Weartest: All wore amazing over the day and night except the shimmer eyeshadow, I try to love it but it honestly travels all over and I had glitter all over from my brows all the way down to my lips haha.
My experience with PML eyeshadows is the same as yours. I get a lot of fallout! That's why I use them only with the Mehron mixing liquid. I also wish she would add more colorful mattes to her 10-pan palettes. I am not overly impressed by her "special" shades either, as I have a nice collection of Indie multichromes which I love and tend to use more often than her somewhat overhyped glitter shades. Thank you Angie for your honest review!👍❤
I have the same experience as you. I only use it with glitter glue now. Kaleidos does it better. Boggles my mind seeing these youtubers using it without glitter glue and never complaining
I really like Pat McGrath. I feel like ND doesn’t show up on darker skin tones like they do in the pan. I also love the whole experience with Pat McGrath. I just feel very Fancy!
Something about opening up PMG mothership and whipping out that brush! I feel Like an ARTIST! Gimme that Black Girl Magic on my tan skin PLZ! I would love more mattes from PMG but her Blitz formulas are unlike anything in the market even though indie brands do provide more variety with shimmers and vibrant duo chromes compared to other mainstream brands. I absolutely love ND matt formulas as well, very user friendly. It’s just a matter of using the right primer. Let’s see what PMG brings in 2022! Ohhhh I hope some bronzers!!!!
The only way I'll ever get to try PM is if it's gifted, cause I can't imagine ever spending this much on one single product 😀 But I would like to see you do a video on what indie shadows you say are just as special as her special shades 😊🙏
Angie I can't believe you're just now trying all of this! Pat McGrath is my FAVORITE brand of all time, hands down. I'll never stop collecting. I have lots of indie shadows as well and I will admit that my excitement for PMG was a bit diminished after trying brands like Oden's Eye and Kaleidos, as I feel the sparkly shades from both of those brands are similar to Pat's special shades. I don't believe they're quite as good though. My advice to everyone using PMG shadows is to always use the special shades with a glitter glue! I have no problems with them when I use a glitter glue and I get compliments every time from strangers saying they've never seen shadows so shiny and sparkly
I think PG’s lip glosses are the unsung hero of her brand. Hands down the only lip gloss that doesn’t give me crusty lips at the end of the day. In fact, my lips are more moisturized. Under eye setting powder is also amazing.
As you said, it’s about preferences and what we want from our makeup experiences. I am a huge fan of Dame Pat because I too was a little immigrant black girl who grew up in the UK and understand the sheer and joyous miracle of who she became and what she has built against all odds… she is also kind and generous and a person that people love to be around because she makes them feel better about themselves and that is a rare quality at that level of public success. So I have an emotional bias because I identify strongly with her life experiences. That has absolutely nothing to do with her makeup. On the flip side, i happen to truly enjoy her makeup because it performs well and I thoroughly enjoy luxury experiences and assured quality. She makes things that fit well with my aesthetic. Also in every product she makes, she has shades that ALL races can use. I cannot say that of all the products of other luxury brands. I always find myself having to make things work with other brands… I can find what I need with Dame Pat…
@@rhiannah9939 its normal a black makeup artist makes for every body but pays special attention to dark skin as for fair skin there is already more than enough, chanel dior tom ford are also very expensive but they are not dark skin friendly
That is valid. If you buy it just because you love her and her formulas, it doesn’t matter what else is out there that’s cheaper or comparable. You’re allowed to spend your money on things you like and want to support. I wish I had just bought select things that I loved that i wanted to support, instead of trying to get everything on sale or dupes or other people’s hype. In this life if something makes you happy and isn’t hurting anyone, you should embrace it! Even something as simple as what makeup we use can give us some joy and something to be excited about.
the problem i have with indie brands is that the shpping charges are always very expensive and i always have to pay maybe even more for shpping than the actual shadows😂😂😂😂, which is not very pleasant tbh....plus i am actually more into palettes than single shadows haha....❤️❤️❤️
I do love PMG I own all her palettes. Her satin shimmer shades can also be used in the crease like Charlotte Tilbury. Her special shades in the mothership palettes some are crumbly but a mixing medium with them works great. I will say her foundation, concealer blush highlighter they are my favs from the brand.
Watching this was like when you’re sharing a favorite restaurant/meal with a friend and hoping they LOVE it as much as you…but they’re like “it’s good.” you’re right, it’s all about preferences.
I really appreciate being able to see your skin texture (minimal as it is). Most of the people I come across on UA-cam and Insta always have a mega-filter applied, and it sometimes makes me - as a 35 year old - feel like my texture is abnormal. Consciously, I know that people are filtered; subconsciously, definitely not always. I very much so appreciate it, Angie! I appreciate the reminder that skin isn't supposed to look like silicone. 😅 Your skin looks fantastic, truly, but it looks like SKIN. ❤️ I just got my new rephr brushes, so I'm gonna go play with some makeup. 😅
I absolutely love PMG concealer, foundation & blurring under eye powder 😍 I own most of the motherships palettes and I understand what you mean by for people who own a lot of makeup, some of the palettes might not be that special. For me, I am a sucker for luxe packaging and Pat definitely gives me that. My personal fave palettes are subliminal, divine rose 1 & 2 and subversive 😍 the others are nice but, not necessary.
This was a fun video, I'll admit that I really do love PMG's face products more than her eyeshadows surprisingly. Her foundation line has one of the few undertones that I feel really suits me (neutral olive), and I enjoy her powders, blushers, etc. I like ND's eyeshadows because her color stories are simpler for neutral lovers like myself, but I do hope to bite the bullet on a PMG palette one day, perhaps Divine Rose I.
Wow! I’m so glad to hear that we agree about the Pat McGrath formula. I waited almost two years to buy the Mothership V Bronze Seduction. I have love/hate relationship with it. It’s more beautiful in the palette and swatched than it performs on the eyes. I hate that I spent that much coin on it. I love her lip liners, but the eyeshadows didn’t blow me away. Thanks for your honest thoughts!
