There will never be a day that I can afford PM. This video makes me feel included on your makeup journey, and I appreciate you thinking about those of us that may be on a different socioeconomic level. 💛
Not just a socioeconomic level but comfort with spending. There are lots of people that can afford but don’t feel comfortable with that price. That is ok. Makeup should bring us joy, buying something we can’t afford, or not comfortable with will not bring us joy. I am a huge PM fan and I pace myself buying one each sale but even I acknowledge I don’t need it. No one does. I save for it and budget for it because it’s my thing. If it’s not your thing totally cool... there is enough beautiful makeup out there for everyone.
Yes, my thoughts exactly. Even if I had the budget for these expensive brands, I don’t know if I could validate spending that much money when good inexpensive products are out there!!!
Mandy, this was so telling. There's no reason eyeshadow should cost as much as Pat. This is is such a good video, the least expensive Drugstore vs most expensive high end. Clear that drugstore wins.
You can definitely tell the difference between the two with the application. The way the Pat McGrath shades went on and blended out made it stand out. The bronze shimmer also made a huge difference. But color-wise they were definitely close. Very pretty look!
Fully agree. You could tell immediately from the first shade. If not, the application of shimmers totally gave it away. She didn't use any of those 4 blitz astral shades, which I don't believe you can dupe at all. I get where she's coming from, but to me it's unfortunately not a fair comparison.
When you see pat shadows in real life they can't be compared to anything tbh. The dimension, the shine, the feeling, the colors, everything is top notch. Your eye look was so pretty though!
7 Looks with the PM palette!! Especially that purple shade! I don't have any of her products, but it was apparent in this demo that her shadows were going on so much more smoothly and blended so beautifully!
I was actually able to grab her first 3 palettes in a bundle, the bundle was on discount, also used a coupon code, AND got a free gloss that ended up being about $191 (taxes & shipping are included on her site). So about $64 each I was so happy with that! I definitely advise people she ALWAYS has sales never pay $125
I’d definitely challenge you to do the same, but specifically using the special shades in the palette (the last quad) as the only thing I’ve seen rival those are indie brand singles.
I came here to say the same thing! But our girl Mandy only paid $88, still gotta find that sale!!! But I love love that she's always aghast at high end prices and doesn't turn her nose up to drugstore. She is me♥️💕
You’ve got to try the “special shades” that Pat McGrath has. (The four on the right side of the palette.) These are always the most special formulas in the PM Mothership palettes.
I guessed right.. the moment your brush touched the eye, I knew that was pat mc grath.. her blitz astral shadows are truly unbeatable.. the last 4 shades
What about the longevity? I have several wet and wild eyeshadow palettes and then when I first put them on they look beautiful but they seem to fade out and turn muddy...
I guessed correctly. The bronze shimmer and blackened brown in the outer corner gave the game away... they were way more pigmented going on the lid 😃 I much prefer your right eye.
This was an interesting comparison. Being an avid makeup lover for years and using various types of shadows, I have to say that the higher quality makes a difference in the makeup application experience as well. It goes far beyond luxury packaging.The blends and layering are much more pleasing and easy with a better formula. It took a little while for me to buy Pat McGrath shadows as well due to the price, but I don’t regret my purchases. I think you’ll find the more you play around with the Pat shadows, the more you’ll unlock just how different and special they truly are. They can be layered and they transform, becoming quite versatile, without losing their integrity. I have Midnight Sun and Divine Rose II, along with her 2020 holiday collection and a blitz Astral Quad. They can be worn for a subtle look or the more dramatic. Their intensity and pigment and stunning sparkle truly set these shadows apart. They are unmatched when used to their potential. I don’t think one needs all her shadows, they are an investment. If you want a mothership, pick a color story that speaks to you and I don’t think one would regret it overall. Plus she always has amazing sales on her website. It’s a question of quality vs quantity in many cases. Instead of buying a ton of less expensive “just ok” palettes, why not invest in something you may truly love?
Agree. I wear all my makeup for a full day, and can't be bothered to do a retouch. The Pat McGrath eyeshadow quality is my favorite. It remains vibrant throughout the day (with primer, I do not skip this) with my hooded oily lids. I have tried drugstore shadows that disappears by lunch time.
Love, loved this ‘battle’. It’s encouraging for us frugal women. Yes, please use the blue shade. I use a cool palette of taupe then I go in the corners with the blue. Because I’m blue eyed too, I find a little blue is best.
Such a fun idea for a video! I did call correctly the PMG side. Her shimmers just melt into your skin without accentuating texture, and the rust shade went on without patching. But the four shades on the right of her Motherships are her “special shades” which are undupable in my opinion. It wasn’t until I tried those that I understood the hype. I have nothing else like them. Midnight Sun is my favorite, I think you’re going to love it!
I used to think the PM is overrated bc influencers get paid to review esp giving rave ones. I bought 2 PM last year at 50% off and I was stunned by her formula. The hype is real. 😳
Mkhendricks1981, I agree with you about her special shadows. I have multiple PMG palettes and I dont think those shades are dupable. Midnight Sun is one of my favorites all because of that purple-blue shade.
@@chowfurnowmeow I think it’s hard to translate on camera just how stunning the special shades are IRL. Kinkysweat used to use a flashlight to try to convey how sparkly and beautiful they are, which worked better than a lot of reviews, but I really think it’s something you need to see in person to believe. The hype is definitely real!
@@GazeldaS the purple-blue! 🤤 It’s so good! And the bottom right shade is probably one of my all time favorites of hers, because it’s so dazzling, but also neutral enough that it can make literally any eye look pop.
@@daniellezadora7637 well in my opinion, on top of packaging, there is the special shades which transforms other shades like no other brand. Some are iridescent, some are duo chrome, and most are sparkly with micro glitter so fine it’s smooth. These special shades are amazing. I really like all the different textures and layering of them as well. You either love her stuff or you don’t. It’s either worth it or it’s not. It’s never worth it if you can’t afford it. I think most of her palettes don’t appeal to the average user, they are too high priced and basic eye looks is not where she shines. If you are a matte in the crease, darker matte in the corner, and shimmer on the lid type user, you will most likely think she is over rated. If you aren’t scared to layer and experiment with textures chances are you will love her stuff.
