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Past Year, I think barely few people used makeup. For me, lockdown time, was a no makeup phase and I concentrated more on my skincare. Over the past few months, Indian market saw a boom in new additions – Especially multi purpose products like lip and cheek tint. From bold colors to light and pastels, lip and cheek tints have become the latest trend, It pretty much make sense to be labelled as no makeup or barely any makeup addition as most of us are accustomed to working from home by now.
Pat McGrath Labs’ ‘LuxeTrance’ lipstick collection topped my list after I tried out their MatteTrace which is one of the best formula I ever tried. You can checkout my review of MatteTrance here LuxeTrance collection from PatMcGrath features a luxury cream formulation that laminates lips in a second skin of sensuously saturated colour while offering …
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This review is rather very special for me. I have always always wanted to try the luxurious Pat McGrath Lipsticks. Having created some of fashion’s iconic runway looks, Pat McGrath is celebrated as one of the world’s most influential makeup artists. Having created endless beauty looks for world’s best runway looks, the renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath knows well there’s no time for touch-ups on the runway.
Matte Trance Lipsticks are formulated to provide maximum color payout with a single swipe. In this post I am featuring four shades from this range. Elson, Mc Menamy, Flesh 3 & Omi.
Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipsticks are priced at $38.00 each and it contains 0.14 oz. of product. They come in a beautiful packaging! A packaging with a lot of sequins as below
MatteTrance is a highly pigmented lipstick with a creamy, powerful pigment that evokes screen siren glamour with every application. Each shade is presented like a jewel in a black-lacquered couture case fashioned with a sensually surrealist golden lip that’s destined to be a cult-status collectable.
Packaging
The stunning black bullet with a gold lip packaging – It is a luxury in itself! Love them a lot. I have never seen so much detailing for a lipstick packaging. MatteTrance’s bullet point remains aligned at the central point of the three-dimensional lips—regardless of which way you twist—a detail McGrath was insistent upon and that took two years to engineer.
Wonderful, isn’t it? Imagine, you are putting lipstick straight by looking on to the camera or a mirror or may be in front of someone. All they see is – Either way you twist or the style in which you put on the lipstick – They can see the three dimensional gold adorned lip from front side! Amazing in my opinion. Shade name is printed on the base as well.
Shade, Formula & Pigmentation
Once you open the bullet, all you see is — a soft, velvet looking lipstick. It has an opaque coverage and the texture is NOT a drying velvet matte as how you see it in the bullet. It’s infused with optical diffusers that blur the appearance of your lip imperfections, combined with a blend of polymers to provide flexibility and adherence. The advanced formulation of spherical particles ensure a creamy soft texture too.
It applies creamy and lightweight, delivers perfect coverage in a single swipe. They have no added fragrance. They are of SATIN finish and applies super smooth and has a beautiful sheen when applied. Each shade is universally flattering. They are not at all drying on the lips. Sits comfortably on lips without accentuating fine lines on lips. Neither does it cling onto dry patches of your lips. Formula is hydrating too.
Longevity
Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipsticks are highly pigmented. As always, prep your lips before applying. They have a satin finish with a sheen to it. The colors apply smoothly on lips leaving the lips feeling luscious and smooth, with a supple, cushiony feel. Definitely not transfer proof. They did transfer to my glass etc. I noticed that the color remained intense throughout the wear. It didn’t fade or made my lips look dry or patchy. The sheen kind of lasts for about a hour and little more after which it sets to matte. If you want a full matte finish, blot using a tissue and set using a translucent powder after application.
Swatches & LOTDs
Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick – Omi is a lovely rose nude color and it is a kind of everyday peachy pink nude on my skintone. I like how creamy it applies. It delivers full blown color in a single swipe itself. This is how it looks on me.
Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick – Elson is a gorgeous red color with blue undertones. One of my favorite shade from the collection. The satin smooth finish applies beautifully on lips. These have a perfect sheen to it when applied. Universally flattering shade and see how it looks on me below.
Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick – Flesh 3 is a gorgeous warm peach brown color. Undoubtedly my most favorite from the colors I own from this collection. If you are looking to buy a single color from MatteTrance range by Pat McGrath – Go for this! This shade won’t disappoint you at all.
Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick – Mc Menamy is a dark burgundy shade. If you know me and if you’ve been a long time reader of my blog – You guys might probably know by this time, I am a huge fan of dark vampy colors. And, I think this shade is a perfect fall shade. I love how beautiful it is on my complexion. Again, with darker colors. You guys be careful to prep and exfoliate your lips prior to applying.