Thank you for saying that the PM shadows aren’t your favorites. Everybody raves about them. I found the special shades, while pretty, do have a really bad problem as far as traveling all over the face. If I don’t use some sort of setting medium to use them with, my face has sparkles all over the place. And sometimes even with a setting medium they still travel. 🤦🏻♀️ Her foundation is not bad. I do have to put on a second layer for the coverage I want. One layer is too sheer. I had to look at many many videos to get a better idea on what shade to purchase. I do like the under eye setting powder. For me it works. I sent back the two blushes when they were released. I couldn’t get the new locking mechanism open due to having issues with my hands. That locking mechanism is a fail. I was wondering if you could find dupes in the Indie world for some of the “special” shades in her Huetopian palette. Thank you so much for this video! 🤗❤️
I agree with you. The glitters go everywhere and the mattes are hard to work with they easily get patchy. The metallics are nothing special . However now I use glitter glue and been watching patty alonso’s looks and learnt how to use and appreciate the mattes. Still don’t think it’s worth the price. I only buy them at a deep discount
With Pat McGrath, you pay for the experience, not just the product itself, and one should be aware of that. There is nothing wrong with that, I absolutely love spending more money on high end brands for that luxurious feeling. Design, packaging, customer service, and so on. I want my make up to make me feel fancy and extra, and drugstore just doesn't do that for me, even if the formula is great. But it is absolutely not necessary to spend so much money to get really good products.
See this is where I disagree, having ordered direct from pat mcgrath I felt like the copious amount of plastic packaging and the bloody gold sequins made it seem cheap and tacky. It certainly didn't match up to my expectation when I'm spending that amount on makeup.
@@MilwaukeeWoman I was overcharged when an offer didn't go through properly, I sent them screenshots and they immediately refunded me. And when something arrived broken they refunded it as soon as I sent photos. I know they shouldn't be overcharging and delivering broken products but they were always super polite and got straight to the point x
I feel the same way about spending for a high end makeup. I usually buy from a higher end brand because the probability of it being disappointing is far lower. Also, I live in th Philippines, and sometimes cheaper brand price + shipping > high-end with free shipping, which got me to bite the bullet for PMG and Natasha Denona.
@@TheStitchWitchPodcast I keep wanting to buy from Bh Cosmetics but there is no free shipping to my country. I can't think of a good reason to buy an 18 dollar palette with 45 dollar shipping fee. I have tried ordering from Colourpop in the past with their free shipping via post office (you get this for 50 USD), I got it after 3 months. I was so unhappy because some of those were supposed to be Christmas gifts. I ordered it on October and got it January. Most mid end and high end brands ship to my country via reputable courier, and some even have their stores here. So I keep choosing them instead.
I live in Brazil and have the same problem! I really want to try some indie makeup products, but the shipping makes it impossible! In the end of the day, PMG has a great quality, beautiful shimmers and don't cost as much
I'm only 15 minutes and 26 seconds in and your skin looks BEAUTIFUL. When you turned down the light and zoomed in.... WOW. You look air brushed without looking cakey. That powder blurred your skin so well!
What I noticed about pat mcgrath's palettes is that all her colors show up on deep skin tones ND s not as much.. ND is more for medium skin tones which is probably why you like hers more as well
That foundation looks fabulous...and the powder on top was so beautiful. Usually I can't see differences on my monitor, but I could really see how well the foundation blended and the satiny finish of powder. Those two products worked so well together....and then the blush!! Have you ever watch Leorah Hallel Goldberg here on YT? She loves color almost as much as you do. She's fun to watch as well.
Totally with you... the same mattes in every damn palette is so boring... I dont want rosy muavey neutrals no matter how beautiful the shimmers are. If she ever comes out with even one true blue or green matte in a large palette, I'll be there so fast 😂
Those blushes won my heart! I ended up buying them all and I love them all but I have found that the darker colors work better with a fluffier blush brush as they tend to look patchy using denser brushes but that's just my experience. The compact is a pain though but the product is stunning!
I am so glad to hear your comments about the PM palettes. I have never been interested in any of their palettes, because i find them boring and uninspiring. I know it's an unpopular opinion, so it makes me feel validated to hear at least one other person feels the same way! I also feel the exact same about CT eyeshadow palettes. All the other categories of products from both brands call to me, but my bank account is safe from the eyeshadow palettes lol.
Angie: I'm gonna buy the blush as soon as it's back in stock. Me: it's orange, isn't it? Angie: it's more of an orange-y- peach. Me: yes queen, we want the glowy cheeto life! 🧡
Thank you for the tips on how to use Black eyeshadow, ive always been scared of using black but now I feel equipped to try it. Im glad you loved the products at least you dont have to feel bad about spending all that money for no reason & getting crappy products. She is still far to expensive for me sadly, maybe one day lol ❤
Pat McGrath products are for everyone. Checkout her bio. She’s a world-renowned veteran makeup artists. Extraordinary. Check her out! Also, no need to be afraid…most black-owned makeup brands are geared toward all skin tones as a result of decades of non-representation in the industry. Juvia’s Place (available at Ulta) is also a great brand.
Thank you for your honest reviews. I feel the same way as you regarding her eyeshadows. I think they are way over hyped. Yes you can get beautiful looks but you can get beautiful looks with the BH cosmetics palettes (which I tend to reach for more often anyways) and for a fraction of the price.
If PML came out with sth like the circo Loco ND I would get it. But I just can't with the same matt brwon and mat pink and gold and bronze in every palette
I’ve always been a fan of Pat McGrath’s work, so buying her products gives me the feeling of buying that editorial esthetic. I enjoy everything I’ve purchased, but most loved and used is the Dark Star Mascara. Full, bold lashes
I absolutely love the PMG foundation, my skin looks amazing every time. I think my next high end splurge will be the dior powder no powder or the PMG concealer.