@@daniellezadora7637 I agree with Joleen. The eyeshadow palettes are worth it to me personally because the luxurious packaging, special formulas, and unique shades make me happy. Pat McGrath’s concealer and undereye setting powder are the best I’ve tried. If you order straight from Pat McGrath, she has some good sales seasonally. Also, she usually always has something discounted on her site. You just have to click through individual products to find the surprise sale. But overall, she does make really special formulas for most of her products. You just have to decide for yourself if it would be worth it.
I guessed correctly only bc I recognize the PM colours (I have the same palette) and how the pigmentation comes out the minute it applies to the eyes. I now want the WnW palettes, the performance is pretty impressive! 👀
That was a really great video! The WW sure did hold up! The Pat palettes are very much art the way they are packaged. I’d have to say the mattes aren’t unique but her shimmers and gel like formula are special.
That was really interesting. I have bought a couple of her palettes in the sales. I adore the brighter colours. Please do some looks with the other colours 💜💙
This is awesome! I can't tell the difference and the look is gorgeous. You are really great at finding dupes. Thank you for taking the $$ splurge on our behalf! 🧡
Great job! I could not tell the difference. I can afford the high-end pallettes, but would never spend the money when drug store makeup is equally as good. Thanks for doing this video!
I can afford high end products also, I don't ever want to spent money in a useless way. If you all understood the makeup industry.....you would be shocked at how marketing literally tricks you into their dark web of secrets and lies oh so many lies.
Yes please do more looks with the Pat palette! I would also love to see a head to head between Pat and Sydney Grace 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I have two Pat McGrath palettes that I also got on sale from Sephora and I am STILL considering returning them, I haven’t used them and the guilt! OMG! Oh also, why you chose that particular palette over the others?? I’m so curious!
@@olzhena9681 Opposite for me, lol. Pat is really masking folds on my lids and makes them look younger 😆 Also stays way longer. Sydney creases too fast
At least I'm not allergic to the SG formula lol I'm a makeup artist and have tried almost every brand of eye shadow and the only formula I've had an allergic reaction to is PML. I think it was karma for spending such a ridiculous amount on ONE palette.
First things first...LOVED the Princess Bride reference! Best movie ever! I was on the edge of my seat for this video! I did guess correct only because the PM side seemed to blend more effortlessly. I have some PM lipglosses that I like. I won't buy the eyeshadow palette but very much will enjoy watching you use it! Thanks for doing the research for this....what a fun job your have!!!
I know right? And the shimmers, you can even feel how smooth and dimensional even through the camera! And she didn't even use any of those blitz astral shades!
Oh god I’m a huge Pat McGrath fan so..... yes expensive but STUNNING!!! But also the point of her palettes are the 4 special shades which can’t really be duped. Just saying.... one more thing Alter Ego just put out a dupe for her divine rose palette for $22
I love this video idea! I’m a recent convert to PM, finally splurging on my first Mothership last year when she launched Divine Rose II and then snagging the same one in this video on her most recent sale along with a quad. I will say, while you can make a similar look, nothing can match the subtle tones within each shadow, the curation within the palette itself, and how they blend together. It’s effortless. Also, I would love to see a video comparing the special shades (4 on the right side) with something drugstore, as these are really what makes these palettes stand out. But I do love this as, as beautiful as the PM palettes are, they are spendy!
I tried Pat McGrath for the first time this year too! I got the Divine Rose palette and it has such interesting shadow formulas! There’s a cool topper and some shimmers I love.
I wish I could say I like the W&W palettes. I have two now and they both disappoint when it comes to the shimmers. I have two PM palettes and the creaminess of the mattes and brightness of the shimmers just wow me. I guessed the right side for the PM 😉 I enjoyed the video though, so thanks! As a new creator on CZcams, you inspire me ❤️
I love the Sydney Grace shadows too. SG has not updated or changed their website in months. I have been waiting over 6 months for some items to restock. Is there anything going on with SG?
I liked this video but this is no different with shoes, handbags or even clothes. Everyone has a passion for something where the more expensive would be treasured by the right person and a waste of money to someone else so we should all do whatever makes us happy ✌
I LOVE Pat McGrath. There is nothing like the experience with those shadows and those special shades...I doubt Colourpop compares directly, especially to the blitz shades. I’m glad you get to experience one of her palettes. Put ‘er to good use! I just bought three more of her palettes for $200 and was never more excited!
I knew immediately upon the application of the first shade which was Pat McGrath. She just has a much more refined and less chalky look than the Wet and Wild side. That said, drugstore makeup has come a long way.
What a fantastic video! You were able to beautifully dupe the PM palette w/ the WnW palettes! I would love to see more looks using the PM- that purple shade is stunning!
I’ve tried several eye shadows from drugstore after CZcamsrs raved about. And I tried Pat and Natasha. Sorry, no drugstore quality compares with the Pat and Natasha in terms of durability and quality. A cheap eye shadow might look nice after applying it, but within several hours fades and starts looking odd. Same with cheap mascaras transferring to the lower eye lid and so.
I agree. I tried drugstore, BH and ColorPop just to make sure I'm not spending for nothing on luxury palettes but they didn't last in eyes. Their shimmers/metallics look dull on the eyes in about 4 hr and some crease noticeable by the end of the day.
Totally agree. I've wasted money on dupes. I bought my first ND palette last year, and have bought more since. There's just no comparison. I just bought the same PM palette and it's incredible. Never going for the dupes again!
