Pat McGrath Elson, Obsessed, Full Panic MatteTrance Lipsticks

Elson

Pat McGrath Elson MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied beautifully–even, smooth, and flattering on the lips. The consistency was light-medium in thickness but still felt rather lightweight with a bit of creaminess as the lipstick warmed up against my lips. The color wore well for over six hours, left a stain behind, and was slightly drying after four hours of wear.

The formula is supposed to be “richly pigmented” with “”supreme hydration” and “opulent matte opacity.” It’s a denser, firmer formula that takes a second to warm up against the lips, so the very first pull of the lipstick on the lips tugs slightly but then maneuvers smoothly across the lips without skipping or dragging. The lipstick was thicker on the lips, which ensured richer coverage and helped smooth out the texture of my lips but was less forgiving along the edges. For some of the deeper shades, I would recommend using a lip pencil or a lip brush to ensure crisper lines. For an hour or two, the majority of the shades had more of a satin finish that became more matte as the shine wore down. The wear was between four to eight hours and none felt hydrating over time for me; a few were non-drying while others were noticeably drying. There was no discernible scent or taste to the formula.

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Make Up For Ever C404 (P, $22.00) is more muted (95% similar).
MAC Betty Boop Red (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
Burberry Military Red (No. 429) (P, $35.00) is darker (95% similar).
Tarte Juicy (LE, $20.00) is more muted (95% similar).
MAC Fireworks (LE, $21.00) is brighter (90% similar).
Chanel Independante (176) (P, $37.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
NYX Perfect Red (P, $6.00) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Beauty Queen (P, $12.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
Chanel Carmin (LE, $37.00) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Deadly Catch (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar).
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Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick Elson

Elson

Temptalia

Limited Edition

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Obsessed

Pat McGrath Obsessed MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. It had intense, opaque color coverage with a creamy, smooth consistency that had some slip but seemed to “set” after a half hour and did not slide around. The texture was easy to work with, as it never dragged or tugged, but I did have a bit of color that pulled into my lip lines initially that I was able to smooth out (without it returning) after some of the shine went away. It stayed on well for five and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating.

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Make Up For Ever C403 (P, $22.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Persimmon (P, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Estee Lauder Volatile (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (95% similar).
Dolce and Gabbana Fire (610) (P, $33.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay Bang (P, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Tarte Mai Tai (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Lady Ruba (P, $28.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Cayenne (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
MAC Lover's Lane (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Flame (06) (P, $50.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
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Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick Obsessed

Obsessed

Temptalia

A-

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

92%

Total

Full Panic

Pat McGrath Full Panic MatteTrance Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark fuchsia with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, velvety texture that was creamy without being slippery. There was something about the texture, though, that did not sit as smoothly on my lips as other shades–it seemed to highlight imperfections with some color slipping into my lip lines as well. The lipstick wore well for five and a half hours, left a reddish stain behind, and was neither drying nor hydrating.

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MAC All Fired Up (P, $17.00) is more muted, less glossy (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M301 (P, $22.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
MAC Intoxica (LE, $17.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Electric Poppy (P, $34.00) is cooler (90% similar).
NARS Greta (P, $34.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar).
Guerlain Provocative (863) (LE, $55.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar).
MAC A Killing Smile (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Tarte Selfish (P, $20.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Candy Cane (LE, $21.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
MAC To Matte with Love (P, $21.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
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