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ColourPop Of Quartz Pressed Glitters Reviews & Swatches

Christine — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Crystal Cave

ColourPop Crystal Cave Pressed Glitter ($6.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, light peach with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones and flecks of iridescent glitter particles. The base color was more apparent, which gave it a more even application with less effort, and it did not contain as much glitter as other shades, so there wasn’t as much fallout/migration during application or throughout wear. It blended out without much effort and lasted around seven and a half hours on me.

Note, this product contains plastic (PET) glitter and is not intended for use around the eye area.

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ColourPop Opal (PiP, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Townsville (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Thinker (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Pure at Heart (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Virtual Love (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Moonlight Legend (LE, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Cheep Cheep (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Deee-Light (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Anastasia E2 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Able Sisters (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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Ingredients

glitter, but make it easy. our innovative, self-adhering pressed glitters make it easy to take your look to the next level. applies effortlessly onto the skin and stays on all day and night -- dance party tested. a multi dimensional, highly reflective look is yours with the tap of your finger.

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

NOTICE: All products categorized under "Glitter" contain Polyethylene Terephthalate, also known as plastic or PET glitter, and it is typically cosmetic grade glitter. Inclusion of this ingredient sometimes carries a warning (in the US) that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." This ingredient has not been approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. In recent years, some brands are including this product in their eyeshadows without any warning or callout and effectively marketing them as eyeshadows or including a symbol of an "eye" which suggests eye usage. Via CosIng for EU, PET glitter is permitted without any restrictions or limitations. For an in-depth look at whether cosmetic grade glitter is safe, please view this post.

Crystal Cave

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

B-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

82%

Total

Get Clarity

ColourPop Get Clarity Pressed Glitter ($6.00 for 0.04 oz.) had a darker, golden pewter base with darker gold flecks of glitter throughout. It had a noticeable base color and wasn’t as full of glitter as the other shades. It had mostly opaque, buildable color coverage with a slightly drier texture–if it had more slip, it would have went on more evenly and had less fallout. I did not personally wear it on the eye (as it’s not adhesive enough on its own), but as a cheek product, there was migration of glitter particles visible after seven hours.

Note, this product contains plastic (PET) glitter and is not intended for use around the eye area.

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ColourPop Unsung (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).

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Get Clarity

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

B-

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Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

80%

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Cabana

ColourPop Cabana Pressed Glitter ($6.00 for 0.04 oz.) has a transparent base chocked full of multi-colored small-particle glitter; it was dominated by shades of darker and mid-tone pink but also seemed to have mint and pale blue pieces. The texture was more loosely-pressed and seemed almost dry to the touch, though that might have been just due to the chunkier glitter pieces (compared to a typical shimmer eyeshadow, which has finer particles).

It had some adhesion on its own, though I wouldn’t say all-day wear as marketed, and there was definitely a moderate amount of fallout/migration after six to seven hours of wear. It felt less emollient than past releases of the brand’s pressed glitters, though it was more “pigmented” from the amount of glitter particles.

Note, this product contains plastic (PET) glitter and is not intended for use around the eye area.

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Sydney Grace Elegant Lady (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Indio (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Overpacked (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Indio (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
ColourPop Floating Lantern (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).

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Cabana

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

B-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

80%

Total

ColourPop Crystal Cave Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Get Clarity Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Cabana Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Crystal Cave Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Get Clarity Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Cabana Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Party Talk Super Shock Extreme Shadow Set Review & Swatches

Christine — Tue, 21 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Party Talk

ColourPop Party Talk Super Shock Extreme Shadow Set ($30.00 for 0.38 oz.) is a new, limited edition take on the Super Shock formula, which ColourPop “mixed [with] with every pearl and pigment in [their] lab, then injected it with multidimensional glitters.” All six shades are “not intended for use in the immediate eye area” from a combination of the larger glitter and/or pigments/dyes. They are filled with larger, chunkier glitter particles with medium to full coverage bases.

I think the most realistic way these are going to be worn is on the eyes, even though ColourPop includes a warning on the back of each pot. They are hit and miss as cheek colors, and the formula doesn’t lend itself to being really diffused and spread out over a larger area like the body. For the purposes of the ratings, they are rated based on how they performed as cheek colors, but I have included commentary on how they wore on eyes. They’re really cool shades, though after trying them on my eyes, I think that the brand’s glitter finish (which is safe for the eyes) is more complex and sparkly; the larger glitter can sometimes look like dirt/sand/texture rather than “ooh, sparkly!!”

