A VERY HONEST REVIEW ON PAT MCGRATH LABS LUMINOUS LEGENDS 2024 HOLIDAY COLLECTION...finally

[@Xtremeprocrastinator]

at this point i think it's probably a good thing we didn't get another mothership palette this year. the excitement for the brand is pretty much gone by now and rather than coming out with something that is as disappointing to many as the last big mothership palette, i very much prefer pml to take their time to reinvent themselves and hopefully come back with something that is actually well thought out and in terms of quality at least back to former standards. thanks for your honest review!

[@MorganTurnerMakeup]

ugh I sure hope that is what theyre doing

[@deborahcates]

Morgan, your reviews are the best. Some months from now, we will find these palettes marked down at Marshall’s and TJ Maxx. To be honest, I won’t even pick them up then.

[@79madybell]

Agree! I kept seeing last year's at TJ Maxx and still skipped it. 😂

[@jamierose5513]

I don’t know what PML is doing anymore. I used to collect EVERYTHING she released. But I’ve been underwhelmed and disappointed for years now. She is releasing the same thing over and over. The “luxury” associated with the brand is gone. If I have to see another pinky/purple toned palette I’m gonna lose my mind. The last few releases have been such massive disappointments. I won’t buy another thing from the brand unless I see major change. I miss the originality of the first 5 motherships. They were exciting and creative. The brand has lost its appeal for me. And from the many people I speak to, I know I’m not alone. The cheap packaging, the smaller quantity of shadows…they’ve lost their point of difference. But the brand doesn’t appear to care, they seem oblivious to their customers. Do better PML.

[@itserinnnnnnnnnnnn]

Same here. Haven't bought for years as well and by the looks of it I won't be anytime soon.

[@shanika4160]

I’m not surprised, a year or so ago I heard someone say that she’s not as involved in the company anymore. Idk. Honestly, unlike CT whose makeup has always been the same repackaged ideas, the progression of PMG makes me think that the creative design and formulation team isn’t the same original crew, or that enough of the big funders are pushing a more simplified agenda to make profit.

[@whitneybarringer6719]

Same!!!

[@itserinnnnnnnnnnnn]

@@shanika4160 yes I heard she has investors so maybe that's why it's going downhill? Maybe Pat herself is less involved now.

[@silverwitch6863]

Exactly this. I loved and still loved the two more cool toned mothership palettes. But as you rightfully stated: after the first 5 motherships the luster was gone.

[@kittencakes9836]

I just got the mega palette and the ND roxa with my points on Ulta for $3 and free shipping Yay! I’m glad I saved my points! 😅

[@devin_thebeautyguru]

That’s a win 🙌🏼 roxa is beautiful

[@monicapatton1405]

Awesome!! 👏

[@MorganTurnerMakeup]

ahhhhh jealousy!!

[@kittencakes9836]

The one thing Ulta is really good for! You can rack those points up! I saved up $1500 before! Gotta make sure to activate 5x points! Oh.. And their little random 30 pc.samples with bag! LOL 😂 Gotta love it

[@marianekalis1533]

@@kittencakes9836YES! Good job!

[@CatMcCloud]

I think PML built lots of hype at first, and now they’re trying to get the average consumer to believe that they’re “accessible,” while still trying to maintain that illusion of rarity/exclusivity. So their launches HAVE to be boring in order to make more money, because that average buyer doesn’t want avant-garde color stories and extraordinary formulas. They want pinks, browns, MAYBE purples, and a glitter or two for special occasions (which honestly for the regular person are rare.)

[@marianekalis1533]

Well said!

[@aliciamichelle955]

PMG Labs needs to figure things out. I honestly think they need to divide the brand into luxury & more affordable. They keep lowering their quality and were on sale ALL THE TIME last year. People are not going to pay luxury prices with a brand that has cheap packaging & mixed reviews. They delete comments and don't listen to customers. All they want to do is the same colors over and over. They could have really redeemed themselves if they made a unique mothership with shades they dont have 20x over again. 😩

[@FitChickGlows]

Starting to look like Too Faced with it’s repetitive colors! 😜😂

[@annamarial2960]

And there is a lot of palette edits on ig to take inspiration from or ideas they could collaborate on with artists.

