Coloured Raine Vivid Pigments & Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 1)
Sauce
Coloured Raine Sauce Vivid Pigment ($6.99 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The texture was slightly grainy, drier to the touch, but I didn’t have any issues with the actual application (where it matters) as the powder applied evenly and blended out very easily. It wore well for nine hours and stained my skin slightly, though it seemed to wash off the next morning.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Hunger (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Chili (22) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Love+ (P, $13.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia D3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Fling (P, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Low Battery (P, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Heart (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Three's a Party #2 (DC, $2.29) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Bright Editorial #9 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Corazon (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (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." The majority of the shades were pigmented and long-wearing with some being very blendable and others requiring a little more effort, though they were, generally, workable and easy enough to use, particularly give the more matte finish and intense coverage/brightness. A few shades felt drier to the touch, almost grainy, which isn't uncommon in more red/pink-based shades, but this didn't seem to change the application. Most of the shades were lightly to moderately powdery, so I would recommend applying these prior to doing base makeup due to some fallout during application.
The caveat is that several shades are "not intended for use around the immediate eye area," and these shades are: Crushin', Splash, Sauce, Party Drip, Bossed Up, Cute, Vibez, Level Up, and Purp Smurf (which makes Neo Blue the only one not on the list). Most products labeled "Pigment" but look like eyeshadows include color additives that are not approved for usage on the eye in the US (see FDA's additive list here) but other regions (typically Canada and the EU) do allow these ingredients on the eye area. In this instance, the Vivid Pigments can contain Red 6 Lake, Red 7 Lake, and Red 27 Lake that are shown as a "no" for eye usage per FDA.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Vivid Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Look Using this Product
Sauce
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.99.
Party Drip
Coloured Raine Party Drip Vivid Pigment ($6.99 for 0.06 oz.) is a vivid, medium fuchsia pink with strong, cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. It looked more blue-based when applied than it initially appeared in the pan. It had rich color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well, though the powder darkened about a shade and a half on my lid, even over primer. The texture was fairly soft, but it was a little on the drier side. This shade lasted for eight and a half hours on me and didn’t seem to stain my skin.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Crib (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Bright Pink (P, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Thorn (P, $6.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Rage Quit (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Homie (DC, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S852 Neon Pink (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Radioactive (PiP, ) is warmer (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." The majority of the shades were pigmented and long-wearing with some being very blendable and others requiring a little more effort, though they were, generally, workable and easy enough to use, particularly give the more matte finish and intense coverage/brightness. A few shades felt drier to the touch, almost grainy, which isn't uncommon in more red/pink-based shades, but this didn't seem to change the application. Most of the shades were lightly to moderately powdery, so I would recommend applying these prior to doing base makeup due to some fallout during application.
The caveat is that several shades are "not intended for use around the immediate eye area," and these shades are: Crushin', Splash, Sauce, Party Drip, Bossed Up, Cute, Vibez, Level Up, and Purp Smurf (which makes Neo Blue the only one not on the list). Most products labeled "Pigment" but look like eyeshadows include color additives that are not approved for usage on the eye in the US (see FDA's additive list here) but other regions (typically Canada and the EU) do allow these ingredients on the eye area. In this instance, the Vivid Pigments can contain Red 6 Lake, Red 7 Lake, and Red 27 Lake that are shown as a "no" for eye usage per FDA.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Vivid Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Look Using this Product
Party Drip
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.99.
Splash
Coloured Raine Splash Vivid Pigment ($6.99 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, while the consistency was fairly smooth, a touch dry, but it applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well. The color stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Hoops (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Slim Fit (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Girls Rock (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Radon (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Meteorite (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Nightfall (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Remote (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Well-Behaved (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Spark (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Quick Six (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (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." The majority of the shades were pigmented and long-wearing with some being very blendable and others requiring a little more effort, though they were, generally, workable and easy enough to use, particularly give the more matte finish and intense coverage/brightness. A few shades felt drier to the touch, almost grainy, which isn't uncommon in more red/pink-based shades, but this didn't seem to change the application. Most of the shades were lightly to moderately powdery, so I would recommend applying these prior to doing base makeup due to some fallout during application.
