Pat McGrath Passion Fleur Luxe Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches
Passion Fleur
Pat McGrath Passion Fleur Luxe Eyeshadow Quad ($62.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a new, limited edition quad that included two very sparkly and metallic shades, one softer shimmer shade, and one matte shade. All four shades performed well great textures, pigmentation, and longevity–they were consistent with the brand’s formula.
Ingredients
Passion Fleur
LELimited Edition. $62.00.
Skinshow Pink Dawn
Skinshow Pink Dawn is a light, brighter peach with subtle, warm undertones as it leaned more pink-peach than yellow-based or orange-based peach. It had a smooth, metallic sheen for its finish.
- Rich color payoff
- Smooth, lightly emollient without being thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan
- Applied evenly and blended out well without fallout
- Long-wearing (9.5 hours before fading slightly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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.
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Skinshow Pink Dawn
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Rose Fireglow
Rose Fireglow is a rich, medium-dark reddish-copper with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Rich color payoff
- Smooth, lightly emollient without being thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan
- Applied evenly and blended out well without fallout
- Long-wearing (9.5 hours before fading slightly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Karoline (LE, ).
- Urban Decay TBH (LE, $19.00).
- ColourPop Enchanted Rose (LE, $4.50).
- Anastasia Aura (LE, $12.00).
- Pat McGrath Coral Kiss (LE, $25.00).
- Dior Mirage #4 (LE, ).
- Urban Decay Ambitious (PiP, $19.00).
- Pat McGrath Moon Phase (LE, $25.00).
- NARS Fired Up (LE, $22.00).
- ColourPop Call U Mine (LE, $4.50).
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.
Rose Fireglow
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Plum Nocturne
Plum Nocturne is a rich, medium-dark plum with cooler undertones and a matte finish.
- Rich color payoff
- Smooth, velvety texture, not too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan
- Applied evenly and blended out well without fallout
- Long-wearing (9.5 hours before fading slightly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Mulberry (Amethyst #3) (P, ).
- Viseart Elderberry (PiP, ).
- ColourPop 5th Ave (PiP, $4.50).
- Anastasia BBDC (LE, ).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #4 (LE, ).
- ColourPop Keep Cool (LE, $4.50).
- Make Up For Ever M928 Eggplant (P, $17.00).
- ColourPop Damsel (LE, $4.50).
- Dior Magnify #5 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Tell Tail (LE, $4.50).
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.
Plum Nocturne
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Sienna Moonlight
Sienna Moonlight is a light, golden taupe with warmer undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Rich color payoff
- Smooth, lightly emollient without being thick but slightly more loosely-pressed compared to other shades
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (9.5 hours before fading slightly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lisa Eldridge Anjelica (P, $27.00).
- ColourPop Shine On (LE, $4.50).
- Sydney Grace Marvel (LE, $6.25).
- ColourPop Silk Teddy (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Smoky Quartz (PiP, $4.50).
- Sydney Grace Paris (P, $6.25).
- Chanel Ombres de Lune #2 (LE, ).
- MAC USS Butterscotch (LE, $20.00).
- ColourPop Infinity (LE, $4.50).
- Sydney Grace Devotion (Deep) (PiP, $6.25).
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.
I’m glad I purchased this, it’s lovely.
I’d have to say that this is her BEST deep plum/eggplant matte that she’s ever formulated! The other shades while very stunning, are close enough to others by both PMG herself and also covered in palettes I own by Natasha Denona and Sydney Grace x Temptalia trio. And, so, it gets a “little too late” for me kinda feeling.
This warm pinky bronze color story looks similar to many of the brand’s recent palettes. If I was a PMG Labs fan, I’d probably be bored.
Beautiful colors. Underwhelmed by the amount of product & packaging for the price.
I quite like this quad, apart from the matte shade that seems a bit too purply to me. Sienna Moonlight and Rose Fireglow are gorgeous shades that I know I would use a lot of.
I love Plum Nocturne but don’t much care for the other three in the quad. The plum is dreamy but I’ll not buy a quad to get one shade. I’ll carefully go through the dupes hoping to either have a dupe or find a single.