PAT MCGRATH LABS // 12 QUAD RANKING LIST - Alicia Archer

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  • @mareir
    @mareir 9 місяців тому +30

    Sometimes I take out Nocturnal Nirvana and just smile at it. 😂

  • @LadyJoolree
    @LadyJoolree 9 місяців тому +36

    People were sleeping on Fleur Fantasia, its one of my faves... and I'm melanin rich! That glittery shade on lips covered with gloss, gurl! And that lilac flip in the corner of the eye... pow!
    My Pat haul arrived today. Sunlit Seduction is definitely giving Divine Rose III vibes! Pretty though.

    • @DeliciaTrini
      @DeliciaTrini 9 місяців тому +6

      Agreed! So underrated! I’m tan-deep and I just use a cool toned matte like the taupe-lilac matte in Divine Rose one to get some depth. Love that unicorn quad! I love Sunlit Seduction, but would have appreciated it more if the last four shades were baked no doubt. The crimson shade, when applied with a finger, is stunning! It’s my favorite shade in the palette although it’s known as the dud.

    • @kr8882
      @kr8882 9 місяців тому +3

      @@DeliciaTrini💯

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +8

      You right you right! It’s not just great for the eyes, but it’s a true artistry quad. Maybe I need to hop back in, and film with it!

    • @nykka3
      @nykka3 9 місяців тому

      @@aliciaarcher please do

    • @richapraja
      @richapraja 9 місяців тому +2

      I agree that Fleur Fantasia is a highly underrated quad. In my collection, it’s my most used PML quad actually and the reason i like it that much is because i think it’s the best pastel palette ever created and it blows my mind that it is just a quad. Agree that it is something that i mostly use in spring but damn that duochrome is the best pastel duochrome - like lavendar to green? And its texture is unique - and the shades paired with it are all different! Pink, orange and yellow right?!? That’s what makes it so versatile - i can always dip into a neutral palette for a brown or a mauve or a grey but that quad makes me feel like an underrated artist and i love it!

  • @KB0101
    @KB0101 9 місяців тому +21

    I like your line up. Man I LOVE a ranking video. I don't know why they are so satisfying. I don't care if I disagree with every choice, which I don't here. I just love hearing people's analysis of their choices. It often makes me look at the products differently.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, Kim!!! It was fun to make, and not I need to get working on the Motherships 👀

  • @rebeccawainwright4515
    @rebeccawainwright4515 9 місяців тому +19

    I love a PML ranking video and no one does it like you ❤
    I maintain that you do the best swatch game in the business too, I always depend on your videos

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, Rebecca!!

  • @mariam.a.
    @mariam.a. 9 місяців тому +23

    Oh Alicia, I am a fool and I will never stop hoping that we get the astral blitz formula back and the quads featuring them…🥰

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      I’ll be a fool with you 😭

    • @mariam.a.
      @mariam.a. 9 місяців тому +1

      @@aliciaarcher you can join us, we have a whole movement going on #savethebakedshades ....we are a delusional bunch who keep hoping Pat will fix the oven and give us back the baked goods! 🤣

    • @elissacox4291
      @elissacox4291 9 місяців тому

      Two of them were back in 2023. Both times they were offered as a GWP, and I’m not sure whether you could actually buy them. But, they were indeed back with less product in them.

  • @elissacox4291
    @elissacox4291 9 місяців тому +12

    Interstellar Icon is my favourite too. Every shade is stunning, and it’s the first time I purchased a back up of any eyeshadow.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      I believe it! Interstellar Icon is one of her best!

  • @blathering.
    @blathering. 9 місяців тому +6

    Completely agree with you on the pan sizes! I'm so sad that PMG pan sizes have gotten smaller, not really because of the smaller amount of product but because of the diminished visual impact. There is something so luxe about the PMG 30mm pan size. The smaller pans sizes simply look cheap. If it was really necessary to change from 30mm to 26mm, the packaging should have been re-designed. Seeing 26mm pans in quads designed for 30mm is just sad.
    I always enjoy your rankings, although Risque Rose and Fleur Fantasia are the top of my list 💖 I think all her color stories are lovely, and it's really down to personal preference (and what looks good on you) for what your favorites might be.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      I agree, it was strange. The 30mm size is what made a splash back in 2017 with the first three motherships, and to see them in a quad was fantastic. It was unique to see that size from a luxury brand.

  • @DeliciaTrini
    @DeliciaTrini 9 місяців тому +9

    The beautiful thing is, everyone has their own taste. As for PML eyeshadow palettes, they are very difficult to rank, as all of them are stunning,…some more than others and some are neck and neck. You will have them ranked this way and in the next 6 months, that will all change. No worries! I’m worried about the quality of the next 10-pan Mothership as well🤞

