Pat McGrath Astral Flash Dance, Astral Moonflower, Belladonna LUST Lip Glosses Reviews & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Astral Flash Dance

Pat McGrath Astral Flash Dance LUST Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium, rosy pink with subtle, warm undertones and cooler, blue and violet sparkle. It had semi-sheer to medium color coverage (and it’s intended to be “medium”) with a light level of shimmer/sparkle. The consistency was smooth, plush, and more gel-like while still feeling lightweight and non-sticky. It applied evenly and filled in most of my lip lines. The gloss lasted well for four hours and was moisturizing over time.

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MAC Bubble Butt (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Glitter Grunge (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented (85% similar).
MAC Set Me Off (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Urban Decay Big Bang (P, $20.00) is more pigmented (85% similar).
MAC Talk Sexy (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
MAC Tudor Rose (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, brighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
Urban Decay Tongue Tied (LE, $20.00) is more pigmented (85% similar).
MAC Berry Black Friday (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
Urban Decay Snapped (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty Gal on the Moon (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$30.00/0.15 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "multidimensional shine" with a "non-sticky texture" that "nourishes" with "exceptional adherence." The opacity ranges from "opaque to transparent." The color coverage really does vary quite a bit, but most of the shades I've tried are sheer to medium in coverage--the brand could be clearer on which shades are opaque.

The consistency has a smooth, lightweight texture that wasn't tacky and was comfortable to wear. For the most part, they didn't seem to sink into my lip lines, which can be a pitfall of gloss. I didn't find the wear time to be better than average--three to four hours--but the formula was moderately hydrating. There was a subtle vanilla scent but no discernible taste when worn.

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Astral Flash Dance

PPermanent. $30.00.

A-

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Astral Moon Flower

Pat McGrath Astral Moon Flower LUST Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) seemed to have a translucent, blue-tinted base with flecks of blue, violet, and green sparkle. It had a semi-sheer to medium amount of “coverage” in the form of shimmer/sparkle, while the base seemed to darken my natural lip color a bit and softening the appearance of my lip freckle slightly. It was supposed to be “medium” in coverage, but I’d say it was more of a sheer to semi-sheer gloss–a sheer, tinting gloss really. The consistency was lightweight, smooth, and cushion-like in feel that was comfortable to wear. It smoothed out the appearance of my lip lines, kept my lips hydrated, and lasted for three hours on me.

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ColourPop Sad But True (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani #701 (P, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
MAC New Galaxy (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
MAC Twerkquoise (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Anastasia Blue Hawaii (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).
ColourPop Nonsense (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Aisha (LE, $10.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Too Faced Unicorn Tears (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Star Stunner (P, $20.00) is less pigmented (85% similar).
Sephora Queen Bee (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).

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$30.00/0.15 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce

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A Garden of Opalina Look featuring Sydney Grace

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A Smoky Liaison with Viseart

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Astral Moon Flower

PPermanent. $30.00.

A-

9.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Belladonna

Pat McGrath Belladonna LUST Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and faint gold and pink pearl in a more cream-like finish. It had medium color payoff, which was as described, that applied fairly evenly but did sink into some of my lip lines. It did not seem as noticeable from a normal viewing distance due to the high-shine finish along with how it was closer to my natural lip color (pinkish!). It wore well for four hours and was hydrating while worn.

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ColourPop Smiling Faces (LE, $8.00) is darker (95% similar).
Hourglass Adorn (P, $49.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Flushed (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Ten (Watercolor) (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
L'Oreal Be Captivating (P, $11.99) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Rapture (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Spring Bliss (LE, $27.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Sophia (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Sweet Tooth (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Makeup by Mario Soft Blush (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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$30.00/0.15 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Belladonna

PPermanent. $30.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

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Pat McGrath Astral Flash Dance, Astral Moonflower, Belladonna LUST Lip Glosses Reviews & Swatches

Astral Flash Dance

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Formula Overview

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A Smoky, Plum & Purple Look featuring Pat McGrath

A Rich Fuchsia & Purple Look featuring ColourPop It's My Pleasure

Deep Space Purple Look featuring Sydney Grace

Astral Flash Dance

PPermanent. $30.00.

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Astral Moon Flower

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Ingredients

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A Garden of Opalina Look featuring Sydney Grace

A Smoky Liaison with Viseart

Astral Moon Flower

PPermanent. $30.00.

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Belladonna

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Belladonna

PPermanent. $30.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)