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Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Midnight Sun

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette ($125.00 for 0.47 oz.) is new, permanent palette that features 10 shades across a myriad of finishes. There are three matte finishes, while the rest of the shades are shimmers with four (on the right side) being the more sparkly, dome-shaped variety. The mattes were very pigmented, silky, and blendable, while most of the shimmers were pigmented, blendable, and easy to work with. I did have a bit of fallout with some of the more sparkly shades, and one of the sparkling shades was sheerer unless used with a wet brush.

Ingredients

Midnight Sun

PPermanent. $128.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
92%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)

Pat McGrath Skinshow Moon Glow EYEdols Eyeshadow

Skinshow Moon Glow

Skinshow Moon Glow is a light, peachy beige with warm undertones and a bright, pearly sheen. It had very fine shimmer throughout, but it was quite brightening when applied. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, which applied evenly and blended out beautifully. This shade stayed on nicely for 10 hours on me before fading a bit.

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$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Skinshow Moon Glow

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00.
A+
A+
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
100%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Bronze Eclipse EYEdols Eyeshadow

Bronze Eclipse

Bronze Eclipse is a golden bronze with warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. It was intensely pigmented where a little went a very long way. The texture was smooth to the touch, creamy without being heavy, and it “melted” when applied to my skin for a very flattering, shiny finish that was smoothing as well. It wore well for 10 hours before creasing very faintly on me.

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Formula Overview

$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Talc, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Isododecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

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.

Bronze Eclipse

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00.
A+
A+
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
100%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Vermillion Venom EYEdols Eyeshadow

Vermillion Venom

Vermillion Venom is a rich, reddish burgundy with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges. The consistency felt velvety, slightly denser and more substantial, and there was a bit of fallout if I wasn’t careful to tap off excess prior to applying. There were signs of fading after 10 hours of wear.

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

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Formula Overview

$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Vermillion Venom

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00.
A
A
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Blood Moon 005 EYEdols Eyeshadow

Blood Moon 005

Blood Moon 005 is a rich, medium-dark copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had good pigmentation applied dry but applied more smoothly and had fully opaque coverage when applied with a dampened brush or a fingertip. The texture felt drier, more sparkly to the touch, though it applied smoothly when I pressed and gently patted it into place. There was light fallout when I worked with it dry, but I didn’t have issues with continuous fallout during the 10 hours it lasted for.

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

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Formula Overview

$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Blood Moon 005

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Jubilee EYEdols Eyeshadow

Jubilee

Jubilee is a light-medium gold with muted, warm yellow undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had opaque color coverage applied dry as well as wet, though the dampened application yielded a slightly smoother finish and didn’t have any fallout (dry application had light fallout if I wasn’t careful). The texture felt smooth to the touch, wasn’t powdery nor too firmly pressed in the pan, and the edges blended out well. It stayed on nicely for 10 hours before creasing noticeably.

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$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Jubilee

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00.
A
A
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Xtreme Dusk EYEdols Eyeshadow

Xtreme Dusk

Xtreme Dusk is a deep taupe with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had rich pigmentation when applied to my lid and crease in a single layer, while the texture was soft, silky, and blendable without being too firmly nor too softly pressed in the pan. This shade lasted well for nine and a half hours before fading slightly.

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Formula Overview

$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Ptfe, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Polyethylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492), Carmine (CI 75470).

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.

Xtreme Dusk

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Taboo EYEdols Eyeshadow

Taboo

Taboo is a light-medium brown with warmer, slightly yellower undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was nearly opaque in a single layer, and it was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The texture was silky, smooth, and substantial without being too heavy or too powdery, so it blended out easily but retained its intensity and coverage. It lasted well for nine and a half hours on me before fading visibly.

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$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Talc, Ptfe, Zinc Stearate, Polyethylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Glycerin, Silica, Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

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.