I love my PMG palettes but agree with you it's a bit hard to pay even the launch prices 😁 I'm a PMG addicted and Midnight Sun its one of my fav 😍 In my 50s lids I definitely prefer PMG to Wn'W 😉😂😂😂
This is the reason I just love love love your channel I just appreciate you so much and I am so thankful for all the fantastic accurate information that you love to share with your followers! I am just amazed that you haven’t grown your channel twice where you are now because you are so freaking deserving of it! I too love Jen Phelps and I enjoy her but I love love love your outlook and your energy and your children are freaking adorable and I appreciate you! For the other colors try the CColor Diamond, cabana common dust to dawn pallets and you may be able to get those same shades or very close to it. Keep doing what you do you go girl!👍🏻👍🏻🥰😘💕❤️💗🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 you rock!I know it helps that’s why I listen to all the commercials when I watch your channel. I’ll be 62 in a couple months and I am on Social Security disability so I am definitely on a budget but I have been wearing make up since I was 15 and I still love it I do get good products but I shop TJ Maxx Marshalls HomeGoods and Burlington coat factory. I love CColor, & alter ego but by far I prefer CColor’s customer service they can’t be beat! I am more than disappointed with alter ego I had a real problem with the shipment it took over twice as long and they were going to finally send out another pallet but didn’t and for me when they promised 3 to 5 day turn times and it’s 2 1/2 weeks three weeks later that’s not acceptable. I am OK with it taking longer to ship out but then you should say so not promised to have products delivered in five business days and 15 business days later it’s still not there. But their product are good so I guess I’ll give them a pass but if Ccolor had it I’ll always go there 1st.
This was fun, Mandy. I've invested in a few higher-end palettes (Huda, Marc Jacobs) I found on sale over the last few months. I'm enjoying them, but yesterday I had my best eyeshadow day using a $14 Sephora Eye Love palette. I think the success comes when you find a formula that works best for you, no matter the cost.
Love you Mandy💖 I’ve tried several hyped palettes youtubers raved about. But I was always let down they weren’t as good as I expected them to be. Not with Pat McGrath eyeshadows. I used to think “there’s no way I’ll pay that much money for a palette it’s ridiculous “. now have almost all the mothership palettes and now plan to get all of them 😘
I own a few and love Pat McGrath’s shadow pallets. I think one reason people got to her is for her wonderful color stories in each pallet. This was fun and thanks for doing this, but seriously, I’d never go to four pallets to get an eye shadow look!
Great video. I love Pat McGrath eyeshadow and I have an extensive collection. While I'm blessed that I can afford them and have the disposable income I also realize that not everyone can. I also love more affordable brands such as Sydney Grace and Wet n Wild. I still have an original Comfort Zone 8 pan palette that I have no intention in parting with. Thank you for reminding us that drugstore eyeshadow has come a long way in recent years and that we don't necessarily need the newest shiny thing.
I have Midnight Sun and it is a cute palette. I purchased it when it was on sale for $88. My favorite PM palette is Bronze Seduction. Divine Rose II is a second for me. I really like the blue/purple shade just blown out on the lid. The green is cute. The neutral looks are easier to dupe. The special shades are more difficult. Some people will spend buckets on one shade from Indie Brands. It is just what you are looking for in an eyeshadow. I am into Viseart at the moment.
Part of the PM experience are her special shades and unique color stories. Leaving them out of this video isn't a true comparison, if someone is considering them. There is much more to PM than a few neutrals.
I love the whole experience of Pat Mcgrath I even have her outer boxes in a shadow box on the wall above my desk because its truly art. And she always has sales on her site
Totally agree. Using such basics aren't a complete comparison, especially if you are put off by the price. I mean I get that people can't afford PM and not everyone cares about packaging though.
This! I love Mandy and love that she was trying to give options for people that cannot or will not buy Pat but excluding those special shades doesn’t seem like a fair comparison. I was actually disappointed when she showed what colors she was going to be working with out of the Pat palette.
Thank you 😊 I'm a frugal person as well. I can not buy luxury makeup. I love wearing drug store makeup!!! It's fun to find pallets you already have to make a look! 💜
Hey Mandy, I’m not really one to comment, I watch most of your videos and really enjoy them! This is the most entertaining makeup video I’ve watched in awhile! Just loved it! You were great! And what a good concept for a video! Thanks so much!
I can’t bring myself to spend $129 for the Mothership palettes but I really like the PMG single shadows. Great quality. I am also really enjoying the Alter Ego dupe for Pat McGrath (I think it’s their Luster palette) and hoping they put out more.
I just bought this pallette on Monday, also for $88! It arrives tomorrow 💓. It's my first pallette from her and I think the colors are perfect for my undertone. So excited to play with it! Honestly I think it's funny no one has mentioned how this is like a muted rainbow pallette, with the red, orange, yellow, green, blue/purple, and then the white/bronze/tan/brown-black. Lol. Definitely do more looks, especially with the "stunning" shades. I agree you don't need to spend a lot to get great eyeshadow looks, I'm loving the wet and wild! Thanks for the great video 😍
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I can’t tell the difference and I would never spend that amount of money on one palette, but you confirmed for me that I need to buy the WNW 10 Pan palettes! Thank you!
I guess my eye is geared toward the kinds of looks that drug store brands can produce, because I prefer the look on your left eye. I see it as softer yet just as impactful. The more of your comparison videos that I watch, the more I find my preference for the drug store looks increasing. I really enjoy this. Thank you for creating it and the others.
I cant wait to see your final thoughts on the Pat Mcgrath! Also maybe compare them to the sydney grace shadows. Thank you for being so budget friendly!
I enjoyed this so much!! I totally agree with you and this couldn't be more timely, as I just picked up a few of the W&W palettes yesterday based on your recent reviews 😍 Thank you so much for this super fun comparison!
I purposefully didn't read any of the other comments, so these are just my initial thoughts. The right eye looks richer and deeper. The shades appeared to blend more easily and didn't look patchy. It was fun to see the comparison of the 2 brands and see that you can get very similar looks. This is a pretty eye look.
That is the PMGL Palette I have. I love this video :) The four special shades on the right side of the palette aren’t dupeable. I hope you get a lot of enjoyment from it. I agree that they are not worth $125.
While You were applying, only the bronze color could not be mistaken. But I have to say that in the overall look, the wnw side looks more like a bruise. You didn't trick me, Mandy 🤣
Great video, Mandy! I guessed incorrectly and was shocked bec I love MG palettes. Even though I have 5 of her palettes and LIVE for them, this is a perfect example of why spending more $ doesn't necessarily mean "better". However, PM packaging and her formulas really are an experience - which, unfortunately I don't believe Wet 'n Wild can not replicate, especially if you're a makeup enthusiast. But either way, you proved we recreate the same look and that's really cool! 👍🏻💋
It would be great to know how the W&W shadows ‘held up’ if you wore the look for a decently long time. I have to say that watching your application in videos has changed how I like my eyeshadows to look.