The caveat is that several shades are "not intended for use around the immediate eye area," and these shades are: Crushin', Splash, Sauce, Party Drip, Bossed Up, Cute, Vibez, Level Up, and Purp Smurf (which makes Neo Blue the only one not on the list). Most products labeled "Pigment" but look like eyeshadows include color additives that are not approved for usage on the eye in the US (see FDA's additive list here) but other regions (typically Canada and the EU) do allow these ingredients on the eye area. In this instance, the Vivid Pigments can contain Red 6 Lake, Red 7 Lake, and Red 27 Lake that are shown as a "no" for eye usage per FDA.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Vivid Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Look Using this Product
Splash
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.99.
Unbothered
Coloured Raine Unbothered Eyeshadow ($6.99 for 0.06 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark coral with warm, pink undertones and a mostly matte finish. The color payoff was fantastic, while the texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too powdery nor too firmly pressed in the pan. The eyeshadow wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Rare Beauty Nearly Mauve (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Scammin' (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Retro (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Balancing Act (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Liaison (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Nectar (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pokey Oaks (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Punch (PiP, $16.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- MAC Early Bird (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flowerboy (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
2022 Formula: The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and "blendable" with a "butterly smooth" feel.The majority of the matte eyeshadows were quite pigmented, while some of the shimmers were overly emollient, which resulted in sheerer and/or uneven coverage.
The matte eyeshadows have a bit of dryness to them, though they were pigmented and fairly blendable, but they tended to apply best over an eyeshadow primer, which ensured a better base for them to adhere to. The shimmer eyeshadows were best applied with fingertips or a flat, firm (and sometimes dampened) brush and pressed/patted into place, then lightly blended.
I did not love the two finishes paired together as the matte finish was thinner and more powdery compared to the thicker, denser shimmers, so the shimmers often "erased" the matte eyeshadows when blended out.
The formula was different than the brand's original single pan formula that they originally debuted with, and I preferred their original formula overall, though the new one is decent, just not as foolproof to work with.
Original formula review: 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.
Unbothered
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.99.
Crushin'
Coloured Raine Crushin’ Vivid Pigment ($6.99 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent pigmentation with a soft, fairly smooth, but moderately powdery texture. I struggled to get this shade to apply evenly on my skin with full coverage, even when I tried over eyeshadow primer. It was easier and more functional used to diffuse and blend out other shades in my crease rather than as a lid shade. I also noticed it had a tendency to darken a bit on my lid, which seemed to “eat” this shade within seven hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever M748 Coral (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Tequila Sunrise (P, $7.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Scammin' (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Kaja Juicy Grapefruit (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia A1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flowerboy (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Let's Go Party (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Liaison (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Early Bird (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Granita (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-lasting and blendable." The majority of the shades were pigmented and long-wearing with some being very blendable and others requiring a little more effort, though they were, generally, workable and easy enough to use, particularly give the more matte finish and intense coverage/brightness. A few shades felt drier to the touch, almost grainy, which isn't uncommon in more red/pink-based shades, but this didn't seem to change the application. Most of the shades were lightly to moderately powdery, so I would recommend applying these prior to doing base makeup due to some fallout during application.
The caveat is that several shades are "not intended for use around the immediate eye area," and these shades are: Crushin', Splash, Sauce, Party Drip, Bossed Up, Cute, Vibez, Level Up, and Purp Smurf (which makes Neo Blue the only one not on the list). Most products labeled "Pigment" but look like eyeshadows include color additives that are not approved for usage on the eye in the US (see FDA's additive list here) but other regions (typically Canada and the EU) do allow these ingredients on the eye area. In this instance, the Vivid Pigments can contain Red 6 Lake, Red 7 Lake, and Red 27 Lake that are shown as a "no" for eye usage per FDA.
