Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 Pat McGrath x Star Wars Divine Droid Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches https://www.temptalia.com/pat-mcgrath-x-star-wars-divine-droid-eyeshadow-palette-review-swatches/ palette https://www.temptalia.com/pat-mcgrath-x-star-wars-divine-droid-eyeshadow-palette-review-swatches/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2023 22:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=535242 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. Astro Lime is a medium, greenish-gold with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It hovered between the line of Continue Reading… ]]>
Pat McGrath Divine Droid 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

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.
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 Astro Lime EYEdols Eyeshadow

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).

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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.

Astro Lime

LELimited Edition. $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 Bronze Circuit EYEdols Eyeshadow

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

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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.

Bronze Circuit

LELimited Edition. $25.00.
A+
A+
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Secret Blueprint EYEdols Eyeshadow

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

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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.

Secret Blueprint

LELimited Edition. $25.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Optic Fuchsia EYEdols Eyeshadow

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

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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.

Optic Fuchsia

LELimited Edition. $25.00.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
Pat McGrath Ultraviolet Messenger EYEdols Eyeshadow

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

View Swatches View All Dupes
View Swatches

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.
A+
A+
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total
Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Pat McGrath, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)
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 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 Astro Lime EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Astro Lime EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Bronze Circuit EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Bronze Circuit 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 Secret Blueprint EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Secret Blueprint EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Optic Fuchsia EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Optic Fuchsia 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

Pat McGrath Ultraviolet Messenger EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Ultraviolet Messenger EYEdols Eyeshadow

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 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 Astro Lime EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Astro Lime EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Bronze Circuit EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Bronze Circuit 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 Secret Blueprint EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Secret Blueprint EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Optic Fuchsia EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Optic Fuchsia 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

Pat McGrath Ultraviolet Messenger EYEdols Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Ultraviolet Messenger EYEdols Eyeshadow

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