[@lionesslux6816]

They are experts in deleting comments. 😂😢

[@AgnesAurora]

The four repeat shades are: Honey Nectar (Bronze Ecstacy), Sunkissed Rose (Sunset Romance), Lunar Luxury (Bronze Bliss), and Sable Seductress (Sublime Seduction 6 pan).

[@christinademaray7588]

Hey!!! I just looked at my PML holiday palette from 2 years ago (hot pink packaging) and it's made in Italy too!

[@MorganTurnerMakeup]

ohh okok thank you for sharing!

[@sophieluce1991]

I have been searching every day for at least the last 2 weeks and multiple times a day, just looking for your review. Thank you 🙏

[@MorganTurnerMakeup]

sorry for the delay! So happy to finally have it up!

[@ladeanaburton6863]

I purchased the large 15 pan pallet & just received it in the mail, anxious to play with it. All the reviews have been positive so far so I think I made a good choice 💗

[@sophieluce1991]

Wait until tou find out that you already have that green shade on the duo 😂 its the same green from the 2021 Christmas collection mega pallet and is the same formula which is why you love it so much lol. Which also still proves how honest you are no matter the brand ❤😊

[@monalisasweetheart7369]

Yay I don't so I could use something like that. It looks really pretty too!! ❤

[@mariliamoledo8299]

I used to love PMG, but I’m just not invested. I’ve been loving indie pallets more, like Ensley Reign or Blend Bunny. Great colour stories, fantastic quality, multi chromes, pigmented matts. I would love to see some indie pallets reviews from you ❤

[@87Ashlee]

Me too! Indie brands are really killing it.

[@denisesheffield481]

If I didn't own almost all of Pat McGraft eye shadow palettes I would get the Mega palette. I can easily dupe these shades. May get a couple of the duo's. And lip pencils when I make a PMG order. All the looks you did were cute.

[@simonan975]

I personally am absolutely loving her big eyeshadow palette this year!

[@ralphandleosmom9075]

Some people love the flaky shades. I know one KZbinr who always commented about the texture being a good thing, mostly when reviewing Indie shadows. I personally prefer the smoother shimmers and want different mattes. There are 6 shades in the Mega that I want but not the rest as I have the Motherships. But I do love the creamy lighter shimmers.

[@mochikayla]

What 😂

[@rallara]

Omg finally!!! Was waiting for this for days now!!🎉

[@vickys8640]

Thank you Morgan you saved me a lot of money

[@susanlynn5159]

Jan Vann did a look with the blue and it was stunning! Easy to apply and vivid 💙

[@jaykalsi5326]

Morgan… i need a Patrick TA duel eyeshadow review from you as soon as they are released prettyyyyyy pleaseeee 🥰🥰

[@kellykautzman7467]

Agreed 😊

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

Yes, I wonder if they'll be any good. Not all his twin pack of blush and highlighters were great.. some better than others, but I've seen a lot of them getting tossed out in the declutters..

[@jaykalsi5326]

@@lynettefinnigan9540 i hope they will be good, i know the price is already a problem for some but based on the swatches they look very good ☺️

[@monicapatton1405]

They look nice. The price is a little off putting but not really surprising

[@MorganTurnerMakeup]

yes ofc!!

[@debwhite5281]

This isn't Pat MaGraths formula She isn't involved or she wouldn't let her brand go to pot.

[@mariaeguiluz999]

From watching Patty Alonso's video, it seems that the silver is the only repeat shade. She had it in the cool tone 5 pan palette in the holiday collection a couple of years ago.

[@Starberryheartsangel]

I love this pallet so much. The big one is nice. I use all the most of the colors the sliver I used today. I used the gold one when I was wearing the cheetah shirt. I use the orchid purple all the time when I wear my black shirts. ❤😊 it looks good on my eyes. 😊❤

[@annamendoza3479]

Thanks! The Starfoil Seduction is now on my wishlist. The shade you described as navy-gunmetal looks like a dark moss green on my screen. When you did the 2 looks for the big palette, you ended up looking like Harley Quinn with a red side and a blue side eye looks :D

[@bdub5767]

I love this collection from PM.