I was right yay!! Lol. The only way I could tell with the initial pigmentation but you still was able to just build it up a little bit and it looked very similar!! Loved this video good job!!
Hi Mandy, I’m one of your newest subscribers. I loved this comparison. I do not own any Pat McGrath eyeshadows. I do own the Alter Ego Luster Charm palette a dupe of the Pat McGrath Divine Rose palette. I love the Alter Ego formula. I wish they would come out with a few more palettes, for us frugal makeup lovers. Anyway, I love your videos. I’m kicking myself for not finding you on CZcams earlier. 💜
I just recently picked up Divine Rose 2 and while it’s gorgeous and the packaging is divine I don’t think it’s worth the regular price or the $89 I paid for it. With the indie brands killing the game i think she needs to step it up. EVERY shimmer in her palette should be a special shade for that price. My Clionadh, Devinah, and Terra Moons shadows put hers to shame. I care more about the shadows than the packaging so that may be where she looses me but I would love a more budget friendly palette from her like ND mini’s with her special shades vs the quads she puts out or the holiday palette she did with none of her special shades. Love your content as usual!
I guessed right, but that is amazing-so fun, yet depressing since I own 5 of her mother ship palettes as well as a few quads😱I also have the Wet and Wild.
I love both. Luxury like PMG and budget conscious Wet n Wild. I think one of the (very) subtle differences is how they blend and pigment. For instance I knew which was the PMG because of how quickly it blended and because you didn’t have to double dip your brush. But you’re right both looks are very similar and if you don’t want to spend $$ for nice looking makeup looks, you really don’t have to.
I was right! I could tell on blendability and how the pigment laid down. I have used Pat McGrath shadows and they just bring something special. I can't do the price but I love the products. Though I do love the wet n wild stuff as well!
With all the mid range priced amazing palettes out there $59 and below, I cannot bring myself to spend $88-125 for a palette that no one is going to notice a difference but me. I’m perfectly happy with the mid range and below. Great video- I will be picking up some WnW palettes to try, even less than my comfortable midrange, yayyy!!! FYI drugstore is all I purchased for 20 years, in the past year I have gotten into more makeup looks and various brands. Fun to play around with makeup as we age and try to accentuate the good and hide the wrinkles 🤣 PS LOVING YOUR VIDEOS
I would love to see you do this again switching eyes. I know for me one eye is easier to apply my makeup than the other. For the sake of testing and comparing, I am curious if it would make any difference. (Beautiful look! And I did guess correctly.)
I love your enthusiasm for these wet n wild palettes. I haven’t tried any of them, but you make me want to! the only PM palette I have is one of the tiny 5-pan minis I got at 50% off 😂 Princess Bride! Yes! 😂❤️
I was SO excited to get the PM Eye Ecstacy Sublime pallette on clearance at Sephora some time ago...it was about $24 and I think I used a coupon too. The shadows are VERY pigmented and soft, but I felt SO cheated & sad because the packaging is the cheapest, thininst plastic..and it is difficult to open. Thanks for the awesome comparisons!
I appreciate your frugal side!!!! I have spent $52 on two SG palettes and I LOVE them, but got from my hubs for Christmas and my birthday!! I don’t think I could just run out nor would I want to run out and get anything more expensive than those-too many great options at the drugstore!!!!! With the budget I work with I honestly would rather spend the money somewhere else if I had it. However, I am so grateful to my husband for gifting me those pallets❤️🥰
Try comparing the Wet n Wild and the Elf quad. I bought the Elf ones--for $3.00 and they are great. I have to mix them with the Colourpop as they don't last that long, but they are sooooo creamy!. I love them.
I notice that you are staying away from PMs "special shades" in this look. Those are typically (in my opinion) what make her palettes outstanding. Also the shades that are very difficult to dupe.
Defs got it right. The pigment in the pat palatte is intense. I bought the Christmas edition palatte to see what the fuss was about, it was alot cheaper so not sure if the quality is different
There will never be a day that I can afford PM. This video makes me feel included on your makeup journey, and I appreciate you thinking about those of us that may be on a different socioeconomic level. 💛
Not just a socioeconomic level but comfort with spending. There are lots of people that can afford but don’t feel comfortable with that price. That is ok. Makeup should bring us joy, buying something we can’t afford, or not comfortable with will not bring us joy. I am a huge PM fan and I pace myself buying one each sale but even I acknowledge I don’t need it. No one does. I save for it and budget for it because it’s my thing. If it’s not your thing totally cool... there is enough beautiful makeup out there for everyone.
People with money generally wouldn't spend it on tons of PM palettes. That's not how we get to a comfortable place in life! It's all about saving.
@@anh7807 yep I budget for my makeup addiction lol that’s the honest truth
You are so right ladies, flat I *don't want to spend that kind of money.* When there's oodles of affordable options. Only fools do that,
Yes, my thoughts exactly. Even if I had the budget for these expensive brands, I don’t know if I could validate spending that much money when good inexpensive products are out there!!!
Mandy, this was so telling. There's no reason eyeshadow should cost as much as Pat. This is is such a good video, the least expensive Drugstore vs most expensive high end. Clear that drugstore wins.
Agree! I hate that these companies get away with charging that much for eyeshadow.
You can definitely tell the difference between the two with the application. The way the Pat McGrath shades went on and blended out made it stand out. The bronze shimmer also made a huge difference. But color-wise they were definitely close. Very pretty look!
Fully agree. You could tell immediately from the first shade. If not, the application of shimmers totally gave it away. She didn't use any of those 4 blitz astral shades, which I don't believe you can dupe at all. I get where she's coming from, but to me it's unfortunately not a fair comparison.
When you see pat shadows in real life they can't be compared to anything tbh.
The dimension, the shine, the feeling, the colors, everything is top notch.
Your eye look was so pretty though!
7 Looks with the PM palette!! Especially that purple shade!
I don't have any of her products, but it was apparent in this demo that her shadows were going on so much more smoothly and blended so beautifully!
I was actually able to grab her first 3 palettes in a bundle, the bundle was on discount, also used a coupon code, AND got a free gloss that ended up being about $191 (taxes & shipping are included on her site). So about $64 each I was so happy with that! I definitely advise people she ALWAYS has sales never pay $125
Don't forget to go through rakuten.
