Pat McGrath Red Opulence Mini Lip Gloss Trio Review & Swatches

Red Opulence

Pat McGrath Red Opulence Mini Lip Gloss Trio ($25.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a new, limited edition set of lip glosses with two shades from the existing gloss range and one new shade (with a new formula), Celestial Ruby. The existing glosses were consistent with their full-sized, original counterparts, while the new shade was pigmented, long-wearing, and comfortable to wear, though it wasn’t quite as smoothing as it could have been.

Red Opulence

A-

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

We hope you'll consider supporting Temptalia by shopping through our links below. Thanks!

Sephora Beautylish Ulta Nordstrom More

Blood 2

Blood 2 is a bright, ruby red with cool undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage in a single layer, which went on somewhat unevenly and let some color settle into my deeper lip lines. The shininess of the finish made some of the imperfections less noticeable in person. The texture was smooth, lightweight, and comfortable to wear without being tacky. It wore well for four and a half hours and was moisturizing over time.

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

Tom Ford Beauty Dressed to Kill (P, $54.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty True Coral (P, $54.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Hot/Cold (LE, $17.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Stolen Cherry (P, $54.00) is lighter (90% similar).
NARS Disruptor (LE, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Fortune Red (LE, $17.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Romance (784) (LE, $30.00) is more muted (90% similar).
MAC Tease Don't Touch (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Rock and Red (P, $27.00) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Russian Red (P, $17.50) is warmer (90% similar).

View Swatches

Formula Overview

$30.00/0.15 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "multidimensional shine" with a "non-sticky texture" that "nourishes" with "exceptional adherence." The opacity ranges from "opaque to transparent." The color coverage really does vary quite a bit, but most of the shades I've tried are sheer to medium in coverage--the brand could be clearer on which shades are opaque.

The consistency has a smooth, lightweight texture that wasn't tacky and was comfortable to wear. For the most part, they didn't seem to sink into my lip lines, which can be a pitfall of gloss. I didn't find the wear time to be better than average--three to four hours--but the formula was moderately hydrating. There was a subtle vanilla scent but no discernible taste when worn.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath LUST Lip Gloss swatches.

Ingredients

Blood 2

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Carnal Desire

Carnal Desire is a soft red base with flecks of pink, gold, and red sparkle throughout. It had semi-sheer coverage, as opposed to the medium coverage intended, that spread evenly across my lips and didn’t emphasize my lip lines. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and spreadable with good dispersion of the sparkle/pearl, too. It stayed on well for four hours and was hydrating while worn.

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

Colour Pop Bad Apple (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Big Bang (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay SPL (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
MAC Pearly Girl (LE, $21.00) is more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Ride My Sleigh (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
MAC It's Just Candy (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
Colour Pop Kink (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, cooler (80% similar).
Dior Rose Harpers (766) (P, $35.00) is less shimmery, brighter, more pigmented (80% similar).
Becca Snapdragon (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, more pigmented (80% similar).
Chanel Sparkling Red (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).

View Swatches

Formula Overview

$30.00/0.15 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Pat McGrath LUST Lip Gloss swatches.

Ingredients

Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isostearyl Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethyl Vanillin, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).Ingredients / Ingrédients : Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isostearyl Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethyl Vanillin, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).

Carnal Desire

A-

Permanent

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Celestial Ruby

Celestial Ruby is a rich, medium-dark red with neutral undertones and cooler, ruby red pearl that gave it a more metallic finish paired with a high-gloss sheen. It had nearly opaque color payoff in a single pass, which applied evenly but there was a bit of product that settled into my deeper lip lines. In person, I didn’t notice it as the shinier finish and richness of the color camouflaged that minor flaw. The texture was smooth but thicker and moderately tacky, though I didn’t find it unduly heavy or sticky, it very well might be for those who prefer completely non-tacky formulas. It lasted nicely for five and a half hours without feathering/bleeding and felt hydrating over time.

Top Dupes
Ingredients

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

Lancome Rouge Magma (05) (P, $22.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Ravageur (P, $54.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Smashbox Crimson Chrome (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Red Corset (P, $54.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Chanel Flaming Lips (812) (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).

View Swatches

Ingredients

Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax / Cire Microcrystalline, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyurethane-79, Benzyl Benzoate, Flavor / Aroma, Mica, Sodium Saccharin, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090).