[@Sandycvgx]

Yay 🎉 I was really interested to hear your thoughts 😊

[@maythompson6228]

"Pat McGrath" used to mean something when it comes to makeup quality. Not anymore.

[@sandrinedescheneaux]

Can we have a video of wintery looks with the existing PM palettes like the MS? I mean the first MS subliminal is the OG cool toned perfect for winter palette with blue/pink glitter shades ❤

[@ohlifebeauty]

All the eye looks are spectacular but the Starfall Seduction is WOW! I love the vibe of purples. It looks very cool like Icy Purple. Should do a #1 Mash Up with ND Roxa and PML Starfall Seduction? #2 PML Odyssey Green and Gold vs PML Holiday Duo Moonlit Gold and Celestial Jade. Celestial Jade with the sparkle green in Holiday 2023 Lunar Nightshade Quintet.

[@dianehereshko2051]

Another influencer said only 4 colors were new shades. All the rest can be found in her previous holiday palettes and in other releases

[@01vivrantthing]

I've never purchased any of these big PMG holiday palettes. I've been waiting for an actual color story, but I feel like every year it's just a bunch of random shimmer shades thrown together with pink/mauve/rose mattes. Like, yes, you can make a pretty eye look, but I feel like they lack cohesion. I'm so uninspired by these.

[@FitChickGlows]

Couldn’t agree with you more!

[@gabelita_]

That's exactly how I feel.

[@Stefistat]

I was so bummed I bought the green gold duo. It wouldn’t adhere to lid even with glitter adhesive more than an hour. The green particularly was such an upset. I’m praying she does a green focused mothership palette with the quality I love.

[@MorganTurnerMakeup]

I was really dissapinted with the wear on that, the green faded away way too fast

[@1tagardina612]

Thank you! You saved me 25 euros. I was tempted by the green duo, but tbh, I do have very beautiful and good performing greens already, and if the quality is that bad, then I'll put my money somewhere else

[@79madybell]

I'll get the palette when it hits TJ Maxx. 😊

[@alyssasantiago8524]

Pat mcgrath has a glitter wand to help her glitters adhere. I use it with a lot of different brand eyeshadows that have fall out. It doesnt pick up make up so u can add it in the middle of your eyeshadow look right before u add the glittery shades.

[@amyc9082]

For $76.99 Thank you Pat McGrath! You've gotta give and take with some of the brands... I would have to wait for it to hit TJ Maxx otherwise...This is a celebration🎉...

[@beezeknees]

I am definiely in the minority because I prefer the cardboard packaging because they can be recycled unlike plastics that stay with us forever. I do appreciate your breakdown of the shades. It lets me know to expect topper shades and to expect to use glitter blue or spray my brush when it comes to using the shimmers.

[@karenbrower9952]

Plastic is recyclable..

[@monicapatton1405]

@@karenbrower9952unless it isn’t. A lot of times it isn’t.

[@hardevsingh6968]

Problem is the price point if she is going to give cheaper cardboard packaging she should not charge the luxury price for it

[@nomaddiaries9790]

@@hardevsingh6968 she does change the price. She gave us 15 shades for just $70 in comparison to the usual 10 shades for $118.

[@kouzelnice]

@@karenbrower9952Most of it actually is not. Especially not the mixed plastic types used in most higher end luury packaging. You can just google this.

[@Amyntj]

I am not sold on these. The purple look with the roxa palette you did looked way smoother and well blended.

[@patricebiskynis7450]

You are super great at both conversation about the product, and at the tutorial.

[@elenak288]

I was waiting for this! 🥳

[@blendofdays]

The silvery sparkle that you put on the inner corner of the second look with the mega palette is a repeat from the darker of fhe first two quints!

[@backstage6681]

I’ve been living my ABH large purple palette from about 2-3 years ago that I don’t feel I need both the ND new palette or this PM collection.

[@tialumakeup7073]

Very pretty palette. if i were to one it would be the big palette. It’s either going to be the Sephora or PM sale though.