You hating when you like expensive things resonates so hard 😅😅 My eyes and skin have become very sensitive over the last couple years, and I've found it's the expensive eyeshadow and sunscreen that don't cause any irritation 😭
I have a six pan and a four pan of her palettes and I do enjoy the formula. I also like how I can use the shadows as blush and highlighter. If I were to get one of her mothership palettes it would be this one, the subversive palette for its grungy moody wonderfulness.
Thank you for this review and being so honest!! I don’t like glittery shadows in general but especially ones that get all over the place and you’re the only person I’ve heard be honest about Pat’s special shades! Lol I’m also a matte lover like you! 😊
The mattetrance lipsticks are the best I've ever used. Their matte but not dry and last all day. They are also a beautiful component that doesn't feel cheap in the hand - looking at you CT!
I KNEW IT! Our preferences in face products (and skin tone) are so similar. I knew you would like the Pat foundation, powder, and concealer. I know it's expensive, but with so many faves being discontinued, I am happy for it.
Dupe for the NYX finishing powder in Banana is the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish complexion perfecting micro powder in 1 Fair Pale. I use both indistinctly...and I can't see the difference on the finishing.
The pat mcgrath lipglosses are beautiful and not sticky. A large part of the cost for her mothership palettes go into both the heavy lacquered packaging and also large eyeshadow pans. Usually 2g/pan. also the 4 Astro blitz shades are expensive to make. Indie shadows are not necessarily less expensive per shade but you have the ability to choose your own shades.
Angie, as a consumer of Pat McGrath eyeshadows I COMPLETELY agree that the color combos r quite safe, and the consumer in me really wants fun mattes. That being said, as an editorial makeup artist, i am relieved that she has neutral mattes and I understand why her color stories r the way they are, because these r the types of shadows we use on set, and especially for her on the runway. So i now have an appreciation for her color story selection. But that doesn’t mean as a consumer i dnt want colored mattes like u because her matte formula is my FAVORITE! Here is to hoping! But i thought id offer my perspective as someone who actively does editorial makeup on others these days with a lot of her palettes. Also I absolutely adore u and i wont lie i am soooo happy u r loving products from my fave brand 😻😻😻 to ur point abt the eyeshadows’ uniqueness, some awesome indie brands just dont ship to where i live, so getting PMG is easier. I dream of the day i can try clionadh for example, maybe theyll ship to me one day 😭😭😭😭
You can actually use the first shade in her mothership palettes as a highlighter! I use her palettes not only for my eyes but my blush and highlighter ^^
I'm so tempted to try the blush she came out with...the imprint on the pan is so pretty.. I think I try not to buy a lot of luxury stuff because if it's a dud it will be a let down.
Yea I felt her shadows in sephora recently and I was super confused as to why her palettes are so pricey. I thought they were powdery. I have wet n wild shadows that feel better.
The concealer and under eye powder are my favorite products so far. I’m picky about those kinds of things, and it’s hard to find a good color match, my preferred level of coverage, AND my preferred finish. I got them on sale, but I would go back and pay full price so I don’t have to go without them. I also love the foundation, but I don’t know if I’d go out and replace it right when I run out because I have others that I really like (not quite as much, though). I love the huda glowish skin tint, nars tinted moisturizer, and auric glow lust. I’d probably repurchase auric first, then PMG, then nars, then huda.
To me…about 85% of PM products are worth my money. I do always try to get on sale since she has them often. I love her mattes as well. Not just shimmers or special shades. Amazing products
I am happy I am not alone with my opinion 😁 looooove my Natasha Denona Palettes but did not like any of the PatMc Grath shadows I´ve tried so far 🙈 great video, and very helpful, thanks a loooooot 🤩🤗
Omg, you look so different without makeup, this is the first time I'm seeing you with no makeup and you are absolutely stunning!!! I mean ur gorgeous with makeup too but ur like incredibly gorgeous without also 🤗
I set my under eyes with the Too Faced Peach Perfect loose powder on a brush. I never have any issues with it 🤷🏽♀️. Its blurring, sets makeup quickly, oil absorbing.. But it's mostly translucent. I would try this powder but the TF powder works perfectly good. Dont want to waste it.
I think I’m more willing to pay more for wonderful face base products, because yes you can find great ones at a not luxury price but If I can find something that just works, yes please! I agree with your thoughts on the eyeshadow. I think it would be such a lovely gift, or a pick-me-up reward, but I don’t think they’re this life changing experience. You don’t need it, when for that price point you can get a really nice foundation and a Natasha Denona palett. What a great video! I love these kinds of videos, it’s like two friends talking makeup. 💕
I bought setting spray from Benefit as Sephora employee highly recommended this one and I agree- the mist is really fine and make-up really lasts longer !
Really…this is the first time i ever heard someone talk about the shadows in that way. Normally people go crazy about the shimmer‘s quality and say there’s nothing even nearly comparable to them. I don’t have much money and because of all the hype about the pmg palettes, i really thought about saving money for one of them. THANK you for holding me back now. I think I may have been disappointed, because I do have a lot of really amazing indie shadows!
Stooooop! You are making me want to buy it alllll😂 You will need to let us know your final thoughts and how it wear. It's expensive but I want it 😭 Great video , can always count on you❤️
Angie….The first PM product that I bought was the under eye powder. Let me tell you … I LOVE THIS POWDER…..IT’S EVERYTHING. I also love high end makeup as well. I also just bought PM new holiday eyeshadow palette. Still, ND is my favorite high end brand…..Enjoy your PM’s products.
I feel exactly the same way about the PM eyeshadows!! I love Natasha Denona. I just discovered indie eyeshadow brands and I made my first order from Devina and Terra Moons. Can’t wait to try them!
When I check the Pat Mcgrath website her palettes seem magical. When I see a video of someone using them they look underwhelming (for the price)... I really don't get the hype...
