Pat McGrath Christy & Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

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Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick

Christy

Pat McGrath Christy MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a cream finish. (It took two hours or so for the finish to look more matte.) It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, velvety texture that had slight slip but was dense and more substantial without feeling heavy on my lips. The lipstick applied evenly across my lips and never tugged on them. The color stayed on well for five hours and was moisturizing while worn.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$38.00/0.14 oz. - $271.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be “richly pigmented” with “”supreme hydration” and “opulent matte opacity.” The consistency was smooth, velvety, and dense without being too firm for one-stroke, glide-on application (I found the original shades to be slightly firmer compared to more newly released shades). They had nearly opaque to opaque coverage in one layer and most were buildable.

They had a subtle sheen--more satin-to-cream in finish--that wore down to a natural matte finish within an hour or two of wear. The formula lasted between four and eight hours on me, and while most weren't drying, they aren't "supreme[ly" hydrating either. They are, however, comfortable to wear over a longer period of time and reapply well. There was no discernible scent or taste to the formula.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick swatches.

Ingredients

Christy

PPermanent. $38.00.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total

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Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick
Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick

Beautiful Stranger

Pat McGrath Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a smooth, velvety texture that was a little thicker than the average lipstick but it didn’t feel slippery or slide around on my lips after I applied it. The color went on evenly, but there was a bit of product that sank into my lip lines, though it didn’t worsen (it seemed to smooth out within three hours of wear as the slip wore away). This shade lasted well for six hours and was hydrating over time.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$38.00/0.14 oz. - $271.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be “richly pigmented” with “”supreme hydration” and “opulent matte opacity.” The consistency was smooth, velvety, and dense without being too firm for one-stroke, glide-on application (I found the original shades to be slightly firmer compared to more newly released shades). They had nearly opaque to opaque coverage in one layer and most were buildable.

They had a subtle sheen--more satin-to-cream in finish--that wore down to a natural matte finish within an hour or two of wear. The formula lasted between four and eight hours on me, and while most weren't drying, they aren't "supreme[ly" hydrating either. They are, however, comfortable to wear over a longer period of time and reapply well. There was no discernible scent or taste to the formula.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick swatches.

Ingredients

Beautiful Stranger

PPermanent. $38.00.
A
A
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total
Makeup Look
On face:
  • Too Faced Born This Way Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
  • Wet 'n' Wild Fire Highlighter
  • Wet 'n' Wild Earth Highlighter
On eyes:
  • Urban Decay Aphrodisiac Eyeshadow Palette
  • Urban Decay Scorch 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

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