    • @krisushi1
      @krisushi1 9 місяців тому

      I think after the reviews about the quality of this past Mothership that Pat will have no choice but to stand up to all of the others making the business decisions at PML's and stand up for her name, as it's hers that is on the brand. Too many cooks spoil the broth and in this case, plus for a number of Motherships now, this Company needs to be re-arranged to get their eyes back onto the product and to improve each them time, not just the profit margin. Pat needs to get her brand back on track and pull out something spectacular to bring the customers back. I've never heard such controversy over other brands. I didn't bother with the last two ABH Palettes, especially as one was far too dark, yet I never heard the out cry Pat receives with each Mothership, even Moonlit Seduction which was one I truly adore. I think by this time, it was too late and customers wanted something totally different to forgive her for the three Divine Roses. After coming out with yet another 'rosy-toned' Mothership so soon and with not good quality reviews, she's shot herself in the foot and she'll need something amazing to get her out of this mess.
      I also enjoy watching these ranking videos, as it shows how different we all are. I've never bought a Quad myself, yet I just bought some 5-pans which were reduced significantly during her Sale. That's why I enjoyed this so much, as I'm not familiar with the Quads. Alicia is always fun to listen to as well.💖

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      Right! And why I didn’t want to dwell on the positions, because of that very reason. I can make counter arguments to my own arguments 😆

  • @_blueskies
    @_blueskies 9 місяців тому +12

    PMG brought back Nocturnal Nirvana for a blink-and-you-missed moment in 2021. And the same for Iconic Illumination last year. I think they were both 25% off. My knees got weak when I opened the packages -- they're that beautiful.

    • @hermanlane9846
      @hermanlane9846 9 місяців тому +4

      I saw it pop up iEarlier in the year in 2023 as well. I wasn’t checking for PML quads at the time so I skipped on it. But now it’s on my wishlist. I have a feeling we will see some of these popping back in as the company realizes these faves are money makers

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      Ooooo what great timing you had!! They are one of her best, and I’m hoping that this year MAYBE we’ll get some blitz shades again.

    • @LadyJoolree
      @LadyJoolree 9 місяців тому

      Iconic Illumination? Dang, I missed that White Elephant 😭

    • @macassar1
      @macassar1 9 місяців тому

      Nirvana was a bonus last year

    • @the2facesinatoken
      @the2facesinatoken 9 місяців тому +2

      Hey guys nocturnal nirvana is back on her website

  • @missmrocks
    @missmrocks 9 місяців тому +5

    Aloha Alicia. My Voyeuristic Vixen also cracked. I didn't need to use alcohol to press it back in. I just pressed it in very well using a hardware clamp (this has saved so many of my eyeshadows). ❤

  • @01vivrantthing
    @01vivrantthing 9 місяців тому +4

    Interstellar Icon is hands down my favorite too. In fact my top two are the same as yours and I decluttered all the others 🫢. There's something special about the shades in Interstellar Icon even though they're not "special". I don't even wear blues but the blue in that palette is stunning and so wearable for a blue.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      Right, and why I felt bad awarding it no. 1, but the shades. THE SHADES!!!

  • @raaziabanks2552
    @raaziabanks2552 9 місяців тому +4

    Agreed ….that Celestial divinity quads were exceptional! Love all of them. Apart from them so want the Voyeristic vixen…. is on my wish list. 💙

  • @mollyjane01
    @mollyjane01 9 місяців тому +1

    You have taken me to a far-away dreamland where we dance in dazzling pigments with OG Pat McGrath & Alicia!! Seriously, this video of quad ranking took my breath away and I’m definitely pulling some of these out of my own collection to use 😊. Your passion is so palpable and I appreciate the efforts you put into your videos. Happy new year, Alicia❤🎉

  • @marionallen2222
    @marionallen2222 9 місяців тому +5

    My eyeshadow I’m wearing looks like your headband lol I love it… it’s the Divine Rose quad eternal Eden (the left two shades) with divine rose mothership highlighters and the orangey topper shade it’s gold gorgeousness

    • @RoseOfMadina
      @RoseOfMadina 9 місяців тому

      Ah I can imagine it - pinku gloriousness on the eyes! 💕🩷

  • @blessingsamongstusall
    @blessingsamongstusall 9 місяців тому +3

    Completely agree with your #1 pick. It is amazing on!

  • @a.f.393
    @a.f.393 9 місяців тому +4

    Voyeuristic Vixen is my favourite! That glitter is insane! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @krisw9409
    @krisw9409 9 місяців тому +5

    Happy New Year! I only have 4 quads, the bliss astrals plus iconic illumination, and I have to go with Ritualistic Rose being my number one! 🎉 I love the pinks 🥰

    • @nancytipton7602
      @nancytipton7602 9 місяців тому +2

      That's the one I have been wanting to get! Ritualistic Rose seems like it would light up the green in my blue-green eyes like nothing else!

    • @tyfa97one
      @tyfa97one 9 місяців тому +3

      I recently got Ritualistic Rose and I LOVE IT!!!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +2

      You can’t go wrong with those shades! 🤩

  • @makeupmetkatja
    @makeupmetkatja 9 місяців тому +2

    Yes do the motherships again, please! I just love your ranking videos and your elaborate palette review videos. Loved this one as well!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      I’ll work on it 🙆🏽‍♀️

  • @theambitlady
    @theambitlady 9 місяців тому

    After all these years of return to your channel because of your passion humor and sincerity. Love you Alicia!!! Laura from NYC in Woodstock xoxo 😘 ❤

  • @Sandycvgx
    @Sandycvgx 9 місяців тому +3

    My favorite is Voyeuristic Vixen, the top right shade is the most special one in the PMG line, the quad is so easy to use, quality is incredible but that's just my opinion!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes, it can be subdued or ultra high glam!

