Pat McGrath Blood Rush, Flesh 3, Love Train BlitzTrance Lipstick Review & Swatches

• Urban Decay Spark (PiP, $18.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
• Urban Decay Trap Queen (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Lost Cherry (LE, $54.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (90% similar).
• Estee Lauder Killer Kiss (DC, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
• Pat McGrath Rebel Red (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Urban Decay Daenerys Targaryen (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• Bite Beauty Cherry on Top (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Strawberry Torte (LE, $17.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• Wet ‘n’ Wild Cherry Frost (P, $0.99) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
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Formula Overview

$38.00/0.13 oz. – $292.31 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "one-stroke colour" with "ultra-reflective pearls" paired with a "silky" and "creamy" texture that yields "multi-dimensional shine." The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with more medium to semi-opaque pigmentation that "full coverage," and the amount of shimmer/glitter also varied significantly from to shade. For example, Blitz Trance has a very glittery look on the lips, whereas Flesh Fatale had a subtle, sparkling finish. They had a lot of shine, though, with being wet in feel or all that glossy, which seemed to linger for longer than the average lipstick–the shine didn’t immediately dull after taking a sip of something or talking for a few minutes.

The consistency was lightly creamy with moderate slip, but it didn’t feel too thick or heavy, so the color didn’t slide around on my lips and adhered evenly for the most part. Shades that were more glittery felt that way in the tube as I applied them to my lips with the glitter being less noticeable on my lips, though those who may be more sensitive to glitter may find it at least somewhat apparent–at the very least, this formulation is not disguising the texture of all that sparkly goodness. They were lightly to moderately hydrating, comfortable to wear, and lasted between three and five hours. I feel like the best way to sum these up as: they’re sparkling and luminous with medium, buildable color payoff that lasts an average length of time. They did not have any scent or taste from what I could tell!

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Ingredients

• Estee Lauder Raging Beauty (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
• MAC Forbidden Romance (LE, $19.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• Pat McGrath Flesh Fatale (P, $38.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Kween (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Snowdon (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• Estee Lauder Hot Kiss (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
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• Urban Decay Cruel (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
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Formula Overview

$38.00/0.13 oz. – $292.31 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "one-stroke colour" with "ultra-reflective pearls" paired with a "silky" and "creamy" texture that yields "multi-dimensional shine." The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with more medium to semi-opaque pigmentation that "full coverage," and the amount of shimmer/glitter also varied significantly from to shade. For example, Blitz Trance has a very glittery look on the lips, whereas Flesh Fatale had a subtle, sparkling finish. They had a lot of shine, though, with being wet in feel or all that glossy, which seemed to linger for longer than the average lipstick–the shine didn’t immediately dull after taking a sip of something or talking for a few minutes.

The consistency was lightly creamy with moderate slip, but it didn’t feel too thick or heavy, so the color didn’t slide around on my lips and adhered evenly for the most part. Shades that were more glittery felt that way in the tube as I applied them to my lips with the glitter being less noticeable on my lips, though those who may be more sensitive to glitter may find it at least somewhat apparent–at the very least, this formulation is not disguising the texture of all that sparkly goodness. They were lightly to moderately hydrating, comfortable to wear, and lasted between three and five hours. I feel like the best way to sum these up as: they’re sparkling and luminous with medium, buildable color payoff that lasts an average length of time. They did not have any scent or taste from what I could tell!

Browse all of our Pat McGrath BlitzTrance Lipstick swatches.

Ingredients

• Tom Ford Beauty Ryan (P, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Fenty Beauty Sci Fly (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Stinger (LE, $55.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• Estee Lauder Lies & Kisses (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
• Bite Beauty Sugar Flower (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• Ciate Apollo (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
• Urban Decay Outspoken (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
• Milk Makeup Slayer (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
• Urban Decay Fast Talk (PiP, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Velvet Orchid (LE, $54.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).

Formula Overview

$38.00/0.13 oz. – $292.31 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "one-stroke colour" with "ultra-reflective pearls" paired with a "silky" and "creamy" texture that yields "multi-dimensional shine." The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with more medium to semi-opaque pigmentation that "full coverage," and the amount of shimmer/glitter also varied significantly from to shade. For example, Blitz Trance has a very glittery look on the lips, whereas Flesh Fatale had a subtle, sparkling finish. They had a lot of shine, though, with being wet in feel or all that glossy, which seemed to linger for longer than the average lipstick–the shine didn’t immediately dull after taking a sip of something or talking for a few minutes.

The consistency was lightly creamy with moderate slip, but it didn’t feel too thick or heavy, so the color didn’t slide around on my lips and adhered evenly for the most part. Shades that were more glittery felt that way in the tube as I applied them to my lips with the glitter being less noticeable on my lips, though those who may be more sensitive to glitter may find it at least somewhat apparent–at the very least, this formulation is not disguising the texture of all that sparkly goodness. They were lightly to moderately hydrating, comfortable to wear, and lasted between three and five hours. I feel like the best way to sum these up as: they’re sparkling and luminous with medium, buildable color payoff that lasts an average length of time. They did not have any scent or taste from what I could tell!

Browse all of our Pat McGrath BlitzTrance Lipstick swatches.

Ingredients