Pat McGrath Christy & Beautiful Stranger MatteTrance Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
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.
Top Dupes
- NARS Anita (P, $34.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Hourglass I Woke Up (P, $34.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C106 (P, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Inescapable (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Jaclyn Cosmetics Sofia (DC, $18.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Speed Up (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Knockout Nude (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar).
- Smashbox Primrose (PiP, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Shiseido Rose Muse (211) (P, $26.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- NARS Tahaa (LE, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$40.00/0.14 oz. - $285.71 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be ārichly pigmentedā with āāsupreme hydrationā and āopulent matte opacity.ā 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.
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Ingredients
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.
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Mrs. (LE, $7.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- MAC Pumpkin (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Dolce Vita (P, $27.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Rose Kiss (LE, $37.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Kat Von D Double Dare (DC, $21.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Schnookums (LE, $7.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Soccer Mom (P, $12.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Sucker (P, $5.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Blushing Dream (LE, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Strawberry Girl (P, $30.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$40.00/0.14 oz. - $285.71 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be ārichly pigmentedā with āāsupreme hydrationā and āopulent matte opacity.ā 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
Both shades are gorgeous. Which is why I have dupes, I guess! CP Mrs. and Faded are spot on for Beautiful Stranger, and I just *knew* that Christy reminded me of something I had….MAC Cosmo!
Thank goodness for lots o’ dupes!
I know Iām getting one of these shades for sure. š
Can’t wait to see which one!
Stunning summery shades.
They are!