Pat McGrath Compact Couture Mini Palettes

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Want to try some Pat McGrath Eye Shadow Palettes without having to pay $125?  Finally, you can!  The Mother of Makeup released three new limited edition eye shadow palettes. And ,they cost approximately one third the price of the original, 10 shadow Mothership Palettes.  Therefore, The Pat McGrath Compact Couture Mini Eye Shadow Palette, the Mthership Palette, costs a more realistic $55.  And, there are still six eye shadows in the Mthership palette.  Most important, these palettes contain all new shades.  In fact,, Mother created them as extensions of their Mothership counterparts.

Pat McGrath Compact Couture Mini Eye Shadow Palette Packaging

Pat McGrath Mthership Palette-mini-color-extensions-of their sister MothershipPalette
Pat McGrath Mini Mthership-Eye-Shadow Palette Extensions

First of all, it is no surprise that the design for each Mthership mini palette is an exact replica, mini version, of the packaging of their Mothership counterpart.

packaging foldsout to become a mirrored eye shadow palette
packaging folds out to become a mirrored eye shadow palette

However, the packaging folds out and becomes the Mthership Palette’s compact. Because the compact is cardboard, it is not as sturdy as the Mothership Palette’s lacquered box.  Although, the cardboard makes the palette much lighter than its big sister’s heavy box.  Furthermore, the compact couture mini has a magnetic closure.  As a result,the size of the packaging, and the magnetic closure make the mini perfect for travel.

the flap gets in the way when you try to apply the shadows
the flap can get in the way of the eye shadows

However, the problem I had with the packaging was the cardboard flap. Unfortunately, the flap gets in the way of the eye shadows.  Consequently, the flap makes working with the eye shadows it a bit tricky!

Pat McGrath Compact Couture Mini Eye Shadow Palette Formula

Mthrship Mini Ingredients for Subliminal Mini Palette in Platinum Bronze
Mthership Mini ingredients for Subliminal platinum bronze palette

Truly, for me, Pat McGrath’s eye shadow formula is as close to perfect as one can get.  Therefore the PM eye shadows are worth the hype, and the price.  First of all, I have never felt a creamier, softer or more emollient-like texture in other luxury brands, except maybe Natasha Denona.

Mothrship Sublime Bronze Ambition ingredients
Mothrship Sublime Bronze Ambition ingredients

In addition, the formula contains super saturated pigments.  Next, the pigments create the opaque shades . In addition, the colors blend beautifully.  Also, the shades adhere to the eye lids without creasing.  And, the colors are pure and intense. As a result, the shades leave a polished and bright multidimensional finish.

Ingredients for Mthrship Subversive La Vie En Rose
Mthrshi Subversive La Vie En Rose-ingredients

The Pat McGrath Compact Couture Mini Eye Shadow Mthrship Palettes

Again, the Mthership Compact Couture Mini Palettes are mini versions of the Mothership Palettes.  In other words, the minis are extensions of the Mothership Palettes.  The reason being, all of the Mthership Palette Shades are New.

The Mthership Eye Shadow Palette comes in 2 neutral colorways.  Both Palettes include the go-to shades that Pat uses at almost every show.

Platinum BronzeMthership-mini-extension-subliminal-palette

First, Mthership Mini Platinum Bronze is the add on palette for the Mothership Subliminal Palette.

Mthrship Subliminal Platinum Bronze Shades
Mthrship Subliminal Platinum Bronze Mini Palette Shades (new extended shades for Mothership Subliminal Palette)
Original Mothership Subliminal Eye Shadow Palette
Original Mothership Subliminal Eye Shadoww Palette

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For example these colors include cool toned brown, grays and purples, golden taupes, rich bronzes, and velvet plums.

swatches Platinum Bronze Subliminal Mthrship Palette
swatches Platinum Bronze Subliminal Mthrship Palette

Think, icy lids.  These shades are the cooler color palette.  And, this palette is a great for every day wear.  I think this one is the most neutral palette of the 3.MTHERSHIP-BRONZE-AMBITION-INSIDE-PACKAGIN-IS-COMPACT-MIRROR-SIX-COLORS

First, Telepathic Taupe is a glittering greige shade.