Especially for the price, IMO! They are so, so ridiculously priced, and they just seem kind of boring, to me. Though, I overall feel the same about most Natasha Denona eyeshadows. I'd rather use BH, Oden's Eye, Kaleidos, Shroud, Lethal, Glamlite, or even Colourpop. They just work better, for my style of makeup. I do like ND's face products, though, in general. But like... There are some really great Colourpop face products, too. 🤷🏻♀️
_"When I check the Pat Mcgrath website her palettes seem magical."_ That's all marketing, which I'm sure you know. Those videos she's got of swiping the incredible sparkling topper over that deliciously plump eye? Nobody can tell me that eye model isn't a young teen. No adult has eye skin/tissue that bouncy and youthful!
You have to see them in real life. Cameras never give enough justice to eyeshadows, and it is especially true. I own two Pat Mc Grath palettes - Bronze Seduction and Subversive - some mattes feel like pure cream, and the shimmers from her "special quad" (the baked shadows at the right) are surreal! I wouldn't say her 3 recent palettes (Divine Rose 1 and 2 and Huetopia) are worth, because the color stories are quite "basic", but if you can experience her older and bolder palettes, they're truely an experience! (As a comparison, I own the Gold palette from Natasha Denona, and I think this one isn't worth the price)
Her special shades a quite special, esp in person. But yeah, you kind of have to buy a mothership to get those. Unless you get one of her original quads. Although, per shade, mothership eyeshadows cost about $13 which is quite comparable to some indie eyeshadows. Less if you wait for her 30% sale. I do love her metallics. They offer a one-and-done effect.
@@deejawhitegrass I have a quad. And now the MTHRSHP Mega. But on my mom who is 65 the quad looks absolutely stunning. PMG to me in person looks kind of like liquid gold
Wow. Your skin really did look amazing. Adding that foundation to my get some samples on my next trip to a big city. I've decided my early 40's skin needs a bit more from a foundation so I am looking at high end for hydrating natural finishes.
I love the shimma’s from Pat McGrath and her concealer is my favourite concealer. However I can’t not get that under eye setting power to work for me. I use it all over the face. It looks really crappy under my eyes. This look is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
PMG concealer and blurring powder (also use it all over) are my HG products so I am glad to get your opinion on the foundation. Your skin looks great!!
You should do a video of you creating pat mcgrath palette dupes with the shadows that you already have! It would be so interesting to see how other shadows you have can be so similar to something that a lot of people view as unique. I totally agree with you. Every time I look into getting a pat McGrath palette I look at the colors and never actually buy it because I’m focusing on the mattes. I’m not one to do a look with all shimmers so I never end up buying one. And it’s not like I’m opposed to paying for expensive palettes if I like them… I have 4 Natasha Denona palettes. The shimmers in the pat mcgrath palettes always remind me of my indie shadows.
They are nice. The Revlon The Gloss glosses are pretty much the same thing. Maybe a tiny bit heavier feeling. But i dont like gloss. Its strange that i have more than 3 glosses 🤔
Weartest: All wore amazing over the day and night except the shimmer eyeshadow, I try to love it but it honestly travels all over and I had glitter all over from my brows all the way down to my lips haha.
Thanks for the update. Btw the orange blush (Desert Orchid) is the the light face trio (Galactic Sun) but in less quantity than the original blushes
dude, I bought a pat palette and the glitter was in my eye balls any EVERYWHERE. was painful to remove them. love your videos by the way.
My experience with PML eyeshadows is the same as yours. I get a lot of fallout! That's why I use them only with the Mehron mixing liquid. I also wish she would add more colorful mattes to her 10-pan palettes. I am not overly impressed by her "special" shades either, as I have a nice collection of Indie multichromes which I love and tend to use more often than her somewhat overhyped glitter shades.
Thank you Angie for your honest review!👍❤
I have the same experience as you. I only use it with glitter glue now. Kaleidos does it better.
Boggles my mind seeing these youtubers using it without glitter glue and never complaining
Same, my pmg quad is very dry and flaky, if I'm not very careful I got fall out too...
“I hate when I like expensive things” …story of my life 🤣🤣🤣
me trying to buy new glasses: "only the expensive ones suit my face, it's not my fault I have an expensive face"
I really like Pat McGrath. I feel like ND doesn’t show up on darker skin tones like they do in the pan. I also love the whole experience with Pat McGrath. I just feel very Fancy!
Agreed, besides whenever I see a ND palette, I immediately think that's for the "Beckys" of the world!
ND fades on me and the metallics transfer :( I also agree about them not matching the shade in the pan vs on the lid.
Thanks for this BC I was just about to buy her newest pallet
Something about opening up PMG mothership and whipping out that brush! I feel
Like an ARTIST! Gimme that Black Girl Magic on my tan skin PLZ! I would love more mattes from PMG but her Blitz formulas are unlike anything in the market even though indie brands do provide more variety with shimmers and vibrant duo chromes compared to other mainstream brands. I absolutely love ND matt formulas as well, very user friendly. It’s just a matter of using the right primer. Let’s see what PMG brings in 2022! Ohhhh I hope some bronzers!!!!
OMG! Thank you I thought it was me. ND just does not go right with dark skin tones.
Angie in every video: *leans forward* "is that a cat hair?"
😂❤️
I know, I LIVE for that in her videos. She cracks me up!
@@Cancionera40 oh my god yes! A black shirt that says "is that a cat hair?" and then there's a white hair printed on the shirt
One of my favorite Angie lines cuz it's the story of my life! 😸😄😸
Relatable content. 😂
Lol just commented the same thing!!! 😍
The only way I'll ever get to try PM is if it's gifted, cause I can't imagine ever spending this much on one single product 😀
But I would like to see you do a video on what indie shadows you say are just as special as her special shades 😊🙏
Literally nobody:
Angie: "This look is pretty neutral." 🤣🤣🤣
Angie I can't believe you're just now trying all of this! Pat McGrath is my FAVORITE brand of all time, hands down. I'll never stop collecting. I have lots of indie shadows as well and I will admit that my excitement for PMG was a bit diminished after trying brands like Oden's Eye and Kaleidos, as I feel the sparkly shades from both of those brands are similar to Pat's special shades. I don't believe they're quite as good though. My advice to everyone using PMG shadows is to always use the special shades with a glitter glue! I have no problems with them when I use a glitter glue and I get compliments every time from strangers saying they've never seen shadows so shiny and sparkly
I think PG’s lip glosses are the unsung hero of her brand. Hands down the only lip gloss that doesn’t give me crusty lips at the end of the day. In fact, my lips are more moisturized.