All of these colors stayed on my lips for over 7 hours. Of course the creamy sheen makes them transfer to cups and glasses. But, they stay non-drying on lips. No fading or clinging onto dry areas or fine lines of lips. The Satin finish is great while applying. The beautiful sheen add the richness to the lipstick. Within 1-2 hours, they settle to a matte finish. There is no particular fragrance or scent to the formula and that’s one of my favorite part.
Next, comes the hand swatches! I have included pictures taken in natural day light with and without flash so that you get to see the true color of the lipstick.
Overall, MatteTrance Lipsticks from Pat McGrath are beautiful with a luxury packaging, color selection and formula. These are not drying on lips. Finish is sheen satin and applies creamy and settle to a matte finish after about 1-2 hours. If you want to get that matte look when applied itself, be sure to blot them and set with a translucent powder. They are not transfer-proof though. Formula feels comfortable on lips and they don’t cling on to the dry areas of your lips or settle to fine lines on lips. They don’t have any added fragrance or scent to them and I love that factor too.
If you are looking for a satin finish that settles to a non drying matte. creamy coverage in a single swipe, something that feels light-weight on lips – Don’t look back! Pat McGrath got you covered! Variety of shades to choose from!
Availability – The Pat McGrath Labs Lust MatteTrance lipsticks ($38 each) and trios ($95 each) are available on patmcgrath website and on sephora online and select Sephora stores. Pat Mcgrath ships worldwide.
Have you tried MatteTrance Lipsticks ? If yes, What’s your favorite color ?
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Urban Decay Born To Run Collection is all you need for the wanderlust in you. With amazing set of products; Born To Run Collection is everything you need to pack on a holiday with you!
I am so lucky to receive this huge, amazing PR package in my mail.
For summer 2018, Urban Decay Born to Run collection is a travel inspired makeup collection that features an eyeshadow palette, 3 limited edition Vice Lipstick Shades and 3 x 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils. Also, limited-edition deluxe version of All Nighter makeup setting spray to set and lock your makeup in place!
Take a look at what’s inside this amazing box ! Totally dreamy, isn’t it ?
The product packaging is itself quite unique. Gives you that vacation vibes. Packaging features fun jet-setting photographs, that inspire you on your upcoming trip. Whole concept is travel light with these absolute must-haves. Awaken the wanderlust in you!
Here’s a sneak peak of everything I received. In this post, I will be featuring all the products, the swatches and my review on each of them.
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BORN TO RUN EYESHADOW PALETTE – $49.00
Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette offers endless escapes in one travel-ready package. With 21 shades and a full-size mirror, it lets you choose your own adventure.
Stunning travel themed packaging which inspires you every time.
This palette is what you need for your summer travels! This beautiful multi-color palette features wearable as well as bold shades ; from metallic tones, to neutrals. Matte colors for transition shades, Satin finish lid shades and some fun, bright colors that gives you the perfect pop of color!
Fill Weight: 21 x 0.80 g POIDS NET/NET WT. 21 x 0.02 oz
It also comes with a full-sized mirror inside. There are 6 matte colors and the rest of the shades are of satin, shimmer or metallic finish.
Take a look at this amazing palette
Swatches taken in natural daylight with and without flash
Shades Included
BREAKAWAY (warm ivory shimmer)
STRANDED (pale rose gold with tonal micro-shimmer)
BLAZE (light metallic peach with pink shift)
WEEKENDER (light neutral beige matte)
STILL SHOT (bright peach)
RIFF (brown-nude matte with floating micro-sparkle)
GOOD AS GONE (deep brown with iridescent micro-shimmer)
HELL RIDE (deep fuchsia matte)
BAJA (burnt orange matte)
ACCELERATE (reddish copper metallic)
GUILT TRIP (smoky purple shimmer)
IGNITE (rose gold metallic)
SMOG (deep coppery bronze shimmer)
WANDERLUST (forest green with gold micro-shimmer)
WILDHEART (bright fuchsia)
PUNK (red-brown matte)
DOUBLE LIFE (metallic rust)
JET (black with deep shimmering purple shift)
DRIFT (charcoal satin with tonal micro-sparkle)
RADIO (deep emerald satin)
BIG SKY (frosted green shimmer with iridescent micro-sparkle)
Now that you have seen the swatches with and without flash – You might be wondering about the quality, formula, pigmentation etc.