I’d definitely challenge you to do the same, but specifically using the special shades in the palette (the last quad) as the only thing I’ve seen rival those are indie brand singles.
Never did I EVER think I would see the day Mandy buy a $125 palette....but on sale, BRAVA 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Midnight Sun is the one I would get!!
I came here to say the same thing! But our girl Mandy only paid $88, still gotta find that sale!!! But I love love that she's always aghast at high end prices and doesn't turn her nose up to drugstore. She is me♥️💕
You’ve got to try the “special shades” that Pat McGrath has. (The four on the right side of the palette.) These are always the most special formulas in the PM Mothership palettes.
She didn't use the special shades...I feel cheated 😔😕
"special shades", lol
I guessed right.. the moment your brush touched the eye, I knew that was pat mc grath.. her blitz astral shadows are truly unbeatable.. the last 4 shades
What about the longevity? I have several wet and wild eyeshadow palettes and then when I first put them on they look beautiful but they seem to fade out and turn muddy...
I guessed correctly. The bronze shimmer and blackened brown in the outer corner gave the game away... they were way more pigmented going on the lid 😃 I much prefer your right eye.
This was an interesting comparison. Being an avid makeup lover for years and using various types of shadows, I have to say that the higher quality makes a difference in the makeup application experience as well. It goes far beyond luxury packaging.The blends and layering are much more pleasing and easy with a better formula. It took a little while for me to buy Pat McGrath shadows as well due to the price, but I don’t regret my purchases. I think you’ll find the more you play around with the Pat shadows, the more you’ll unlock just how different and special they truly are. They can be layered and they transform, becoming quite versatile, without losing their integrity. I have Midnight Sun and Divine Rose II, along with her 2020 holiday collection and a blitz Astral Quad. They can be worn for a subtle look or the more dramatic. Their intensity and pigment and stunning sparkle truly set these shadows apart. They are unmatched when used to their potential. I don’t think one needs all her shadows, they are an investment. If you want a mothership, pick a color story that speaks to you and I don’t think one would regret it overall. Plus she always has amazing sales on her website. It’s a question of quality vs quantity in many cases. Instead of buying a ton of less expensive “just ok” palettes, why not invest in something you may truly love?
Agree. I wear all my makeup for a full day, and can't be bothered to do a retouch. The Pat McGrath eyeshadow quality is my favorite. It remains vibrant throughout the day (with primer, I do not skip this) with my hooded oily lids.
I have tried drugstore shadows that disappears by lunch time.
You should do the same challenge but with ur Sydney Grace shadows! 😊❤️💄
Please can we see a few looks using the pat magrath pallette? Xxxx
Love, loved this ‘battle’. It’s encouraging for us frugal women. Yes, please use the blue shade. I use a cool palette of taupe then I go in the corners with the blue. Because I’m blue eyed too, I find a little blue is best.
You can tell from the get go which is Pat McGrath. You get what you pay for. Love Wet n Wild, but no question.
Such a fun idea for a video! I did call correctly the PMG side. Her shimmers just melt into your skin without accentuating texture, and the rust shade went on without patching. But the four shades on the right of her Motherships are her “special shades” which are undupable in my opinion. It wasn’t until I tried those that I understood the hype. I have nothing else like them. Midnight Sun is my favorite, I think you’re going to love it!
I used to think the PM is overrated bc influencers get paid to review esp giving rave ones. I bought 2 PM last year at 50% off and I was stunned by her formula. The hype is real. 😳
Mkhendricks1981, I agree with you about her special shadows. I have multiple PMG palettes and I dont think those shades are dupable. Midnight Sun is one of my favorites all because of that purple-blue shade.
@@chowfurnowmeow I think it’s hard to translate on camera just how stunning the special shades are IRL. Kinkysweat used to use a flashlight to try to convey how sparkly and beautiful they are, which worked better than a lot of reviews, but I really think it’s something you need to see in person to believe. The hype is definitely real!
@@GazeldaS the purple-blue! 🤤 It’s so good! And the bottom right shade is probably one of my all time favorites of hers, because it’s so dazzling, but also neutral enough that it can make literally any eye look pop.
I’m obsessed with Pat McGrath. I’ve been loving the Divine Rose palette, as well as the Fleur Fantasia quad.
I want that quad.
@@joleenludwig3005 I love it! It’s been on sale for $35 for a while too.
I've never used her stuff..its just SO EXPENSIVE! Can I ask what makes it worth the price tag?? 🤔
@@daniellezadora7637 well in my opinion, on top of packaging, there is the special shades which transforms other shades like no other brand. Some are iridescent, some are duo chrome, and most are sparkly with micro glitter so fine it’s smooth. These special shades are amazing. I really like all the different textures and layering of them as well. You either love her stuff or you don’t. It’s either worth it or it’s not. It’s never worth it if you can’t afford it. I think most of her palettes don’t appeal to the average user, they are too high priced and basic eye looks is not where she shines. If you are a matte in the crease, darker matte in the corner, and shimmer on the lid type user, you will most likely think she is over rated. If you aren’t scared to layer and experiment with textures chances are you will love her stuff.
@@daniellezadora7637 I agree with Joleen. The eyeshadow palettes are worth it to me personally because the luxurious packaging, special formulas, and unique shades make me happy. Pat McGrath’s concealer and undereye setting powder are the best I’ve tried. If you order straight from Pat McGrath, she has some good sales seasonally. Also, she usually always has something discounted on her site. You just have to click through individual products to find the surprise sale. But overall, she does make really special formulas for most of her products. You just have to decide for yourself if it would be worth it.
I guessed correctly only bc I recognize the PM colours (I have the same palette) and how the pigmentation comes out the minute it applies to the eyes. I now want the WnW palettes, the performance is pretty impressive! 👀
That was a really great video! The WW sure did hold up! The Pat palettes are very much art the way they are packaged. I’d have to say the mattes aren’t unique but her shimmers and gel like formula are special.
That was really interesting. I have bought a couple of her palettes in the sales. I adore the brighter colours. Please do some looks with the other colours 💜💙
This is awesome! I can't tell the difference and the look is gorgeous. You are really great at finding dupes. Thank you for taking the $$ splurge on our behalf! 🧡
Great job! I could not tell the difference. I can afford the high-end pallettes, but would never spend the money when drug store makeup is equally as good. Thanks for doing this video!