While I haven’t personally found anything about a status change in cosmetic glitter usage in the US (cosmetic, PET glitters appear to be fine to use in EU), a few mainstream brands have released them and have labeled them for usage on the eyes, so I’m not sure what’s changing behind the scenes–no brand owners would respond when I inquired about it. Here are a few recent releases that contain Polyethylene Terephthalate but are touted for use on eyes: Urban Decay’s Glitter Gels, Glossier Play Glitter Gelees, and Tarte High Tides & Good Vibes Palette. ColourPop has released Pressed Glitters but have listed them as for body/hair (and not for eyes).

I have been struggling to test some of these glitter products, as I do find I am more prone to watery eyes whenever I attempt to wear some of the more glitter heavy products; light fallout can sometimes be enough where I have to remove my makeup because my eyes water enough to well around my eyelid/lash lines and then cause more product to get into my eyes. Occasional use is reasonable, but I’m less comfortable about using this level of glitter all week long. Based on the number of glitter-heavy products releasing right now, I might have to step back from them as a group–they just rarely work decently as a cheek highlighter/blush, and I think my testing time is better prioritized toward more viable cheek colors. I’ve had to do this with stronger, lip plumping products (as they often caused my lips to swell, not in a good way, and even bleed).

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Party Talk

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

B-

7.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

3.5

Application

80%

Total

Party Party

Party Party is a medium-dark lavender with strong, warm pink undertones and a mega-ton of chunky, purple glitter. This one had so much glitter in it that it was difficult to apply the product, even when I used fingertips to pat and press it on, as so many pieces stuck to my fingertip so what translated was more of a “medium” amount of glitter. The base color had semi-opaque pigmentation but was harder to blend out, especially on cheeks where the unevenness was more apparent. There was light fallout and traveling after eight hours of wear.

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ColourPop Duckling (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Do or Dough (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
ColourPop IYKYK (LE, $6.00) is more muted, less pigmented, warmer (80% similar).
Stila Sunset Cove (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Urban Decay Studio (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Stila Sea Siren (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
ColourPop Ignition (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
NARS Parallel Universe (Right) (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Ingredients

*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Dimethicone , Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica , Isododecane , C30-45 alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Synthetic Fluorphlogopite , Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Boron Nitride , Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil , Mangifera Indica (mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Polyurethane 33, Tin Oxide , Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , May contain: Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77019, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

NOTICE: All products categorized under "Pigment" carry a warning in the US that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." Brands in the US typically market these products as "Pigments" (instead of "Eyeshadow"), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. Some color additives in "Pigments" have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions: FDA/CosIng.

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Party Party

LELimited Edition.

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

76%

Total

Partly Cloudy

Party Cloudy is a bright, yellow base with larger glitter that bounced between bright, yellow gold and grass green. The metallic finish helped to accentuate the glitter particles, and it seemed to prevent them from looking sandy/gritty when light wasn’t reflecting off of the particles. It had opaque pigmentation and applied with minimal fallout. The color blended out decently as a cheek highlighter/blush, though it had an almost greenish cast. The base color lasted for over eight hours, but there was light fallout after seven and a half hours of wear and some particles had traveled beyond where I had initially placed them as well.

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BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #12 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Heaven Loves You (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Sunburst (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Makeup Geek Jackpot (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
ColourPop Floating (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Tankini (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Palooza (P, $6.00) is less pigmented (80% similar).
ColourPop Step Right Up (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
ColourPop Island Designer (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
ColourPop Gilded (LE, $6.00) is lighter, more muted (80% similar).