[@bevyoung2009]

I love the green 💚

[@AntonioOliveira-ed5yt]

I have the midnight sun and bronze seduction, and I'm very fortunate to be someone that is able to drop $125 on a well curated and top quality palette. Even then, I have been to pat mcgrath's stand MULTIPLE times trying to find something else that calls my eye, but it simply never does. The brand completely lost its artistic value

[@ahaziahjoshua1397]

I clicked so fast to see those lil duos!

[@monicapatton1405]

Me too. Hoping that they were better than the Patrick Ta because they are much less $.

[@Meganevans1225]

Would you consider reviewing the gold and black duo. They say they are astral and blitz shades. I would love to know how they compare to other blitz and astral shades. Pleeeeeease Morgan! ❤

[@teufel75]

Honestly I am not going to buy anything else from Pat McGrath unless she comes out with a unique palette that isn’t mostly pink. I will stick to the older palettes that I have

[@Yellowroseintexas5]

Love see more purples

[@1tagardina612]

I used to like the quints in previous Xmas collections, and still love their quality. This year the only palette that i find interesting is the mega one, but I'll wait for sales, not in a rush and then decide. I grabbed the Mario one (LOVE IT) and will purchase the ND Roxa (maybe, need to see it live) when its available in Sephora EU end of October.

[@sophieluce1991]

That shimmer black im the 5 pan reminds me of a jeffree star palette. Hes the only one ive seen make that shade.

[@melaniephillips7825]

I am still interested in these but will wait for a sale.

[@DGrace7917]

Comfrt has a really cute camo hoodie! They are worth the price!

[@lisaaustin4561]

I’ve learned cardboard packaging equals made in the US. Save your money for her regular line. That’s what I assumed until seeing your video. Could be interesting ❤

[@larapereira1000]

New subscriber here, I love your reviews Morgan! 😊❤

[@kimmiescarlettbeauty7887]

The geeen jade shade drom rhe rwo pan pallete looks like it would pair beautifully with the shades wings and hope from the ABH nouveau pallete 😍😍😍x

[@juliusjesus]

Thank you 🙏🏼 very important information before buying We already used to buying palettes for enormous prise in Russia)

[@Utriedit215]

I decided to wait until I seen some reviews and I’m so glad that I did I’m saving my money I did pick up Natasha Denona and Mario new palettes I’m really proud of myself this year not too much impulse buying or fomo

[@eimearinez]

I believe 2 of my older Mega palettes sorry I don’t know the names but the one with the pink n gold packaging was made in Italy and the one after that was made in Italy too but the rest weren’t from there on till now

[@Leelo20]

Thank you for the review Morgan, but I can tell the PML excitement is gone and it makes me sad that the brand lost its spark. Something is definitely amiss if they skipped on launching what used to be one of the most anticipated palettes of the year. Her motherships, although repetitive at times, have always given me the most gorgeous looks. It always feels extra special when I use them! I hope 2025 will be better, but I doubt it. 😢

[@lavayuki]

I quite like the colourful large palette and the price is not bad for Pat which I expected would cost a lot more, especially made in Italy. I like the Jade duo the best if anything, as greens are rare and I like the shimmers. I do wish it was a quad or quint in greens though

[@meghantaylor9471]

There is no way Pat Mcgrath is still involved in this brand. I wouldn't be surprised if she sold it or stepped down. It's so evident that this is the case. So unfortunate that a once creative and quality brand is going downhill. I will continue using my old motherships. I have no desire to purchase anything new from her and haven't for a long time now.

[@norasmith4939]

Waiting for a sale on this

[@marianekalis1533]

Imo…I actually loved the green duo on you, with your brown eyes! If I was to buy one, that would be it! I’m wondering how it wears, as a mature 59 year old. lol 😂so perfect for the holidays! Tyfs ❤ after watching…so sad the green didn’t last, because I don’t have any time for touch ups! 😢

[@lauramcguan]

I really want singles of those blue shades 😩😩😩

[@mariakeogh1147]

Lunar luxury is also a repeat shade from the celestial nirvana bronze bliss quint, which was one of the very first. Im pretty sure I recognised other repeats but I don't feel very well at the moment so research shall have to wait 😂

[@kellywolfe5930]

Great video 💙💛❤💚💜

[@mtiongson3487]

What did you think of the astral noir duo? Was that a specialty shade?

