shontay07108
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I had nothing to fear because the liner is great. It was super easy to use. The interesting thing was it felt cool going on even though it wasn’t cool in my room. It didn’t feel wet, just cool. It’s my fave liner.
Pat McGrath Beauty
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MaryJane
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Thanks. How does it compare to the Kat Von D tattoo liner?
shontay07108
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Much more pigmented and no need to go over it more than once. I think the brush might be a tad bit sturdier.
MaryJane
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Thank you ! I'll have to check it out.
awickedshape
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Got the balm today. Haven't tried it yet.
Sugar & Spice
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I like to try balms overnight to really test how good it is. If I wake up with soft lips then its a winner especially since I have naturally dry lips.
Rinstar
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OK ladies..... I have a question for you. Every time I see a new palette on Pat McGrath's instagram. I am swooning over it and can't wait to buy it. Then, when I see swatches on blogs, I no longer care, they just look like normal eyeshadows that I have 8 zillion similar shades. Are they worth it? Is something being lost in translation with the swatches?
VAL4M
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Same boat still have the platinum in my cart but hey if it is sold out by the VIB sale i wont be that mad about it
fur4elise
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I get what you are saying and feeling...which is why I have not gone full-on with the brand. As we know sparkling shining glittering advertising is so not reality! And filters run amok! So, I hold out for real swatches from real peeps. And I try to post swatches too, to be of help.
As for the one palette I purchased, I love it! I broke my no buy for pre-made palettes to get it. Yes, it could be duped, but the quality is there...pigmentation and creamy texture. I know I will use all of the shades which is not something I can say for palettes I have purchased in the past. To me the packaging is artsy and luxe. Overall, I think worth the splurge.
Sugar & Spice
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For me quality is everything and the quality is certainly hard to duplicate. The creativity of the promotion and showing it on the runway of course isn't a realistic image for the average person but the palettes are beautiful and I try to stick with what I know works for me with the colors.
fur4elise
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Thanks for weighing in, I may have to just cave and get Platinum Bronze just to try out the brand
I think @Alysse011 's swatches of Platinum Bronze are very telling...and very tempting for sure!
~ @boschicka was saying somewhere about "curating" her shadow collection and I now that I have a PMcG palette I can see why she loves her shadows...It is just lovely. 
lipstickaddict
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Thanks for weighing in, I may have to just cave and get Platinum Bronze just to try out the brand
I would say that you should swatch Platinum Bronze in store before purchasing. The quality is excellent but I honestly wasn't too impressed with the color differentation in the palette. The colors are also warmer in person and definitely different swatches than what appears in pan. It's a beautiful palette but of the three minis it is getting the most mixed reviews.
MaryJane
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100% agree. These days I don’t think there are any colors that can’t be duped. You can’t duplicate quality.
Rinstar
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Thanks I will for sure. They are the kind of colors I wear a lot, but that also means I have loads of similar shades. Will check it out in person.
Sugar & Spice
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I got the cool mini palette and pink ultraness lipstick from the Sephora sale. I actually gave the warm mini palette away as surprisingly I like the cool palette better. The eyeliner was to watery for me so I'll stick to my fav Gucci eyeliner.
