PATRICK TA MAJOR DIMENSION EYE ILLUSION EYESHADOW DUOS!! WORTH THE OUTRAGE?!

[@michelleisabel]

MORGAN!!!! You deserve some kind of KZbin award for the most comprehensive comparison video for 2024. This is so impressive! Thank you for all your hard work on this!

[@ninka_43]

i urge people to check out the Rabanne Eyephoria eyeshadow duos. $25 dollars, made in Italy with a built in mirror AND their “Iconique” shade is a color dupe for the Patrick Ta, “We need better lighting” I would love love love to see someone compare the two (plus it’s sold at ulta both online and in store)

[@NataliaPessoaXOXOMAKE]

Yess. They also have tons of shades. So much more worth it.

[@HappywifeTaylor]

I just went on the app to look at them. They are gorgeous.

[@monicapatton1405]

Kiko Milani Glitter Shower is good too.

[@katieb3616]

Good point! Great rec.

[@laurenchristmas6107]

Yes they are so good!!

[@thebetterthird6402]

For those loving the cool toned sprakling shade from the duo Still at the Club, there is a great dupe in the Petits Fours “Hesperides” from Viseart ( a smidget less sparkly). They are often on sale and you get FOUR shades for about $25.

[@stretchyfingers]

Your amazing.

[@reformingbeauty]

Thank you! I bought it. Still at the Club but I love eyeshadow, so I'm going to get the Viseart too! 😅

[@Ryanneey]

I was mostly just annoyed that a handful of wealthy influencers who got these for free were shaming people for having an issue with the price.

[@HappywifeTaylor]

I was just thinking that.

[@Dana-712FifthAve]

Exactly

[@alexandersmith4731]

Lots of them should just shut up about folks complaints of the price, like you're rich and live in LA doing God knows what on those PR parties, if you can't have any empathy or see where folks coming from, just shut up, you won't loose the PR stuff anyway

[@inira7418]

@@Ryanneey Charlotte tilbury, Patrick ta ....are brands they come from nowhere and are trying to steal customers money. They know their brands probably will not last so they are trying to get has much as they can. While Dior, chanel etc ..has history and passed the time trial. This are making their prices increase too after they seeing people buy Tom Ford prices, Hermes etc ...

[@mandyarostegui9198]

This. This exactly

[@missmrocks]

Thank you for saving me money! I'm sticking to my mothership and my indie brands. ❤

[@MF-Dog-Mom]

Morgan I love your reviews but also Jose’s editing is hilarious!!! 😂

[@meghantaylor9471]

Right? Has me dying every time

[@AllyKit]

The GoT Shame scene was awesome 🔔

[@kouzelnice]

Indie brands are cheaper and more amazing than any of the "luxury" brands. Clionadh, Terra Moons, Adept Cosmetics, Ensley Reign.... duochromes, pearl, multichromes, holochromes, metallics in any depth of shimmer or shade you want...I like luxury makeup skincare, but eyeshadows they are ten years behind indie.

[@KayKell1215]

Yassss exactly what I was thinking!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 These PT duos aren’t special. It’s kind of laughable when comparing to any indie shadows!

[@ladymystery9066]

I love Morgan but not for eyeshadow. I'll stick to indie shadows all day. It's gonna be a no for me dawg😂

[@Amber86queenbee]

Let’s add Glaminatrix Cosmetics to this list for anyone looking. Their neutrals in the glimmering creations/creatures range are some of my all time favourites and blow these out of the water in comparison. Plus I picked them up in their current 30% off sale so are about $8 AUD each. I don’t need to pay that markup for a mirror, brand name and lack lustre formula. It would have only been exciting if PML releases baked singles, otherwise indie all the way.

[@bhenderson4891]

Yes, I love Glaminatrix sooo much. Their quality is top shelf and has become the glimmer, glitter, duochrome that I compare all others to. To this day it has not been matched. What I think is great too, is the ability to purchase one at a time. I’m one of those people who thinks of something than HAS to have it immediately. So instead of having to wait and save for a palette, I can just find a shade I want and purchase same day. (They do have palettes too). Morgan, I would love to see a video with glaminatrix shadows!!

[@IlonaKayG]

I get overwhelmed with options at indie brands, but I’d love to try some. Do you have a favorite formula that has wearable everyday neutral shades?

