Supernova Siren
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio ($52.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that leaned a bit more on the darker spectrum (compared to the other two released) in depth. The quality was decent across the board, though I found the bronzer and blush to be on the powdery side and not my favorite texture applied to bare skin (relative to other offerings).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Bits and Pieces (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Jouer Sunglow (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Milani Cocoa Felicita (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop LA (P, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC I’m Not Blushing (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Physicians Formula Endless Summer (P, $14.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Becca Maui Nights (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Afterglow (Bronzer) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Capri (Right) (P, $58.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rodeo Drive (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
Supernova Siren
LELimited Edition. $52.00.
Burnished Honey
Burnished Honey is a dark, reddish-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
- Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery and thinner than the permanent version
- Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Bits and Pieces (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Jouer Sunglow (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Milani Cocoa Felicita (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop LA (P, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rodeo Drive (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC I’m Not Blushing (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Physicians Formula Endless Summer (P, $14.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Becca Maui Nights (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Afterglow (Bronzer) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Capri (Right) (P, $58.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$39.00/0.33 oz. – $118.18 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “buildable” with “demi-matte and pearl finishes” that “blurs” and “perfects” when applied. Only one shade had any real pearl/shimmer (Desert Glow), while the others were more of a soft or more “natural” matte that didn’t look flat on the skin.
The pigmentation was medium to semi-opaque and buildable, while the texture was lightweight, slightly thin, but velvety and smooth, which made it easy to apply more or less to achieve the desired coverage level in practice. The powders blended out readily on bare skin as well as on top of foundations, and they did sit smoothly/evenly without emphasizing skin texture.
The formula lasted eight and a half to nine hours on me with more mid-tone and deeper shades lasting longer than the lightest ones.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Bronzer swatches.
Ingredients
Burnished Honey
PPermanent. $39.00.
Midnight Orchid
Midnight Orchid is a dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a barely-there pearl that gave it a satin sheen.
- High medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
- Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
- Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Lovestruck (P, $38.00).
- ColourPop Mistress (LE, $12.00).
- Chanel Rose Ruban (602) (P, $45.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Wicked (P, $60.00).
- Smith and Cult Cool Plum (P, $24.00).
- Tarte Deco (LE, $29.00).
- Buxom Ibiza (P, $22.00).
- NARS Scandalous (P, $30.00).
- Anastasia Pink Dahlia (P, $32.00).
- NARS Penthouse (LE, $30.00).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.34 oz. – $111.76 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “featherlight, long-wearing” that “build effortlessly from sheer to subversive.” The blushes are available in two finishes–demi-matte and satin pearl–and range from more muted to more vivid in color. The biggest “downfall” of the formula was that it was rather pigmented than buildable, so one could use a lighter hand to get more buildable coverage, but I found I had to use a light to moderate hand to ensure I didn’t over-apply each shade.
The consistency was smooth, silky, and lightly creamy to the touch; it was a touch powdery in the pan but had more slip than most powder blushes on the market, but it was definitely a powder-based formula. The product applied well to bare skin as well as over foundation, as it diffused well along the edges without picking up base products.
The satin pearl finish was luminous but not overtly shimmery, so it did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture. They wore around nine hours on me before fading visibly.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Blush swatches.
Midnight Orchid
LELimited Edition. $38.00.
Solar Fantasy
Solar Fantasy is a medium, pink-leaning coral base paired with lighter, very warm-toned gold pearl that gave it a lightly, metallic sheen on skin.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation (as marketed)
- Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
- Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Kelp Me (LE, $5.00).
- Milani Bella Bellini (P, $7.99).
- NARS Orgasm (P, $30.00).
- MAC Starquake (LE, $42.00).
- Becca Rose Spritz (DC, $34.00).
- Stellar Beauty Flare (P, $25.00).
- ColourPop Jam Out (LE, $5.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium-Deep #3 (PiP, ).
- By Terry Light & Tan Vibes #2 (LE, ).
- ColourPop More is More (P, $8.00).
Solar Fantasy
LELimited Edition.
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Burnished Honey Divine Bronzer
Pat McGrath Burnished Honey Divine Bronzer
Pat McGrath Midnight Orchid Divine Blush
Pat McGrath Midnight Orchid Divine Blush
Pat McGrath Midnight Orchid Divine Blush
Pat McGrath Midnight Orchid Divine Blush
Pat McGrath Solar Fantasy Divine Glow
Pat McGrath Solar Fantasy Divine Glow
Pat McGrath Solar Fantasy Divine Glow
Pat McGrath Solar Fantasy Divine Glow
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio
Pat McGrath Burnished Honey Divine Bronzer
Pat McGrath Burnished Honey Divine Bronzer
Pat McGrath Midnight Orchid Divine Blush
Pat McGrath Midnight Orchid Divine Blush
Pat McGrath Midnight Orchid Divine Blush
Pat McGrath Midnight Orchid Divine Blush
Pat McGrath Solar Fantasy Divine Glow
Pat McGrath Solar Fantasy Divine Glow
Pat McGrath Solar Fantasy Divine Glow
Pat McGrath Solar Fantasy Divine Glow
