ColourPop x Star Wars Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Star Wars
ColourPop Star Wars 15-Pan Shadow Palette ($26.00 for 0.53 oz.) is a new, limited edition 15-pan palette that included a mix of shimmers and mattes with three Super Shock Shadows as well. The eyesahdows performed largely as expected for the brand–pigmented, blendable, and had eight-hour wear–but there were a few under-performers in the palette for sure.
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Star Wars
LELimited Edition. $24.00.
Rebel Princess
Rebel Princess has a soft, golden white base with iridescent lavender pearl faintly throughout. It had a Super Shock Shadow feel to it–emollient and wet to the touch but turned-powder like once it came into contact with my skin.
- Medium to semi-opaque color coverage
- Smooth, lightly emollient
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (10 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Prince Charming (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay When Doves Cry (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Opal (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cuddle Close (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Clarity (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Violet Satine #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Unicorn Tears (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Illusion (423DC) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Back to Back (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Cooler Than Being Cool (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with.
The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
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Rebel Princess
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Starfighter
Starfighter is a soft, peachy coral with warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, lightly powdery, not prone to fallout
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Hot Springs (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Lilac #5 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Boho Rose #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Smashbox Rose (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Tulle (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Flutterby (LE, $5.25) is lighter (80% similar).
- Makeup Geek Rose (LE, $6.00).
- Ace Beaute Flamingo (DC, ).
- Natasha Denona Lyria (245CM) (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Good Vibes (PiP, $4.50).
- MAC Keep Stijl (LE, $17.00).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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Starfighter
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Hyperdrive
Hyperdrive is a light, silvery-white base with an aqua to blue shift.
- Medium color coverage
- Smooth, lightly emollient
- Best applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop In My Feels (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sexy Back (LE, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sage Bundle (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Healing Water (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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Hyperdrive
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Loyalty
Loyalty is a rich, medium-dark caramel brown with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, lightly powdery, not prone to fallout
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lisa Eldridge Deep Ochre (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ground Crew (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Catatonic (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Boots (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Piece Out (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Dune (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cherub (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #7 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Cinnamon Swirl (LE, $16.00) is more muted (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Loyalty
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Outer Rim
Outer Rim is a darker, slightly warmer purple base with flecks of lavender and silvery-blue of micro-sparkle throughout a cream-to-powder finish. It had a more watercolor effect with its translucency.
- Semi-opaque, color coverage
- Smooth, lightly emollient, wet to the touch but turned powder-like once it came into contact with skin
- Best applied with a firm, synthetic brush, blendable
- Long-wearing (10 hours typically for this formula)
Top Dupes
- Clionadh Nic No 1 (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente #4 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Au Fil des Fleurs #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Baby I'm a Star (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Magnetic (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Glory (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Mirabilia (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Genius (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D926 Blueberry (DC, $17.00).
- Too Faced That's My Jam (PiP, $16.00).
- NABLA Cosmetics Craving (PiP, ).
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Outer Rim
LELimited Edition. $5.00.
Jedi Knight
Jedi Knight is a brighter, light blue with cooler undertones and a frosted sheen.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, lightly emollient, picked up well with dry brush
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Morphe Peace (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Icicle (P, $8.04) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Juggler (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Orion's Belt (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Talisman (P, $6.50) (80% similar).
- JD Glow Blue Avenue (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Jedi Knight
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Kessel Run
Kessel Run is a bright, lavender-silver with cool undertones and a shiny, metallic finish. It appeared more neutral in the pan but seemed to reflect quite lavender-ish in person.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, lightly emollient, picked up well with dry brush
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Seaside (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Happy Accident (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lavender/Gold and Silver (3) (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Inglot J401 Silver Dollar (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Buxom Silver Screen (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #4 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Kessel Run
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
New Hope
New Hope is a medium gold with moderate, warm undertones and a smooth, shiny and metallic finish.
- Semi-opaque, buildable color coverage
- Smooth, lightly emollient, picked up well with dry brush
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Moo (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Keep It PG (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Lumineuse (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Let It Whip (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Mayor (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Rose Topaz #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Galactic Gold (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cattitude (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Mediterraneen #2 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Lumiere (46) (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
New Hope
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Galactic Empire
Galactic Empire is a brighter, cherry red with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It was better pressed into place and then gradually diffused only as necessary due to the texture.
- Opaque color coverage
- Slightly firmer, somewhat stiff, and on the thicker side
- Best applied with a firm, flat brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Dawn (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Very Cherry (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
Galactic Empire
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Alliance
Alliance is a medium-dark taupe-brown with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, lightly powdery, not prone to fallout
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Serve Chilled (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Glass Beach (PiP, $5.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Solitaire (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop I C U (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Petrichor (PiP, $5.25) is cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Big Dreams (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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Alliance
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Space Pirate
Space Pirate has a soft, warmer black base with lots of purple and blue pearl throughout, which gave it a more “blackened purple” effect overall.