Under eye setting powder is also amazing.
As you said, it’s about preferences and what we want from our makeup experiences.
I am a huge fan of Dame Pat because I too was a little immigrant black girl who grew up in the UK and understand the sheer and joyous miracle of who she became and what she has built against all odds… she is also kind and generous and a person that people love to be around because she makes them feel better about themselves and that is a rare quality at that level of public success. So I have an emotional bias because I identify strongly with her life experiences.
That has absolutely nothing to do with her makeup.
On the flip side, i happen to truly enjoy her makeup because it performs well and I thoroughly enjoy luxury experiences and assured quality. She makes things that fit well with my aesthetic. Also in every product she makes, she has shades that ALL races can use. I cannot say that of all the products of other luxury brands. I always find myself having to make things work with other brands… I can find what I need with Dame Pat…
I relate to this very much so. Because when I go to luxury it doesn’t always just work for my skin tone and hers just does. So I buy it. 😅
i agree
@@rhiannah9939 its normal a black makeup artist makes for every body but pays special attention to dark skin as for fair skin there is already more than enough, chanel dior tom ford are also very expensive but they are not dark skin friendly
Love this comment, thank you for sharing!
That is valid. If you buy it just because you love her and her formulas, it doesn’t matter what else is out there that’s cheaper or comparable. You’re allowed to spend your money on things you like and want to support. I wish I had just bought select things that I loved that i wanted to support, instead of trying to get everything on sale or dupes or other people’s hype. In this life if something makes you happy and isn’t hurting anyone, you should embrace it! Even something as simple as what makeup we use can give us some joy and something to be excited about.
I was not expecting the cactus bit at the beginning 🤣🌵
the problem i have with indie brands is that the shpping charges are always very expensive and i always have to pay maybe even more for shpping than the actual shadows😂😂😂😂, which is not very pleasant tbh....plus i am actually more into palettes than single shadows haha....❤️❤️❤️
I do love PMG I own all her palettes. Her satin shimmer shades can also be used in the crease like Charlotte Tilbury. Her special shades in the mothership palettes some are crumbly but a mixing medium with them works great. I will say her foundation, concealer blush highlighter they are my favs from the brand.
Watching this was like when you’re sharing a favorite restaurant/meal with a friend and hoping they LOVE it as much as you…but they’re like “it’s good.” you’re right, it’s all about preferences.
I do love Pat McGrath and I own all of the Mothership palettes for me the palettes are worth the price and love to create looks with them
I really appreciate being able to see your skin texture (minimal as it is). Most of the people I come across on UA-cam and Insta always have a mega-filter applied, and it sometimes makes me - as a 35 year old - feel like my texture is abnormal. Consciously, I know that people are filtered; subconsciously, definitely not always.
I very much so appreciate it, Angie! I appreciate the reminder that skin isn't supposed to look like silicone. 😅 Your skin looks fantastic, truly, but it looks like SKIN. ❤️
I just got my new rephr brushes, so I'm gonna go play with some makeup. 😅
I absolutely love PMG concealer, foundation & blurring under eye powder 😍 I own most of the motherships palettes and I understand what you mean by for people who own a lot of makeup, some of the palettes might not be that special. For me, I am a sucker for luxe packaging and Pat definitely gives me that. My personal fave palettes are subliminal, divine rose 1 & 2 and subversive 😍 the others are nice but, not necessary.
I love Pat and that palette is my favorite I love love love the package. It´s an expensive brand but for me worth it.
This was a fun video, I'll admit that I really do love PMG's face products more than her eyeshadows surprisingly. Her foundation line has one of the few undertones that I feel really suits me (neutral olive), and I enjoy her powders, blushers, etc. I like ND's eyeshadows because her color stories are simpler for neutral lovers like myself, but I do hope to bite the bullet on a PMG palette one day, perhaps Divine Rose I.
We should do an Angie bingo card/drinking game - top of the list "is that a cat hair?" 😂
Free space - who asked for this?
Any reference to the never ending building project next door and the noise!!
Wow! I’m so glad to hear that we agree about the Pat McGrath formula. I waited almost two years to buy the Mothership V Bronze Seduction. I have love/hate relationship with it. It’s more beautiful in the palette and swatched than it performs on the eyes. I hate that I spent that much coin on it. I love her lip liners, but the eyeshadows didn’t blow me away. Thanks for your honest thoughts!
Thank you for saying that the PM shadows aren’t your favorites. Everybody raves about them. I found the special shades, while pretty, do have a really bad problem as far as traveling all over the face. If I don’t use some sort of setting medium to use them with, my face has sparkles all over the place. And sometimes even with a setting medium they still travel. 🤦🏻♀️
Her foundation is not bad. I do have to put on a second layer for the coverage I want. One layer is too sheer. I had to look at many many videos to get a better idea on what shade to purchase. I do like the under eye setting powder. For me it works. I sent back the two blushes when they were released. I couldn’t get the new locking mechanism open due to having issues with my hands. That locking mechanism is a fail.
I was wondering if you could find dupes in the Indie world for some of the “special” shades in her Huetopian palette.
Thank you so much for this video! 🤗❤️
Did you try Terra-Moon cosmetics and Cliodhna? Their chameleon shades and multi-chrome shades are out of the world!
