Coloured Raine Power Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Power
Coloured Raine Power 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($39.00 for 0.44 oz.) is a new, limited edition eyeshadow palette that contains a deeper, purple/plum-themed mix of hues. There are five shimmers and four mattes. The shimmers all have a more emollient, denser/thicker nature to them and most felt a bit more cream-like as a result.
The mattes were the least consistent as the pigmentation ranged from semi-sheer to nearly opaque, though they were all buildable, and they varied in how readily they blended out. The mattes were improved when used over an eyeshadow primer, so the palette will work better for someone who typically uses a primer with their eye looks.
Truth
Truth is a bright, medium purple with subtle, cool undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good color payoff in a single layer, which adhered well to bare skin and diffused nicely along the edges. The consistency was denser, more emollient, and felt more like a heavily-pressed cream than a traditional powder eyeshadow. It wore well for eight hours on me before creasing slightly on me.
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Makeda (P, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Fierce (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia DDG (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace As If (P, $5.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Chick Lit (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Wham Bam (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Meditation (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #26 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Hazmat (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-lasting, and blendable" and come in a variety of finishes. Most their eyeshadows are semi-opaque to opaque with a smooth, blendable textures that are easy to use and apply well to bare skin. The shimmers are slightly dense and creamier to the touch compared to the mattes, which aren't thin but don't have the same amount of slip. They tend to wear between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin May Contain +/- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Manganese, Violet (CI 77742), Tin Oxide (CI 77861)
Legacy
Legacy is a pale lavender with cooler undertones and a sparkling finish that shifted from cooler violet to slightly warmer, pink-lavender. It seemed to have a more translucent base, so the coverage came more from all of the shimmer and sparke, while the translucency made it easy to use as a layering shade on top of other eyeshadows (like Truth–great combo!). The brand listed this shade as a topper, so the way it worked and the coverage level seemed as expected. The texture felt emollient to the touch and blended out well without fallout. The color stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Shag (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Coy #11 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Adoration (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Triple Impact (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Colour Pop The Crab (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Mind Game (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Cake Walk (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-lasting, and blendable" and come in a variety of finishes. Most their eyeshadows are semi-opaque to opaque with a smooth, blendable textures that are easy to use and apply well to bare skin. The shimmers are slightly dense and creamier to the touch compared to the mattes, which aren't thin but don't have the same amount of slip. They tend to wear between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin May Contain +/- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Tin Oxide (CI 77861)
Respect
Respect is a medium-dark, warmer reddish-copper base with flecks of pink-to-blue shifting sparkle. The consistency was emollient, heavier and thicker to the touch, and it worked best with fingertip application. If you’re less inclined to use fingertips, a flat, synthetic brush would be your next best bet, which I preferred over a wet brush. It had good color coverage in one layer, which was buildable to full coverage. The eyeshadow applied evenly and blended out nicely without causing fallout. It lasted well for eight hours on me before creasing faintly.
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Pretty Baby #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tattle Tale (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Space Dust (GPV2 #24) (P, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Princess Jasmine (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Calypso Blue (05M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Awakening (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Starry Night (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Comforting Light (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Glass Bull (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-lasting, and blendable" and come in a variety of finishes. Most their eyeshadows are semi-opaque to opaque with a smooth, blendable textures that are easy to use and apply well to bare skin. The shimmers are slightly dense and creamier to the touch compared to the mattes, which aren't thin but don't have the same amount of slip. They tend to wear between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silica, Mica, Zinc Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin May Contain +/- Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Carmine (CI 75470)
Snitch
Snitch is a rich, burgundy red with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had barely-there micro-shimmer that seemed to help it blend out more readily but didn’t actually impact the finish, as it appeared quite matte in practice. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but rather smooth, so I expected more blendability than I experienced but was workable. I’d recommend using a lighter hand and placing color initially with a smaller, more detailed brush and then using a clean brush to diffuse and blend out. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours on me before I noticed fading.