I can afford high end products also, I don't ever want to spent money in a useless way. If you all understood the makeup industry.....you would be shocked at how marketing literally tricks you into their dark web of secrets and lies oh so many lies.
Yes please do more looks with the Pat palette! I would also love to see a head to head between Pat and Sydney Grace 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I have two Pat McGrath palettes that I also got on sale from Sephora and I am STILL considering returning them, I haven’t used them and the guilt! OMG!
Oh also, why you chose that particular palette over the others?? I’m so curious!
On my 43yo eyelids SG looks better then PML.
@@olzhena9681 Opposite for me, lol. Pat is really masking folds on my lids and makes them look younger 😆 Also stays way longer. Sydney creases too fast
At least I'm not allergic to the SG formula lol I'm a makeup artist and have tried almost every brand of eye shadow and the only formula I've had an allergic reaction to is PML. I think it was karma for spending such a ridiculous amount on ONE palette.
First things first...LOVED the Princess Bride reference! Best movie ever! I was on the edge of my seat for this video! I did guess correct only because the PM side seemed to blend more effortlessly. I have some PM lipglosses that I like. I won't buy the eyeshadow palette but very much will enjoy watching you use it! Thanks for doing the research for this....what a fun job your have!!!
I am so glad that you got to try PM! I am more a Wet and Wild price range, but I enjoy watching you play! Oh and I did NOT guess correctly. 😜
Wow. The second that first bit of light brown shadow hit your right I said "Pat." Even that tiny bit had a lot of pigment to blend out. :)
I know right? And the shimmers, you can even feel how smooth and dimensional even through the camera! And she didn't even use any of those blitz astral shades!
Right eye is PMG. I recognized the performance of the first color you used and the bronze shade sealed it.
Oh god I’m a huge Pat McGrath fan so..... yes expensive but STUNNING!!! But also the point of her palettes are the 4 special shades which can’t really be duped. Just saying.... one more thing Alter Ego just put out a dupe for her divine rose palette for $22
Mandy did a review back in April on the Alter Ego dupe!
I love this video idea! I’m a recent convert to PM, finally splurging on my first Mothership last year when she launched Divine Rose II and then snagging the same one in this video on her most recent sale along with a quad. I will say, while you can make a similar look, nothing can match the subtle tones within each shadow, the curation within the palette itself, and how they blend together. It’s effortless. Also, I would love to see a video comparing the special shades (4 on the right side) with something drugstore, as these are really what makes these palettes stand out. But I do love this as, as beautiful as the PM palettes are, they are spendy!
I tried Pat McGrath for the first time this year too! I got the Divine Rose palette and it has such interesting shadow formulas! There’s a cool topper and some shimmers I love.
I wish I could say I like the W&W palettes. I have two now and they both disappoint when it comes to the shimmers. I have two PM palettes and the creaminess of the mattes and brightness of the shimmers just wow me. I guessed the right side for the PM 😉 I enjoyed the video though, so thanks! As a new creator on CZcams, you inspire me ❤️
I own PML palettes, but my Sydney Grace shadows are what I reach for! They cant be beat, imo.
Love SG formula 👍🏼❤️
I love the Sydney Grace formula. I don’t own any PML palettes yet but I do know I choose my Sydney Grace ones over my Natasha Denona!
I love the Sydney Grace shadows too. SG has not updated or changed their website in months. I have been waiting over 6 months for some items to restock. Is there anything going on with SG?
@@mindyflaugher I think they usually do a sale in July. I know they did a restock in February because that’s when I got my Tiny Marvels palette.
@@mindyflaugher they are moving into a new warehouse. Do you follow them on IG?
I liked this video but this is no different with shoes, handbags or even clothes. Everyone has a passion for something where the more expensive would be treasured by the right person and a waste of money to someone else so we should all do whatever makes us happy ✌
I LOVE Pat McGrath. There is nothing like the experience with those shadows and those special shades...I doubt Colourpop compares directly, especially to the blitz shades. I’m glad you get to experience one of her palettes. Put ‘er to good use! I just bought three more of her palettes for $200 and was never more excited!
I wanted to get that bundle! 😪 maybe next time 🙂
Got the bundle and the Bronze this month. My favorite is the Divine Rose 2 in the Rose Gold case they say pink I beg to differ. 💕💫
I guessed correctly Yay only because it seemed a little bit easier blending on the Pat McGrath side, both sides look beautiful Xxx
Great look! Very similar and surprised Wet n wild held up! PM too expensive for me
I knew immediately upon the application of the first shade which was Pat McGrath. She just has a much more refined and less chalky look than the Wet and Wild side. That said, drugstore makeup has come a long way.
With such a juicy title, how could I not click! Excited to see what you have for us tonight Mandy! 💜
More looks please, using that purpley-blue shade. :-)
What a fantastic video! You were able to beautifully dupe the PM palette w/ the WnW palettes!
I would love to see more looks using the PM- that purple shade is stunning!
I’ve tried several eye shadows from drugstore after CZcamsrs raved about. And I tried Pat and Natasha. Sorry, no drugstore quality compares with the Pat and Natasha in terms of durability and quality. A cheap eye shadow might look nice after applying it, but within several hours fades and starts looking odd. Same with cheap mascaras transferring to the lower eye lid and so.
I agree. I tried drugstore, BH and ColorPop just to make sure I'm not spending for nothing on luxury palettes but they didn't last in eyes. Their shimmers/metallics look dull on the eyes in about 4 hr and some crease noticeable by the end of the day.
Totally agree. I've wasted money on dupes. I bought my first ND palette last year, and have bought more since. There's just no comparison. I just bought the same PM palette and it's incredible. Never going for the dupes again!
