Pat McGrath Beauty

Sugar & Spice

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Love the new nude/balm duo!!!:heart: It is how I suspected...it's just a bit lighter in shade & not quite as much gold in it as the previous one. It is much smoother & more creamy in texture than the older one & has more glow to it than the older one. Very happy I got it. It's perfect on.

I don't have the previous one but I figured the new ones would be an improvement.
 

Alysse011

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This makes me want the nude duo. I always like the sound of these balm highlighters. I had been thinking of getting the glossier version. I’d also been considering one of the hourglass highlighting sticks. This seems like a good 2 in 1 compromise lol
 

elegant-one

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I don't have the previous one but I figured the new ones would be an improvement.
It totally is improved.

This makes me want the nude duo. I always like the sound of these balm highlighters. I had been thinking of getting the glossier version. I’d also been considering one of the hourglass highlighting sticks. This seems like a good 2 in 1 compromise lol

I have & LOVE 3 of the hourglass sticks. The balm makes the skin so silky smooth to apply the highlight over it.
 

elegant-one

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Do you think getting PMG instead of hourglass is a good idea?

Ummmm...:hmm::roflmao:Honestly, I L O V E the hourglass ones A L O T!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have the ivory, rose & pink and I layer them & it's just gorgeous. But, I still really like the PMG one too. That's a really tough question. If there is a shade you prefer in the hourglass, I would get it. I don't know if the PMG are LE or permanent.
 

elegant-one

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Is the balm side tacky once applied or does it dry down? I really like the look of the nude duo. Any chance you might be able to swatch them?

On a different note, I am LOVING the highlighter trio. I get a subtle, lit from within glow when I apply with a fan brush.

Here ya go! It's so hard to capture highlighters as to how they look irl.

New on top, older one on the bottom.

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elegant-one

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I'm still undecided on this vs hourglass gold and/or pink....

:roflmao:I would say Hourglass Pink. It would be so nice if you could swatch them in person. I tap on the Champagne first very lightly high, and then I use the pink almost like a blush tapped on lightly & then I do the rose on the apples of my cheeks & then I use the Champagne again high on the cheekbones. It's one of my favorite looks. It gives a healthy very pretty flush & lit from within look.
 
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Sugar & Spice

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Received my highlighter duo Bronze and its GORGE! I was a bit afraid that it might be too warm but its perfect. It didn't turn orangy and appears to be pretty neutral as far as undertone goes.

That's one of the reason I love Pat's products because she really makes the effort to get her products to work for everyone.
 

elegant-one

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I ordered mine too :icon_cheers:

Do we know if they are perm or LE?

YAY! I couldn't decide, but the why not in me thought it was a good idea :) I have no idea if they are LE. I think I want the darker pink one that is exclusive to her site. I hope they're nice.

Did you get the Nordies TF palette with the 2 lipsticks?
 

Haven

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YAY! I couldn't decide, but the why not in me thought it was a good idea :) I have no idea if they are LE. I think I want the darker pink one that is exclusive to her site. I hope they're nice.

Did you get the Nordies TF palette with the 2 lipsticks?

Yes! I purchased two of the TF sets. :icon_cheers:One for me and one for a gift (I plan to put it away until Christmas time). I also bought some of the CT and YSL sets. I have my eyes on a few more items :cool:

eta I want to order the exclusive one too. I am leaving town again soon. Hopefully it will be in stock when I get back. Pat’s site has unpredictable shipping. Some orders I get right away, and some take forever... With Sephora I get orders in two days - well usually:rolleyes:
 
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Sugar & Spice

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I forgot the pink balm was exclusive to her site and I just ordered one. Her site exclusive products are usually a win for me.
 

elegant-one

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They look really pretty! Hope they aren't too shimmery.

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