ColourPop 143 Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

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ColourPop 143 5-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a new, limited edition five-pan pink-themed palette that included one true matte, one sparkly matte, one pressed glitter, and two shimmer shades. The mattes performed well, but the shimmers/glitter were not quite as on par with past releases. The pressed glitter definitely dragged down the rating, though, as it wasn’t as emollient or as well-dispersing as the formula typically has been in my experience.

143

LELimited Edition. $10.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

Aww

Aww is a light pink with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was smooth, creamy, and a little more emollient than ideal for most versatile use. I’d recommend applying it with a fingertip, which helped the eyeshadow apply evenly and not move around as much compared to a brush, which sometimes resulted in more uneven coverage. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Sydney Grace Aim High (P, $6.25) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Whipped Cream (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Berry Sweet (LE, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Seductive Rose #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Specter (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Guess What (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Clionadh Pixie Ring (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Bad Habit Sirius (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Just Fur Fun (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Sephora + Pantone Universe Pale Mauve (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).

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$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.

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Aww

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

QT

QT is a brighter, medium pink with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had rich pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery consistency, but it was substantial enough not to sheer out when applied to bare skin while still blending out with ease along the edges. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.

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Too Faced Young and Free (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Loves It (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M856 Fresh Pink (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Pillow Mint (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Terra Moons Palm Reader (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Lovecraft (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Sugarpill Melody (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Uggghhh (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Dominique Cosmetics Wildflower (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).

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$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.

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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.

QT

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

My Boo

My Boo has a transparent base with flecks of smaller and much larger glitter particles that seemed to be more of a pastel mix of orange, lavender, pink, and blue. This shade has plastic (PET) glitter and is not intended for use around the eye area. The consistency was slightly drier than a lot of the brand’s pressed glitters, so it had more fallout and less hold over time. It had semi-sheer coverage that could have dispersed better as well. There was noticeable migration after six hours of wear.

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ColourPop All Aura Again (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Moon Prism Power (LE, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop IYKYK (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Prismatic (LE, $6.00) is brighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Flurry (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop The Dark Sea (LE, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Ruffled (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Gumdrop (LE, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Sweet Life (LE, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Cloudy (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).

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My Boo

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

5.5

Longevity

3.5

Application

58%

Total

LOML

LOML is a vivid, medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. There were faint sparkles woven throughout, but they did not bind well with the underlying color. I noticed that there was very little fallout during application, so it appeared that a lot of those flecks of sparkle disappeared (likely trapped in my brush!), and the shade was blendable without being prone to sheering out. This shade had opaque color coverage that wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly, though there was slight staining after removal.

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Anastasia A5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
UOMA Beauty Amina (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Margarita (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Flirt (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Sherbet (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Manifest It (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
ColourPop Outfit Repeater (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
ColourPop Sandy Claws (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Rose Rebellion (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Too Faced Gumdrop (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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LOML

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Lub

Lub is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and a frosted finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a moderately dense, slightly firmer consistency that worked best with more of a pushing motion to pick up product off the surface of the pan. I’d recommend pressing it into place before blending, which helped to minimize fallout. It lasted well for eight and a half hours and left a faint stain behind.

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Clionadh Sweetened (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Grafting (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Shock (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Sleep Tight (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
Moira Supernova (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Tropical Punch (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Ladies Dancing (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Blackberry Bliss (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Sweet Dreams (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Beyond (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.

Lub

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

ColourPop 143 5-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Aww Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop QT Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop My Boo Pressed Glitter

ColourPop LOML Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Lub Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop 143 5-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Aww Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop QT Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop My Boo Pressed Glitter

ColourPop LOML Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Lub Pressed Powder Pigment

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ColourPop 143 Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

143

143

LELimited Edition. $10.00.

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Aww

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Aww

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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QT

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QT

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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My Boo

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My Boo

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

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LOML

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LOML

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Lub

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Lub

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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