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Love Sick (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Croquis (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Opera (PiP, $8.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Blossom (193CP) (DC, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Mars (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Stained Glass (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- Tarte Mod (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Bossy (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Scandalous (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia All Star (DC, $12.00) is more muted, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-lasting, and blendable" and come in a variety of finishes. Most their eyeshadows are semi-opaque to opaque with a smooth, blendable textures that are easy to use and apply well to bare skin. The shimmers are slightly dense and creamier to the touch compared to the mattes, which aren't thin but don't have the same amount of slip. They tend to wear between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin May Contain +/- FD&C Red 7 Calcium Lake (CI 15850:1), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007)
Revenge
Revenge is a light-medium copper with warmer, orange undertones and flecks of peach-to-pink shifting sparkle. It had nearly opaque color payoff that adhered well to bare skin, but it seemed slightly chunky and had a more loosely-pressed feel to it, so there was a bit of fallout if I wasn’t careful. On the flip side, as it wasn’t so thick and dense in the pan, it was easier to apply and blend out with all types of brushes/techniques compared to the other duochrome shades in the palette. It stayed on nicely for eight hours on me fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Laura Mercier Star Ruby (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Misty (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Racks (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Azalea (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Try Me (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Kyoto Kitty (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Zone (Shortcut) (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #7 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Pop (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Hourglass Blaze (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-lasting, and blendable" and come in a variety of finishes. Most their eyeshadows are semi-opaque to opaque with a smooth, blendable textures that are easy to use and apply well to bare skin. The shimmers are slightly dense and creamier to the touch compared to the mattes, which aren't thin but don't have the same amount of slip. They tend to wear between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Mica, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin May Contain +/- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Tin Oxide (CI 77861)
Deception
Deception is a muted, rosy mauve with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage that was buildable, but the texture was slightly drier and thin, which I did find made an impact on application–it just was harder to really diffuse and blend out. It was easier to work with over an eyeshadow primer but still required some fussing. This shade lasted well for eight hours on me before I noticed any fading.
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Tickle (PiP, ) is more shimmery, more pigmented (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Daydreaming (LE, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Dahlia (PiP, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Rose (LE, $29.00) is darker (85% similar).
- MAC Fotos Y Recuerdos (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Faithful (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Embrace (P, $5.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Sephora Lily (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- IT Cosmetics Desire (P, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Applejack (LE, $4.50) is cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-lasting, and blendable" and come in a variety of finishes. Most their eyeshadows are semi-opaque to opaque with a smooth, blendable textures that are easy to use and apply well to bare skin. The shimmers are slightly dense and creamier to the touch compared to the mattes, which aren't thin but don't have the same amount of slip. They tend to wear between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauroyl Lysine May Contain +/- Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), FD&C Red No.40 Lake (CI 16035)
Alibi
Alibi is a deep, plummy purple with warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a denser, slightly firmer consistency that felt more silicone-heavy. The color applied fairly well to bare skin, but I highly recommend using a flat, synthetic brush and pressing and gently pushing the color into place. At this point, it’s more of a modification of technique to use with the heavier, silicone-based formulas we’re seeing (which tend to have a nice depth and overall adhesion, so tradeoffs). It wore well for eight hours on me before fading slightly.
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Drama Queen (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Leyla (P, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Sephora Sodalite (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Drama (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Sing (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Midnight Violet (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Not for Sale (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Seahorse (115) (LE, $13.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dior Olympe (871) (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- MAC Rich Core (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-lasting, and blendable" and come in a variety of finishes. Most their eyeshadows are semi-opaque to opaque with a smooth, blendable textures that are easy to use and apply well to bare skin. The shimmers are slightly dense and creamier to the touch compared to the mattes, which aren't thin but don't have the same amount of slip. They tend to wear between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin May Contain +/- Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Tin Oxide (CI 77861)
Betrayal
Betrayal is a medium-dark, reddish-berry with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without too much effort, though I’d recommend using an eyeshadow primer with it. The texture was lightly dusty in the pan and thin without being too dry. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Anastasia C4 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Trove (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Risque (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Ciate Quartz (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Rosette (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Orchid (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Berry Pop (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Dahlia (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Pinker (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-lasting, and blendable" and come in a variety of finishes. Most their eyeshadows are semi-opaque to opaque with a smooth, blendable textures that are easy to use and apply well to bare skin. The shimmers are slightly dense and creamier to the touch compared to the mattes, which aren't thin but don't have the same amount of slip. They tend to wear between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Talc, Triethylhexanoin, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin May Contain +/- FD&C Red 7 Calcium Lake (CI 15850:1), Ultramarines (CI 77007)
Testify
Testify is a muted, medium-dark plum with warmer undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had semi-sheer to medium coverage in a single layer, which was buildable to more semi-opaque coverage with two to three layers. The texture seemed slightly stiffer, thin, and on the drier side, which all contributed to it being less workable. I’d definitely say that a primer was necessary for this shade, as it helped to mitigate some of the stiffness and improved blendability. The color lasted nicely for eight hours on me before I noticed any fading.