- Nearly opaque color coverage
- Smooth, lightly emollient, wet to the touch but turned powder-like once it came into contact with skin
- Best applied with a firm, synthetic brush, blendable
- Long-wearing (10 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NABLA Cosmetics Selfish (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Silver Burn (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia OA (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Are You a Good Witch (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- elf Midnight Sapphire (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Blueberry Fizz (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Slate (27M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Moira Nimbus (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Inertia (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with.
The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Space Pirate
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Rebellion
Rebellion is a rich, deeper blue with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque, buildable color coverage
- Soft, lightly powdery, not prone to fallout
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Pool Party (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- About Face Lost Unfound (P, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fly High (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Dim-out (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bay Bridge (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Fates (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Untitled (LE, $19.00).
- Viseart Penombre (Cobalt Blue) (P, ).
- Coloured Raine Romance (LE, $6.99).
- Sydney Grace Ice Fishing (DC, $5.25).
- Terra Moons Arabian Nights (P, $6.00).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Rebellion
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
First Mate
First Mate is a richer, medium-dark brown with moderate, warm undertones and flecks of gold micro-sparkle scattered through a more matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, moderately powdery, light fallout
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Blink (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Miss Da Beach (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bask (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fur (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tag Me (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Piece Out (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Cider (5) (LE, ).
- Tom Ford Beauty Desert Fox #4 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Hot Glam (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Like New (LE, $4.50).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
First Mate
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Republic
Republic is a rich, darker red with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish. I did struggle with this shade more so than most of the brand’s red-hued shades.
- Semi-opaque color coverage
- Moderately powdery, prone to sheering out and fallout
- Somewhat blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Secrets Secrets (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mull It Over (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop I'm Back (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Blossom (193CP) (DC, ).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
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Republic
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Star Destroyer
Star Destroyer is a rich black with cooler undertones and a matte finish. I found that this was a little harder to keep in place/as intense as it initially looked.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, moderately powdery, had light fallout
- Blendable but use with care to avoid sheering out
- Long-wearing (8 hours typically for this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Instant Classic (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Jet (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Midnight (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Black Bow #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Big Night (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Euphoria (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Pandora II (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Dark Matter (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Noir (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Berry Black (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
It’s quite a good palettte and has no glaring issues or problems. It has a wider variety of shades than some palettes we’ve seen, although First Mate and Loyralty look a bit out of place. I think the Star Wars fans would be happy with this one.
Interesting, I don’t like the two you mention in this palette. I don’t mind warmish browns at all, I do have dupes for both, I think. It’s just in this palette they don’t make sense to me.
Oh man, am I being seriously tempted to do a very wild look with this palette today! But my lower tummy oddly hurts and even though I was supposed to do laundry today, a friend and I may instead hit Smart & Final or WinCo later. Not sure how I feel about walking around with this odd cramping that just came on this morning…😣
Listen to your body, Nancy….maybe take it easy at least until the cramping goes away.
Feel better Nancy!
Always choose WinCo! The more money WinCo makes the more my ESOP goes up! Lol. But seriously I hope you are feeling better.
I just received this in the mail and can’t wait to play with it. I love the eye look you did with it!
Nice to see this rated well but it’s not for me though New Hope and Alliance both caught my eye. Seeing Outer Rim and Space Pirate, though, reminded me of those wonderful Mineralize eyeshadows that MAC used to do that were several colours all swirled together that looked so intriguing in their pans. Does anyone remember those or still have those (I’ve got several, including Gilt by Association and Golden Gaze) – when applied, of course, they were one colour, just like the 2 shades in this palette, but they were just so interesting to look at!
I miss those Mineralize eyeshadows MAC did 🙁 They were sooo cool. I feel like they would sell particularly well right now!
Often, when I’m checking out dupes, I’ll see those shadows and it brings back such fond memories! Not all of them were great but ALL of them were great to look at!! I’m glad I’m not the only one who remembers them fondly.
I do kind of love and want this one, but am not sure, like when would I use those reds, and if I do how do I chose a lipstick to go with the look.
Maybe it’s sold out, it would put an end to my want, but do I really need thought. 🙂
I recieved mine last night and it is gorgeous. So glad for a positive review I might use it all week to see how many looks are possible,
I JUST finished swatching it and it is really beautiful! I can’t wait to play with it on my eyes. There are so many possibilities!