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*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Dimethicone , Polyethylene Terephthalate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite , Polymethyl Methacrylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Isododecane , Boron Nitride , Silica , C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Tin Oxide, Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Polyurethane 33, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , May Contain: Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

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Partly Cloudy

LELimited Edition.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Can't Party Wait

Can’t Party Wait is a light-medium pink with a larger, glittery finish that seemed to have a mix of gold, pink, and holographic glitter. It had good pigmentation that applied fairly evenly to bare skin but had a bit of fallout when I worked with it on my eyelid. The texture felt drier to the touch, but the underlying base color seemed to have the slip I’d expect from the formula. As a cheek product, it was hard to disperse the glitter evenly on my cheek, and it didn’t always reflect light back as well, so sometimes my skin just looked rough from the raised areas where the glitter sat. On my eyes, the base color lasted for awhile, but I had to remove after seven hours of wear due to fallout.

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MAC Noble Descent (LE, $19.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Twitterpated (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
NARS Last Party (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Melrose (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Danessa Myricks Fantasy (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Berry Sweet (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Just Fur Fun (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Pioneer (P, $7.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Astral Rose Orchid (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Winterful (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Dimethicone , Polyethylene Terephthalate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite , Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Polymethyl Methacrylate, Isododecane , Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Boron Nitride , Polybutylene Terephthalate, Silica , C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Acrylate Copolymers, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Polyurethane 33, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil , Tin Oxide , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Alumina, May Contain: Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).

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Can't Party Wait

LELimited Edition.

B-

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

80%

Total

Sorry for Partyin'

Sorry for Partyin’ had a medium-dark, navy blue base with larger, purple glitter. The base felt rather emollient, while the larger glitter added a grittier element to the feel of it (to the touch, at least). The color went on decently, but it was hard to control and place the glittery bits in an even “spread” of it on my skin. Trying to apply and diffuse the color as a cheek product did not go well-it was patchy and uneven with glitter arranged in a scattered pattern. There was light fallout/movement from the glitter within seven and a half hours of wear.

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Urban Decay Frostbite (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Viseart Poseidon (GPV2 #9) (P, ) is warmer (80% similar).
Too Faced Chill Out (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Devinah Cosmetics I'll Be Tender I'll Be Gentle (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
Sephora Astral Blue (383) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Guerlain Apres l'Ondee #4 (DC, ) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
Stila Vivid Sapphire (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
MAC Enchantment (LE, $19.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Urban Decay Gamma Ray (DC, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).

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*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Polyethylene Terephthalate, Dimethicone , Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica , Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Isododecane , Polymethyl Methacrylate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Boron Nitride , Polyurethane 33, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Hydrogenated Polybutene, Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil , Tin Oxide , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Aluminum , Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , May Contain: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

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Sorry for Partyin'

LELimited Edition.

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

Longevity

2.5

Application

76%

Total

Party Plan

Party Plan is a medium, reddish-brown base with flecks of copper glitters and smaller sparkles. It had opaque pigmentation with a smooth, lightly emollient texture, and it seemed to have the least amount of glitter within the set. The product applied decently with some blendability, though it was infinitely more usable on the eyes as an eyeshadow than attempting to really diffuse and soften the edges on my cheeks. There was noticeable glitter migration after seven and a half hours on me.

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MAC To Boldly Go (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Buxom Precious Metal (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Long Night (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Too Faced Spiced Rum (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Slow/Fast/Slow (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Glare (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Dose of Colors Double Take (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
Chanel New Moon (97) (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
MAC Dreamy Beams (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
Make Up For Ever Flame (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).

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*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Polyethylene Terephthalate, Dimethicone , Synthetic Fluorphlogopite , Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Isododecane , Boron Nitride , Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica , Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Polyurethane 33, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Aluminum, Tin Oxide , Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, May Contain: Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

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Party Plan

LELimited Edition.

B-

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

82%

Total

Party Shop

Party Shop is a bright, fuchsia pink base with flecks of blue and gold glitter. The glitter was a little finer compared to most of the other shades, though there was still a fair amount of it. The texture felt drier, grittier to the touch (not a surprise), and it was hard to apply the product evenly, whether on lids or cheeks, because the glitter had a tendency to separate from the base color. This resulted in the glitter being in places that weren’t intended, and it seemed particularly prone to fallout and migration over the time I tested it for

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CoverGirl Fired-up Pink (305) (P, $4.99) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Solstice with the Mostest (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Cherry Topped (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Big Experience (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Winter Berry (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Anastasia Beyond (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop No Rest for the Vivid (LE, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #28 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Hibiscus (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Too Faced I Love TF (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).

