Pat McGrath Wild Orchid & Pink Desire LiquiLUST Matte Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Wild Orchid
Pat McGrath Wild Orchid LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with subtle, cool undertones and a flat, matte finish. The texture was smooth, fluid, and airy without being too runny or too thick, so I was able to maneuver it around the edges of my lips.
While it was quick to dry down to a transfer-resistant matte finish that still felt somewhat flexible on my lips, there was some product that dried down into my lip lines. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which stained my lips and lasted for over six hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Nonsense (LE, $18.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop Baewatch (PiP, $7.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- Tarte Fly (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Trophy Wife (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bee's Knees (DC, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Perf (LE, $20.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Le Rosewood Ambition (P, $13.99) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Stellar Beauty Wicked Aura 01 (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- NARS Damned (P, $27.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Pluot (P, $28.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.17 oz. - $176.47 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have opaque coverage in a "single swipe" that feels "lightweight" and leaves lips looking "smooth." The formula was opaque in a single layer, and the product applied fairly evenly and smoothly to my lips, but it didn't always dry down in the most flattering way. Sometimes, the set result emphasized my lip lines.
The texture was lightweight, creamy, and more fluid--but not heavy--so there was more product on the doe-foot applicator that I found was needed for one application. I noticed that the product seemed to soften and look smoother as I wore it, which was nice as it had a nice, gradual wear-down that was more and more flattering rather than wearing off strongly around the center of my lips. They lasted between five and six hours and felt lightly drying over time. I didn't notice any scent.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Kaolin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate [Nano], Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Bht, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850).
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.
Wild Orchid
PPermanent. $30.00.
Pink Desire
Pat McGrath Pink Desire LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a brighter, deep pink-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which could be built up to full coverage with a second layer.
The consistency was smooth, fluid, and easy to work with, but it was prone to streaking along the edges and the color didn’t cover as evenly as other shades. It dried down quickly but separated along my deeper lip lines. It lasted for five hours and felt neither drying nor hydrating on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Laura Mercier L'Orange (P, $32.00) is warmer, glossier (95% similar).
- Chanel Tentation (238) (LE, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- L'Oreal Le Rose Activist (P, $13.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC A Little Tamed (P, $26.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty The Perfect Kiss (P, $55.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty To Die For (LE, $60.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Cordon Bleu (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar).
- Guerlain Blush Beige (530) (P, $36.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- Milani I Am Happy (P, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop On a Stick (DC, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.17 oz. - $176.47 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have opaque coverage in a "single swipe" that feels "lightweight" and leaves lips looking "smooth." The formula was opaque in a single layer, and the product applied fairly evenly and smoothly to my lips, but it didn't always dry down in the most flattering way. Sometimes, the set result emphasized my lip lines.
The texture was lightweight, creamy, and more fluid--but not heavy--so there was more product on the doe-foot applicator that I found was needed for one application. I noticed that the product seemed to soften and look smoother as I wore it, which was nice as it had a nice, gradual wear-down that was more and more flattering rather than wearing off strongly around the center of my lips. They lasted between five and six hours and felt lightly drying over time. I didn't notice any scent.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Kaolin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate [Nano], Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Bht, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850).
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.
Pink Desire
PPermanent. $30.00.
Pat McGrath Wild Orchid LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Wild Orchid LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Wild Orchid LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Wild Orchid LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Wild Orchid LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Wild Orchid LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Pink Desire LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Pink Desire LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Pink Desire LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Pink Desire LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Pink Desire LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Pat McGrath Pink Desire LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick
Even though I realize that Pink Desire didn’t rate so fantastically, I love that color for spring and summer. Just might have to look at lower priced liquid matte lipsticks that are close enough dupes.
It’s that hard matte finish that is so offputting to me and they are not that great for the exorbidant price.
I can’t wait to try this formula. Those matte shades are stunning! I really wish the collection had a deep burgundy shade, though.