Pat McGrath Divine Rose Divine Blush + Glow Cheek Palette Review & Swatches
Divine Rose
Pat McGrath Divine Rose Celestial Nirvana Cheek Palette ($62.00 for 0.7 oz.) is a new, limited edition cheek palette that contains four blushes (two from the permanent range) and one highlighter. The blushes were more pigmented than marketed, which is something I’ve encountered with the brand’s blush range, in general, so those who don’t mind more pigmentation can bump up the rating a bit in their minds. The two blushes that are from the permanent range were more consistent in color than the other holiday palette’s repromotes were.
Ingredients
Divine Rose
LELimited Edition. $62.00.
Desert Orchid II
Desert Orchid II is a light-medium, peachy-brown with warm undertones and a satin finish.
- Medium, buildable pigmentation (more as marketed)
- Smooth, finely-milled, slightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Cali Dream (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Moment (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cookie Crumble (PiP, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mercy Me (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Pinch My Peach (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ILIA I Put a Spell on You (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Perky Peach (P, $25.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Now or Never (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Black Opal Hibiscus (P, $8.95) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% 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.
Desert Orchid II
PPermanent. $38.00.
Peony Rose
Peony Rose is a vivid, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation (not sheer/buildable without very light hand)
- Smooth, finely-milled, not too powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Cherish (P, $38.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Divine Rose II (Right) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Poppy Pink (P, $24.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Marguerite (P, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop For Shore (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Rosy Does It (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Freaky Genius Girl (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tart Me Up (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tuned In (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Seas the Day (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% 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.
Peony Rose
LELimited Edition. $38.00.
Divine Rose
Divine Rose is a light-medium pink with muted, warm undertones and a satin finish. It was a touch lighter and more powdery than the permanent version.
- Medium, buildable pigmentation (more as marketed)
- Smooth, finely-milled, slightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Quintessence (440) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Coast to Coast (DC, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Caribbean (LE, $23.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- ColourPop Enchanted Mirror (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Vogue (LE, $12.00) is darker (85% similar).
- NARS Impassioned (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Cool Mauve (50) (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Main Squeeze (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Essence Befitting (P, $2.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Buxom Havana (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (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, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Hexylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
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.
Divine Rose
PPermanent. $38.00.
Electric Bloom
Electric Bloom is a brighter, medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones that leaned slightly pink paired with a satin finish. It was a touch pinker than the original version I have.
- Medium, buildable pigmentation (more as marketed)
- Smooth, finely-milled, not too powdery powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Aloha Honey (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Playoffs (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Crave (P, $30.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Winter 2018 (Blush) (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ooh She's Blushing (LE, $8.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hi Infatuation (PiP, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Zoeva CR010 (P, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Copper Rose (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Flush (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Essence Rosy Rosewood (P, $5.99) is lighter, warmer (90% 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
Mica, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, 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.
Electric Bloom
PPermanent. $38.00.
Nude Nectar
Nude Nectar is a light-medium peach with warmer, slightly more orange undertones and cooler, pink and peach shimmer that gave it a metallic sheen applied to skin.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, lightly creamy texture, not powdery
- Applied evenly and blended out well without emphasizing skin texture
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Light Rose (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Golden Nectar (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Lightgasm Multi-Glow (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre (Highlighter) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Spotlight (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior #001 (DC, $56.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Seductive Beauty (Highlight) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Hourglass Absolute Strobe Light (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Quantum (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Got Glow (LE, $10.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$48.00/0.17 oz. - $282.35 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have an "ultra-reflective finish" and "silken feel" to give a "high intensity glow." The texture felt more emollient, almost wet to the touch, though it was distinctively a powder-based formula in practice.
It had mostly opaque, buildable color coverage with a very thin, lightweight texture that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease. The finish was "high intensity" but didn't emphasize my skin's natural texture. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Glow Highlighter swatches.
This particular cheek palette would work out nicely for me, although I do have Divine Rose from last year’s trio. That’s okay, because I can definitely see myself using the other 3 shades and the highlighter!
Glad this got a good review! I picked this up with the 40% off. With the peachy Desert Orchid II, Divine Rose, and peach highlight, this is a perfect travel palette for me.
This looks pretty and they pack a punch! This one is the one I got instead of the Nude Venus one. Not a lot of reviews on this palette so it appears less popular. I will go in with a lighter hand but bright pink blush like peony are up my alley. Nice to have a little variety with new shade of the desert two.
These blushes are highly pigmented and I think you would have to use a light hand with them. Like most blush palettes, some shades suit and some don’t for me. They are lovely though and I like the finish on them too.
Wow, with this pigmentation the palette should last forever! I’d better go check it out…. Lol
I find every shade very pretty!!!
I just picked this up at Marshalls for only $19.99!
Same!! Can’t believe PMG holiday is already in Marshall’s. But it’s a win for me!