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*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Dimethicone , Polyethylene Terephthalate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Isododecane , Boron Nitride , Silica , Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Polyurethane 33, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tin Oxide , Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , May Contain: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

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LELimited Edition.

C-

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Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

2.5

Application

72%

Total

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ColourPop Party Party Super Shock Extreme Pressed Pigment

ColourPop Partly Cloudy Super Shock Extreme Pressed Pigment

ColourPop Can't Party Wait Super Shock Extreme Pressed Pigment

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MAC x Cinderella Pigments & Glitter Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +0000

MAC Evil Stepmother Pigment

MAC Evil Stepmother Pigment ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “black plum with plum pearl.” It’s a blackened purple with cool undertones and a pink shimmer that gives it a more frosted finish. Applied dry, it is less shimmery and goes on unevenly with so-so color payoff. Applied damp, it is more even and more pigmented, but it is hard to blend. The texture was fine but dry, so it wasn’t my favorite pigment to work with. It lasted for eight hours applied. L’Oreal Purple Priority (758) (P, $7.99) is more shimmery. MAC Past Midnight #2 (LE, $21.00) is brighter. Ardency Inn Purple Hearts (P, $32.00) is less shimmery. NARS High Society #3 (LE, $24.00) is lighter, less shimmery. MAC Starless Night (LE, $21.00) is cooler-toned. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

MAC Pretty It Up Pigment ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “olive with pearlized pigments.” It’s a medium-dark bronze brown with warm, yellow undertones and a frosted, sparky finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff applied wet or dry, but it is easier to work with damp, as there’s minimal fall out and the product goes on very smoothly. It wore well for eight hours before creasing slightly. This shade was released as part of a holiday set, but the texture of the version in this collection is much finer and binds together a lot better. Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #6 (P) is darker. ColourPop Mooning (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker. Urban Decay Stun (LE, $18.00) is darker. Too Faced Cinnamon Sugar (LE, $16.00) is lighter. Make Up For Ever ME644 Iced Brown (P, $21.00) is warmer, lighter. Make Up For Ever D640 Golden Snake (P, $21.00) is less shimmery. MAC Collective Chic #2 (LE) is darker. bareMinerals Embellish (LE) is darker. Makeup Geek Utopia (P, $6.99) is chunkier. Sleek MakeUP Lust in LA (LE, $9.99) is cooler-toned. Chanel Initiation (827) (LE, $36.00) is a cream product. Bobbi Brown Golden Bronze (P, $28.00) is less sparkly, cream product. Urban Decay Snakebite (LE, $18.00) is similar. Giorgio Armani #6 (P, $33.00) is less sparkly. Inglot #422 (P, $6.00) is darker, less shimmery. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

MAC Reflects Pearl Glitter ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “fine white glitter with pearl sheen.” It’s pretty much as described–it’s very fine white glitter that when applied over a glitter adhesive looks more like a wet sheen than particles of glitter. This shade is part of the permanent range, and none of MAC’s Glitters are eye safe. As it is a loose glitter, it is best applied over some sort of adhesive base. I was rereading the description for MAC’s Glitters for this post, and MAC actually said it “can be applied directly to the skin.” When one does that, the product is messy to work with, and while some of the glitter sticks, a good deal of it doesn’t. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Evil Stepmother

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

C+

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

78%

Total

Pretty It Up

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Reflects Pearl

PPermanent. $21.00.

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MAC Evil Stepmother Pigment

MAC Pretty It Up Pigment

MAC Reflects Pearl Glitter

MAC Phloof! Eyeshadow, MAC Quarry Eyeshadow, MAC Pretty It Up Pigment,
MAC Satin Taupe Eyeshadow, MAC Omega Eyeshadow, MAC Vapour Eyeshadow,
Burberry Trench Eyeshadow, MAC Evil Stepmother Pigment, MAC Reflects Pearl Glitter

Guerlain Coque d'Or Perfumed Shimmer Powder Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

Guerlain Coque d’Or Perfumed Shimmer Powder

Guerlain Coque d’Or Perfumed Shimmer Powder ($95.00 for 0.61 oz.) is described as a “silky halo of a golden shimmer.” It’s a fine misting of gold shimmer, just as described. Guerlain says it can be used to “illuminat[e] hair, face, shoulders, and the top of the decollete.” It is a scented powder, which the brand says is a “chypre composition based on bergamot, rose, jasmine, and patchouli.” It’s very subtle when I tried wearing it all-over arms–it’s no substitute for perfume–and I only get a hint of a scent when I have my nose to my skin. It’s warm, sweet, and slightly woody with a little earthiness.