  • @loytoco
    @loytoco 9 місяців тому +1

    Happy new year! I don't know if we'll ever get the blitz formula again in quads but I am confident we will get it back in the motherships. Where does this confidence come from? No idea. It's something that defines Pat's brand too much to be completely eliminated.
    I am also not entirely on board when people say that her first 3 motherships were her best and then it went down from there (colour-story wise). First of all, Midnight Sun is her best palette, imo, so I cannot stand that. You can go anywhere with Midnight Sun. Sure, it can be daily friendly, but one can be creative and the special shades really give lots of possibilities. To me, it's the mothership that doesn't put any limits. Very Pat McGrath.
    While I am not a big fan of Divine Rose, I think that Divine Rose 2 is quintessential Pat McGrath. Sure, it's pink and we got used to pink being promoted by every brand. However, Pat McGrath is first and foremost an artist, probably THE artist in the industry. I remember some of her looks from when I was a kid and they featured hot pink. I am 42, and I still remember them. Not quite average, I'd say. I believe DR2 delivers a big piece of Pat's artistry.
    That being said, let's collectively hope we get the special shades in her next mothership and let's hope for a forest theme palette. I enjoyed her latest palette more than most, but I am ready for something else. I am skipping on the green palettes I see from other brands thinking "I'll get Pat's next mothership" as a way to manifest it :D.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      I’m hanging on as well! 😆 And yes, I discussed this very point where someone else thought that the true Golden Era started with Bronze Seduction, and continued through Divine Rose II. Now, Midnight Sun is my most favorite Pat palette of all time. I’m with you on all the points you made, and still fight for that palette. Because when it released, it didn’t get as much buzz since it came after Bronze Seduction, which sold out quickly. Her first three I think were almost like a shock wave for the beauty industry. To see those huge pans, in these large palettes was like 😳 And from a luxury brand, no less. Which is why I get pissed when people constantly want to compare her stuff to indie, and the indie shadows were not around when Pat was working the runway. Like you had said, and have witnessed, Pat had this vision FROM THE BEGINNING. And why I will treasure her motherships I-VIII.

  • @melina_m_makeup
    @melina_m_makeup 9 місяців тому +3

    What a great ranking and i love your explanation as to why each ranking is placed where it is. I hava all 12 as well. My least favorite is Bronze Borealis but i think its because i got a dud. Two of the shades in my quad are the exact same. I dont know what happened to my quad when it went thru QC approval. Someone wasnt paying attention. My top 3 are Venus in Fluers, Interstellar Icon, and Ritualistic Rose. I wish we could get more quads of the special baked shades. But unfortunately i dont think that will happen and for that reason ill treasure Iconic Illumination, Nocturnal Nirvana, and Ritualistic Rose. I do love the all matte palette from the Love collection to pair with these special quads ❤

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +2

      We’ll see if the brand was cooking up something nice for 2024. Maybe they needed a year to get the appropriate materials. That’s what I’m speculating, anyway 😆

    • @LadyJoolree
      @LadyJoolree 9 місяців тому +1

      Gutted I missed out on that matt palette! Why don't you contact PMGL and let them know aboutthe duplicate shade? They've given me money off/discount codes that can be used with anything when I've complained in the past. Worth a try 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @melina_m_makeup
      @melina_m_makeup 9 місяців тому +1

      @LadyJoolree it's been so long since that purchase and not sure if they will honor it now. 🤔 I didn't know at first that mine was a dud til I watched reviews and was like , mine is different! I noticed at first when I swatched but didn't think anything of it. I prob should email and send a picture.

  • @syndieouellet2763
    @syndieouellet2763 9 місяців тому +1

    always love to see your ranking videos!
    I waited a long time for Interstellar Icon and it's amazing!

  • @alainiamorgan-james6896
    @alainiamorgan-james6896 9 місяців тому +3

    I have the same wrap...love my melanin hair care wraps

  • @catherinelynnfraser2001
    @catherinelynnfraser2001 9 місяців тому +1

    My favourite part of a ranking video is the reasons behind the ranking. I also sneakily steal ideas for my singles in my BYOP groupings. I’ve also been using Danessa Myricks’ Groundwork to lay down the base for accent and colour eyeshadows. I will say PML Quads are so much better than any Chanel Quad I’ve ever owned. They are so much more usable and wearable. You can always pull a one and done from at least one shadow in a PML Quad. I don’t have as many of them, mind you.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      I’m still going back and forth about groundwork. Maybe I’ll finally make the plunge. And why I said that Pat is more bang for your buck when compared to Chanel back in 2019. People were going on and on about the price, and I was like DO YOU SEE HOW LARGE THESE PANS ARE!? 😆

  • @shmoopiedo
    @shmoopiedo 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for reminding us about the beautiful quads! With the broken shadow, just gently press it back into the pan with a clean finger. The same thing happened to me. I think it’s just because of the formula which is a bit more fragile

  • @quiche0805
    @quiche0805 9 місяців тому

    I agree with your ranking of Fleur Fantasia as #12. It's a pretty palette, but the color story is quite specific. I pulled it out on Monday & made myself use it because I never reach for it. I put that iridescent shade in the inner corner & used it as a highlighter. WOW! I couldn't stop staring at myself in the mirror all day long.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      Right, although specific, it has its moments! I too like to sprinkle some FF on the eyes, whether it be all shades or a few. I think it shines when used for accents.