Let’s talk about the impressive side first. I am rally in love with how versatile the palette is. I am absolutely impressed with the color selection. During my travels, I would only want to carry this. For me – this is more than enough to create all the different eye looks for all outfits day as well as night.
Formula – While I wasn’t particularly impressed with some of the lighter shades; especially form the first row – ‘Weekender’, ‘Still Shot’ etc in the first row of this palette. I found other shades that are super pigmented and easily blendable too. You girls can easily make out from my swatches. All of the swatches feature double swipe of each shade. You guys can easily spot that some of the lighter colors lack pigmentation. However, the intensity changes when you apply them using a damp brush (Spritz some Urban Decay Setting Spray on the brush tip before picking the shade) etc.
Talking about shade range – I am impressed with the colors in this palette that ranges from copper bronze to smokey brown neutrals, purples, pinks, blue and greens
All shades except 2-3 lighter shades in first row are well pigmented. They have a velvety soft texture that applies and blends out easily. The satin shimmers and metallic finishes applies beautifully and they really blends like a dream. So soft and silky when applied. I noticed no fallout which is a big plus.
The mattes are overall good except for Weekender and Still Shot that appeared as a chalky texture making them difficult to blend.
The longevity of the eyeshadows are pretty impressive too. They lasted for a long time. I wore them for over 7+ hours which is great. My most favorite shades in the palette are Wanderlust, Smog, Gulit Trip, Radio, Big Sky, Double Life etc.
Overall, I love this palette and I think out of all the UD palettes I own, this is by far my favorite. I can see myself using this a lot. For the price point you are getting a variety of colors to try in a attractive packaging. If you are searching for a palette that can be used to create a number of day as well as night looks. Something which is sleek and travel friendly and suits all skin types. Urban Decay’s Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette is your globe-trotting go-to.
BORN TO RUN TRAVEL-SIZE ALL NIGHTER MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY – $15.00
Wanderlust leaves no time for touch-ups. While grabbing your carry-on and dash off to your next destination, be sure to lock in your look using Urban Decay’s Born To Run Travel-Size All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray. This deluxe version is part of the Born To Run Collection, this limited-edition travel-size setting spray features custom packaging.
Your endless adventures may be a blur, but your makeup shouldn’t be. Mist on this weightless spray to give your makeup serious staying power. All Nighter keeps makeup looking just-applied for up to 16 hours without melting, fading or settling into fine lines.
Application tips for best results – After applying makeup, shake bottle well, hold 8″–10″ away and mist face 2–4 times, in an “X” and “T” formation. Close eyes before misting. Want extra-intense shadow color, less fallout and even longer wear? Mist your brush with All Nighter before you apply. Warning: Keep out of eyes.
Ingredients
Aqua / Water, Alcohol Denat., PVP, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycereth-5 Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenylpropanol, Parfum / Fragrance, Propanediol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Poloxamer 407, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Maltodextrin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, BHT.
Born To Run Travel-size All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray is suitable for all skin types and is free of oil and parabens. This fan favorite beauty staple features patented Temperature Control Technology. Yep, this baby actually lowers the temperature of your makeup to keep foundation, eyeshadow, blush and concealer in place—even in hot and humid or cold and windy conditions.It feels light and refreshing, and helps keep makeup in place. The result? Smoother-looking skin and vibrant makeup that lasts all day (or all night).
BORN TO RUN 24/7 GLIDE-ON EYE PENCILS – LUCKY, DOUBLE LIFE, OVERDRIVE- $21
Urban Decay introduced 3 all new vibrant shades of their best seller 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. Urban Decay’s Born To Run 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are your globe-trotting go-to. Made with Urban Decay’s award-winning, waterproof formula, these creamy pencils will stand up to dancing until daybreak in Prague or long drives through the Mojave Desert.
Packaging – Like all 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils, these Born To Run shades feature shade-matched barrels. So convenient when you’re trying to dig the right pencil out of the depths of an overnight bag! You get 1.2g e 0.04 US oz. of product for $21 each. When your 24/7 Eye Pencils start to get dull, You may use a sharpener to grind them back to a perfect point.
Formula, Pigmentation – The shades are perfect. Very pigmented and creamy. It allows about 30 seconds to smudge for that wing perfection that sets and stays put. Undoubtedly, this is my favorite pencil liner ever..Very creamy and goes waterproof too. Velvety-soft to apply, this formula stays soft and creamy for blending (about 30 seconds), then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge.