Guerlain’s holiday Shimmer Powders are no doubt a luxury item, and it is most likely going to appeal to collectors. It adds a gorgeous sparkle–that’s finer than glitter but more noticeable than shimmer–to the skin that dances in the light as one moves. I can only imagine that one bottle has many, many uses out of it, as one “spritz” has a fair amount of sparkle (enough for both arms). It’s best applied about six to twelve inches away, and you may want to turn the nozzle, because of the wide, bow-like bottle, the way it arrives means that a lot of the sparkle settles on top of the bottle (instead of on you!). I would also recommend applying a body lotion or moisturizer first, and then spritzing the powder on just before it finishes drying.

Coque d'Or Perfumed Shimmer Powder

PPermanent. $95.00.

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Guerlain Coque d’Or Perfumed Shimmer Powder

MAC x Rocky Horror Picture Show Pigment & Glitters Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 13:00:00 +0000

MAC x Rocky Horror Picture Show Pigment & Glitters

MAC It’s Not Easy Having a Good Time Pigment ($23.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “sparkling burgundy.” It’s a medium-dark, slightly muted red with warm, copper undertones and a frosted finish. Applied dry, it had a softer, semi-opaque result, and applied with a dampened brush, it was fully opaque and richer/deeper in color. It wore well for eight and a half hours before creasing slightly. The texture isn’t ultra-fine like some of MAC’s Pigments, but it’s not chunky like Kitschmas. Dior Trafalgar #3 (P) is pinker. Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #2 (LE) is similar. Makeup Geek Bitten (P, $5.99) is darker, less warm-toned, less shimmery. Kat Von D WTF (LE) is lighter. Sleek MakeUP Sunset #8 (P, $9.99) is slightly lighter. Sleek MakeUP Sunset #2 (P, $9.99) is redder. Urban Decay Gash (DC, $18.00) is similar. MAC Quartz Fusion (LE, $21.00) is more sparkly. MAC Saffron (LE, $15.00) is more orange. MAC Crimson Tryst (LE, $15.00) is cooler-toned. Le Metier de Beaute Fire Lily (P, $30.00) is similar. Sugarpill Asylum (P, $12.00) is warmer. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Both of the following Glitters are part of the permanent range, and each comes with the following warning: “Keep entirely clear of eye area. If product enters eye, rinse with water. If irritation occurs, consult your ophthalmologist.” I don’t currently give grades to products like Glitters, because they’re more like a tool, since they need to be mixed with or have something added to them in order to function (e.g. adhesive base or medium, mixed with nail polish, etc.).

MAC 3D Black Glitter ($23.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “black with silver holographic effect.” It’s a loose black glitter with holographic glitter. The holographic effect is quite strong, and you can even see it when staring straight-on, not just at angles. Urban Decay Gunmetal (LE, $19.00) is a liquid eyeliner formula with no holographic effect. Lit Cosmetics Superfly (P, $12.95) is bluer. MAC Black (LE, $21.00) is larger, chunkier glitter with no holographic effect. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

MAC Gold Glitter ($23.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “sparkling chunky gold.” It’s a gold and orange-gold loose glitter with larger and smaller pieces. Lit Cosmetics Rich & Famous (P, $12.95)See comparison swatches / view dupes.

It's Not Easy Having a Good Time

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

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MAC It’s Not Easy Having a Good Time Pigment

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Urban Decay Bondage Adhesive & Heavy Metal Loose Glitters Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:00:00 +0000

Urban Decay Bondage Weightless Makeup Adhesive

Urban Decay Bondage Weightless Makeup Adhesive ($14.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a “clear, water-based adhesive [that] sets and holds glitter.” It’s supposed to help the brand’s new Heavy Metal Loose Glitter apply “for a full-on jewel-encrusted effect that lasts all day (with very little fallout).” It’s a good thing they added that little bit “with very little fallout,” because I tried two different shades of the new glitters on top of the adhesive, and there was still some fall out. It seemed like one or two glitter particles fell per hour, but in general, the glitter adhered well and was comfortable to wear over the adhesive. The consistency is very much weightless, and it doesn’t feel tacky or thick, so it’s easy to spread across the lid, but I found you needed a fair amount of it on the skin if you wanted a solid glitter effect. If I spread out the adhesive, the glitter tended to apply in a sheer, sparse layer. The adhesive definitely breaks down easily with water, though getting all the bits of glitter off is a different story (more on that below).