  • @SharonDJohnson515
    @SharonDJohnson515 9 місяців тому

    Your top 2 are my top 2, but inverted. Still, I agree with you. Both STUNNING. Glad I have them both. 😍

  • @shoelady6457
    @shoelady6457 9 місяців тому +2

    Happy New Year Alicia! 😊

  • @diamarieful
    @diamarieful 9 місяців тому

    Ooooh I guessed your favourite at the very beginning!! I understand why you ranked it no. 1, it is an absolutely incredible palette. The way the shades are not-quite-neutrals... it's not like you look at it and think 'wow that's out there' but there are just these twists that make the shades so *different* and then the way they can be combined is so different as well. It has that real edge to it without being garish that sums up PMG at her finest for me.
    We actually have the same picks for no. 1 and no. 2, although I have to say it kills me a bit not to give the top spot to no. 2 and I keep going back and forth about it like I'm ranking my own children lol. No. 2 is glorious, glorious, glorious. I did not think shades with that much red in them belonged on anybody's eyes but there is one particular shade in that palette made a convert of me.
    I have to give the no. 3 and no. 4 shades to the remaining Blitz Astral palettes, also in the same order you ranked them. For me a big part of the appeal of PMG is how the shades come together and I think in the lowest ranking Blitz Astral quad there are the fewest shade combinations. Although the duochrome in the lowest ranking palette battles with the gold in the highest ranking palette for 'Best Shade In All of the Quads' for me :)

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      YOU UNDERSTAND!! 😆 As you said, the shades from Interstellar might not be neutral, neutral, but I think it’s because Hypnotique doesn’t have a strong base of color. It’s not in your face blue, but a wash with beautiful reflectivity. Which allows it to be paired with any shadow, and not completely overtake the look.
      I too felt bad about not awarding Iconic Illumination the top spot, but there is something about Divine Dahlia 😮‍💨 But Blitz Bordeaux is so versatile. I think because it’s desaturated, which makes it more wearable.

    • @diamarieful
      @diamarieful 9 місяців тому

      @@aliciaarcherYes exactly this!! It's so funny you made that comment about Blitz Bordeaux because I was literally just commenting somewhere else that one reason I think that Iconic Illumination is so versatile is that Blitz Bordeaux and Blitz Brown aren't super blingy like Astral Gold Allure and Bronze Gold 003. But you are right, it is also the shade of Blitz Bordeaux, that depth and as you say desaturated quality it has makes it much less scary than say Blitz Flame from Bronze Seduction.
      Anyway it means you can make a complete look out of the quad without looking unbalanced.
      Tbh if Pat were still giving us baked shades I would have no second thoughts about ranking Interstellar Icon no. 1. It's just so special. But I almost feel like I need to protest the discontinuation of the baked formula somehow ;)
      Ok I better stop because I've written you an essay lol, but thanks for taking the time to reply, it's so nice of you.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      @@diamariefulcrossing fingers for more baked shades this year 😭

  • @vbonded783
    @vbonded783 9 місяців тому +3

    The formula in that shade in deep space divinity must be fragile. Mine arrived shattered also. You have me excited to revisit my quads!!! Interstellar icon is everything.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      I need to repress mine 😮‍💨

  • @y.spence
    @y.spence 9 місяців тому

    Risqué Rose I have worn a ton! Thanks for the reminder to pick these back up 🥰

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Anytime! That one is beautiful 🤩

  • @cpcks18
    @cpcks18 9 місяців тому +3

    Head wraps are dope, I got into them a lil last year. Gotta build my headwrap collection 😂

  • @TheArtistMalene
    @TheArtistMalene 9 місяців тому +2

    Happy New Year 🥳 And thank you for another great video, I totally get your ranking, although mine is gonna be a bit different. You should really try to put the pink from Risqué Rose on top of the brown to see that lovely shade it creates, and then with a blending brush, put a small diffused amount of Lavendaring and it will melt your heart for sure 🥰

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      Oooooo what a great idea! And I probably did this at some point and completely forgot how versatile that shade is 😮‍💨

  • @lemperez
    @lemperez 9 місяців тому +1

    I always enjoy your insights when analyzing makeup pallets. Keep up the good work. 😊

  • @zenmaster9195
    @zenmaster9195 9 місяців тому +7

    😂 MAC Club...literally, every brand took Club and tried to make that magic. Every time I see a brand do it, in my head I'm just like "Oh, you made a Club." That's hilarious 😂 Club will haunt us for the rest of our lives. I still have a pan of it actually 😆

    • @hermanlane9846
      @hermanlane9846 9 місяців тому +1

      I still have my Club single shadow. It’s a relic

    • @zenmaster9195
      @zenmaster9195 9 місяців тому

      @@hermanlane9846 LOL it really is

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +2

      My goodness, it’s all over the place 😆 It’s hilarious that Club still stands to be the pioneer of teal/burgandy duochromes!

