ColourPop Alchemy Super Shock Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches

ColourPop Alchemy Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Alchemy Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a “translucent peachy tone.” It’s a light-medium, peachy-orange with warm undertones and a sparkling, glittery finish. It has a “Glitter Sheer” finish, which is nice to read, because it explains the coverage level of this particular shade well–it’s semi-sheer. It was somewhat buildable to semi-opaque coverage, but it is a shade that could be patted over another eyeshadow for a glittery finish or worn all-over the lid as a sparkling wash. I liked it near the inner tear duct for its brightening effect. It wore well for nine and a half hours before creasing slightly, and there was minimal fall out over time (but still, there was a bit). Dose of Colors Just a Kiss (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Dazzling Diamonds #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #10 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Too Faced Nude Beach (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Frog (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Pop (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora Tulle (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Pat McGrath Nude Moon (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Alhambra I (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia B1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Inspiration (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Dior Toile de Jouy #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Starry Eyed (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Galaxia (112K) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Falling Up (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Azure Sun (Eye Color) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Kaja Champagne Cream (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Faye (279M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Amanecer (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Moira Goodness (P, $8.50) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

ColourPop Knight Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a “soft, silky black.” It’s a medium-dark black with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had a thin, lightly velvety texture that glided across the skin well without losing its intensity/opacity. On me, it was still going strong after ten hours of wear. Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 19 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Volcano Fairy Wren (P, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Black Market (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Gameplayer (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Ombre de Lune #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Onyx (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). MAC A Waft of Grey #4 (PiP, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Black Sands (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Ulta Night Sky (P, $10.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Jazz #4 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Obsidian (01) (DC, $39.00) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Smoky #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Lancome My French #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Too Faced Woof (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Night Breed (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Cookies and Cream (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Mink Mirage #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 16 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Catwalks (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Swept Up (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

ColourPop Vanity Fair Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a “cool-toned silvery taupe.” It’s a medium-dark taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It was richly pigmented with a creamy, smooth texture that blended beautifully on the skin without losing its initial intensity. The color was still fade- and crease-free after ten hours of wear. MAC Earthly (LE, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Tails & Top Hats #3 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Underground (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Ring-a-ling (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Illamasqua Mystify (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Chrome (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Cle de Peau Satin Moon #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Blurry Mauve #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Sinful (LE, $14.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop HZRD (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Viseart Platinum (Cashmere #6) (P, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Bad Habit Altered State (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). bareMinerals Treasure Hunt (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Pat McGrath Substance (PiP, $25.00)(85% similar). Make Up For Ever I550 Olive Gray (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #3 (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). KVD Beauty Sanctuary (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Satin Taupe (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Lavender Gray (40M) (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Force of Nature #1 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | ColourPop Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is more like a cream-powder hybrid than traditional cream eyeshadow. If you touch it, the product feels more like a sponge or stiff mousse, as there is light give, but it doesn’t have the same emollient or thickness of traditional cream products. The texture is thinner and is manipulated on the skin more like a powder. The brand says that using fingertips yields the greatest pigmentation, and if you prefer, synthetic brushes, but I find synthetic brushes to work well for applying and still getting great pigmentation out of the majority of shades (typically the very glittery shades are ones where fingertips really do improve them).

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ColourPop Alchemy Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Alchemy Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Alchemy Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Alchemy Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Knight Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Knight Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Knight Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Knight Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Vanity Fair Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Vanity Fair Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Vanity Fair Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Vanity Fair Super Shock Shadow

Alchemy (inner corner), Wattles (middle of lid), Flutes (outer lid), Vanity Fair (crease), Belladonna Lilly (inner lower lash line), Flowershop (middle of lower lash line), Luckfully (outer lower lash line)

Alchemy (inner corner), Wattles (middle of lid), Flutes (outer lid), Vanity Fair (crease), Belladonna Lilly (inner lower lash line), Flowershop (middle of lower lash line), Luckfully (outer lower lash line)