Urban Decay Heavy Metal Loose Glitter ($12.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as an “easy-to-use loose glitter.” Each shade had the same instructions included on a separate pamphlet in the box, which said to lay down a layer of their adhesive first, then with fingertips or brushes, apply the glitter. I didn’t like using fingertips, because the majority of the glitter stuck to my finger and only a smattering adhered to the lid.

The jar has a plastic sifter that is level with the top of the jar, so you have to tap out the glitter into the lid, which makes closing it a glittery mess. I wish the sifter was dropped, so that there was a couple millimeters of space for the glitter to sit on top of the sifter but still inside the jar. When I used a brush, a lot of the glitter didn’t stick to my brush–there is a very small window of how you make the journey from jar to eyelid and keeping your brush just so, and then patting it on the lid and hoping that most of it sticks to the lid. I had three or four times the amount of glitter underneath my lid as on it unless I really slathered on the adhesive, and I had to put adhesive straight onto the brush, too.

The included instructions said to brush away any excess during application, and while those glitters might not stay on the lid on their own, they weren’t easy to remove them from the skin. I tried several different methods, but I ended up resorting to tape. Urban Decay’s loose glitters aren’t really any more difficult or easier to use than most loose glitters available–they’re simply not an improvement on the status quo. With the particle size of these, I prefer using something like Lit Cosmetics’ adhesive base, because I can easily apply it to the lid and my brush to really minimize the fall out during application and get a much more glitter to adhere at once.

ACDC is described as a “bright purple glitter.” It’s a medium, cool-toned purple glitter.

Catfight is described as a “pink glitter.” It’s a medium-dark, pinky-red glitter. MAC Pink (P, $21.00) is finer. See comparison swatches.

Goldmine is described as a “yellow-gold glitter.” It’s a medium-dark yellow-toned gold glitter.

Loaded is described as a “bright, deep green glitter.” It’s an emerald green with cool undertones glitter. Lit Cosmetics Yoda (P, $12.95) is lighter, finer. See comparison swatches.

Pyrotechnics is described as an “iridescent glitter.” It’s a multi-colored mix of iridescent pink, lilac, and gold glitter.

Reverb is described as a “bright, deep blue glitter.” It’s a medium-dark blue glitter. Lit Cosmetics Bar Star (P, $12.95) is finer, more multi-dimensional. See comparison swatches.

Bondage Weightless Makeup Adhesive

PPermanent. $14.00.

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Urban Decay Bondage Weightless Makeup Adhesive

Urban Decay ACDC Heavy Metal Loose Glitter

Urban Decay Catfight Heavy Metal Loose Glitter

Urban Decay Goldmine Heavy Metal Loose Glitter

Urban Decay Loaded Heavy Metal Loose Glitter

Urban Decay Pyrotechnics Heavy Metal Loose Glitter

Urban Decay Reverb Heavy Metal Loose Glitter

Lit Cosmetics Disco Diva and Rich & Famous Glitter Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Lit Cosmetics Disco Diva Glitter

Lit Cosmetics Disco Diva Glitter ($13.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, vibrant violet purple glitter base with fuchsia-red, cyan blue, and tangerine multi-colored glitters. It is size S3, so it is a larger glitter. I don’t have anything like this (not that I have a particularly extensive library of glitters). This shade would work really well over violets, pinks, and golds for a festive look. This shade is exclusive to Beautylish.

Rich & Famous Glitter ($13.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a yellow gold with hints of brown glitter base with a multi-colored holographic glitter. It is size S2, which is the small-sized glitter–not super fine, but not chunky–and tends to look sparkly but not totally over-the-top like the larger sizes do (but in the best way, of course! it is glitter, after all!). MAC Gold (P, $21.00) lacks of the multi-faceted glitter, it’s just pure gold glitter. See comparison swatches.

