ColourPop 5 Star Island Shadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000

5 Star Island

ColourPop 5 Star Island Pressed Powder Quad ($12.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a new, limited edition foursome that includes one pressed glitter and three eyeshadows. This, along with the rest of the Animal Crossing collaboration, launch January 28th at 10AM PT on ColourPop’s website and February 14th at Ulta.

I wish the brand had included a Super Shock Shadow instead of a glitter, since I think they can achieve a similar look and feel with that, which would have made the palette more versatile and appeal to a broader audience. The quality was decent here with the two more matte shades being a little powdery and the shimmer being nice. The glitter was comparable to past glitters, though I find the brand could do a better job describing the formula or indicating what shades are sheerer or more opaque.

5 Star Island

LELimited Edition.

B+

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

Isabelle

Isabelle has a translucent base with finer glitter particles that seemed dominated by pale, slightly iridescent pink with pastel peach and lavender glitter particles. This shade contained plastic (PET) glitter, and it came with the warning that it is not intended for the immediate eye area. It had medium coverage that had good dispersion and spread well on my skin. The texture was emollient, lightly tacky, and had fairly good adhesion to my skin on its own. It lasted for eight hours with light migration when applied to my cheeks.

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ColourPop CEO (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Thinker (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Virtual Love (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Able Sisters (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop I'm Late (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Energetics (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Moon Prism Power (LE, $8.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Hologram (LE, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Law of Attraction (LE, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Island Hopping (LE, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).

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Isabelle

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

84%

Total

Island Tune

Island Tune is a brighter, medium pink with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, blendable, and a smidgen powdery in the pan. It had opaque color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely. This shade wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Natasha Denona Valentine (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Giulietta (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Glaminatrix Breeze (P, $7.30) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Bikini (LE, $4.50) is more muted (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Remission (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Cotton Candy (GPV1 #18) (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Juju (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Too Faced Secret Santa (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
About Face La Zona Rosa (P, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Supreme (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.

The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.

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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.

Island Tune

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Island Designer

Island Designer is a bright, sunny yellow with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich color coverage with a soft, smooth texture that wasn’t too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop MVP (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Wide Awake (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Sunburst (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Student Body (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Kaja Starcrusher (PiP, ) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Legend (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Beauty and the Beast (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Make Believe (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Give Me Glow Creamsicle (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Dominique Cosmetics Lemon Soda (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

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Island Designer

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Resident Rep

Resident Rep is a medium, reddish-plum base with warmer undertones that had flecks of gold sparkle over more of a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well, but the sparkles had a mind of their own as they didn’t bind with the base color, so those dispersed too readily and resulted in some fallout, too. The texture was soft and smooth, but it was a little powdery and had a bit of fallout during application. It lasted decently for eight hours with slight fallout over time.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Chanel Noir Supreme #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Bloomin' (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Sip Sip (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Fly By Night (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Trust (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Saturn Sunset (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Darcy (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Lolli (LE, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Ciate Bijou (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Missy (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Resident Rep

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

ColourPop 5 Star Island Pressed Powder Quad

ColourPop Isabelle Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Island Tune Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Island Designer Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Resident Rep Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop 5 Star Island Pressed Powder Quad

ColourPop Isabelle Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Island Tune Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Island Designer Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Resident Rep Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop 5 Star Island Shadow Quad Review & Swatches

5 Star Island

5 Star Island

LELimited Edition.

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Isabelle

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Isabelle

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

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Island Tune

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Island Tune

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Island Designer

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Island Designer

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Resident Rep

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Resident Rep

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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