I love my PMG palettes but agree with you it's a bit hard to pay even the launch prices 😁 I'm a PMG addicted and Midnight Sun its one of my fav 😍 In my 50s lids I definitely prefer PMG to Wn'W 😉😂😂😂
This is the reason I just love love love your channel I just appreciate you so much and I am so thankful for all the fantastic accurate information that you love to share with your followers! I am just amazed that you haven’t grown your channel twice where you are now because you are so freaking deserving of it! I too love Jen Phelps and I enjoy her but I love love love your outlook and your energy and your children are freaking adorable and I appreciate you! For the other colors try the CColor Diamond, cabana common dust to dawn pallets and you may be able to get those same shades or very close to it. Keep doing what you do you go girl!👍🏻👍🏻🥰😘💕❤️💗🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 you rock!I know it helps that’s why I listen to all the commercials when I watch your channel. I’ll be 62 in a couple months and I am on Social Security disability so I am definitely on a budget but I have been wearing make up since I was 15 and I still love it I do get good products but I shop TJ Maxx Marshalls HomeGoods and Burlington coat factory. I love CColor, & alter ego but by far I prefer CColor’s customer service they can’t be beat! I am more than disappointed with alter ego I had a real problem with the shipment it took over twice as long and they were going to finally send out another pallet but didn’t and for me when they promised 3 to 5 day turn times and it’s 2 1/2 weeks three weeks later that’s not acceptable. I am OK with it taking longer to ship out but then you should say so not promised to have products delivered in five business days and 15 business days later it’s still not there. But their product are good so I guess I’ll give them a pass but if Ccolor had it I’ll always go there 1st.
This was fun, Mandy. I've invested in a few higher-end palettes (Huda, Marc Jacobs) I found on sale over the last few months. I'm enjoying them, but yesterday I had my best eyeshadow day using a $14 Sephora Eye Love palette. I think the success comes when you find a formula that works best for you, no matter the cost.
Love you Mandy💖 I’ve tried several hyped palettes youtubers raved about. But I was always let down they weren’t as good as I expected them to be. Not with Pat McGrath eyeshadows. I used to think “there’s no way I’ll pay that much money for a palette it’s ridiculous “. now have almost all the mothership palettes and now plan to get all of them 😘
Yes, Princess Bride reference! Love you even more for that!!! 👑💗
This was such a fun way to do a dupe video! Although I have to say I feel like I could easily pick the Pat McGrath eye :)
I own a few and love Pat McGrath’s shadow pallets. I think one reason people got to her is for her wonderful color stories in each pallet. This was fun and thanks for doing this, but seriously, I’d never go to four pallets to get an eye shadow look!
Great video. I love Pat McGrath eyeshadow and I have an extensive collection. While I'm blessed that I can afford them and have the disposable income I also realize that not everyone can. I also love more affordable brands such as Sydney Grace and Wet n Wild. I still have an original Comfort Zone 8 pan palette that I have no intention in parting with. Thank you for reminding us that drugstore eyeshadow has come a long way in recent years and that we don't necessarily need the newest shiny thing.
I have Midnight Sun and it is a cute palette. I purchased it when it was on sale for $88. My favorite PM palette is Bronze Seduction. Divine Rose II is a second for me. I really like the blue/purple shade just blown out on the lid. The green is cute. The neutral looks are easier to dupe. The special shades are more difficult. Some people will spend buckets on one shade from Indie Brands. It is just what you are looking for in an eyeshadow. I am into Viseart at the moment.
Part of the PM experience are her special shades and unique color stories. Leaving them out of this video isn't a true comparison, if someone is considering them. There is much more to PM than a few neutrals.
I agree. Great video, but those special shadows are special.
I love the whole experience of Pat Mcgrath I even have her outer boxes in a shadow box on the wall above my desk because its truly art. And she always has sales on her site
@@emilyrider4003 i love her packaging also. I've kept them all. They're like works of art.
Totally agree. Using such basics aren't a complete comparison, especially if you are put off by the price. I mean I get that people can't afford PM and not everyone cares about packaging though.
This! I love Mandy and love that she was trying to give options for people that cannot or will not buy Pat but excluding those special shades doesn’t seem like a fair comparison. I was actually disappointed when she showed what colors she was going to be working with out of the Pat palette.
Thank you 😊 I'm a frugal person as well. I can not buy luxury makeup. I love wearing drug store makeup!!! It's fun to find pallets you already have to make a look! 💜
Hey Mandy, I’m not really one to comment, I watch most of your videos and really enjoy them! This is the most entertaining makeup video I’ve watched in awhile! Just loved it! You were great! And what a good concept for a video! Thanks so much!
I can’t bring myself to spend $129 for the Mothership palettes but I really like the PMG single shadows. Great quality.
I am also really enjoying the Alter Ego dupe for Pat McGrath (I think it’s their Luster palette) and hoping they put out more.
I've been waiting for a video like this! Now I don't have to buy the pm to satisfy my curiosity. Thanks for taking one for the team Mandy
I just bought this pallette on Monday, also for $88! It arrives tomorrow 💓. It's my first pallette from her and I think the colors are perfect for my undertone. So excited to play with it! Honestly I think it's funny no one has mentioned how this is like a muted rainbow pallette, with the red, orange, yellow, green, blue/purple, and then the white/bronze/tan/brown-black. Lol. Definitely do more looks, especially with the "stunning" shades. I agree you don't need to spend a lot to get great eyeshadow looks, I'm loving the wet and wild! Thanks for the great video 😍
I can’t tell the difference and I would never spend that amount of money on one palette, but you confirmed for me that I need to buy the WNW 10 Pan palettes! Thank you!
I guess my eye is geared toward the kinds of looks that drug store brands can produce, because I prefer the look on your left eye. I see it as softer yet just as impactful. The more of your comparison videos that I watch, the more I find my preference for the drug store looks increasing. I really enjoy this. Thank you for creating it and the others.
I cant wait to see your final thoughts on the Pat Mcgrath! Also maybe compare them to the sydney grace shadows. Thank you for being so budget friendly!
Such a fun video idea. I love the look you created. Thanks for keeping more affordable makeup sheik too...
Yes, please do more Pat McGrath! That’s one I’ll never be able to buy.
Whoah! I guessed the wrong side because i thought the PM side’s inner corner looked like chunkier glitter. Go WnW! Thank you for this video🧡👍🧡👍
I enjoyed this so much!! I totally agree with you and this couldn't be more timely, as I just picked up a few of the W&W palettes yesterday based on your recent reviews 😍 Thank you so much for this super fun comparison!
It always surprises me that you don't have many more subs - you do a great job and a lot of originality in your topics! Keep it up!