[@how2bbrave521]

I hate where this is going as an eyeshadow lover who wants big palettes that are not astronomical. Natasha is the only one doing it right with her midi palettes

[@Burn-ph9tq]

True!!

[@rabiaqureshi6453]

Exactly, i always love her palette❤

[@lisasallery7860]

I would never buy Patrick Ta eyeshadows ever again after I bought all 3 of the major dimensions palettes and firstly was not super impressed but then when I opened them after 3 months the shimmers (even unused or swatched) had green fur on them! I tried contacting them numerous times to hear absolutely nothing back. Poor customer service.

[@orlyshapiro314]

My pallete also turned moldy . No reply either way

[@PMat-d6k]

I dropped smash box 7 years ago because I bought the oil primer and it smelled rancid. I reached out and was ghosted. So yeah, never again.

[@luvsmiling513]

I’m surprised more people don’t mention the mold on his eyeshadow palettes! I feel like this info just gets brushed off, and they still sell really well as if no one has had any issues. I found the mold in my palette too, never buying from them again.

[@AC-qo8oq]

Yes mine has mold on it too! It’s messed up

[@suzanneazulay4392]

The special shade from still at the club looks just like the KVD dazzle stick in flash storm

[@butwhyalyssa]

Right off the bat, I'm going to say that these BETTER be the most magical and amazing eyeshadows ever for that price 😭😂

[@tracibuckley9314]

Morgan, you look amazing in this video! Your skin looks flawless! Your shades go together… I think this is the best you’ve ever looked! You always look good, but this day was top notch!!

[@stefaniemezigian414]

I truly don’t get why people went so wild over the price of these. I’ve never seen this kind of outrage over chantecaille singles or the Charlotte Tilbury singles. Over a decade ago I paid $35 for the NARS Rated R duo. I know the beauty space was different back then but no one threw a fit over those. The price of these didn’t phase me. No one is forcing anyone to buy them. I truly don’t get why these sparked so much outrage. I picked up one, We Need Better Lighting. I absolutely love it. I love a baked eyeshadow that twinkles on my lids. Especially now that I’m in my mid 40s, baked eyeshadows that I can just tap on and go are really appealing to me. They’re flattering and effortless. The older I get, the less I am interested in really bold looks. I loved the packaging, I loved the combo I chose, and I will say again that I love a baked eyeshadow. Pat seems to have stopped making them, Bobbi Brown singles are even pricier than this duo. I haven’t purchased new eyeshadow in a year but this release felt tailor made for me. Maybe that’s the issue. I think older women appreciate a baked eyeshadow formula but Patrick didn’t emphasize that it was a baked, Italian formula because he was marketing to a younger crowd. Maybe that created a disconnect. Not too much of one because they sure sold out fast!

[@Shoshana_Grace]

I agree. I think they are claiming it's because his brand isn't considered Luxury. Everything I have from him performs as it is, so maybe that affects my mood on this lol. Honestly, I think they just jump on a bang wagon of hate lol. It's been trending to do that for several years now.

[@J_loves_lu]

Exactly ! Chantecaille single shadows are $52 😂

[@crypticlolita]

Because people are entitled

[@olzhena9681]

Same here! Sign me in 🙌💯

[@01vivrantthing]

I think he's attracted a younger crowd through TikTok who aren't used to these prices for a duo. I remember several years ago being shocked that UD was selling single Moondust shadows for over $20.

[@eurithibou]

I think the Two Faced looked the best.

[@tamedthethreebears]

Honestly this video made me more interested in the Too Face shadows lol 😅

[@HappywifeTaylor]

Clionadh cosmetics is fantastic. Equally sparkling eyeshadows for less. 😌

[@KagomeYasha023]

Equally? Majority of them surpass these PT shadows 😂

[@HappywifeTaylor]

@KagomeYasha023 true!

[@Psymella]

I like the brown one. It screams class and luxury. I can see myself having it on the eyes for an important meeting! Great video and great Jose effects 😅

[@ambreenazim]

I can’t wait to see videos comparing these duos with indie glitter shadows 🤪🤩

[@ladymystery9066]

😂🤣

[@o0hlivi3uh]

She didn’t compare there because they’re not the same. I have like 50 indie shadows from Terra moons, clionadh, shine by sd and jd glow. They’re beautiful in their own right but they aren’t a baked formula like Bobbi brown or PMG. It’s okay for them to be 2 different things and both pretty!

