Supernova Siren
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio ($52.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a brand new, restricted version palette that leaned a bit extra on the darker spectrum (in comparison with the opposite two launched) in depth. The standard was first rate throughout the board, although I discovered the bronzer and blush to be on the powdery facet and never my favourite texture utilized to reveal pores and skin (relative to different choices).
- ColourPop LA (P, $8.00) is lighter (95% related).
- ColourPop Bits and Items (P, $8.00) is extra shimmery, cooler (95% related).
- Jouer Sunglow (PiP, ) is cooler (95% related).
- Milani Cocoa Felicita (P, $7.99) is extra shimmery, lighter (95% related).
- ColourPop Rodeo Drive (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% related).
- MAC I am Not Blushing (Backside) (LE, ) is lighter (90% related).
- Physicians Formulation Limitless Summer season (P, $14.99) is extra shimmery, lighter, hotter (90% related).
- Becca Maui Nights (P, $38.00) is extra shimmery, cooler (90% related).
- Tom Ford Magnificence Soleil Afterglow (Bronzer) (LE, ) is lighter (90% related).
- Kevyn Aucoin Capri (Proper) (P, $58.00) is extra shimmery, lighter (90% related).
Substances
Burnished Honey
Burnished Honey is a darkish, reddish-brown with heat undertones and a matte end.
- Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
- Clean, finely-milled, considerably powdery and thinner than the everlasting model
- Utilized evenly to reveal pores and skin, blended out effectively
- Lengthy-wearing (8 hours earlier than fading)
FURTHER READING:
Formulation Overview
for particulars on basic efficiency and traits (like scent).
- ColourPop LA (P, $8.00) is lighter (95% related).
- ColourPop Bits and Items (P, $8.00) is extra shimmery, cooler (95% related).
- Jouer Sunglow (PiP, ) is cooler (95% related).
- Milani Cocoa Felicita (P, $7.99) is extra shimmery, lighter (95% related).
- Kevyn Aucoin Capri (Proper) (P, $58.00) is extra shimmery, lighter (90% related).
- ColourPop Rodeo Drive (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% related).
- MAC I am Not Blushing (Backside) (LE, ) is lighter (90% related).
- Physicians Formulation Limitless Summer season (P, $14.99) is extra shimmery, lighter, hotter (90% related).
- Becca Maui Nights (P, $38.00) is extra shimmery, cooler (90% related).
- Tom Ford Magnificence Soleil Afterglow (Bronzer) (LE, ) is lighter (90% related).
Formulation Overview
$39.00/0.33 oz. – $118.18 Per Ounce
The system is meant to be “buildable” with “demi-matte and pearl finishes” that “blurs” and “perfects” when utilized. Just one shade had any actual pearl/shimmer (Desert Glow), whereas the others have been extra of a gentle or extra “pure” matte that did not look flat on the pores and skin.
The pigmentation was medium to semi-opaque and buildable, whereas the feel was light-weight, barely skinny, however velvety and easy, which made it simple to use kind of to realize the specified protection degree in observe. The powders blended out readily on naked pores and skin in addition to on prime of foundations, they usually did sit easily/evenly with out emphasizing pores and skin texture.
The system lasted eight and a half to 9 hours on me with extra mid-tone and deeper shades lasting longer than the lightest ones.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Bronzer swatches.
Substances
Midnight Orchid
Midnight Orchid is a darkish pink with delicate, heat undertones and a barely-there pearl that gave it a satin sheen.
- Excessive medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
- Clean, finely-milled, considerably powdery
- Utilized evenly to reveal pores and skin, blended out effectively
- Lengthy-wearing (8 hours earlier than fading)
FURTHER READING:
Formulation Overview
for particulars on basic efficiency and traits (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled however not but rated and formally entered.
- Chanel Rose Ruban (602) (P, $45.00).
- Pat McGrath Lovestruck (P, $38.00).
- ColourPop Mistress (LE, $12.00).
- Tom Ford Magnificence Depraved (P, $60.00).
- MAC No Disgrace (LE, $30.00).
- Smith and Cult Cool Plum (P, $24.00).
- Tarte Deco (LE, $29.00).
- Buxom Ibiza (P, $22.00).
- NARS Scandalous (P, $30.00).
- Anastasia Pink Dahlia (P, $32.00).
Formulation Overview
$38.00/0.34 oz. – $111.76 Per Ounce
The system is meant to be “featherlight, long-wearing” that “construct effortlessly from sheer to subversive.” The blushes can be found in two finishes–demi-matte and satin pearl–and vary from extra muted to extra vivid in coloration. The largest “downfall” of the system was that it was fairly pigmented than buildable, so one may use a lighter hand to get extra buildable protection, however I discovered I had to make use of a light-weight to average hand to make sure I did not over-apply every shade.
The consistency was easy, silky, and calmly creamy to the contact; it was a contact powdery within the pan however had extra slip than most powder blushes in the marketplace, however it was positively a powder-based system. The product utilized effectively to reveal pores and skin in addition to over basis, because it subtle effectively alongside the perimeters with out choosing up base merchandise.
The satin pearl end was luminous however not overtly shimmery, so it didn’t emphasize my pores and skin’s pure texture. They wore round 9 hours on me earlier than fading visibly.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Blush swatches.
Photo voltaic Fantasy
Photo voltaic Fantasy is a medium, pink-leaning coral base paired with lighter, very warm-toned gold pearl that gave it a calmly, metallic sheen on pores and skin.
- Largely opaque pigmentation (as marketed)
- Clean, finely-milled, considerably powdery
- Utilized evenly to reveal pores and skin, blended out effectively
- Lengthy-wearing (8 hours earlier than fading)
These are the dupes the editor has pulled however not but rated and formally entered.
- ColourPop Kelp Me (LE, $5.00).
- By Terry Gentle & Tan Vibes #2 (LE, ).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Speak Medium-Deep #3 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Extra is Extra (P, $8.00).
- Milani Bella Bellini (P, $7.99).
- NARS Orgasm (P, $30.00).
- MAC Starquake (LE, $42.00).
- Becca Rose Spritz (DC, $34.00).
- Stellar Magnificence Flare (P, $25.00).
- ColourPop Jam Out (LE, $5.00).