Next, Smoke and Mirrors is the color of a silky chocolate sheen.

Third, Deep Velvet is a deep plum brown suede.

Next, Ritualistic is a metallic mauve brown shade.

Fifth, Plantinize is a silky platinum shade.

Last, Sextrovert is a metallic bronze shade.

Finally, what I love most about this palette is that it is on the cool side.  The warm “sunset” palettes have hit us hard over the last two years. Therefore, it is refreshing that Platinum Bronze is a cool neutral palette.

Bronze AmbitionMTHRSHIP-BRONZE-AMBITION-PACKAGING-AND-CLOSURE

On the other hand, Mthership Mini Bronze Ambition is an off shoot of the Mothership Sublime Palette.

Mothership Sublime Palette
Mothership Sublime Palette

Therefore, Bronze ambition has warmer toned shades.  For example, these shades include fiery coppers, charcoals, golds and champagnes.

Mthrship Sublime Mini Bronze Ambition
Mthrahip Bronze Ambition Sublime Mini Palette

For example, the palette includes vivid violets, risque plums, and the “euphoric glow of incandescent eyes.”

Mthrship Bronze Ambition Sublime swatches
Mthrship Bronze Ambition Sublime swatches

Gilt Trip – a champagne golden sheen

Copperitized – vivid copper glitz

Throwing Shade – terra cotta velvet

Illicit – charcoal brown sheen

Bronze Struck – warm bronze metallic

Gold Rush – a glistening gold shine

Mthrship Sublime Mini Bronze Ambition
Mthrahip Bronze Ambition Sublime Mini Palette

Finally, the metallic and pearlized pigments amplify the colors in the palette.  Also, these warmer toned browns and coppers are amazing summer shades!

La Vie En RoseMthership-la0vie-en-rose-palette-packaging (1)

Last, Mthership Mini La Vie En Rose is little sister to the Subversive Mothership Palette.

Mothership Subversive Palette
Mothership Subversive Palette

This palette has the most vivacious shades out of the three minis.

Mthrship Subversive La Vie En Rose shades
Mthrship La Vie En Rose Subversive shades

Also, it has the most vivid colors.  In other words, I think it is the most glamorous palette of the three.

Mthrship Mini Subversive La Vie En Rose swatches
Mthrship Mini Subversive La Vie En Rose swatches

Euphoric – a pink plum frost

Paranormal – a deep plum suede

Purple Reign – a vivid purple sheen

Gold Nectar – a peachy gold metallic

Rose Risque – an ultra pink satin

Pale Fire – a peachy pink duo chrome

La Vie En Rose Shades Mthrship Subversive Mini Palette
La Vie En Rose Shades Mthrship Subversive Mini Palette

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If you are a purple lover, you will love this palette!  And, this is a great palette for special night-time affairs.  In my opinion, this is the most fun palette of the three.  At first, the vibrant colors make La Vie En Rose look intimidating.  But, don’t let it scare you away. Certain shades, such as Gold Nectar, and Rose Risque, are perfect  for everyday looks.

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Application

Most important, using a good eye shadow primer will give you beautiful results.  And, you can apply the shadows wet or dry.  Also, a great trick for easy shadow application, spray some setting spray on your brush, then dip the brush into the shadow.  Last, apply the shadow to your eyelids.  Makeup Mother, Pat McGrath, applies all of her shadow with her fingers.  However, you also can use an eye shadow brush.

Finally

The mini Mthership Compact Couture Palettes are extensions of the Mothership Eye Shadow Palettes.  In addition, the minis are brand new shades that are extensions of their sister palettes.  However, the minis can be used alone.

Mothership Sublime Palette
Mothership Sublime Palette large, heavy compact
Mthrship mini smaller, lighter, more compact
Mthrship Mini small, cardboard, compact, light
La Vie En Rose Shades Mthrship Subversive Mini Palette
La Vie En Rose Shades Mthrship Subversive Mini Palette

Also, don’t forget that the minis are travel – worthy.  The Mothership Palettes are much bigger and much heavier.

I love reading your comments.  Which palettes are your favorites?  It is hard for me to choose, because I love them all.  After all, they are from the Makeup Mother Herself, Pat McGrath.

xo

 

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