[@jess8986]

The fact that Patrick Ta had to make a video to defend the price just proves that his brand is not a luxury brand. Like someone else said, Patrick Ta is no Tom Ford.

[@Crirabbit2784]

Hi Morgan, I'm from Italy and here we have some italian makeup brands that propose sometimes the same magical formulation at half price😅. So sometimes the price is obviously linked to the brand!

[@mewv3]

Is there any brand of eyeshadow you recommend? Thanks!

[@Crirabbit2784]

@mewv3 Hi, you can try Mesauda, Wycon, Mulac and Nabla for sure. All Italian brands.

[@mewv3]

@Crirabbit2784 oh, I've never heard of those brands before- thank you!

[@durcheinander5554]

Do you know any specific products that have a similar formula?

[@Crirabbit2784]

@durcheinander5554 really I have not tried these ones from Patrick Ta, but if you love this sparkling finish the brands I mentioned are really fantastic. For example the soft texture of the shades VVS or Diamond Dew from Huda Icy nuded is comparable with the one you can find in Mesauda's palette. Hope this can help.

[@Tonii1208]

Out of all of them I prefer the urban decay & to o faced ones . They stand out a whole lot next to the others

[@annavaldez2054]

I agree with you. I bought one and went back for three more. These are really beautiful and high quality. They are the best in class in my opinion.

[@lindasadler6338]

I’m so glad you did this! These look so different than the promo searches (of course).

[@magnolia3576]

Chantecaille and Bobbi Brown duos are more expensive and nobody complains 🤷

[@brookekivi]

I personally think those are way overpriced as well. I’d never buy a single shadow that was over $18 (and those $18 ones are multi chromes). Patrick Ta is just more talked about, but you’ll see outrage over high prices of the ones you’ve mentioned. It might just not be a product as hyped as PT is right now.

[@caracoates4834]

Good for you Morgan for not staying that they are worth the price especially in this time where people are having a hard buying basic goods. They might be beautiful, but if consumers do not question pricing brands will continue to ask for higher prices. You have to vote with your wallet.

[@vwiccy]

Oh, those are quite pretty - prettier than I thought they would be - thanks for the detailed review 😊

[@LotusLady9]

Thank you Morgan. I am immediately drawn to the "I'm with her" shades.

[@laurenchristmas6107]

I love the bouncy cream eyeshadows from ulta’s in house brand. Only $9, very sparkly and they transform any shadow into something more “special” when layered on top. For a higher price point, but still reasonable, the Rabanne quads and duos are great quality!

[@lisasallery7860]

I think out of all of them the too faced one looked the most pretty.

[@tinahickman6300]

Gavissi has the most beautiful eyeshadows and they have amazing pigments!!

[@edpotts42]

I love Italian eyeshadows. They are superior to any others.

[@janicedevereux2839]

Wow, the Tom Ford really swiped beautifully …. And the colors are beautiful too of the first one ..Morgan, I am loving your lip colors today really really pretty! Gives off the FALL vibe without being in your face😍 …

[@countryroads5030]

To be so honest it's not the price or the ingredients that I don't like it's the fact they are not sparkly. At all. You can get better sparkle from the color pop shock shadow.

[@amandamoore7445]

I have two of these duos and they are sparkly. It's more of a dimensional look like the fenty beauty diamond bomb. It's a hard finish to describe but they are very pretty!

[@mayaandlilly6906]

Bought this Patrick ta eyeshadow duo.... And I LOVE IT!

[@meganaylett]

Have you tried the Italian brand Kiko Milano? They do a lot of baked formulas. Their price ranges vary - from budget to more expensive lines. The more expensive lines appear quite luxurious

[@HappywifeTaylor]

Yes. They are beautiful

[@monicapatton1405]

Their Glitter Shower is great. And $13.

