ColourPop An Emerald Away Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

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ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad
ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

An Emerald Away

ColourPop An Emerald Away Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, emerald-inspired color story that included two shimmers and two matte shades housed in a clear, plastic compact. All four shades were pigmented, blendable, and longer-wearing, and bonus: three of the shades were more unique and harder to find (the lighter matte green especially hard to dupe!).

Ingredients

A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Facet-nation Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Facet-nation Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Facet-nation Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Facet-nation Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Facet-nation Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Facet-nation Pressed Powder Shadow

Facet-nation

Facet-nation is a very light, mintyg reen base with warmer, yellowy-gold shimmer and faint sparkle. The texture was more loosely-pressed, which resulted in light fallout during application with a dry brush, so you may want to apply it with a dampened brush or fingertip. It had opaque color payoff that wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

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.

Facet-nation

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total
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ColourPop Ring True Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ring True Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ring True Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ring True Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ring True Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ring True Pressed Powder Shadow

Ring True

Ring True has a warmer, reddish-brown base with green-gold duochrome shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that wasn’t too firmly-pressed nor too thick, so it was easy to work with using a dry brush or a fingertip. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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.

Ring True

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A
A
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total
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ColourPop Chromium Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Chromium Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Chromium Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Chromium Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Chromium Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Chromium Pressed Powder Shadow

Chromium

Chromium is a light-medium, sage green with cooler undertones and a matte finish. The texture was slightly powdery, but it was a substantial, more velvety formula that had good adhesion to bare skin with minimal fallout during blending. It had full color payoff that lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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

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.

Chromium

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Jewel Box Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Jewel Box Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Jewel Box Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Jewel Box Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Jewel Box Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Jewel Box Pressed Powder Shadow

Jewel Box

Jewel Box is a deep blue-teal with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied well to bare skin as it blended out without losing its intensity. The texture was silky-smooth and substantial without being overly powdery. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

Possible Dupes
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

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.

Jewel Box

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

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Denise S. Avatar

This is so pretty! I ordered the blue quad wish I’d added this green one too. I’m starting to appreciate smaller eye shadow palettes more lately. My eyes loves a large well coordinated eye shadow palette but then I get them and get overwhelmed with too many choices, lol. I think this year I’ll stick to 12 or less shades in a palette.

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