Ambition

ColourPop Ambition Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a light taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was a lighter, more powdery product, so it was best applied with a primer underneath.

• Medium, somewhat buildable pigmentation
• Moderately powdery, prone to sheering out
• Blendable, little fallout
• Long-wearing (7 hours)

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• Smashbox Taupe (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
• Lethal Cosmetics Wilted (P, $6.50) is lighter (95% similar).
• Chanel Les Indispensables #6 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• Natasha Denona Flint (184CM) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Natasha Denona Lucy (464CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• elf Thrift Shop (P, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• ColourPop Boutique (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• MAC Soleil, So Lovely (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• ColourPop Brew Me Baby (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
• ColourPop Imperial (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% 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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Hustle Hard

ColourPop Hustle Hard Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a light, golden pewter with warmer undertones and a sparkling finish. The sparkles didn’t seem to bind as well with the base product, so take care to avoid fallout.

• Opaque pigmentation, blendable
• Slightly drier, more loosely-pressed,
• Prone to light fallout during application
• Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Play Hard

ColourPop Play Hard Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a light, yellowy beige with warm undertones and a metallic sheen.

• Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation, blendable
• Lightly creamy, moderately dense, smooth
• Blendable, easy to apply
• Long-wearing (8 hours)

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• ColourPop North Pole (LE, $4.50) is more muted (95% similar).
• Urban Decay Angel Fire (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
• ColourPop Sail Away (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
• ColourPop Stanza (LE, $4.50) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
• ColourPop Snow Business (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• ColourPop Falling Up (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Moira Goodness (P, $8.50) is darker (90% similar).
• Lisa Eldridge Cressida (P, $27.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• ColourPop Full Sun (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• Dior Pink Glow #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (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.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

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ColourPop Astrology | Head Capricorn in Charge + like a Virgo

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Minty Dream

ColourPop Minty Dream Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a very pale green with warm undertones and a smooth sheen. It was harder to apply due to the overly slippery texture and sheerness, so it might work better as an all-over, sheerer shade.

• Semi-sheer pigmentation, doesn’t build well
• Overly emollient
• Harder to applyl evenly
• Long-wearing (8 hours)

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

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ColourPop Hustle Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hustle Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hustle Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Play Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Minty Dream Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Minty Dream Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Minty Dream Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Ambition Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Ambition Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Ambition Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Ambition Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hustle Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hustle Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hustle Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hustle Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Play Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Play Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Play Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Play Hard Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Minty Dream Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Minty Dream Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Minty Dream Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Minty Dream Pressed Powder Shadow