[@flowerchild2657]

Yes, I have several eyeshadows and blushes from Kiko and I really like them, especially their stick shadows. And since I store my makeup away from the light, I've had them for years and they're still smelling and performing the same!!! I only had to toss one of their dual eyeliner pencils bc it dried our but the second one, burgundy and champagne stayed the same! Their prices though have gone up recently. But it' s true that when they first came here in France it changed the affordable makeup market bc you had beautiful packaging, luxury looking, but fortunately with unmatching price. I even found out 2 unopened mascaras, brown and burgundy that I bought years ago and they didn't dry out at all, still wet, they're both beautiful, and elegant, I was stunned. I suppose I bought them bc of sales, never opened them bc I forgot about them and now that these colours are trending, they're on point 😁 Their lipsticks and glosses are beautiful too. I can't judge their new makeup 💄 though bc I haven't bought any recently. And they have a tendancy to repackage the same colours and formulas. For special shades, I love my Lethal Cosmetics single shadows though, an indie German brand. They're multichromes, duochromes are beautiful. I've recently mixed my Lisa Eldridge Sorcery palette with one of their special shades and it looked beautiful. It's true that they can be expensive for the most special ones: 17€. But I bought mines last Black Friday with a big discount and it was worth it.

[@monicapatton1405]

@@meganaylett you know what else is great- very much like the UD- Moira and they’re $6

[@bedazzledbuddhist]

I got mine today and Still at the Club is gorgeous. Totally unique. I am happy with my purchase.

[@milychannel6544]

its hard to put into words, but the book The Skin Radiance Recipe by Mrs. D transformed my

[@Leelo20]

Thanks for the thorough comparisons!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brittanynawara2975]

Thank you for all the in depth comparisons! ❤

[@s.h.y5259]

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR VIDEO ON THESE DUOSSSSS AHHHHH!!

[@heidijohnson80]

They are so pretty on you. I always admire your eyeshadow. I won’t be buying them only because my regular life routine won’t fit them in. Not even if I go out will I need those eyeshadows. But I enjoy seeing ya’ll try them out!

[@I-love-puppies-oreo]

Thank you for doing this. I agree the price is probably worth it, but I have too much make up too justify treating myself to theses. I recently bought Icy Nude, ROXA, and Ethereal eyes Moonlight. I am happy with those..I can’t get everything.

[@ItsMrsGraham]

Thank you for this Morgan! I feel like I can wait for these Patrick Ta duos because I have a lot of what you swatched. I’d like to see them compared to Half Magic glitter pucks or other shadows, or even last year’s glitter toppers from Patrick Ta’s hot pink blush palette.

[@lestel324]

Lauren Mae Beauty just compared with the Half Magic eyeshadow single wet pebble - it’s richly pigmented and beautiful for $13

[@katies4521]

I’m so glad I watched this. I only liked the top shades so it makes me even more sure I won’t buy them. I’ll stick to my Pat McGrath for super sparkly and the moondust shadows for a more subtle sparkle

[@jackiejenson]

They're pretty, but I think I'm happier with my CT hypnotizing pop shots.

[@alicepirola7077]

As always Morgan, your thorough reviews are outstanding. Really helps with knowing where to spend and not! I am very attracted to the shadows by Patrick Ta, but seeing them up against the other shadows for comparison is raising an eyebrow for me. I am also loving the new Huda pallet. I took it on vacay and used it exclusively. So really happy with the performance there. I am also very interested in the new Danessa pallet, but then I'm not afraid of color. I still can't make a decision on PT duos. Thank you for all your hard work and effort that you put into these videos.🎉

[@DIYQUEENbyRienna]

Nobody can beat PML special formula. It’s amazing and works on all skin tones ❤❤❤ Thanks for the swatches and comparison! I thought about getting the club one but maybe now I need to see which of my PML shadows match up 😅😅😅😅

[@tonjamarshall4842]

Thank you, but they do try.

[@KagomeYasha023]

Indies do all the time but if you’re talking in the high end/luxury sphere only, then you’d probably be right.

[@notimportant123]

I dunno I decluttered all my motherships, I feel like the formula is outdated.

[@DIYQUEENbyRienna]

@ 😳 😮

[@az355100]

Honestly? There is no way in hell i will pay for these. And the sentence on the packaging means that he could just use cheapest ingredients from China, and cheated the system by pressing them in Italy. And sorry, but only one of the shades looks special. The other one is just a metallic. Its the same like with ND palettes: she gives us those sparkling wet or crystal formulas, but also regular metallics. For a duo i would really expect both shades to be special

[@polinacurlywavy]

Yes! For that price both shades should have been sparkly, I agree. I don’t understand why he decided to launch duos for 37 pounds instead of one sparkle shade for like 26-28 pounds.

