Gold Allure

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a clear base with silver and yellow gold sparkle. It had semi-sheer coverage in the form of shimmer, which dispersed evenly on my lips. The gloss had a smooth, lightweight texture that was easy to apply to my lips, and it didn’t gather noticeably in my lip lines. The biggest downside was the wear time–two and a half hours–but it was hydrating.

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

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• ColourPop Sunshine Required (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
• MAC Kindness (LE, $20.00) is more pigmented (90% similar).
• NARS At First Sight (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, glossier (95% similar).
• Becca Pearl x Gold (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Balm Frost (LE, $56.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Marble Faun (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Gal Friday (P, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• Marc Jacobs Beauty Shine a Light (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Female Gaze (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Dose of Colors Brillo (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% 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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Aphrodisiac

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied without streaking but sat in my lip lines from the get-go. The consistency was smooth, easy to spread, and very comfortable to wear, at least. It wore well for four hours on me and was moisturizing over time.

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

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• Formula Overview
• Ingredients

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• NARS Pulsion (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar).
• MAC Nutty & Naughty (LE, $20.00) is more muted (90% similar).
• ColourPop Crushin' (LE, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Hourglass Canvas (P, $30.00) is brighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
• Bobbi Brown Force of Nature (P, $27.00) is more muted, less pigmented, cooler (90% similar).
• Bobbi Brown New Romantic (P, $27.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Fenty Beauty Pinch Me (P, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Christian Louboutin Beaute Altareva (P, $85.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• NARS Cozumel (LE, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar).
• MAC Candy Box (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (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.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath LUST Lip Gloss swatches.

Ingredients

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Gold Allure LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss

Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac LUST Lip Gloss