Pat McGrath Single Eye Shadows

For as long as I’ve worn makeup, it was popular to purchase three or four eye shadow singles.  As a result, those three shadows could create one or two looks.  However, now it is more popular to purchase eye shadow palettes. Do we need all of the colors in all of the eye shadow palettes we buy?   Eyedols, the new Pat MCGrath Single Eye Shadows, come in 17 shades. Six shades in the collection are new. The other eleven shades, re-promotes, are oldies but goodies.  There are two really good reasons why I like the new Eyedols.  First, you get to choose the shadow shades you’ll actually wear.

My point is, why would you keep purchasing curated eye shadow palettes?

THREE OLDIES BUT GOODIES RE-PROMOTED SHADES
THREE OLDIES BUT GOODIES RE-PROMOTED SHADED

Some of these palettes are very expensive.  For example, Pat McGrath’s Mothership Palettes cost $125. Although, each shade becomes less expensive when you break down the cost of the palette with regards to the twelve shades.  And none of the shades are expensive if you wear all twelve of the shades in each of the Mothership Palettes.  Each shade costs about twelve dollars.  However, if you are only going to use three shades in the palette, you are wasting about $89 on that palette. My point, sometimes its better to buy three shadow that you will wear than a palette of 10 shades, nine of which you won’t wear..  Or, in an even larger palette, like in Natasha Denona’s case, some of her palettes have as many as 28 shades!  You can’t honestly say you’ll wear, or use, all 28 shades!  Unless you are a makeup artist, that is.

THREE OF THE SIX NEW SHADES IN THE EYEDOLS, PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS
THREE OF THE SIX NEW SHADES IN THE EYEDOLS PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS

Which brings me to the second reason I like the new Pat McGrath Single Eye Shadows.  You don’t have to scratch your head, each time you open a large palette filled with shadows.  In other words, with three or four singles, you’ll know exactly what you’ll do, and how you’ll do it!  Finally, now you can build your own Pat McGrath eye shadow collection!

THE SIX EYESHADOWS I PURCHASED
THE SIX EYESHADOWS I PURCHASED

The Pat McGrath Single Eye Shadows, Eyedols, can be found at Sephora and on the Pat McGrath Labs Website.  Finally, each Eyedols shadow retails for $25.

Pat McGrath Single Eye Shadows Packaging

PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS PACKAGING
PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS PACKAGING

To begin with, Pat really lets us know that we’ve received something new.   In fact, every new product, eye shadows, lipsticks and blush, are presented as a new years eve party.

BULLS EYE PACKAGING
BULLS EYE PACKAGING

First, Shiny black streamers fall out of the shipping box and make a huge mess all over the counter and the floor. Then, as if the black streamers aren’t enough mess, the celebration continues with gold sequins spilling out of the eye shadow packets.  So, while we are sweeping up hundreds of gold sequins, are  we thinking about Pat in a celebratory way !  Hey, at this point, I’m not sure if we are thinking fondly about the Mother of Runway Makeup.  Instead, we are thinking that she should come and help us clean up this mess! LOL

SWATCHES FROM THE PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS EYEDOLS COLLECTION
SWATCHES FROM THE PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS EYEDOLS COLLECTION

Pat McGrath packs her eye shadows in a metallic gold packet, with a see-through front.  When you look at the package, you see a sea of gold sequins burying your product.  Then, when you open your packet, the sequins go all over the place.

PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS LOOK LIKE BULLS EYE IN PACKAGING
THE PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS LOOK LIKE BULLS EYE IN PACKAGE

Finally, the eyeshadow looks like a bulls-eye, in a round plastic case.

SHADOW LOOKS LIKE ITS FLOATING
SHADOW LOOKS LIKE ITS FLOATING

In fact, the shadow looks like it is floating in clear acrylic.  Also, a black ring surrounds the clear acrylic.  This is the outside of the case.  Also, the case has a light magnet to keep it closed.

Pat McGrath Single Eye Shadows Formula

PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS INGREDIENTS FOR TELEPATHIC TAUPE
INGREDIENTS FOR TELEPATHIC TAUPE

The EYEdol Shadows come in three finishes, matte, metallic and shimmer.  Also, the shadows are less like shadows and more like pure pigments.

GOLD STANDARD INGREDIENTS
GOLD STANDARD INGREDIENTS

The reason for this is the shadows have rich, pigmented  color that is dense.  In addition, they shadows have velvety textures when dry.  However, the shadows, when used wet, act like melted metals.

