Fleurever Nude
Pat McGrath Fleurever Nude Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio ($52.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that leaned a bit lighter (compared to the other two released) in depth. I wasn’t thrilled with the highlighter texture; despite being more finely-milled, it looked drier applied to my skin due to the general dustiness/dryness of the formula. The bronzer was comparable to the permanent range, though it did feel thinner to me.
Ingredients
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Nude Honey
Nude Honey is a light-medium brown with moderate, 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).
- Haus Labs Light Level 4 (P, $38.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Saffron Sun (LE, $65.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Victoria Beckham Beauty Sunkissed (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- L’Oreal Light Medium (P, $15.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Perk Up (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Light Medium (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Possible Dupes
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
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
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Naked Peony
Naked Peony is a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- 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).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Jouer Tease Me (PiP, ).
- Zoeva Gentle Touch (P, $11.80).
- KIKO 110 Bright Pink (P, $12.00).
- NARS Threesome (LE, $30.00).
- Anastasia Babe (PiP, ).
- MAC Cheeky Devil (LE, $30.00).
- Physicians Formula Rosy Pink (P, $12.99).
- Kevyn Aucoin Shadore (P, $37.00).
- Chanel Tweed Pink (LE, $45.00).
- Make Up For Ever B206 (P, $23.00).
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.
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Opal Allure
Opal Allure is a very pale pink with subtle, warm undertone and a pearlescent sheen.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Thinner, drier texture; lightly dusty
- Could have sat more smoothly on skin, blended out fine
- Long-wearing (7.5 hours before fading)
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Makeup Geek Glitz (P, $20.00).
- Dose of Colors Pearl Dust (P, $28.00).
- MAC Play It Proper (LE, $22.00).
- Urban Decay Aura (P, $26.00).
- Becca Prismatic Amethyst (LE, $38.00).
- Tarte Worthy (LE, $29.00).
- Laura Geller Charming Pink (P, $26.00).
- Make Up For Ever H102 (P, $23.00).
- Looxi Beauty Pandora (P, $7.50).
- MAC Gleamer (LE, $29.00).
9
Pigmentation
8
Longevity
5
Application
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