[@AC-qo8oq]

Yes north should’ve been special. That brown shade is ridiculous

[@rumisvlog1358]

this video literally came in the perfect moment in my life, love you

[@lauranovo2160]

The Patrick eyeshadows remind me of the dose of colors block party eyeshadows!!

[@sherryd2016]

Oh and i do love his mascara ❤

[@MelanieJelena]

This was such a wholesome review ❤😊 Thank you 😊

[@adr12346]

I love the editing at the end 😂

[@stormomega37]

Very thorough review❤❤ Thanks!!

[@corinajimenez638]

Outstanding video. I appreciate your comparisons to the high price single eyeshadows.

[@backstage6681]

I love the first shadows. I have similar colors in Laura Mercier sticks

[@HeatherAIYA]

The dark brown PT duo is SO SIMILAR to the dark brown shimmer in the MBM moonlight palette 🎉

[@AribellaAC]

Anyone who says Patrick Ta isn’t worth it is tripping. It’s $21 per eyeshadow and the quality is obviously there. I’m waiting on mine to come, I got the shade “talk to my team” and I’m excited!

[@kidcurry7138]

You should try Moira beauty stars how shadow pots. So beautiful

[@dptnyc]

I wouldn’t pay full price but I used my Rouge discount for 20% off at Sephora and am really enjoying it. I bough the shade Still At The Club as I love a cool smoky taupe and it’s actually quite versatile.

[@jaykalsi5326]

FINALLLYYYYY 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰🥰

[@smileandsaycheese44]

I love them and will buy more. Worth the price.

[@janicedevereux2839]

Italy does make beautiful eyeshadows… it’s worth the occasional splurge (expiration dates phewy) 🤭. Just like most of my skincare is made in Korea and I just think that they make the best skin care … That royal blue shade in Pat McGrath’s subliminal pallet will run from wrist to elbow … it is such a beautiful formula worth every penny in my opinion..

[@zuilannavarrete5929]

Morgan, I want to try Tom Ford for the first time. What palette do you recommend for them that is the best in your opinion?

[@durcheinander5554]

I think she did rankings of Tom Ford some time ago

[@simplyellenxo95]

You deserve to have so many more subbies tbh…❤

[@madelyn374]

I purchased two the “ talk to my team” “ at the club” and they are truly brilliant. I like what you did because you compare them to other brands that use the Italian formula.

[@cristinalungu5157]

I was waiting for this video ❤

[@shannonwright6697]

I'm very excited for mine to come in the mail today. I wish these were in a big palette tho

[@NoNameGenZ1998]

I feel like the last 1 u tried would be beautiful for Christmas

[@Shoshana_Grace]

Thank you for this very rational review, and breakdown. It's so helpful! I think you bring up such a good point about a products and what it's worth to an individual. I know you didn't love the foundations, so of course that must sound like a crazy price. Now for me, as afraid as I was to try it lol, it's glorious. That said, I am decades older than you and have dry/mature skin. I loved it so much I ordered another shade in the sale, and I have a ton of foundations lol. You are a gem!

[@kathleenp3135]

GREAT to see your review of these! 😘Thanks as always!

[@jeaninebailey7763]

A BIG THANKS for doing this video!!!!

[@DEH04213]

My favorite glittery eyeshadows are the ones in the MBM Ethereal eyes and I find the urban decay moondust shadows are an almost perfect alternative

[@elenak288]

Thank you for this video!!

[@sleepychamaeleon]

I like the purply brown one, but as i have Viseart Violette.....

[@georginataylor9841]

Italian makeup, imo is THE best and contrary to a lot of other people's opinions. I am going to purchase the first and last one you demonstrated. The price of one in the UK is £37 a bit hefty, but it's quality, and you only get what you pay for, and I really liked them. Thank you, lovely 🥰 🌟

[@neptuneenergy123]

I was so waiting for your review! Thank you

[@luvsmakeup]

Truth of the matter, the fewer the shadows, the higher the cost. Your best bet is always to get a full sized palette for best value.