    • @zenmaster9195
      @zenmaster9195 9 місяців тому

      @aliciaarcher Right? They really have some great colors and textures out there, even to this day.

  • @andersongonzalez9952
    @andersongonzalez9952 9 місяців тому

    Alicia, you are simply BRILLIANT!!! Thank you for your amazing videos.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, Anderson!!

  • @marionallen2222
    @marionallen2222 9 місяців тому +1

    You’re making me want these so bad!!!!!! Especially 5 2 3 and 1 oh my goodness!!!!!!

  • @Lynnonymous
    @Lynnonymous 9 місяців тому +1

    Interstellar Icon is my most favorite too!!! I love that Quad so much, I have two of them because I panned Devine Dahlia. 😂 I have such a huge collection, any kind of pan says something. Great video! I love hearing your thoughts on palettes. I hope someday I feel as knowledgeable about my collection as you are with yours.
    ETA Yes yes yes! Another Mothership ranking PLEEAAASSEEE!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +2

      Will get working on the a new Mothership Ranking!

  • @TigerLily1
    @TigerLily1 9 місяців тому

    Hey gorgeous, I'm good with your choices. The only change I would make is to switch 1 and 2. I have both of them and, for me, Iconic Illumination is slightly more versatile. It fits beautifully into "grab and go" as well as "sophisticated glamour". I really love both of them though. Enjoy your weekend 😃

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      That is true, and why I struggled with those two. I can see understand your argument, because Iconic I. is outrageous!

  • @korenkillion5103
    @korenkillion5103 9 місяців тому

    Risqué rose is the one I missed. I hope she brings it back. I’ve been waiting!!

  • @nattyred8657
    @nattyred8657 9 місяців тому

    Nice review of the PMG quads, Alicia. And I’m loving the color of your Melanin head wrap!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Thank you, Michelle!! I would love to get more 🤭

  • @Shellie1913
    @Shellie1913 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the ranking of the PML quads! I was surprised by your number 1. For me it’s Voyeuristic Vixen hands down!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      VV is definitely one of her best!

  • @Grace0707
    @Grace0707 9 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed this video, going to revisit my Pat quads, they’re all so wonderful. My fave is Iconic Illumination, the quality is just superb.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Have fun, Grace! Happy this helped!

  • @akspov
    @akspov 9 місяців тому

    I just received Interstellar Icon from her vault sale. Divine Dahlia and Hypnotique were the reasons I wanted it so bad. But Golden Polaris was a real surprise that works very well with my deep skin tone. This was fun to watch!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      Golden Polaris is so lovely! It has a copper-ness to it!

  • @Bdhstl95
    @Bdhstl95 9 місяців тому +7

    Since Pat has gone mainstream, which she obviously has with the Pink Extravaganza of the last few years, we must acknowledge that someone has picked up the avant guard torch. The obvious heir is Isamaya with multiple finishes n interesting shades in 2 Industrial palettes

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      And why I’m hapoy to have two of Isamaya’s palettes. I’m still eyeing Wild Star, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet 👀

    • @LadyJoolree
      @LadyJoolree 9 місяців тому

      I dunno. I think Danessa Myricks is giving a good college try. Especially with her multi use liquid tubes and the balm formula. That recent Lightworks palette is giving me the save-up and see vibes!

  • @jesse2094
    @jesse2094 9 місяців тому

    Your makeup always looks beautiful and classy but your look in this video is just 🔥❤

  • @ritaandrews4962
    @ritaandrews4962 9 місяців тому

    Hey Alicia, I like your ranking. I only have six of the quads. The three Blitz, two Celestial and the Venusian Sunrise. I had stopped buying them once the pan sizes got smaller. But of the one I have interstellar icon, iconic illumination ritualistic rose are mt favorites.

  • @alleahsasseville
    @alleahsasseville 9 місяців тому +1

    Happy New Year!! Love that head wrap 🩷

  • @kealaherman5032
    @kealaherman5032 9 місяців тому

    On your shattered shadow, the formula is pretty soft, and can be pressed right back into the pan and wrap a quarter in tissue and press it down and should be usable

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Thank you! I’ll fix them right up 🙆🏽‍♀️

  • @PlugInKali
    @PlugInKali 9 місяців тому +6

    We don't even have blitz astral shades in her Mothership palettes anymore. I highly doubt she's going to release more of those quads, unfortunately.

    • @karendrives970
      @karendrives970 9 місяців тому +2

      Pat rereleased her OG blue single shadow. Ya don't get as much shadow as the original release but that same color. Maybe just maybe she'll dip back into 2019 as well.

    • @J_loves_lu
      @J_loves_lu 9 місяців тому +1

      Never say never friend ! 😅

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +4

      I’m hoping the brand needed 2023 to gather the right materials, get to cookin’ in Italy, and release magic for 2024 😆 we shall see!

    • @RoseOfMadina
      @RoseOfMadina 9 місяців тому

      ​@@aliciaarcherhaha love that!