Taboo

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00.
A
A
9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Wicked Envy EYEdols Eyeshadow

Wicked Envy

Wicked Envy is a muted, medium-dark olive green with subtle, warmer undertones and a pearly sheen with faint sparkle throughout. The texture felt more cream-like with a thicker, denser consistency that took a heavier hand or a flat, synthetic brush to pick up well. It applied better with a fingertip, as the warmth of my fingertip did a better job dispersing the product on my lid than a dry brush, but it was workable with a dry brush and more improved with a wet brush. It had opaque pigmentation that stayed on well for 10 hours before creasing a touch on me, and I didn’t notice any fallout over time.

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$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Wicked Envy

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
10
Longevity
4.5
Application
92%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Blitz Violet Orchid EYEdols Eyeshadow

Blitz Violet Orchid

Blitz Violet Orchid is a light-medium purple with cooler undertones and flecks of blue and violet iridescent sparkle and micro-shimmer. Per the brand, it can be used with a dampened brush for greater intensity, which was accurate; it had mostly opaque coverage applied dry, but it was much brighter, richer, and had more of a metallic finish and full opacity when applied with a wet brush. The consistency was smooth, almost cream-like; it felt more emollient and almost squishy compared to most of the brand’s more dome-shaped formulas. The color applied well to bare skin and stayed on nicely for 10 hours before creasing faintly on me.

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$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Blitz Violet Orchid

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
98%
Total
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Pat McGrath Astral Solstice EYEdols Eyeshadow

Astral Solstice

Astral Solstice is a bright, golden beige that was primarily made up of shimmer and sparkle rather than a base color, as it was more transparent when applied dry. When applied with a dampened brush, it had opaque color payoff and more metallic finish. This shade is recommended to be applied with fingertips, and when done so, it had more medium coverage that added a lot of sparkle and faint shine.

There was light fallout when applied with a dry brush, none with a wet brush, and minimal with a fingertip (dry). The texture felt surprisingly smooth despite how much sparkle and shimmer was in it, and it sat well on my skin with good adhesion through the nine hours it lasted for–there was only a touch of fallout over time. The swatch of this shade, as shown by the brand, was opaque, and while pigmentation was definitely more semi-sheer to medium coverage with fingertip (as recommended), it wasn’t opaque either and only built up to full coverage applied wet. Past shades in the Astral family have had stronger base color (or more “pigment” from sparkles/shimmers) initially and were buildable.

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$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Astral Solstice

PiPPermanent in Palette. $25.00.
C+
C+
7.5
Product
6
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9
Longevity
4.5
Application
79%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

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Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

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Pat McGrath Skinshow Moon Glow EYEdols Eyeshadow

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Pat McGrath Blood Moon 005 EYEdols Eyeshadow

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Pat McGrath Astral Solstice EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun | Look Details

Pat McGrath Skinshow Moon Glow EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Skinshow Moon Glow EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Skinshow Moon Glow EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Skinshow Moon Glow EYEdols Eyeshadow

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Pat McGrath Bronze Eclipse EYEdols Eyeshadow

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Pat McGrath Vermillion Venom EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Vermillion Venom EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Vermillion Venom EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Vermillion Venom EYEdols Eyeshadow

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Pat McGrath Blood Moon 005 EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Blood Moon 005 EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Blood Moon 005 EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Blood Moon 005 EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Blood Moon 005 EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Jubilee EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Jubilee EYEdols Eyeshadow

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Pat McGrath Jubilee EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Jubilee EYEdols Eyeshadow

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Pat McGrath Xtreme Dusk EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Xtreme Dusk EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Xtreme Dusk EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Xtreme Dusk EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Taboo EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Taboo EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Taboo EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Taboo EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Wicked Envy EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Wicked Envy EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Wicked Envy EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Wicked Envy EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Blitz Violet Orchid EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Blitz Violet Orchid EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Blitz Violet Orchid EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Blitz Violet Orchid EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Blitz Violet Orchid EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Blitz Violet Orchid EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Astral Solstice EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Astral Solstice EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Astral Solstice EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Astral Solstice EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Astral Solstice EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Astral Solstice EYEdols Eyeshadow

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