Pat McGrath LaBeija, Lavish, Pink Ultraness LuxeTrance Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:00:00 +0000

LaBeija

Pat McGrath LaBeija LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, peachy brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a satin finish. The texture was lightly creamy with a velvety, smooth feel that wasn’t too thick or too thin. The color payoff was opaque in a single stroke, though I felt like the overall look of this shade wasn’t as smoothing or as flattering as other shades in the formula. This one seemed to emphasize my deeper lip lines slightly with some color settled into the lines. It wore well for five hours and was hydrating over time.

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Jaclyn Cosmetics Tipsy (DC, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Impulsive (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Ruffle (LE, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Femmomenon (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Wish (LE, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Carnal (DC, $22.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Monolith (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Sami (3B) (P, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Impulsive (P, $26.00) is darker (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Claudia (15NB) (P, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).

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$40.00/0.14 oz. - $285.71 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have a "intense color payoff" with "comfort" and "rich hydration" that has a "satiny sheen." Of the shades I've tried, they are richly pigmented, long-wearing, incredibly comfortable to wear from start to finish, hydrating, and generally flattering on the lips.

The texture was smooth, velvety, and creamy enough to glide across the lips with ease but never felt slippery or too clingy. Most shades performed exceptionally well, and while pricey, they at least lived up to a lot of the claims. There was no discernible scent or taste.

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LaBeija

DCDiscontinued. $40.00.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

92%

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Lavish

Pat McGrath Lavish LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, dark brown with subtle, warm rosy undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick felt creamy enough that I had no trouble applying it to my lips as it did not drag, but it adhered exceptionally well to bare lips and did not emphasize my lip lines. It was richly pigmented with superb wear of six and a half hours. The formula was hydrating while worn–I hardly noticed I was testing a lipstick at all!

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Burberry Dark Nude (408) (P, $35.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Stud (PiP, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Verve (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Sephora Riot Girl (26) (P, $13.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
Stellar Beauty Dark Matter 03 (P, $22.00) is more muted (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Smoked Za'atar (LE, $26.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
Tarte 5 O'Clock (P, $21.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Chai (DC, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
NARS Banned Red (P, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Chilly Chili (LE, $6.50) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).

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Lavish

DCDiscontinued. $40.00.

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Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

100%

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Pink Ultraness

Pat McGrath Pink Ultraness LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep plum with cool undertones and a satin sheen. The pigmentation was opaque in a single stroke, while the texture was smooth, velvety, and lightweight with just enough creaminess to be comfortable to apply but not enough to make it slide around while worn. I had no issues with the color feathering outside my lips. It wore well for almost eight hours and was moisturizing over time.

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Bite Beauty Barberry (LE, $24.00) is more muted (95% similar).
MAC Si, Si, Me! (LE, $19.00) is more muted (95% similar).
Hourglass When I'm With You (P, $34.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Mauvember 2017 (DC, $24.00) is lighter, more muted, glossier (90% similar).
Tarte Twerk (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Moody Bloom (P, $10.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Maybelline Berry Bossy (DC, $7.49) is darker, less glossy (85% similar).
Bite Beauty #002 (LE, $36.00) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Beetroot (DC, $21.00) is lighter, more muted, glossier (85% similar).
ColourPop Plastics (LE, $7.00) is darker (85% similar).