it really locked in, but there’s definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it’s within 2mm of the base.

They’re also 0.04 oz. each, whereas the eyeshadow pans found in the larger Mothership and mid-sized MTHRSHP palettes are 0.07 oz. each. That being said, a lot of full-sized eyeshadows are around 0.05 oz. From a cost per ounce standpoint, eyeshadows in the Mothership palettes will run you $178.57/oz., eyeshadows in the MTHRSHP palettes will run you $130.95/oz., and the singles are $625.00/oz. For comparison, MAC (potted) eyeshadows are $340.00/oz., Urban Decay eyeshadows are $400.00/oz., NARS eyeshadows are $475.00/oz., and Tom Ford eyeshadows are $900.00/oz. Pat McGrath’s pricing tends to put the brand at high-end to luxury, sort of mid-way between NARS and Tom Ford, which seems to be where the singles’ price per ounce falls. I think it might have been better to upsize and keep them at 0.07 oz., though.

As always, more isn’t always better; it’s about spending the least amount of money on the most product you’ll actually use. There’s no point buying a palette for $125 if you’re only going to use one or two shades–then you’re paying $50 each! You also have to think about whether you use palettes or do you prefer singles because it does you no good to buy a palette and never use it either. If you’re someone who has been thinking about trying Pat McGrath eyeshadows and one of the MTHRSHP palettes has at least three shades you’d use often (and you’ll reach for a palette), then that would be a better value for you.

Also:  You can get free 2-day shipping with code EYEDOLS on $25 purchases (ends 4/3).  They’re also being sold in trios for $65 each (save $10).


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01. Gold Standard Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Gold Standard EYEdols Eyeshadow

Gold Standard is a medium gold with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The eyeshadow had fantastic color payoff that applied evenly to...

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Gold Standard is a medium gold with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The eyeshadow had fantastic color payoff that applied evenly to...

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02. Lapis Luxury Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Lapis Luxury EYEdols Eyeshadow

Lapis Luxury is a deep blue with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow was incredibly pigmented in a single layer--I don't...

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Lapis Luxury is a deep blue with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow was incredibly pigmented in a single layer--I don't...

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03. Divine Mink Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Divine Mink EYEdols Eyeshadow

Divine Mink is a deep, smoldering gray with cooler undertones and a subtle, warm overtone paired with a shiny, metallic finish. It was richly...

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Divine Mink is a deep, smoldering gray with cooler undertones and a subtle, warm overtone paired with a shiny, metallic finish. It was richly...

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04. Celestial Pat McGrath

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DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Celestial EYEdols Eyeshadow

Celestial is a light-medium, golden beige with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The consistency was lightly creamy, soft, and...

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Celestial is a light-medium, golden beige with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The consistency was lightly creamy, soft, and...

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05. Enraptured Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Enraptured EYEdols Eyeshadow

Enraptured is a rich, molten gold with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic with full color coverage in a single...

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Enraptured is a rich, molten gold with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic with full color coverage in a single...

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06. Telepathic Taupe Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Telepathic Taupe EYEdols Eyeshadow

Telepathic Taupe is a medium, golden bronze with warm undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish. It had opaque color coverage that adhered evenly...

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Telepathic Taupe is a medium, golden bronze with warm undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish. It had opaque color coverage that adhered evenly...

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07. Crimson Fire Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Crimson Fire EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Crimson Fire Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep red with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The color payoff was opaque in one...

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Pat McGrath Crimson Fire Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep red with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The color payoff was opaque in one...

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08. Rose Venus Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Rose Venus EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Rose Venus Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, rosy copper with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque...

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Pat McGrath Rose Venus Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, rosy copper with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque...

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09. Corrupt Copper Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Corrupt Copper EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Corrupt Copper Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, medium copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic sheen. It...

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Pat McGrath Corrupt Copper Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, medium copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic sheen. It...

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10. Dark Matter Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Dark Matter EYEdols Eyeshadow

Dark Matter is a deep black with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin finish. It had a denser, creamier feel in its consistency that made it less...

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Dark Matter is a deep black with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin finish. It had a denser, creamier feel in its consistency that made it less...

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11. Sextrovert Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Sextrovert EYEdols Eyeshadow

Sextrovert is a rich, golden bronze with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The eyeshadow had a smooth, creamy consistency that was easy to apply...

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Sextrovert is a rich, golden bronze with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The eyeshadow had a smooth, creamy consistency that was easy to apply...

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12. Purple Reign Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Purple Reign EYEdols Eyeshadow

Purple Reign is a vibrant, deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was soft but denser and slightly thicker, more...

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Purple Reign is a vibrant, deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was soft but denser and slightly thicker, more...

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13. Statuesque Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Statuesque EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Statuesque Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, golden taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque...

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Pat McGrath Statuesque Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, golden taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque...

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14. Deep Velvet Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Deep Velvet EYEdols Eyeshadow

Deep Velvet is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was silky, velvety, and finely-milled with a slight...

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Deep Velvet is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was silky, velvety, and finely-milled with a slight...

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15. Burnished Honey Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Burnished Honey EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Burnished Honey Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a muted, medium copper-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good...

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Pat McGrath Burnished Honey Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a muted, medium copper-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good...

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16. Pale Fire Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Pale Fire EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pale Fire is a soft, light-medium peachy orange base with peach-to-pink shifting pearl. It had nearly opaque color coverage that applied evenly and...

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Pale Fire is a soft, light-medium peachy orange base with peach-to-pink shifting pearl. It had nearly opaque color coverage that applied evenly and...

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17. Synthetica Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $25.00/0.04 oz.

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Pat McGrath Synthetica EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Synthetica Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium purple with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling finish. It had nearly opaque...

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Pat McGrath Synthetica Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium purple with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling finish. It had nearly opaque...

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5
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pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
9.5
application
5
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