Pat McGrath Cosmic Coral Divine Blush Duo Review & Swatches
Cosmic Coral
Pat McGrath Cosmic Coral Divine Blush Duo ($44.00 for 0.34 oz.) is one of the few duos with genuine contrast between the two shades! The very warm-toned brown mixed with the vivid pink to create a darker, pink-coral with a semi-matte finish.
- Mostly opaque coverage (supposed to be buildable)
- Finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Blendable, picked up evenly with a brush
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours is typical)
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Chamomile (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Caring Coral (02) (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Marguerite (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop She's in Bold (LE, $8.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Island Shine (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Decked Out (LE, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Swirled (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Milk Makeup Teleport (P, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Wayne Goss Sweetened (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Peach Poison (Left) (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
Ingredients
Cosmic Coral
LELimited Edition. $44.00.
Cosmic Coral (Left)
Cosmic Coral (Left) is a darker, orange-tinged brown with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque coverage (supposed to be buildable)
- Finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Blendable, picked up evenly with a brush
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours is typical)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Chamomile (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop She's in Bold (LE, $8.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Main Chick (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Chanel Peche Rosee (LE, $70.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Surratt Beauty Peau de Pêche (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- MAC Groovy (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Milk Makeup Teleport (P, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Peach Poison (Left) (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Anastasia Ginger (PiP, ) is lighter (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
TALC, MICA, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIMETHICONOL STEARATE, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, MALTODEXTRIN, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL. (+/-) IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77499), CARMINE (CI 75470), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), 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.
Cosmic Coral (Left)
LELimited Edition. $38.00.
Cosmic Coral (Right)
Cosmic Coral (Right) is a vivid, medium-dark pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque coverage (supposed to be buildable)
- Finely-milled, somewhat powdery
- Blendable, picked up evenly with a brush
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours is typical)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Marguerite (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Island Shine (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tuned In (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Lovestruck (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Poppy Pink (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Coloured Raine Floral (P, $16.00).
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, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, 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 absolutely love this beautiful duo! On me, I’m thinking that the browner shade would appear more light and peachy. The brighter side, a soft pink. But I could be very wrong about that, considering how vibrant it looked on Alicia Archer!
Hmmm – the shade on the left is probably too dark for me to wear – especially with the orangey brown undertones. The coral shade on the right is more of my colour – but the rating was not great for that one.
There is no where in Canada that I can swatch these LE Blushes, so I just went ahead and ordered the Night Bloom one that you reviewed yesterday as I think that one will suit me the best.
This makes me want to try PMG. This duo is beautiful and exuberant. : )