  • @liresi8
    @liresi8 9 місяців тому

    This was such a joy to watch. I pulled out my quads and walked through them with you. Just hearing your perspective and ideas on how to wear each reignited my love for these eyeshadows. They are on top of my vanity and going to give them some much needed love! Thank you Alicia, I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      I’m happy this helped, and glad to hear that you had the quads out while watching 😍

  • @Muslimah33
    @Muslimah33 9 місяців тому

    Ritualistic rose will be my focus palette of the year. I always forget about my quads but every look is always so beautiful.
    I couldn’t do the blue blood repeat but I want those other three shades.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      It’s lovely, and can also be a great pairing with other shadows!

  • @floragasparovich4826
    @floragasparovich4826 9 місяців тому +1

    Mine broke too!!! I was devastated! My broken one is the exact same color as yours! It was the nicest color in the quad too!!! And I didn't bang it, it was just spontaneous! Hmmm 🤔 shame shame shame! 😢

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      I’m going to try and repress them!

  • @K9Trix
    @K9Trix 8 місяців тому

    I would love to watch the top Amazon finds video first! Love your videos, tha k you for the amazing content!

  • @cupcake5671
    @cupcake5671 6 місяців тому

    thanks for the video, it’s really helpful 💚

  • @noiramo
    @noiramo 9 місяців тому

    Yes! I was waiting for this video! 🎉

  • @rabbiroz3806
    @rabbiroz3806 9 місяців тому

    Interstellar Icon is my favorite quad too and probably in my top three of all PML’s palettes including Motherships!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      I can’t get enough! Definitely one of her best!

  • @sparklingsia7279
    @sparklingsia7279 9 місяців тому

    I absolutely agree on your no 1, it’s my most loved and most worn quad by Mother Pat, and I’m pale as a ghost. So it even suits me❤ I also adore Fleur Fantasia, but for me the pale apricot color is an all over lid shade that I can sheer out as a transition😅. Thank you for this video and I wish you a very Happy New Year❤

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching! And yes, the apricot shade is lovely! I now limited depending on one’s skin tone, but I think it sensational with the other shades in there.

  • @sonnil3762
    @sonnil3762 9 місяців тому

    I’ve only got 6 quads but my number.1 is the same as yours!!!
    My rankings would be:
    1. Interstellar Icon (PERFECT PALETTE!)
    2. Voyeuristic Vixen (twilight bronze and that deep matte shade are my faves!)
    3. Ritualistic Rose (so beautiful for topper shades)
    4. Fleur Fantasia (so perfect when I want to feel soft and pretty)
    5. Eternal Eden (feel the same way about that bright pink but the cooler bottom 2 shades are so beautiful I had to buy it!)
    6. Nocturnal Nirvana (in last place just because it’s a difficult colourstory to pull on the day to day)
    Haven’t bought a quad since she shrunk the pans and removed the hieroglyphics on the front 😢

  • @SH-wk6po
    @SH-wk6po 9 місяців тому

    18:29 "I don't like the astral shades because they're too dry and too glittery and bla...". This moment was so funny to me. 🤣😂

  • @coffeecotton
    @coffeecotton 9 місяців тому

    #1 gives me all the feels too Alicia. I agree with your assessment.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      You know what I mean!? 😮‍💨⚡️

  • @richapraja
    @richapraja 9 місяців тому

    lol loved your first choice! That’s why i love you!!!

  • @christahodges
    @christahodges 9 місяців тому

    Good evening, Alicia! Happy Friday! I can always count on you to bring us the BEST mother rankings!! 😊💛🧡💚🤎🩵🩷💜

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Hey Christa!! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @cynthiadelapena6394
    @cynthiadelapena6394 9 місяців тому

    Been waiting for this video

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Happy I was able to finally put it out!

  • @carmensplacebeauty
    @carmensplacebeauty 9 місяців тому

    Yaay! I only have one Pat McGrath Eye Quad and it's your top choice (Interstellar Icon). Looking forward to playing with it again.🥰

  • @Tseana1
    @Tseana1 9 місяців тому

    So I ordered interstellar icon. I didn’t have that one.
    We just have to keep using all of her old products that are AMAZING and iconic. I used divine rose 1 for new years and it was stunning. I truly hope she comes back with her iconic baked shades. Otherwise we’ll just have to reminisce about the good old days.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      I’ll reminisce with you 😮‍💨 And I need to hop back into Divine Rose I. Another misunderstood palette 😆