[@karenbrower9952]

I got mine from ULTA in like four days.

[@laurab9787]

Where did you live in MD? I'm in MD! Love your channel!

[@marcelafernandez2902]

Always work so hard ¡ congrad 😊 siempre trabajas muy fuerte , felicidades ❤ soy de México así que en los dos idiomas

[@vaishaliwilliams7679]

Thank you for saving me some money!!

[@michelegonzalez6015]

In your opinion is the large Luminous legends palette better than Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction?

[@noudjoumbenabid3378]

I know there is one repeated shade from one of the quints of last year. And the mega of 2022 was also made in Italy.

[@moriganna67ify]

I own 1 quad by Pat McGrath Labs. The Devine Rose in Eternal Eden and love it. I would'nt pay full price it is the only one I own and feel that is enough.. I got it on Boxycharm by Ipsy. It cost like 25$. I simply love it. The only gripe I have is packaging. She uses the generic black palette heavy with gold Pat McGrath name. The box has the design. It is irritating. It has roses in pink all over. I just did a look because I miss my kitty and broke down on my knees, crying so hard. Swollen eyes and my makeup hiding it well. 😂 ❤😊

[@Xtremeraverbaby87]

Ty for your honest reviews, imo pml is not worth the high price point any more. Id much rather a ND midi (i used your code to get roxa just now btw tyvm) x

[@MrVikingsandra]

I would never! I can get stunning palettes from Moira, hello??

[@ampersandprep5475]

you and other youtubers talk about certain formulas. The top top Pat shadow for me is astral solstice. It's breathtaking. Am I correct to assume that whatever made that one so special would also apply to the astral noir? I don't care for gold (and I have plenty in few pat palettes I have) but that black... Astral Noir. I haven't seen anyone review that yet.

[@chowfurnowmeow]

The green PM duos I could dupe from different palettes/singles (I am thinking of Nars eyeshadows). I wanted the big palette but only at a discount. Probably skip on the collection and I had a feeling it's not going to be a sell out like her previous holiday launches. Such a shame.

[@Lovescomedy87]

As much as we pay for this makeup they should be making the packaging nice too. Like the Hourglass face palette is nice and the ysl eyeshadow quads are cute but those could be metal too. I think Pat McGrath packaging is cheap and the design is tacky (except for the motherships)

[@LisaEvans-g3l]

I saw this thumbnail and thought you will doing Harley Quinn for Halloween. Xxx 😂I’m in the UK took so long, quicker than ND. This palette is not the best Pat but against some of the recent palettes at least I was excited swatching

[@katia_g213]

She's been losing her fan base for the past few years or so. It's so weird. Someone needs to help the brand. This collection looks like middle school makeup. Random colors and not much cohesion.

[@natalia9259]

The yellow-green eye look you have made with Viseart Cyish looked much better and more vibrant comparing to this duo

[@Olenka_prozorova]

Yuu guys. I knew something was wrong with PMG when I saw this brand on the Russian online store (Sephora like) with the discount 😂🎉 I did buy it, of course.

[@lorenacalzada2325]

Hi beautiful lady, I miss you. I’m happy to see you, love watching your videos, is already over 3 years that I follow you, it feels like it was yesterday time flys so fast, i enjoy all your content, I order thru your link the new palette of Natasha can’t wait to see and feel the new matte silk on my eyes, love you beautiful, have a wonderful day. Love you 🥰🌺✨😇

[@sssunicorn412]

I only bought the big palette 🎨 berry pretty

[@Dopey22AMJ]

I saw another reviewer say that her old palettes were 18 pan so we lost 3 shades than normal compared to this year. I’m not really the biggest fan of Pat McGrath. I feel underwhelmed with her releases. In my opinion, this video is all more reason for me not to buy it. Even the sparkle shades look chunky and not smooth. I feel like it wouldn’t be good for mature eyelids either