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Unpredictable (P, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Up in the Air (LE, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Season (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Raisin (182CM) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NYX Skinny Dip (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Dark Matte #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora Talisman (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- MAC Shady Santa (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Loveberry (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-lasting, and blendable" and come in a variety of finishes. Most their eyeshadows are semi-opaque to opaque with a smooth, blendable textures that are easy to use and apply well to bare skin. The shimmers are slightly dense and creamier to the touch compared to the mattes, which aren't thin but don't have the same amount of slip. They tend to wear between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Boron Nitride, Bismuth Oxychloride, Triethylhexanoin, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin May Contain +/- Ultramarines (CI 77007), FD&C Red No.40 Lake (CI 16035), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), D&C Red 27 Lake (CI 45410)
As I look at this, I cannot help but feel like I’m probably covered between having VP It’s My Pleasure, ABH x Jackie Aina and a few other palettes around here? If I somehow figure it out, I’ll decide whether to order it!
Apart from Testify, this is a solid palette offering a range of hues in the pink/purple theme. I really liked the Alibi shade. And I think a 9 pan is just the right size too.
I had to get this. It’s so pretty in person!
I’m living for your eye look, Christine. Fantastic!
Shame about Testify, but this is otherwise a very appealing palette. I know I have one or more indie shadows that resemble Respect — I must dig them out!
Irrational want: I have Coloured Raine QofH, ABH Ren, Nabla Poison Garden, Huda new nude, Huda Mauve Obsessions and a slew of Sydney Grace.. so many choices and near dupes, but I find this palette very eye-catching. I love that purple!
Great dupe list, as always! But I think a fab one for Legacy would be Colour Pop’s ‘Ice Dream’ .. It might even be more pigmented! I adore your eye look, and Truth is exquisite..
I wasn’t sure I wanted this palette until I started looking at each individual shade and your swatches. Now I think this might be my first Coloured Raine palette. It’s just breathtaking.
Snitch is stunning. I just got the Queen of Hearts because it was randomly on sale and I’m obsessed but probably won’t make a new CR purchase for a bit!
I have super close to “eh close enough” dupes for 80% of this palette but I still really want it. I will add it to my wishlist and if it is still available and I still feel the same way about it come Black Friday, I just may grab it. I am generally never disappointed by CR, and even though Testify scored so low, I know I’d be able to work with since I always wear primer.
I think the palette is $29, not $49. I’m excited to try this palette, I’m loving the colour story.
That should have been $39, sorry! 😊
This is a very pretty palette and while I have dupes for most of the shades, there is something nice about having all the shades in one palette. I think overall a good score and the shades I like are ones that have scored well. I think this is a definite maybe, LOL!
Very interesting palette . I heard about the Coloured Rain/ Power collab , but never really saw what the color story was . Or maybe I wasn’t paying attention , but its beautiful! I love all the plums and purples they used . Truth, Albi, and Betrayal all look like so intense !
I love my Power Palette. The shades that really drew me in perform great and since I am 100% a primer person the poor rated ones here function as I need them to. My lids are way too oily to not use a primer so needing one doesn’t bother me. I can see how that would frustrate people who want to cut out an extra step.