INGREDIENTS FOR STATUESQUE
INGREDIENTS FOR STATUESQUE

First, the Matte shades sculpt, contour, and define our eyelids.  The mattes are pure pigments that have creamy, and ultra-soft texture.  Also, the formula creates a smoothing, soft focus and blurring effect that is also opaque and feels weightless. Finally, when wet, one brush stroke, when damp, will give you an intense color payoff.  On the other hand, when they are dry, they are buildable.

BURNISHED HONEY INGREDIENTS
BURNISHED HONEY INGREDIENTS

Next, the Metallic shades are designed with vitamin enriched emollients to create a hydrating, gleaming, metallic effect. The metallic shades capture light. Also, the metallics are pure colors that are velvety smooth.  The the metallic shadow is a gel powder.  Infused with a metallic shine, it adds radiance and iridescence.  The color glides on the skin.  And, it flawlessly blends and builds.

ROSE VENUS INGREDIENTS
ROSE VENUS INGREDIENTS

Last, the Shimmer shadows are amazing highlighters.  They have a pearlescent formula.

INGREDIENTS FOR LAPIS LUXURY
LAPIS LUXURY INGREDIENTS

Also, the pressed powder – cream hybrid has ultra soft emollients.  As a result, the shimmers melt into your skin.

Pat McGrath Single Eye Shadows Shades

THE SIX EYESHADOWS I PURCHASED
THE SIX EYESHADOWS I PURCHASED

I purchased six of the seventeen shades.  Three of the shadows I bought are new shades.

BURNISHED HONEY
BURNISHED HONEY

First, Burnished Honey, a mahogany suede shade,  has a matte finish.  And, it is one of the new Pat McGrath shades in the Eyedols collection.

STATUESQUE
STATUESQUE

Next, Statuesque, a suede, neutral taupe shade, has a matte finish.  Statuesque is also one of the new Eyedols shades.

ROSE VENUS
ROSE VENUS

Third, Rose Venus, a pink shimmer, has a metallic finish.  Rose Venus is one of the new Eyedols shades.

GOLD STANDARD
GOLD STANDARD

Fourth, Gold Standard, a luminous 24K Gold, has a shimmer finish.

LAPIS LUXURY
LAPIS LUXURY

Lapis Luxury, a multi dimensional Turquoise shade, has a metallic finish.

TELEPATHIC TAUPE
TELEPATHIC TAUPE

Last, Telepathic Taupe, a glittering Greige shade, has a metallic finish.

Pat McGrath Single Eye Shadows EYEdols Last But Not Least………

THREE OLDIES BUT GOODIES RE-PROMOTED SHADES
THREE OLDIES BUT GOODIES RE-PROMOTED SHADED

I hope I didn’t give you the impression that I dislike curated palettes. Actually,  I love my curated palettes. Especially, I  adore the Pat McGrath Mothership Palettes.  For me, these palettes are like pieces of art, from the packaging, to the colors.

SWATCHES FOR PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS EYEDOLS
SWATCHES FOR PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS EYEDOLS

And, of course, Pat’s eye shadow formulas are the best.  Otherwise, I wouldn’t have purchased all of her Motherships, and anything and everything else Pat creates.  Also, the same goes for Natasha Denona.

THREE OF THE SIX NEW SHADES IN THE EYEDOLS, PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS
THREE OF THE SIX NEW SHADES IN THE EYEDOLS PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS

However, sometimes, I don’t know what palettes to choose!  If I have to go somewhere special, I pull out a few palettes, and stare at them!  Yet, as beautiful as they are, sometimes I have a difficult time deciding what to do with them!  I end up sticking to my favorite shades, regardless of the palette.  Hence, I like the idea of me choosing the single shades I know I’ll use again and again.  Plus, singles are a lot easier to travel with!  Although, I love makeup so much, and Pat’s shades are so beautiful, I am sure I’ll go back and get some more!!!!!

PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS LOOK LIKE BULLS EYE IN PACKAGING
THE PAT MCGRATH SINGLE EYE SHADOWS LOOK LIKE BULLS EYE IN PACKAGE

And you?  Do you like the big palettes with lots and lots of eye shadows in them?  Or, do you like a few of your favorite shades?  Or, do you like both options?  I love the options of being able to choose!

xoxoxoxo

 

 

 

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