I agree with you. The glitters go everywhere and the mattes are hard to work with they easily get patchy. The metallics are nothing special . However now I use glitter glue and been watching patty alonso’s looks and learnt how to use and appreciate the mattes. Still don’t think it’s worth the price. I only buy them at a deep discount
@@JW-uq9yt Thank you for recommending brands.
@@JW-uq9yt I’ve purchased several from Terra Moon and will be placing another order shortly.
With Pat McGrath, you pay for the experience, not just the product itself, and one should be aware of that. There is nothing wrong with that, I absolutely love spending more money on high end brands for that luxurious feeling. Design, packaging, customer service, and so on. I want my make up to make me feel fancy and extra, and drugstore just doesn't do that for me, even if the formula is great. But it is absolutely not necessary to spend so much money to get really good products.
That's odd, I haven't heard good things about her customer service, and most people recommend getting her stuff from a third party retailer.
See this is where I disagree, having ordered direct from pat mcgrath I felt like the copious amount of plastic packaging and the bloody gold sequins made it seem cheap and tacky. It certainly didn't match up to my expectation when I'm spending that amount on makeup.
@@haveyoutakenyourmeds I can say the last few times I've ordered from the site they don't include the sequins which is a good thing!
@@MilwaukeeWoman I was overcharged when an offer didn't go through properly, I sent them screenshots and they immediately refunded me. And when something arrived broken they refunded it as soon as I sent photos. I know they shouldn't be overcharging and delivering broken products but they were always super polite and got straight to the point x
@@blackathena1565 Yes she hasn't used the sequins in years.
I do love my Pat McGrath pallets. I always do my eyes first when using the shadows. I do love my ND pallets as well they’re different
I feel the same way about spending for a high end makeup. I usually buy from a higher end brand because the probability of it being disappointing is far lower. Also, I live in th Philippines, and sometimes cheaper brand price + shipping > high-end with free shipping, which got me to bite the bullet for PMG and Natasha Denona.
ooh never thought about shipping and how that can make things less worth it!
@@TheStitchWitchPodcast I keep wanting to buy from Bh Cosmetics but there is no free shipping to my country. I can't think of a good reason to buy an 18 dollar palette with 45 dollar shipping fee. I have tried ordering from Colourpop in the past with their free shipping via post office (you get this for 50 USD), I got it after 3 months. I was so unhappy because some of those were supposed to be Christmas gifts. I ordered it on October and got it January.
Most mid end and high end brands ship to my country via reputable courier, and some even have their stores here. So I keep choosing them instead.
I live in Brazil and have the same problem! I really want to try some indie makeup products, but the shipping makes it impossible! In the end of the day, PMG has a great quality, beautiful shimmers and don't cost as much
I can’t believe how transformative that face make up looked. Nearness flawless. Wow.
I love PM and ND shadows but I will say I think PM primer is way over hyped when it came out 💜
I'm only 15 minutes and 26 seconds in and your skin looks BEAUTIFUL. When you turned down the light and zoomed in.... WOW. You look air brushed without looking cakey. That powder blurred your skin so well!
What I noticed about pat mcgrath's palettes is that all her colors show up on deep skin tones ND s not as much.. ND is more for medium skin tones which is probably why you like hers more as well
That foundation looks fabulous...and the powder on top was so beautiful. Usually I can't see differences on my monitor, but I could really see how well the foundation blended and the satiny finish of powder. Those two products worked so well together....and then the blush!!
Have you ever watch Leorah Hallel Goldberg here on YT? She loves color almost as much as you do. She's fun to watch as well.
Totally with you... the same mattes in every damn palette is so boring... I dont want rosy muavey neutrals no matter how beautiful the shimmers are. If she ever comes out with even one true blue or green matte in a large palette, I'll be there so fast 😂
Yeah I feel the same :P
Those blushes won my heart! I ended up buying them all and I love them all but I have found that the darker colors work better with a fluffier blush brush as they tend to look patchy using denser brushes but that's just my experience. The compact is a pain though but the product is stunning!
I am so glad to hear your comments about the PM palettes. I have never been interested in any of their palettes, because i find them boring and uninspiring. I know it's an unpopular opinion, so it makes me feel validated to hear at least one other person feels the same way! I also feel the exact same about CT eyeshadow palettes. All the other categories of products from both brands call to me, but my bank account is safe from the eyeshadow palettes lol.
I 100% agree with you!!
The same thoughts))) u r not alone!
Angie: I'm gonna buy the blush as soon as it's back in stock.
Me: it's orange, isn't it?
Angie: it's more of an orange-y- peach.
Me: yes queen, we want the glowy cheeto life! 🧡
Thank you for the tips on how to use Black eyeshadow, ive always been scared of using black but now I feel equipped to try it. Im glad you loved the products at least you dont have to feel bad about spending all that money for no reason & getting crappy products. She is still far to expensive for me sadly, maybe one day lol ❤
Pat McGrath products are for everyone. Checkout her bio. She’s a world-renowned veteran makeup artists. Extraordinary. Check her out! Also, no need to be afraid…most black-owned makeup brands are geared toward all skin tones as a result of decades of non-representation in the industry. Juvia’s Place (available at Ulta) is also a great brand.
PMG's skin show shades in her palettes are also ment to be used as highlighters. The 2 I've tried are gorgeous.
I use them ALL THE TIME as highlighter 😻😻 and in some palettes i use the lighter colors as a blush as well 😻
I was oohing and ahing that greeny gold but then I realized there’s a very similar color in the BH Lost in Los Angeles palette!
yeah that is true, that has a very similar tone to it! :D
The PM foundation accentuates my pores so much! No other foundation that i have does that!
That pinky peach satin blush looks amazing, ameeeeee 💜
Thank you for your honest reviews. I feel the same way as you regarding her eyeshadows. I think they are way over hyped. Yes you can get beautiful looks but you can get beautiful looks with the BH cosmetics palettes (which I tend to reach for more often anyways) and for a fraction of the price.