Created with 50% moisturizing ingredients suspended in a sophisticated waterproof formula, 24/7 Eye Pencils offer long-lasting color and a dreamy, creamy feel when applied. With Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E and Cottonseed Oil.
Overall, A perfect addition to my Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil Collection. All the shades are very creamy and pigmented and allows about 30 seconds to smudge for that wing perfection that sets and stays put. Waterproof, smudge-proof, velvety-soft to apply – this formula stays soft and creamy for blending (about 30 seconds), then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge.
BORN TO RUN VICE LIPSTICKS – MAFRA, 66, READY – $18
Born To Run Vice Lipsticks perfectly complements Born On The Run Eyeshadow Palette, The 3 brand-new, limited-edition shades of Vice Lipstick pair with anything from neutral to smoky and bright to sultry eye looks.
‘Ready‘ – a bright rose sparkle, ‘66‘ – a rich mauve-nude and ‘Mafra‘ – a dark berry
I love love love the limited edition packaging. How pretty is that!
Fill Weight: 3.4 g POIDS NET/NET WT. 0.11 oz
Take a look at more close up of the lipsticks.
‘Ready‘ – a bright rose sparkle, ‘66‘ – a rich mauve-nude and ‘Mafra‘ – a dark berry shade
All 3 lipsticks are very comfortable to wear. I would be more partial to shades – 66 as well as Mafra. I think it’s more like the kind of shade that I always reach out for.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Kaolin, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil / Shea Oil, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Candelilla Cera / Candelilla Wax, Cetyl Lactate, Cera Alba / Beeswax, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer, Aqua / Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Colophonium / Rosin, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Squalane, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil / Jojoba Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter / Cocoa Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil / Avocado Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Tin Oxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Citric Acid, Polylactic Acid. [+/- (May Contain/Peut contenir): CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 15850 / Red 7 Lake, CI 77120 / Barium Sulfate, CI 45410 / Red 28 Lake, CI 15850 / Red 6, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 15985 / Yellow 6 Lake, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 17200 / Red 33 Lake, CI 75470 / Carmine].
Mafra – A dark berry with a matte finish. While applying I found that the formula isn’t as creamy as that of 66. It dries to a matte finish. While applying you will feel a frosty kind of a finish. Nothing uncomfortable. Shade looks lovely and if you are fan of berry and purple toned shades like me – You will love this! It has micro shimmers to it that looks pretty.
Ready – A bright rose metallic sparkle color. Sort of a color that I don’t reach out to much. But, it’s stunning for any creative looks. It has the perfect sparkles to it which doesn’t feel much gritty on lips. The metallized formula feels comfortable on lips. If you have extremely dry lips – You might want to ensure you use a very hydrating lip balm prior to using the shade – Ready
66 – Shade 66 is a rich mauve nude color that has a matte finish. It applies velvety smooth and it’s my favorite finish out of the three. Highly pigmented. A single swipe provides an unbelievable laydown of color—with soft and supple texture, It suits most skintones.
Moving onto swatches
Overall, really pretty lip colors from Urban Decay. I love the shade Marfa and 66 the most. The formula is very comfortable on lips. Stays for long time and I am absolutely in love with the packaging. Very colorful packaging that awaken the wanderlust in you!
What kind of a adventure enthusiast or travel lover you are – this collection has everything you need when you’re Born To Run. The all-in-one Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette lets you create nude makeup looks, add in pops of color and play with brights, no matter where you’re going. With an assortment featuring 21 of-the-moment eyeshadow shades, you’ve got every possible eye look covered in one sleek makeup kit. three new, limited-edition shades of Born To Run Vice Lipstick that will take your look from neutral to nonstop. These lipstick shades complement your everyday (and even not-so-everyday) looks. Just one swipe provides an unbelievable laydown of color—with soft and supple texture, rich and even coverage, and long-lasting pigment. 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in rich jewel tones that’ll amplify any look. Our creamy and waterproof formula stays soft and creamy for blending, then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge. Lock in your look before your all-day adventure using our matching Born To Run Travel-Size All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray
Availability : The Urban Decay Born to Run Makeup Collection is currently available at Sephora, ULTA Beauty, Macy’s and urbandecay.com. This collection is limited edition.
** Products sent by brand PR. However my reviews are honest and unbiased as always
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