I purposefully didn't read any of the other comments, so these are just my initial thoughts. The right eye looks richer and deeper. The shades appeared to blend more easily and didn't look patchy. It was fun to see the comparison of the 2 brands and see that you can get very similar looks. This is a pretty eye look.
That is the PMGL Palette I have. I love this video :) The four special shades on the right side of the palette aren’t dupeable. I hope you get a lot of enjoyment from it. I agree that they are not worth $125.
While You were applying, only the bronze color could not be mistaken. But I have to say that in the overall look, the wnw side looks more like a bruise. You didn't trick me, Mandy 🤣
That was fun to leave it a mystery till the end!
Great video, Mandy! I guessed incorrectly and was shocked bec I love MG palettes. Even though I have 5 of her palettes and LIVE for them, this is a perfect example of why spending more $ doesn't necessarily mean "better". However, PM packaging and her formulas really are an experience - which, unfortunately I don't believe Wet 'n Wild can not replicate, especially if you're a makeup enthusiast. But either way, you proved we recreate the same look and that's really cool! 👍🏻💋
Thanks so much for giving frugal options!!
The Princess Bride comment made the video for me 🤣 (particularly because I have a Westley and I know you have a Wesley!). 💜
It would be great to know how the W&W shadows ‘held up’ if you wore the look for a decently long time. I have to say that watching your application in videos has changed how I like my eyeshadows to look.
I truly couldn’t see the difference between the two at all. I like this style where you kept it a surprise until the end 👏
Oh wow! I liked the left side better! The inner corner highlight is brighter.
I was right yay!! Lol. The only way I could tell with the initial pigmentation but you still was able to just build it up a little bit and it looked very similar!! Loved this video good job!!
Hi Mandy, I’m one of your newest subscribers. I loved this comparison. I do not own any Pat McGrath eyeshadows. I do own the Alter Ego Luster Charm palette a dupe of the Pat McGrath Divine Rose palette. I love the Alter Ego formula. I wish they would come out with a few more palettes, for us frugal makeup lovers. Anyway, I love your videos. I’m kicking myself for not finding you on CZcams earlier. 💜
Yes yes yes !! More Pat Mcrath looks. Love the look of that blue!
As far as drugstore eyeshadow goes, my favorites are the petal quads from Flower Beauty! They’re so creamy and luminous on my lids!
This was a very fun video! Great job Mandy!
Around 4:51..."for science!"' I love it!!!
I just recently picked up Divine Rose 2 and while it’s gorgeous and the packaging is divine I don’t think it’s worth the regular price or the $89 I paid for it. With the indie brands killing the game i think she needs to step it up. EVERY shimmer in her palette should be a special shade for that price. My Clionadh, Devinah, and Terra Moons shadows put hers to shame. I care more about the shadows than the packaging so that may be where she looses me but I would love a more budget friendly palette from her like ND mini’s with her special shades vs the quads she puts out or the holiday palette she did with none of her special shades.
Love your content as usual!
I guessed right, but that is amazing-so fun, yet depressing since I own 5 of her mother ship palettes as well as a few quads😱I also have the Wet and Wild.
I love both. Luxury like PMG and budget conscious Wet n Wild. I think one of the (very) subtle differences is how they blend and pigment. For instance I knew which was the PMG because of how quickly it blended and because you didn’t have to double dip your brush. But you’re right both looks are very similar and if you don’t want to spend $$ for nice looking makeup looks, you really don’t have to.
Love the look! I'm so glad that you showed that very similar if not exact matches can come from less expensive palettes!
I was right! I could tell on blendability and how the pigment laid down. I have used Pat McGrath shadows and they just bring something special. I can't do the price but I love the products.
Though I do love the wet n wild stuff as well!
With all the mid range priced amazing palettes out there $59 and below, I cannot bring myself to spend $88-125 for a palette that no one is going to notice a difference but me. I’m perfectly happy with the mid range and below. Great video- I will be picking up some WnW palettes to try, even less than my comfortable midrange, yayyy!!! FYI drugstore is all I purchased for 20 years, in the past year I have gotten into more makeup looks and various brands. Fun to play around with makeup as we age and try to accentuate the good and hide the wrinkles 🤣 PS LOVING YOUR VIDEOS
Great concept for a video. Really liked seeing the comparison
I would love to see you do this again switching eyes. I know for me one eye is easier to apply my makeup than the other. For the sake of testing and comparing, I am curious if it would make any difference. (Beautiful look! And I did guess correctly.)
I love your enthusiasm for these wet n wild palettes. I haven’t tried any of them, but you make me want to! the only PM palette I have is one of the tiny 5-pan minis I got at 50% off 😂
Princess Bride! Yes! 😂❤️
I would never spend that much money on a palette! I could not see much difference in the eyes! Impressive for Wet N Wild!
I was SO excited to get the PM Eye Ecstacy Sublime pallette on clearance at Sephora some time ago...it was about $24 and I think I used a coupon too. The shadows are VERY pigmented and soft, but I felt SO cheated & sad because the packaging is the cheapest, thininst plastic..and it is difficult to open. Thanks for the awesome comparisons!
I appreciate your frugal side!!!! I have spent $52 on two SG palettes and I LOVE them, but got from my hubs for Christmas and my birthday!! I don’t think I could just run out nor would I want to run out and get anything more expensive than those-too many great options at the drugstore!!!!! With the budget I work with I honestly would rather spend the money somewhere else if I had it. However, I am so grateful to my husband for gifting me those pallets❤️🥰
Try comparing the Wet n Wild and the Elf quad. I bought the Elf ones--for $3.00 and they are great. I have to mix them with the Colourpop as they don't last that long, but they are sooooo creamy!. I love them.
It's amazing that you showed any look can be achieved at any price point with a little creativity. I have a hard time justifying the cost as well.
Yaaas! I guessed Pat McGrath 🙏💥
I think the PM side looks better. It just looked more sophisticated. But is it 15x 💰 better? I think not. Great video 👍
I notice that you are staying away from PMs "special shades" in this look. Those are typically (in my opinion) what make her palettes outstanding. Also the shades that are very difficult to dupe.
Defs got it right. The pigment in the pat palatte is intense. I bought the Christmas edition palatte to see what the fuss was about, it was alot cheaper so not sure if the quality is different