Pat McGrath Twilo, Paraphernalia, Pale Fire Nectar LUST Glosses Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Twilo
Pat McGrath Twilo LUST Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium coral with warm undertones and a shiny, cream finish. The gloss had a smooth, fluid texture that was easy to work with and apply across my lips for even, semi-opaque coverage. It wasn’t tacky, and there was enough plushness to the formula that made it quite comfortable to have on. This shade lasted for four hours and was hydrating while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Secret Weapon (DC, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Snitch (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Tease (P, $19.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- Chanel Super Coral (157) (LE, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Nebulous (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Star Quality (LE, $20.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Sonate (178) (P, $30.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Virtue (P, $8.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Hourglass Nectar (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Rieuse (373) (P, $35.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
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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Ingredients
Twilo
PPermanent. $30.00.
Paraphernalia
Pat McGrath Paraphernalia LUST Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark lavender with warm, pink undertones and faint blue pearl. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that did not apply evenly, and there was slight color that gathered in my lip lines, too. The gloss felt smooth and was comfortable to wear, as it wasn’t too thick or too thin and didn’t have any tackiness, but I couldn’t get an even color application. It wore well for four hours and was moisturizing to wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Love You Big Time (P, $10.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Surratt Beauty Je Ne Sais Quoi (P, $32.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Ciate Zodiac (P, $18.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mystical (P, $18.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Itsy Bitsy (P, $10.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Cle de Peau Fast Lane (15) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Ponyland (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, more muted (85% similar).
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
Paraphernalia
PPermanent. $30.00.
Pale Fire Nectar
Pat McGrath Pale Fire Nectar LUST Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) had a peach-tinted translucent base with pink and violet sparkle. It had sheer coverage, which seemed a given based on how it appeared swatched and on the applicator. It gave my lips slight warmth, though, and a semi-sheer level of “coverage” through the sparkles. The consistency was smooth, non-sticky, and plush, which made it comfortable to wear and the sparkle nicely suspended so I couldn’t feel it when I pressed my lips together. The gloss lasted for three hours on me and was hydrating while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Sugar Coat (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Inter-spatial (LE, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Clear Water (P, $10.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Maybelline Just a Glimmer (P, $4.49) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Queen Bee (LE, $14.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Johnny Rose (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hermey (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Nonsense (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC Beautiful Moves (LE, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors The Most (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
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
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isostearyl Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methyl Styrene/Indene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethyl Vanillin, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 6 (Ci 15850).
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Pale Fire Nectar and Twilo both look and sound wonderful! Glosses like PFN are perfect toppers, especially on days when this hot and very dry climate wreaks havoc on my lips. Twilo is so easily duped by UD Snitch, that I’d get the UD option if I see it somewhere like Nordstrom Rack.
So far, my favorite out of all PMG glosses is definitely Aliengelic. That’s the one I’m planning to buy.
Think I saw it on Sephora’s Mem Day sale. Not totally sure.
That’s the one I’m going to buy as well. I might add one or two more, depanding on Christines reviews.
You have good taste, Nancy!
Thank you for reviewing these! I was keeping my eye out for Paraphernalia and you have saved me money!!!! I wish these were more glittery and applied evenly! I will just buy the colourpop glosses and call it a day lol
I have two dupes UD Snitch and TF Peach Tease. I’ll pick up Twilo later on. Paraphernalia is pretty too!
Pale Fire Nectar looks so gorgeous in the tube…and then…*pttfh* – c’mon, Pat!