Pat McGrath x Star Wars Divine Droid Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Divine Droid
Pat McGrath Divine Droid 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new, limited edition all-shimmer eyeshadow palette that included a more colorful scheme. Four of the five shades were nice; pigmented, blendable, and smooth and easy to work with. One shade (Optic Fuchsia) seemed to have more slip than ideal, so it had a tendency to slide around or apply patchily (a bit) if I wasn’t careful–by no means a dud but a little below the PMG standard.
Ingredients
Divine Droid
LELimited Edition. $36.00.
Astro Lime
Astro Lime is a medium, greenish-gold with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It hovered between the line of green and gold.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Creamy, smooth, lightly dense
- Easy to pick up with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Bank (P, $8.04) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Neurotic (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Capri (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Zoeva No Added Spice (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Goalz (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Fireflies (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Dingus (LE, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Chartreuse (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Lucky Green (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Alien (GPV2 #13) (P, ) is lighter (85% similar).
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.
Astro Lime
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Bronze Circuit
Bronze Circuit is a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle, warm olive undertones and a metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Creamy, smooth, slightly dense but not thick
- Easy to pick up with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Seduce Glow Smoke) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Rendezvous (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Latte (PiP, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Archetype (PiP, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Avant-Premiere #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Incognito #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Chanel Patine Bronze (840) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- KVD Beauty Copper (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Pat McGrath Sable Bronze (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Givenchy Palette Ors Audacieux #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
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.
Bronze Circuit
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Secret Blueprint
Secret Blueprint is a light, sky blue with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic finish.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation
- Creamy, smooth, more loosely-pressed
- Easy to pick up with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #25 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Juggler (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Hydra (P, $6.25) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tide Pool (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- JD Glow Blue Avenue (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Ocean Water (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Ascension (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Icicle (P, $8.04) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Glitch (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
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.
Secret Blueprint
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Optic Fuchsia
Optic Fuchsia is a medium-dark red with warmer, more coppery undertones and a metallic finish.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation
- Creamy, smooth, slightly too emollient
- Best applied with a fingertip or flat brush as it could go on a touch patchy otherwise
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Hedonistic (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Kaleidoscope (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Cherry Smoke #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Ruby #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Kaja Cognac (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Fantasy (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Lame Pourpre (35) (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Be Chic (329) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Bad Intentions (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #12 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
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.
Optic Fuchsia
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Ultraviolet Messenger
Ultraviolet Messenger is a deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and warmer, pink and purple pearl that gave it a smooth, pearly sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Creamy, smooth, slightly dense but not overly thick
- Easy to pick up with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Plz (LE, $9.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace You, Only Better (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lunar Illumination (PiP, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Glory (DC, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Twisted Shifter (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- elf Rich Amethyst (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dear Reader (P, $6.25) is lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #26 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Ciate Wicked (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Stargazing (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
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.
Ultraviolet Messenger
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Pat McGrath Divine Droid 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Pat McGrath Divine Droid 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Pat McGrath Divine Droid 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Pat McGrath Divine Droid 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Pat McGrath Divine Droid 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Pat McGrath Divine Droid 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Pat McGrath Astro Lime EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Astro Lime EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Bronze Circuit EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Bronze Circuit EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Secret Blueprint EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Secret Blueprint EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Optic Fuchsia EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Optic Fuchsia EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Ultraviolet Messenger EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Ultraviolet Messenger EYEdols Eyeshadow
This has such a bizarre color story that if I do wind up buying it, I’ll be using it as an auxiliary palette of lovely metallics to pair with my mattes. Wouldn’t mind getting the bundle, as I can see this working with many of those colors, too!
A beautiful jewel toned quint – Bronze Circuit is the standout shade for me, although I know lots would love the gorgeous purple shade too.
I am loving this palette. I am wearing Optic Fuchsia today and it has faded a bit because of its emollience. Overall, these five pans have been very emollient and apply better with a brush, whereas I find that the typical Mothership formula for metallics and satins look better applied with your hand.