Pat McGrath x Star Wars ChromaLuxe Pigments Reviews & Swatches
Smuggler's Spice
Pat McGrath Smuggler’s Spice ChromaLuxe Artistry Pigment ($32.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink-coral base with lighter, peachy-gold shimmer throughout.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly creamy, smooth, emollient but not slippery
- Applied evenly with a brush or fingertip
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Buzzy (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Angelic (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Pinkleberry (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Beggin' U (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Elektra (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Primrose (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Blossom Up (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cheers Babe (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.1 oz. - $320.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "pigment-rich" and have a "foiled metallic finish" that "glides on seamlessly." The brand said it could be used with a brush or fingertip for application. They were surprisingly low-level metallic in finish--smooth, seamless, sure, but metallic? Barely, which was a surprise given how intense some of the brand's pressed eyeshadows can get. I would have expected something similar here, as typically brands will use loosely-pressed formulas like this to add more slip/creaminess to get a stronger shimmer/sparkle effect without having fallout.
The eyeshadows were pigmented, though, and I had no trouble applying them with fingertips or brushes. The texture was moderately-dense, lightly emollient, and like a cream-powder hybrid that was still majority powder-based. These shades lasted eight and a half to nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath ChromaLuxe Artistry Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Mica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tin Oxide. (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).
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.
Smuggler's Spice
LELimited Edition. $32.00.
Extragalactic Gold
Pat McGrath Extragalactic Gold ChromaLuxe Artistry Pigment ($32.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium copper with warm, brownish undertones and a metallic finish.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Lightly creamy, somewhat overly emollient
- Best applied with a fingertip for most even application
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Golden Copper (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Hannah (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Foil (PiP, $5.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Smokey #6 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Simmer (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Jewel (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Bronze (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona True Bronze (314K) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Bronzed to Perfection (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Heavenly Bronze (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.1 oz. - $320.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "pigment-rich" and have a "foiled metallic finish" that "glides on seamlessly." The brand said it could be used with a brush or fingertip for application. They were surprisingly low-level metallic in finish--smooth, seamless, sure, but metallic? Barely, which was a surprise given how intense some of the brand's pressed eyeshadows can get. I would have expected something similar here, as typically brands will use loosely-pressed formulas like this to add more slip/creaminess to get a stronger shimmer/sparkle effect without having fallout.
The eyeshadows were pigmented, though, and I had no trouble applying them with fingertips or brushes. The texture was moderately-dense, lightly emollient, and like a cream-powder hybrid that was still majority powder-based. These shades lasted eight and a half to nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath ChromaLuxe Artistry Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Mica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid. (+/-): 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.
Extragalactic Gold
LELimited Edition. $32.00.
Rouge Rebellion
Pat McGrath Rouge Rebellion ChromaLuxe Artistry Pigment ($32.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, lightly metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly creamy, smooth, emollient but not slippery
- Applied evenly with a brush or fingertip
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Party Animal (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Love Resin (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Spiced Plum (379) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Delightful Spark (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Desire (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Bonfire (P, $8.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sundress (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.1 oz. - $320.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "pigment-rich" and have a "foiled metallic finish" that "glides on seamlessly." The brand said it could be used with a brush or fingertip for application. They were surprisingly low-level metallic in finish--smooth, seamless, sure, but metallic? Barely, which was a surprise given how intense some of the brand's pressed eyeshadows can get. I would have expected something similar here, as typically brands will use loosely-pressed formulas like this to add more slip/creaminess to get a stronger shimmer/sparkle effect without having fallout.
The eyeshadows were pigmented, though, and I had no trouble applying them with fingertips or brushes. The texture was moderately-dense, lightly emollient, and like a cream-powder hybrid that was still majority powder-based. These shades lasted eight and a half to nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath ChromaLuxe Artistry Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Mica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tin Oxide. (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).
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.
Rouge Rebellion
LELimited Edition. $32.00.
Falcon Noir
Pat McGrath Falcon Noir ChromaLuxe Artistry Pigment ($32.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a dark, charcoal gray with cooler undertones and a pearly sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly creamy, smooth, emollient but not slippery
- Applied evenly with a brush or fingertip
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Graphite (07M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Pyrenees (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Glitch in the Matrix (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Titania (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Catch My Snowdrift (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #18 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bold Generation (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty White Suede #4 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Triple Threat (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.1 oz. - $320.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "pigment-rich" and have a "foiled metallic finish" that "glides on seamlessly." The brand said it could be used with a brush or fingertip for application. They were surprisingly low-level metallic in finish--smooth, seamless, sure, but metallic? Barely, which was a surprise given how intense some of the brand's pressed eyeshadows can get. I would have expected something similar here, as typically brands will use loosely-pressed formulas like this to add more slip/creaminess to get a stronger shimmer/sparkle effect without having fallout.
The eyeshadows were pigmented, though, and I had no trouble applying them with fingertips or brushes. The texture was moderately-dense, lightly emollient, and like a cream-powder hybrid that was still majority powder-based. These shades lasted eight and a half to nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath ChromaLuxe Artistry Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Mica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid. (+/-): 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.
These are all very pretty, they rate well, but are quite expensive as singles. I always love Pat’s bronze and gold shades – so Extragalactic Gold is my favourite.
Smuggler’s Spice is the only one that I am half tempted to get if PMG Labs restocks. The other three I can dupe out okay enough.
I’m in a very grey mood, not just because of the rain we are having, but because I like greys right now. I think there are so many pretty ones. I an happy to say I have dupes for this beauty, Falcon Noir, if not I would have had a screaming wallet. 🙂
These are very pretty, Falcon Noir especially (I also just love that name lol!)