[@sinjinmonsoon9055]

Reminds me of Odins eye. 😮

[@stormomega37]

I am buying the entire holiday collection. The palette is so beautiful in person. I am so happy that I do not listen to the negative comments. Happy!!!❤❤❤❤ Her quality is amazing❤❤❤❤Pat McGrath is still top tier. ❤❤

[@alezy7645]

It's funny how you mentioned the shadows don't stick to the skin.... I have the same feeling about their highlighter too......😅 It disappears from the skin and doesn't last at all

[@nickiel5215]

Of course, bought it.:)FOMO.

[@ghadeeral888]

I saw her swatching the big palette and went through some shades with the lipstick lesbians on Tik Tok😅😮❤not gonna lie I love the colors story

[@sarahshelburne1542]

I saw the same reel. Pat herself said there were only 3 repeat shades in the big pallette.

[@bwitaes269]

honestly for the price tag, the mega palette doesnt look luxurious on the eyes in the slightest… i feel like “not bad” or “okay” really just isnt enough considering how much you’re spending on the brand, and if you have to try really hard to love the palette or make it look good for you then it really isnt worth the $ 😕 PML has definitely lost their touch over the years imo

[@christmas9lights]

Luminous Legends: Mega Eye Shadow Palette 1st shade golden muse is a new shade 2nd shade coral caress new shade 3rd shade repeat from singles Honey nectar is a shade that inside the line already in the eyedols eyeshadow 4th shade rose afterglow new shade 5th shade Boudreaux Brilliance new shade but it sounds familiar lol 6th Celestial Cerulean new color 7th Flame Fatale she had a eyeshadow with this name but it was mate now it is metallic from Flame Fatale EYEDOLS single eyeshadow 😮😮😮 8th shade orchid opulence seems to be a new shade 9th shade Gilded Bronze seems to be new color 😮 10th shade sunset romance new shade 11th shade moonlit mist new shade 🎉 12th shade bronze bliss sounds familiar lol new shades 13th shade Stardust Peony new shade 14th shade Lilac Lustre very similar to pat mcgrath Chromaluxe Artistry Pigment in Lilac Liaison PAT McGRATH LABS but two different formulas one powder one is a pressed pigment and not exactly same colors 15th Sable Seductress pat mcgrath existing shade is from eyedols singles

[@karlieneporter4939]

There are 3 repeat shades , but I'm not sure which ones

[@tamedthethreebears]

For a "luxury brand" they have gotten cheaper with the products. Like i feel no urge to buy things unless its on sale ( or at Marshalls 😅)

[@sternenblick9278]

I just got the 5-Pan in Purple and I thought is a me problem, that these shades not wanted to stick (at least the shimmery ones) but now that you mentioned it … still I love the colours and will try it again with a glitter glue. And thanks for the inspiration with that dark navy-teal kind of shade. I could not come up with what to do with this one. But now I have to recreate you eye look 😍. In that big palette I was just interested in that stunning light silvery-purple shade but I think in previous 5-pans from last year there is a similar one 🤷🏻‍♀️ or hopefully next year it will make it in another quint 🤞.

[@alissa02]

how does this swatch better than the roxa palette??

[@bevyoung2009]

Hello beautiful Morgan 😍

[@OceanTasker]

Maryland… key bridge… limited goods imported there now.

[@Lucunstoppable]

I agree with everyone on here. I used to love Pat. She was at the very top of my makeup pedestal but no longer. It's been a few years since I've been excited for something from her. Makes me sad but I have saved a lot of money on the plus side haha. I was interested in the 5 pan you bought until it didn't show up in quality. Boo.

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

Cardboard packaging is Much better for the environment, so to me, thats an improvement. In Australia, PML big palettes are over $200, so you really have to want it to put out that kind of money....and at least she has a variety of colours, still x2 bright pink pans too many and still too much fallout!!!! Nope, my money is still safe. I want eyeshadow that sticks to the eye (should be able to apply the stick and have very little fallout then).....and I never use orange (or yellow or red), so that would be a waste...