Pat McGrath Sextrology & Beautiful Creature LuxeTrance Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Sextrology

Pat McGrath Sextrology LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a cream finish. It had good pigmentation–just shy of full coverage–with a creamy, lightweight texture that slid across the lips without tugging and applied even, smooth coverage. This shade had a bit more slip compared to others that I tried, and it was one of the “weaker” shades but by no means a weak lipstick. It wore well for five hours and had a touch of color that had sunk into my deeper lip lines after four hours of wear. The formula was lightly hydrating.

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Urban Decay Naked (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
NARS Vanessa (P, $34.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Estee Lauder Inescapable (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar).
Hourglass I Woke Up (P, $34.00) is darker (90% similar).
Hourglass Dreamer (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever C106 (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Fig (P, $26.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
NARS Anita (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Colour Pop Hype Girl (LE, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Faux (P, $17.50) is cooler (90% similar).
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Formula Overview

$38.00/0.14 oz. - $271.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have a "intense color payoff" with "comfort" and "rich hydration" that has a "satiny sheen." Of the shades I've tried, they are richly pigmented, long-wearing, incredibly comfortable to wear from start to finish, hydrating, and generally flattering on the lips. The texture was smooth, velvety, and creamy enough to glide across the lips with ease but never felt slippery or too clingy. Most shades performed exceptionally well, and while pricey, they at least lived up to a lot of the claims. There was no discernible scent or taste.

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Sextrology

A-

Permanent

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Beautiful Creature

Pat McGrath Beautiful Creature LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddish plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that felt more like crushed velvet going on as it was dense but not heavy at all. The color applied evenly, adhered well, and lasted for almost eight hours while being hydrating.