Browse all of our Coloured Raine Vivid Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Look Using this Product
Crushin'
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.99.
Lemon Drop
Coloured Raine Lemon Drop Eyeshadow ($6.99 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, medium yellow with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich pigmentation with a soft, moderately powdery consistency that had a tendency to sheer out and go on a bit unevenly, especially as the powder darkened a bit after a few minutes on my lid. I noticed it still darkened noticeably when I used it over a primer, too. The eyeshadow stayed on well for seven hours on me before it started to look patchy. Like Crushin’, it seemed better to use this in the crease and blended out where opacity wasn’t quite as much of a concern and there were less visible texture/lines (compared to my lid).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Sol (134CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Take Flight (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Geese a Laying (P, $5.25) is more muted (95% similar).
- Illamasqua Hype (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cleo Amore (LE, $4.50) is more muted, warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Peacemaker (LE, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia D1 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Ginger Bae (LE, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Chrome Yellow (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Caution (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.99/0.064 oz. - $109.22 Per Ounce
2022 Formula: The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and "blendable" with a "butterly smooth" feel.The majority of the matte eyeshadows were quite pigmented, while some of the shimmers were overly emollient, which resulted in sheerer and/or uneven coverage.
The matte eyeshadows have a bit of dryness to them, though they were pigmented and fairly blendable, but they tended to apply best over an eyeshadow primer, which ensured a better base for them to adhere to. The shimmer eyeshadows were best applied with fingertips or a flat, firm (and sometimes dampened) brush and pressed/patted into place, then lightly blended.
I did not love the two finishes paired together as the matte finish was thinner and more powdery compared to the thicker, denser shimmers, so the shimmers often "erased" the matte eyeshadows when blended out.
The formula was different than the brand's original single pan formula that they originally debuted with, and I preferred their original formula overall, though the new one is decent, just not as foolproof to work with.
Original formula review: 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.
These look fantastic. Can’t wait to play with them when my order arrives tomorrow. Saving your look details to use as a guide to recreate your gorgeous looks.
Hope you love ’em, Yolanda!
Hi, the swatches are so pretty! How do these shadows compare to sugarpill shadows? Which are more pigmented? I’ve been looking into purchasing some colorful shadows, but I can only afford but so many.
Hi Cierra,
Both brands’ eyeshadows are quite pigmented so I don’t really think that’d be a differentiating factor, IMO. I’ve reviewed Sugarpill eyeshadows, and you can compare any two swatches in the Swatch Gallery 🙂
These look promising. I hope the purples, greens, and blues are as good.
Fingers crossed!
Did you check out Sydney Grace? Idk if they’re any good, but there’s a blue/green set on preorder that looks terrific. Phyrra had the brand listed under affordable indies.
I haven’t tried them yet. Thanks!
Oh what I could do with Sauce and Unbothered incorporated with shades already existing within my stash! I really love both of these shades, along with Lemon Drop.
Thank goodness they aren’t too pricey!
I’m in trouble with theses shades… i’ve been avoiding getting single shadows for awhile but these could round out my sugarpill and inglorious eyeshadows.
It sounds like you like your brights 😉
I do 😉 mostly for cosplay purposes but I like to have more in-between shades. Also, I meant Inglot… silly AutoCorrect on the new phone. 😛 But I own a lot of their bright shades.
Autocorrect burns me at least once a day, lol!
Sauce looks INCREDIBLE on you. That look is the bomb dot com.
Thank you, Liz! 😀
Coloured Raine has done a terrific job with their vivid brights – really pigmented and vibrant. Stunning eye looks Christine too.
Thanks so much, Genevieve!
These are the shades that I figured would be great. I’m hoping the blues, greens, & purples will be just as dazzling.
Yeah, blues/purples tend to be the struggle, though less so when they use the non-eye-safe color additives.
I so love those colors but I sure wish someone could make nice oranges and reds without carmine in them. I’m totally allergic to it and have to pass on so many of the colors I really love.
I wonder if any indie brands have them!
Pretty sure I need Sauce in my life.