Both shades worked well with Lit’s Clearly Liquid Glitter Base, which is an adhesive base that feels like water but keeps the glitter secured all day long. Ilike how it dries quickly, sets all day, but it is a cinch to wash off–just rinse off with water.

P.S. — Lit Cosmetics is having a Black Friday sale, from 6AM to 1AM today (November 29th), where it’s buy one, get one free. To get the deal, add half of the glitters you want BUT the ones you want to get for free, list them in the “Comment/Promo” box. (For exact instructions, you can see the deal on their Facebook page.) You can check out all of my Lit Cosmetics’ Glitter swatches here!

Lit Cosmetics Disco Diva Glitter

Lit Cosmetics Rich & Famous Glitter

Lit Cosmetics Glitter Daze Holographic Glitter Collection Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:26:21 +0000

Lit Cosmetics Bar Star Glitter

Lit Cosmetics Glitter Daze Holographic Glitter Collection ($52.00 for 5 x 0.14 oz.) includes five holographic glitter shades, plus a 4ml bottle of Clearly Liquid Glitter Base and a small brush. This is less of a review and more of a, “ooh, look at the pretty glitters,” because the nice thing is there’s very little variance in quality from the glitters, as they’re all loose glitters, and they rely on the Clearly Liquid Glitter Base (which I’ve reviewed here and here!)–and that’s the same product, just being used with new-to-me shades. It’s a very thin, water-like (in terms of consistency) adhesive base that keeps the glitter in place all day long but washes away with water when you’re ready to remove it.

Bar Star is a medium-dark, almost violet-tinged blue with holographic glitter. It is S3 in size, so it is bit larger than the others for particle size.

Glittergasm is a cool-toned, blue-based red and magenta glitter mix with holographic glitter–looks almost fiery when it catches the light. It is S2 in size.

Heartbreaker is an orange-red and purple mix of glitter that shifts to coppery-orange, fuchsia, and orange. It is S2 in size.

Superfly is a dark gray glitter with multi-colored holographic glitter. It reflects a rainbow of color as the light bounces off the glitter particles. It is S2 in size. MAC Grey (LE, $21.00) is gray but not holographic. See comparison swatches.

Rhinestone Cowboy is a mix of a whole assortment of glitter–it seems like a deep, golden brown base of glitter, and then an array of multi-color glitter that looks like a rainbow as the light catches it. It is S2 in size.

These shades are exclusive to Beautylish at the moment, and they can be purchased as a set for $52 or individually for $13, except Rhinestone Cowboy, which is part of the set only.

Lit Cosmetics Bar Star Glitter

Lit Cosmetics Glittergasm Glitter

Lit Cosmetics Heartbreaker Glitter

Lit Cosmetics Superfly Glitter

Lit Cosmetics Rhinestone Cowboy Glitter

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ColourPop Of Quartz Pressed Glitters Reviews & Swatches

Crystal Cave

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Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

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Get Clarity

Top Dupes

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LELimited Edition. $6.00.

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Cabana

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

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ColourPop Party Talk Super Shock Extreme Shadow Set Review & Swatches

Party Talk

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LELimited Edition. $30.00.

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Party Party

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LELimited Edition.

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Partly Cloudy

Top Dupes

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LELimited Edition.

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Can't Party Wait

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LELimited Edition.

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Sorry for Partyin'

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LELimited Edition.

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Party Plan

Top Dupes

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LELimited Edition.

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Party Shop

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LELimited Edition.

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MAC x Cinderella Pigments & Glitter Reviews, Photos, Swatches

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

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LELimited Edition. $21.00.

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PPermanent. $21.00.

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Guerlain Coque d'Or Perfumed Shimmer Powder Review, Photos, Swatches

PPermanent. $95.00.

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MAC x Rocky Horror Picture Show Pigment & Glitters Reviews, Photos, Swatches

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

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Urban Decay Bondage Adhesive & Heavy Metal Loose Glitters Reviews, Photos, Swatches

PPermanent. $14.00.

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Lit Cosmetics Disco Diva and Rich & Famous Glitter Reviews, Photos, Swatches

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