[@chrissy_m_holmes]

I wish I could have seen these compared to ColourPop’s super shock shadows. $42 is a lot but I don’t even care about that. Lol. Buy what you want. (I have Pat McGrath, Tom Ford, Dior, etc 😂) I’m just curious as to how it compares to the super shock shadows. I think they’re pretty sparkly and way more affordable. 😊

[@sherryd2016]

Yay. The video I've been waiting for. I also use his eyebrow pencil in medium briown and his blush in She's So LA. I just ordered the bronzer in She's Bronzed and the Sculpting brush. And 2 more eyebrow pencils to stock up. Love your videos ❤

[@jennysheeran6407]

Still at the club looks so pretty. I don’t think I have anything else like that!

[@janicedevereux2839]

Morgan, I am loving your lip colors today really really pretty! Gives off the FALL vibe without being in your face😍

[@user-wb3bj8yk8v]

I really enjoy lisa eldridge vega palette used with mac fix plus it's beautiful

[@sherryd2016]

My favorite is Still at the Club too. 😊

[@mandepilot]

Thanks for the info. I ordered two of the shadow duos, a blush duo I had been wanting, got 15% off and a free lipstick!

[@Kehaulani]

Excellent video! I loved your swatch comparisons with other palettes and the descriptions to help w/ our purchasing decisions. 🙂

[@vikkki]

Yasss been waiting for Morgan's review!!

[@sandy5791]

I was already unsure about these but you helped me confirm my no buy on these!

[@MF-Dog-Mom]

Love these comparisons!! Very helpful!

[@annamendoza3479]

The phrase ' made from global parts' makes me think that several ingredients or components used for them were sourced from countries outside of Italy.

[@francipal70]

Yes, that is what it means.

[@annamendoza3479]

I can't stop thinking about the semantics of the phrase. Is it a legal requirement because a part isn't fully Italian? I wonder if this has anything to do with the scandal not too long ago with the fashion industry in Italy (sweatshops located within Italy because the 'Made in Italy' label carries a certain perception of quality and ceaftsmanship.

[@rayt1980]

Maybe the case is from china .. I don’t know 😂

[@heyitslo]

how do they compare to the coastal lights by flower!

[@msbellydancagirl]

Thanks for comparing to other expensive formulas! I'd like to pick a couple up in the future!

[@dragonsinspace.lovemakeup]

Great video, I always appreciate the comparisons even if I'm not looking to buy the products your talking about. I see the price point of this one but I have my beautiful indie shadows (and from what i can tell, the indies are better or on par but cheaper, in some cases). The editing is also great 😂

[@AntonioOliveira-ed5yt]

Hey Morgan, great review as always! I just wanted to say that ever since you started doing swatches in front of the window, the finishes of the products have been very hard to tell, because it is making very glittery shades appear the same as standard metallics etc

[@aprilm3848]

I haven’t liked a single product that Patrick Ta has given us - but, I need these and I’m going to buy a couple against my better judgement. They looked SO beautiful on you, Morgan! So beautiful, and you can see the quality of this product. So, I’m taking by ample a$$ to Sephora and shelling out the money for whatever shades I can get. Thank you, Morgan, for bringing us the best reviews on the Internet. I love Jose’s editing, too!

[@Its_me_Debi]

I look at it as $21 a shadow, and I have paid $25⬆️ for single shadows. Also, compare Patrick Ta to some of Adepts' shimmers. You will see beautiful similarities ❤ Depends on want you want to pay or like.

[@cupcake5671]

I was waiting for your review ❤

[@lnegz]

Just get the the elf glitters single shadows! Btw what about the the glitter eyeshadows in the blush palette that he launched? Remember everybody was talking crap about it.

[@monicapatton1405]

Only some of those are good.

[@lisanadile4688]

I’ve been in the beauty space for decades, and I’ve seen a steady erosion of value for the same standard of products. Tom Ford has tripled it’s prices for the same products. These new formulas aren’t really new. I remember when samples were free and travel sizes were sold at the same price point as the full size. Consumers accept so much less for their dollar today. If you buy these overpriced shadows you will see the price point continue to rise. And you will see drugstore prices reach $30 per product this coming year.

[@domenicadee5480]

Flower beauty also has that glimmer lights palette that looks kinda the same & u can get it on sale for like $6.