The Best & Worst of Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipsticks

Christine — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) just released nine, limited edition shades of lipstick. They’re available individually for $38 a pop but also in a three-piece set for $95 ($114 value) or a nine-piece set for $275 ($342 value).

The formula is supposed to be “richly pigmented” with “”supreme hydration” and “opulent matte opacity.” The consistency was smooth, velvety, and dense without being too firm for one-stroke, glide-on application (I found the original shades to be slightly firmer compared to more newly released shades). They had nearly opaque to opaque coverage in one layer and most were buildable.

They had a subtle sheen–more satin-to-cream in finish–that wore down to a natural matte finish within an hour or two of wear. The formula lasted between four and eight hours on me, and while most weren’t drying, they aren’t “supreme[ly” hydrating either. They are, however, comfortable to wear over a longer period of time and reapply well. There was no discernible scent or taste to the formula.

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01. Flesh 3 Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Flesh 3 MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddish plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It was...

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Pat McGrath Flesh 3 MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddish plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It was...

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02. 1995 Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath 1995 MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had...

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Pat McGrath 1995 MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had...

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03. Elson Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Elson MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin finish. It had...

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Pat McGrath Elson MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin finish. It had...

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04. Omi Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Omi MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with more neutral undertones and a cream finish. There was a...

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Pat McGrath Omi MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with more neutral undertones and a cream finish. There was a...

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05. Obsessed Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.14 oz.

A-

Pat McGrath Obsessed MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. It had...

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Pat McGrath Obsessed MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. It had...

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06. Full Panic Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.14 oz.

B+

Pat McGrath Full Panic MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark fuchsia with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. ...

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Pat McGrath Full Panic MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark fuchsia with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. ...

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07. Deep Void Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.14 oz.

B+

Pat McGrath Deep Void MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and a soft sheen. It had moderate...

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Pat McGrath Deep Void MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and a soft sheen. It had moderate...

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08. Antidote Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Antidote MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, magenta purple with warmer, pink undertones and a satin finish. It...

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Pat McGrath Antidote MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, magenta purple with warmer, pink undertones and a satin finish. It...

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09. McMenamy Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.14 oz.

B-

Pat McGrath McMenamy MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep burgundy with warm, red undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque...

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Pat McGrath McMenamy MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep burgundy with warm, red undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque...

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Glossover Breakdown

94%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

Total

94%

product

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

Total

94%

Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick

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The Best & Worst of Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipsticks

01. Flesh 3 Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

02. 1995 Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

03. Elson Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

04. Omi Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

05. Obsessed Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.14 oz.

06. Full Panic Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.14 oz.

07. Deep Void Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.14 oz.

08. Antidote Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.14 oz.

09. McMenamy Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.14 oz.

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