Her concealer and foundation just work so good together
If PML came out with sth like the circo Loco ND I would get it. But I just can't with the same matt brwon and mat pink and gold and bronze in every palette
PM concealer and blurring under eye powder are HG for me! I do love her eyeshadows, blushes, and highlighters too, but i wear those 2 most every day!
I have a small face too. Smaller head and face. My late husband use to call me "peanut head"!
I’ve always been a fan of Pat McGrath’s work, so buying her products gives me the feeling of buying that editorial esthetic. I enjoy everything I’ve purchased, but most loved and used is the Dark Star Mascara. Full, bold lashes
Desert Orchid. Also my fave. It's like a nude terracotta with a sheen. So good.
I absolutely love the PMG foundation, my skin looks amazing every time. I think my next high end splurge will be the dior powder no powder or the PMG concealer.
The undereye powder is not travelfriendly it breaks very easy.
I love the foundation, blurring powder, lipstick, lip gloss, and eyeshadow palettes. Okay, I love it all😍
You hating when you like expensive things resonates so hard 😅😅
My eyes and skin have become very sensitive over the last couple years, and I've found it's the expensive eyeshadow and sunscreen that don't cause any irritation 😭
I do love her under eye powder. I use the white one. Very blurry
I love the PMG foundation and blushes, both are phenomenal the eye shadows are hit or miss for me
Pat McGrath recommends using mehron mixing medium with special shades that's also why she made the intensify wand🥰😘
I have a six pan and a four pan of her palettes and I do enjoy the formula. I also like how I can use the shadows as blush and highlighter. If I were to get one of her mothership palettes it would be this one, the subversive palette for its grungy moody wonderfulness.
Thank you for this review and being so honest!! I don’t like glittery shadows in general but especially ones that get all over the place and you’re the only person I’ve heard be honest about Pat’s special shades! Lol I’m also a matte lover like you! 😊
The mattetrance lipsticks are the best I've ever used. Their matte but not dry and last all day. They are also a beautiful component that doesn't feel cheap in the hand - looking at you CT!
I KNEW IT! Our preferences in face products (and skin tone) are so similar. I knew you would like the Pat foundation, powder, and concealer. I know it's expensive, but with so many faves being discontinued, I am happy for it.
love your makeup look soo gorgeous!! her concealer is one of my all time favorites ❤️
Dupe for the NYX finishing powder in Banana is the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish complexion perfecting micro powder in 1 Fair Pale. I use both indistinctly...and I can't see the difference on the finishing.
I have only tried one of the smaller eyeshadow palettes from Pat McGrath, now you are kind of making me want to try her face products.
Very beautiful as always. I just bought a blush palette and a quad from PMG - first purchases. I like the look of the powder now!
Love Karen she is one of my favorite creators you can just tell she is genuine.
The pat mcgrath lipglosses are beautiful and not sticky. A large part of the cost for her mothership palettes go into both the heavy lacquered packaging and also large eyeshadow pans. Usually 2g/pan. also the 4 Astro blitz shades are expensive to make. Indie shadows are not necessarily less expensive per shade but you have the ability to choose your own shades.
As always, thank you for your complete honesty!! Thats why we love our beautiful color queen 👸🏼
“I hate when I like expensive things.” LOOOOL SAME!!!! 😭😂🤷🏻♀️
Angie, as a consumer of Pat McGrath eyeshadows I COMPLETELY agree that the color combos r quite safe, and the consumer in me really wants fun mattes. That being said, as an editorial makeup artist, i am relieved that she has neutral mattes and I understand why her color stories r the way they are, because these r the types of shadows we use on set, and especially for her on the runway. So i now have an appreciation for her color story selection. But that doesn’t mean as a consumer i dnt want colored mattes like u because her matte formula is my FAVORITE! Here is to hoping! But i thought id offer my perspective as someone who actively does editorial makeup on others these days with a lot of her palettes. Also I absolutely adore u and i wont lie i am soooo happy u r loving products from my fave brand 😻😻😻 to ur point abt the eyeshadows’ uniqueness, some awesome indie brands just dont ship to where i live, so getting PMG is easier. I dream of the day i can try clionadh for example, maybe theyll ship to me one day 😭😭😭😭
Uhhhhhh i have been searching and searching for that palette! Looks beautiful and that powder was 👌👌
I could see such a difference with the powder!!! It was like you had a filter on! Amazing.
Pat's lip pencils are great! Contour is a go to of mine!
You can actually use the first shade in her mothership palettes as a highlighter! I use her palettes not only for my eyes but my blush and highlighter ^^
I love an honest review. I subscribed. Thank you!
I'm so tempted to try the blush she came out with...the imprint on the pan is so pretty.. I think I try not to buy a lot of luxury stuff because if it's a dud it will be a let down.
I've been struggling with black eye shadow and I feel like your advice was really helpful!! Thank you!!
“i hate when i like expensive things.” girl SAME.
This dress looks very pretty on you! ♡
Yea I felt her shadows in sephora recently and I was super confused as to why her palettes are so pricey. I thought they were powdery. I have wet n wild shadows that feel better.
Yay! One of my favorite foundation and concealer!
😆😆😆 lol you just mentioned how much I love it!
If I was gonna buy a pat palette it would be that one!!! Can’t wait to watch this vid
The concealer and under eye powder are my favorite products so far. I’m picky about those kinds of things, and it’s hard to find a good color match, my preferred level of coverage, AND my preferred finish. I got them on sale, but I would go back and pay full price so I don’t have to go without them. I also love the foundation, but I don’t know if I’d go out and replace it right when I run out because I have others that I really like (not quite as much, though).
I love the huda glowish skin tint, nars tinted moisturizer, and auric glow lust. I’d probably repurchase auric first, then PMG, then nars, then huda.
To me…about 85% of PM products are worth my money. I do always try to get on sale since she has them often. I love her mattes as well. Not just shimmers or special shades. Amazing products
Would love to see you use Kaima Cosmetics or similar eyeshadow flakes product.