  • @kkbay88
    @kkbay88 9 місяців тому

    I adore interstellar icon and I adore you. Happy New Year 🎉. x

  • @EnvyBlu
    @EnvyBlu 9 місяців тому +1

    I love your video. I love your passion when it comes to great eyeshadows. 😊I really love watching your ranking videos. But…lol I just don’t see the hype with Pat McGrath eyeshadows. I bought a palette and actually returned it because I was so underwhelmed. I was thinking the formula was going to be out of this world! I was expecting it to let off rays of light when I opened the palette 😂 but it didn’t. I felt it was like all other high-end eyeshadows, and nothing special. So many companies are making those wonderful eyeshadow formulas now, with the buttery softness, the creaminess, easy blend-ability, high shine, multichromes, and duochromes, and at half the price of a Pat McGrath palette. Sure, her formula *was* great, and special when it first came out, but now other companies caught on, and can make the same quality shadows. So, I don’t know how her company is going to survive in the future, without some big improvements, or lowering her prices.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Which one did you buy? And yes, I understand that other companies are killing it with the formula. But I just don’t like the packaging. And also, I think Pat’s earlier palettes (1-8) were truly unique to the industry at the time. It wasn’t just the shades, but coming from the high fashion perspective is what I feel defined her brand. Because I said it then, the indie shadows for me are great, but when it comes to color stories is where I feel they fall short. But that’s just my opinion, and I’m clearly biased 🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @arielts06
    @arielts06 9 місяців тому +2

    Interstellar Icon really is that girl 💙

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      And forever will be! 💕😮‍💨

  • @daniellecooper1766
    @daniellecooper1766 9 місяців тому

    I sadly only have 5 quads but because of you I have the 3 astro, interstellar icon and fleur fantasia. Astro gold allure might be one of my top 3 pat shades. I can hate my eyeshadow and pop that on top for instant glam that I love

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      Astral Gold Allure has so much shine! 🤩 And you only need a touch. Because the effect is crazy 💫

  • @rockergirl20
    @rockergirl20 9 місяців тому

    #1 is my favorite also!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Woohoo!! Interstellar Icon NATION!!!

  • @shoelady6457
    @shoelady6457 9 місяців тому +2

    Iconic Illumination is the one and only Quad from PML.😊

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      And what a great one to have! 🤩

  • @cristinalungu5157
    @cristinalungu5157 9 місяців тому

    I have just one quad, and that's Celestial Divinity 😂 . As you, happy that I've got it in 2021. Unfortunately, i want the Voyeuristic Vixen, but is only with the new " design" 😒

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Right, the new design is not as appealing 🫠

  • @elainebines6803
    @elainebines6803 9 місяців тому +2

    I never went on the PM mother'ship train on anything and I'm happy that I didn't board tbh

    • @J_loves_lu
      @J_loves_lu 9 місяців тому +1

      You are missing out friend ! 😅 maybe one day catch a good sale & see how you feel ❤😊

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      I hear you! But if you ever want a ride, you’ll have plenty of passengers to hangout with 🙆🏽‍♀️

  • @r17l
    @r17l 9 місяців тому

    Bronze Borealis is being released tomorrow (08Jan) with Lunar New Year packaging!

  • @karendrives970
    @karendrives970 9 місяців тому +1

    I wear my hair in twists. I have that head wrap. I'd say we're twinning if you were 20+ years younger than me!😂

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      😆 we can still be apart of the twist collective!

  • @SI-ps9ii
    @SI-ps9ii 9 місяців тому +1

    I wore Iconic Illumination on my wedding day

    • @diamarieful
      @diamarieful 9 місяців тому

      Bet you looked *fantastic* :)

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      I love that! I’m sure you looked beautiful 🥹

  • @nykka3
    @nykka3 9 місяців тому +4

    Let me pull out my small collection and compare

  • @nancytipton7602
    @nancytipton7602 9 місяців тому

    For me, it's so difficult to rank my quads! I LOVE Interstellar Icon, Voyeuristic Vixen, and Nocturnal Nirvana dearly, even though NN isn't exactly the most practical of color stories especially for "everyday" type of eye looks. Out of my 4, Bronze Borealis just feels "boring" to me. It's easy for me to find those shades running all through my stash.

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      Right, Bronze Borealis is a reliable backup, but can be replicated. NN I love for its intensity, but depending on how they’re applied can determine the overall look. It’s nice to experiment with varying degrees of color richness to find that right delivery.

  • @jjjjk1241
    @jjjjk1241 9 місяців тому

    UGG! I wish I had seen this video last week when Pat McGrath’s whole website was on sale. I had your number one quad in my cart and decided against it because I thought Divine Dahlia was a plain foiled Brown that I already have. Now not only is the sale over, but the price has gone up. I’m not paying $62 for a quad!

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      I hear you! And yes sometimes it’s tough to identify the colors online.

    • @jjjjk1241
      @jjjjk1241 9 місяців тому

      @@aliciaarcher yep, even Temptalia shows it as simply a brown foiled shadow. Well, both Ulta and Sephora have it last time I checked, and I’ll wait for a sale. If I can’t get it at a decent price, I guess it just wasn’t meant to be. :-) Thank you so much for your fantastic, thorough reviews, Alicia! I appreciate you so much!

  • @glendaparker4248
    @glendaparker4248 9 місяців тому

    “If the dress code was look like a flower”😂😂😂

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Right, then I’ll be set! 😆

  • @hermanlane9846
    @hermanlane9846 9 місяців тому

    I picked up Deep Space Divinity during recent vault opening and guess what. It arrived a big old mess. I was ready to cry but wrote the company for a replacement but it was already sold out so they refunded me. I’m struggling t.with what to do but seeing that you still have yours in this state maybe I can try to doctor mine and save some of the shadow

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      I’m definitely going to try and salvage them!

