Pat McGrath Labs Mega Mothership: Celestial Divinity Palette Review
- alternachic24
- Dec 6, 2020
- 3 min read
Price: $78
Currently available at Pat McGrath Labs
Not Cruelty Free
Not Vegan
Brand Controversy(ies): Company has been criticized for they handle launches for new products. Many fans and customers have asked the company to do pre-orders and limit product purchase quantities, instead of early shopping. This happened with the launch of the Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Collection and with the Rose Decadence II Collection. The company has also been criticized for their packaging, stating that a lot of it is not environmentally friendly and not recyclable (the gold sequins in some of the bundles come to mind, though I use them for my resin art).
A lot of Pat McGrath Fans have been wondering what this year's holiday release was going to be. Last year was the Star Wars Collaboration to celebrate the end of the Skywalker Saga and some really nice Holiday Eyeshadow Quads in the mix. For this year, Pat McGrath Labs released something that I and many others have been looking forward to for a long time:
The Mothership Mega: Celestial Divinity Palette.
I will clarify in saying that many makeup lovers have been looking forward to and hoping that Pat McGrath would release a palette that not only had at least 18 shades but that was also accessible price wise.
Before we get into the review, let's introduce the colors of the palette:
Top row from left:
Saturnalia (Chromatic Crimson with Pink Flash)
Bronze Nebula (Metallic Golden Bronze)
Major Mahogany (Warm Mahogany Matte)
Lunar Champagne (Warm Champagne Shimmer)
Violet Void (Deepened Violet with Pink Flash)
Gold Standard (Luminous 24kt Gold)
Middle row from left
Venomous Void (Mid-tone Magenta Matte)
Odyssey (Lilac Taupe With Pink Sparkle)
Fuchsia Shock (Fuchsia Purple Shimmer)
Megabyte (Deepened Khaki Green Shimmer)
Bronze (Brilliant Metallic Bronze)
Electron (Duochrome Rose Bronze with a Glittering Blue Flash)
Bottom row from left:
CosmiK (Duochrome Diamond Sparkle Pink)
Smoked Amethyst (Blackened Aubergine with Pink Sparkle)
Dragonfly (Duochrome Warm Gold Metallic with Blue Green Flash)
Venusian Orchid (Matte Mid-tone Pink)
Galactic Gold (Duochrome Platinum with Golden Chartreuse Flash)
Corruption (Duochrome Fiery Bronze)
As stated, this is the first palette of its kind that Pat McGrath Labs has released and I will say that based on my swatch pictures with both brush and finger, this is the most consistent of her palettes so far. As always with her shimmers and duochromes, this is where Pat McGrath Labs always excels at. There is some glitter fallout but that is to be expected. The matte shades are really good and do not have as much kick up as usual. The duochromes in this palette are my personal favorite because if you want to do a simple look, the duochromes do the job for you. Not to mention, the shades blend beautifully while still maintaining their shade. The formula for this palette is fantastic and I really hope she sticks with it for more of her releases.
One thing that you need to keep in mind with Pat McGrath Labs is that shimmers and duochromes are their specialty, so if you really love your matte eyeshadow palettes, this palette is not for you since there are only three matte shades in the entire palette. One thing I would also like to point out, is that a majority of the shades are from the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker C-3PO and Sith Trooper Mini Palettes that were released last year and that a lot of Star Wars Fans that happen to love makeup missed out on (see the Brand Controversy Section for more info on that. I got lucky and was able to snag both). Adding those shades to this palette was a smart move because they are actually gorgeous shades that all work wonderfully together. It is also fits with the Celestial Divinity Theme.
The packaging is beautiful and extra, just like her other products and the design is feminine yet very sci-fi, which is an aesthetic I love. I also love that the mirror is nice and big, since my eyesight is a little wonky and it is easy to open.
As far as price point goes, $78 is much more accessible for most that have wanted to try her brand for a very long time but could not justify spending $125 for one of her Mothership Palettes or $65 for one of the Quads. While the pans are a little bit smaller, it is still more product than what you would get in a mini-palette from Natasha Denona. $78 is still a steep price, but compared to some other products, this is a little more feasible for a high-end brand.
This palette is by far one of the best that she has released and for people want to try her brand, this is an excellent first start. As far as makeup skill level, I would say, this is good for all levels, especially for beginners, thanks to the duochromes.
This palette gets 10 celestial divinations out of 10.
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