ColourPop All Things Equinox Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
All Things Equinox
Colour Pop All Things Equinox 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($12.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition (limited life? where nothing is truly permanent but gets restocked at least once?) nine-pan palette featuring four matte shades, one sparkle-matte, and four shimmery shades. The palette was a more unique offering relative to other pre-made palettes from the brand in the last year or so.
I noticed that a few shades applied differently in color than they appeared in the pan, which made it a little harder to use in practice. The performance was solid; most shades were pigmented, blendable, and lasted eight hours, though a few were a little powdery or prone to fallout.
All Things Equinox
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Kindred
Kindred is a very light, bright pink with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that adhered well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of product. The texture was lightly creamy, moderately dense, and easy to work with. It stayed on well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Rouge Bunny Rouge Alabaster Starling (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Faerie (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Kat Von D Instaglam (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Dior Blue Beat #2 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #8 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Diamond Pink (LE, $23.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #9 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #8 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Soft Pearl (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Kindred
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Infinity
Infinity is a bright, light taupe-brown with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The consistency was smooth, lightly creamy, and dense without being too firmly pressed into the pan. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease. This shade lasted nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Smoky Quartz (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Silk Teddy (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Rumored (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Orion (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop So This is Love (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Mojave #1 (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Agrabah (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Peace (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Devotion (Deep) (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Kaja Dazzling Bronze (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Infinity
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Sky High
Sky High is a dirty, gray-lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It applied much cooler-toned than it appeared in the pan. The texture was slightly firmer to the point where I felt like it was on the stiffer side, but with a heavier hand, it was workable to pick up product and still get nearly opaque coverage in a single layer. There were signs of fading present after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Discreet (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Freakshow (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Lilac (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Lancome Rich History (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Lavender Cake (LE, $16.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Pulp Fiction #3 (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- NARS Charade II (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Violet Hour (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #8 (PiP, ) is darker (80% similar).
- bareMinerals Velvet Lavender (LE, $14.00) is lighter (80% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Sky High
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Stellar
Stellar is a bright pop of pinky-lavender with subtle, warm undertones and barley-there flecks of sparkle over a matte finish. It had medium, buildable pigmentation but needed a primer to appear opaque due to the more powdery texture. There was also some fallout to contend with during application due to the level of powderiness and tendency to sheer out from this particular shade. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Kittenfish (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Shock (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Carnival (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Libra (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Lilac #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Rose #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Love Note (UR A QT) (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Lotus (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I906 Neon Mauve (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Total Immortal (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (85% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Alumina, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Stellar
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Moonrise
Moonrise is a brighter, deep pink-lavender with warmer undertones and flecks of purple and gold pearl that gave it a metallic finish. The consistency was smooth, lightly creamy without being too dense or too firmly-pressed into the pan, so it picked up well with a dry brush. It had rich color coverage that adhered evenly to bare skin and wore nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Neutrino (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Paranoia (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Purple Haze #6 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Trixie (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Faerie (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Big Ego (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- NARS Parallel Universe (Right) (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aster (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Double Date (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, more muted, warmer (80% similar).
- Huda Beauty Twilight (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Moonrise
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Lil Dipper
Lil Dipper is a soft, lighter taupe with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without issue. The texture was smooth to the touch, slightly firmer than is typical for the brand but not stiff to work with. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte Misty Mauve (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Quarry (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Dreams (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Calcination (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Rum Pum Plum (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Lunar (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Tickety Boo (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Feel (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Tease (P, $19.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Viseart Blushing (PiP, ) is darker (80% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Lil Dipper
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Nebula
Nebula is a muted, medium-dark rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had excellent pigmentation that applied well to bare skin, as the product was blendable, not prone to fallout, and picked up well with a dry brush. The texture was lightly powdery in the pan but not problematic in practice. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Wild Wing (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Potion (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Chic Happens (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Velouria (LE, $25.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Imogen (DC, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Last Caress (PiP, ) is more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- theBalm Feisty (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Bill (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Sweet Fig (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Nebula
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Intergalactic
Intergalactic is a brighter, medium-dark plummy-brown base with flecks of green-to-blue shifting sparkle over a metallic finish. It had a more loosely-pressed consistency, so it applied with less fallout when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush compared to application with a dry brush. It had opaque pigmentation that adhered evenly and blended out well, though. There was noticeable fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Mr. Sandman (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Fortune-Teller (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Glass Bull (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Humoresque (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Comforting Light (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Changeling (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Touch in Sol Holo Mulberry (5) (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Boom Boom Room (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Fuse (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Kindness (LE, $6.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Intergalactic
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Alter Ego
Alter Ego is a medium, warmer mauve with flecks of silver sparkle over a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a moderately powdery texture, which resulted in some fallout. The sparkles adhered to bare skin but were too readily dispersed when blended, so it was best applied in gentle patting/pressing motions to mitigate the fallout and movement. It wore well for eight hours well but had some additional fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Sundown (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Mariposa (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Chic Happens (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Purpleberry (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Big Fig (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Ciate Jet Setter (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Heather Grey (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Amethyst #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Imogen (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Tang (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Alumina, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Alter Ego
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Colour Pop All Things Equinox 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
Colour Pop All Things Equinox 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
Colour Pop All Things Equinox 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
Colour Pop All Things Equinox 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
Colour Pop All Things Equinox 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
Colour Pop All Things Equinox 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
Colour Pop All Things Equinox 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
Colour Pop All Things Equinox 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
Colour Pop All Things Equinox 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
Colour Pop Kindred Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Kindred Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Kindred Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Infinity Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Infinity Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Infinity Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Sky High Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Sky High Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Stellar Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Stellar Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Moonrise Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Moonrise Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Moonrise Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Lil Dipper Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Lil Dipper Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Nebula Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Nebula Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Intergalactic Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Intergalactic Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Intergalactic Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Alter Ego Pressed Powder Shadow
Colour Pop Alter Ego Pressed Powder Shadow
I bought this for the Muted Midtones…I’m picking up their first album. We don’t know how many vinyl pressings there might be.
You’re right – maybe Colour Pop is being realistic and somewhat zen, in that nothing in life is permanent 😉
I am currently in a battle against myself with this palette. The side of me with the red light saber wants it very, very much, especially the shade Sky High. This palette is currently in my Ulta cart and I keep almost buying it…but then the side of me with the blue light saber jumps in and yells, “NO!” and closes the window, making me feel pretty powerful for awhile. I’m kind of hoping it will sell out just to end this struggle.
Is it just me, or is it that the shades really don’t work very well together? There just seems to be something mismatched about some of the shades. IDK, but I thought I was going to love this one a bit more.
I like the shade Sky High but otherwise don’t need any more of these shades. Overall, I feel like it could use a darker shade to deepen the crease.
That’s mostly how I feel. Sky High is pulling me in, but I can probably dupe the other shades.
This is actually a dead-ringer dupe for Lime Crime Venus 3 – so if you like those colors but don’t want to support that brand, this is a great alternative!
This is really pretty. Mmmm, muted mauvey transition shades.
All too pink and matte for me, but at least there is no PET glitter in this one. It does seem like a compilation of the brands last half a dozen releases. Infinity is a pretty shade.
I’m vibing with this, I really like stellar and sky high. I Don’t know if I have too much overlap with stuff I already own though!
I ADORE your eye look with this one. I have too many CP palettes already, so I think/hope I can duplicate this gorgeous effect with those I already have, including Bare Necessities.
Just WOW. So, so pretty!
The price on this palette has gone up to $14.00 at Ulta.