    • @hermanlane9846
      @hermanlane9846 9 місяців тому

      I am checking with Faces By Gina about how to best repress the broken shadow. I did do some light dusting with a fluffy brush to remove some of the shadow that had gotten into the other shades and it worked quite well however every time I reopen the palette I still find bits of stray shadow sparkles just popping up 😂😂

    • @hermanlane9846
      @hermanlane9846 9 місяців тому

      Oh, guess what I just picked up from the PML vault? Nocturnal Nirvana. It popped up again and I snatched it up.

  • @taniaelgaard
    @taniaelgaard 9 місяців тому

    I hope that 2024 bring back fleur fantasia ❤

  • @NunyaBizness2023
    @NunyaBizness2023 9 місяців тому +4

    Pat is on thin ice it she thinks I'm buying her stuff without the special shades. I have all of these. The specials make my purchases worth it IMO.

    • @tyfa97one
      @tyfa97one 9 місяців тому +1

      Totally agree with you! The mthrshps are too expensive not to come with the special shades! As a matter of fact, she should have launched have an all-special shades mthrship by now...

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      Right, and one of the reasons why her brand was unique. For a luxury brand to release these types of finishes was unheard of a the time.

  • @karlagutierrez5141
    @karlagutierrez5141 9 місяців тому

    I been losing hope that she will bring the Astro blitz quads. I really thought this holiday she would surprise us with one but it was disappointing. And more disappointed at myself for not buying some of them when they were full size. 😢

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      I was hoping as well, but it looks like the brand is pushing quints for the holidays 😮‍💨 Maybe she’ll surprise us this year 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @karlagutierrez5141
      @karlagutierrez5141 9 місяців тому

      @@aliciaarcher I sure hope so 🙏🏻

  • @afls93
    @afls93 9 місяців тому

    I'm afraid we're close to a ship wreck from Pat's brand, like, sometimes I think that the brand can close, because it's lost its magic, it's nor relevant like before and that's so sad. Also an idea: do a top 10 with your ranking of best eyeshadow shades, like no matter the palette...

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      That’s a good idea! And yes, the magic has diminished 😮‍💨

  • @tianiortiz8529
    @tianiortiz8529 9 місяців тому

    ❤❤

  • @irum121
    @irum121 9 місяців тому

    Hi
    Is patmcgrath new holiday pallet green version is good deal for 40$

    • @RoseOfMadina
      @RoseOfMadina 9 місяців тому

      What green version?

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому

      I think they’re talking about Nocturnal Nirvana-

    • @irum121
      @irum121 9 місяців тому +1

      Pat mcgrath mothership bijoux brilliance

    • @irum121
      @irum121 9 місяців тому +1

      Starstruck splendor

    • @RoseOfMadina
      @RoseOfMadina 9 місяців тому +1

      @@irum121 oh yes, its definitely a good deal - since the original price is 76 dollars I believe. Previous days there was a sale, and there was even a 30% discount on the 40 dollars.
      But if it's your first dabble into the brand, I would recommend a mothership. What kind of tones do you like? Peachy, pink, brown?

  • @irum121
    @irum121 9 місяців тому

    ?

  • @katharinanikol4206
    @katharinanikol4206 9 місяців тому

    It's so crazy how good her shadows, and inspiring, addictive and exiting, Mother's shadows are, the mattes blend themselves, those astral blitz shades like no others, her 1k other amazing finishes, ufff, one time Pat McGrath, always Pat McGrath.....🤪🤌😘

  • @the2facesinatoken
    @the2facesinatoken 9 місяців тому

    I ordered Interstellar Icon thanks to you and WOW it is so worth it! I thought it would be similar to other shades but its incredible! Sadly Hypnotique came shattered and lost 1/3 of the eyeshadow 🥲

  • @J_loves_lu
    @J_loves_lu 9 місяців тому

    So I’m wearing my beloved nocturnal nirvana in my pic on here 😊 to date it’s the most stunning look I’ve EVER created !! EVER !!!! 🤣❤️💃🏻🫶🏼😭🥰 i have ALL the quads & shamefully I pulled them out; a little while ago; as I had a few untouched 😩 I started using them one by one & man I love them ! Those first three quads are GOATED for me ❤😅 the astral blitz quads … I still need to use the bottom 2 quads for u & three more … but yes on voyeuristic vixen & Venusian sunrise & I too really enjoyed passion fleur ❤❤❤ I have interstellar icon in line to use next; golden Polaris is stunning 😍 I initially wasn’t a fan of risqué rose but she’s next in line to be used too 😅 so my top 5 are; the three astral blitz quads, voyeuristic vixen & venusian sunrise ❤ but that may change once I actually use all my quads 😂 but yes I collect them & I will continue to do so ! My deep space divinity arrived broken too 😢 but I repressed dawn fantasia & they sent me a new one ❤ oh & I just repress PMG shadows; no alcohol needed ! I use a small plastic stopper thing & it’s perfect !

    • @aliciaarcher
      @aliciaarcher  9 місяців тому +1

      I’ll get to repressing my shadows as well! I need to get into Risqué rose, because I feel like I’m missing out on some killer combinations.