Pat McGrath Eye Ecstasy Eye Kit Review & Swatches

• Anastasia 5th Ave (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
• Anastasia Primavera (PiP, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Milani Bella Sand (02) (P, $4.49) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Dior Night Golds #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Leopard Sun #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Keep It PG (PiP, $5.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• Hourglass Champagne Gold (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Lucido (LE, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
• Pat McGrath Celestial (P, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
• Dior Rivage #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).

Formula Overview

$25.00/0.04 oz. – $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath’s eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow–I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I’m not sure they’re as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash–I wish it really locked in, but there’s definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it’s within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Talc, Stearyl Dimethicone, Ptfe, Zinc Stearate, Octadecene, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, Ethylene/Acrylic Acidcopolymer, Poloxamer 338, Silica. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499).

• Urban Decay Extra Bitter (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
• Morphe Brave (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
• Colour Pop Macchiato (LE, $5.00) is warmer (95% similar).
• Make Up For Ever M608 Red Brown (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
• Makeup Geek Sidekick (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Morphe Buns (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
• Charlotte Tilbury Happy Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
• Bad Habit Tuscany (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Top Notch (P, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Beast (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).

Formula Overview

$25.00/0.04 oz. – $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath’s eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow–I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I’m not sure they’re as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash–I wish it really locked in, but there’s definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it’s within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Talc, Boron Nitride, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Poloxamer 338, Silica. May Contain (+/-): Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Carmine (Ci 75470).

• Colour Pop Pain and Panic (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
• Colour Pop TF (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
• Kat Von D Summerfly (DC, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• bareMinerals Hoopla (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Melt Cosmetics Gravity OG (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
• Milani Desire for Gold (PiP, $5.99) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Viseart Unleashed (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Urban Decay Sinful (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
• Natasha Denona Oro (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Too Faced Chocolate Gold (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).

Formula Overview

$25.00/0.04 oz. – $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath’s eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow–I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I’m not sure they’re as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash–I wish it really locked in, but there’s definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it’s within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Ptfe, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, Boron Nitride, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Poloxamer 338. May Contain (+/-): Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

• MAC Sense of Doubt (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
• Dior Smoky Sequins #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
• Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
• Dose of Colors Finders Keepers (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
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• NARS Sycorax (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
• Viseart Chroma #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
• Wet ‘n’ Wild Lights Out #3 (PiP, ) (95% similar).

Formula Overview

$25.00/0.04 oz. – $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath’s eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow–I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I’m not sure they’re as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash–I wish it really locked in, but there’s definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it’s within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Stearyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Octadecene, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Talc. May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

• Urban Decay Zone (Shortcut) (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Hiney (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Late Night (PiP, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Smashbox XO, Vlada (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
• City Color Yas! (P, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar).
• Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 06 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Sephora Mystic Queen (330) (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Celestial (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• NARS Duendo (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Chanel Laurier Rose (127) (LE, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar).

Formula Overview

$25.00/0.04 oz. – $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath’s eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow–I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I’m not sure they’re as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash–I wish it really locked in, but there’s definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it’s within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid. May Contain (+/-): Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

• Marc Jacobs Beauty Blitz Glitz (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
• Make Up For Ever I834 Grape (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
• MAC Mumtaz (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Pat McGrath Blue Blood (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
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• Viseart Petit Pro #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Wittle (P, $5.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
• Huda Beauty Amethyst #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

Formula Overview

$25.00/0.04 oz. – $625.00 Per Ounce

Pat McGrath’s eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.

The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow–I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I’m not sure they’re as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash–I wish it really locked in, but there’s definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it’s within 2mm of the base.

The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Dimethicone, Sodium, Dehydroacetate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate. May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Carmine (Ci 75470).

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• MAC Gleam (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491).