I am happy I am not alone with my opinion 😁 looooove my Natasha Denona Palettes but did not like any of the PatMc Grath shadows I´ve tried so far 🙈 great video, and very helpful, thanks a loooooot 🤩🤗
Omg, you look so different without makeup, this is the first time I'm seeing you with no makeup and you are absolutely stunning!!! I mean ur gorgeous with makeup too but ur like incredibly gorgeous without also 🤗
I set my under eyes with the Too Faced Peach Perfect loose powder on a brush. I never have any issues with it 🤷🏽♀️. Its blurring, sets makeup quickly, oil absorbing.. But it's mostly translucent. I would try this powder but the TF powder works perfectly good. Dont want to waste it.
I think I’m more willing to pay more for wonderful face base products, because yes you can find great ones at a not luxury price but If I can find something that just works, yes please!
I agree with your thoughts on the eyeshadow. I think it would be such a lovely gift, or a pick-me-up reward, but I don’t think they’re this life changing experience. You don’t need it, when for that price point you can get a really nice foundation and a Natasha Denona palett.
What a great video! I love these kinds of videos, it’s like two friends talking makeup. 💕
I bought setting spray from Benefit as Sephora employee highly recommended this one and I agree- the mist is really fine and make-up really lasts longer !
ooh thank you for sharing!
Really…this is the first time i ever heard someone talk about the shadows in that way. Normally people go crazy about the shimmer‘s quality and say there’s nothing even nearly comparable to them. I don’t have much money and because of all the hype about the pmg palettes, i really thought about saving money for one of them. THANK you for holding me back now. I think I may have been disappointed, because I do have a lot of really amazing indie shadows!
I have never tried Pat McGrath because of the price. But you do an excellent job whatever you apply. 😘
Stooooop! You are making me want to buy it alllll😂
You will need to let us know your final thoughts and how it wear.
It's expensive but I want it 😭
Great video , can always count on you❤️
Angie….The first PM product that I bought was the under eye powder. Let me tell you … I LOVE THIS POWDER…..IT’S EVERYTHING. I also love high end makeup as well. I also just bought PM new holiday eyeshadow palette. Still, ND is my favorite high end brand…..Enjoy your PM’s products.
I didnt like my pm palette so I gave it away. I'd love to try her powder and concealer though!
Your skin looks so fantastic! Darn…I hate WANTING to try expensive products 😂
Sooo now I have “don’t forget the cactus” stuck in my head 🤣🤣😂
I feel exactly the same way about the PM eyeshadows!! I love Natasha Denona. I just discovered indie eyeshadow brands and I made my first order from Devina and Terra Moons. Can’t wait to try them!
When I check the Pat Mcgrath website her palettes seem magical. When I see a video of someone using them they look underwhelming (for the price)... I really don't get the hype...
Especially for the price, IMO! They are so, so ridiculously priced, and they just seem kind of boring, to me.
Though, I overall feel the same about most Natasha Denona eyeshadows. I'd rather use BH, Oden's Eye, Kaleidos, Shroud, Lethal, Glamlite, or even Colourpop. They just work better, for my style of makeup.
I do like ND's face products, though, in general. But like... There are some really great Colourpop face products, too. 🤷🏻♀️
_"When I check the Pat Mcgrath website her palettes seem magical."_ That's all marketing, which I'm sure you know. Those videos she's got of swiping the incredible sparkling topper over that deliciously plump eye? Nobody can tell me that eye model isn't a young teen. No adult has eye skin/tissue that bouncy and youthful!
You have to see them in real life. Cameras never give enough justice to eyeshadows, and it is especially true. I own two Pat Mc Grath palettes - Bronze Seduction and Subversive - some mattes feel like pure cream, and the shimmers from her "special quad" (the baked shadows at the right) are surreal! I wouldn't say her 3 recent palettes (Divine Rose 1 and 2 and Huetopia) are worth, because the color stories are quite "basic", but if you can experience her older and bolder palettes, they're truely an experience!
(As a comparison, I own the Gold palette from Natasha Denona, and I think this one isn't worth the price)
Her special shades a quite special, esp in person. But yeah, you kind of have to buy a mothership to get those. Unless you get one of her original quads. Although, per shade, mothership eyeshadows cost about $13 which is quite comparable to some indie eyeshadows. Less if you wait for her 30% sale.
I do love her metallics. They offer a one-and-done effect.
@@deejawhitegrass I have a quad. And now the MTHRSHP Mega. But on my mom who is 65 the quad looks absolutely stunning. PMG to me in person looks kind of like liquid gold
Wow. Your skin really did look amazing. Adding that foundation to my get some samples on my next trip to a big city. I've decided my early 40's skin needs a bit more from a foundation so I am looking at high end for hydrating natural finishes.
You do NOT suck Angie. I have absolutely zero interest in Pat McGrath and I still watched the whole video because I love you! 😊😊
I love the shimma’s from Pat McGrath and her concealer is my favourite concealer. However I can’t not get that under eye setting power to work for me. I use it all over the face. It looks really crappy under my eyes. This look is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
PMG concealer and blurring powder (also use it all over) are my HG products so I am glad to get your opinion on the foundation. Your skin looks great!!
You should do a video of you creating pat mcgrath palette dupes with the shadows that you already have! It would be so interesting to see how other shadows you have can be so similar to something that a lot of people view as unique.
I totally agree with you. Every time I look into getting a pat McGrath palette I look at the colors and never actually buy it because I’m focusing on the mattes. I’m not one to do a look with all shimmers so I never end up buying one. And it’s not like I’m opposed to paying for expensive palettes if I like them… I have 4 Natasha Denona palettes. The shimmers in the pat mcgrath palettes always remind me of my indie shadows.
I highly recommend her lust glosses, I repurchase them every time they empty at any price :)
They are nice. The Revlon The Gloss glosses are pretty much the same thing. Maybe a tiny bit heavier feeling. But i dont like gloss. Its strange that i have more than 3 glosses 🤔