ColourPop Apricot Me Not Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Apricot Me Not
ColourPop Apricot Me Not 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) is a new(er) nine-pan palette that included a mix of mattes and shimmers in the brand’s typical powder eyeshadow formula, so most shades were semi-opaque to opaque, blendable, and longer-wearing, though there was a bit of powderiness with some mattes and/or shimmers.
Ingredients
Apricot Me Not
LELimited Edition. $14.00.
Jam On It
Jam On It is a light, yellowy gold with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation
- Powdery, more loosely-pressed consistency
- Prone to sheering out, some fallout; apply damp for best results
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Babs (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Big Game (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Kaja Sunshine Shimmer (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Air Blast (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Becca Chardonnay (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Dior Jungle #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Idol Hour (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop 305 (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop High Season (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Rose Topaz #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Jam On It
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Sauced
Sauced is a darker, medium gold with warm, yellow undertones and a soft, lightly metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly emollient, slightly more loosely-pressed consistency
- Blendable, picked up well with dry brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Soleil (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Goldmine (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Hussy (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Gold Digger (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aurum (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sundazed (128K) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Golden Scepter (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia Sunny (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Arabesque #2 (PiP, ) is more 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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Sauced
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Tart to Tart
Tart to Tart is a bright, darker yellow with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, little to no fallout
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Spur (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Eco (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Florence (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Carefree (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Rhizome (273CM) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sahara (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Little April Shower (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wild Sky (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Full Send (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Paper Tiger (P, $4.50) is 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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Tart to Tart
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
KOTL
KOTL is a light orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, little to no fallout
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Yes Plz (PiP, $4.50) (100% similar).
- ColourPop Nekkid (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Samoa Silk (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Cycle (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Full Send (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop All Hallow's Eve (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Twilight Flash (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Creamsicle (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Cashmere (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Drama Class (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
KOTL
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Puree
Puree is a soft, light-medium orange with more of a frosted finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Drier consistency, slightly firmer/stiffer in the pan
- Blendable, needed a heavier hand to initially pick up product, light fallout
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Mirage #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Tweed Fauve #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sphinx (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Relic (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop To Be Young and Beautiful Again (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mango Tango (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shiny Objects (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Honey BB (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Palo Santo (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, 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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Puree
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Twisted
Twisted is a darker orange with moderate, warm undertones–leaned it slightly red–with flecks of gold micro-sparkle scattered throughout a more matte base.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery with faint fallout from the micro-sparkle
- Blendable, little to no fallout
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Crave U (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Chestnut Rose (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced In a Pinch (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Milk River (PiP, $5.25) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lola (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Lucidity (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Okurr (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Pan Dulce (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Thic (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Dior Coral Paisley #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (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." 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.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
Twisted
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Got It Bad
Got It Bad is a bright, peachy orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, little to no fallout
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop We Believe (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop More and More (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Laid Back (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Buzzed (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Too Much (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Crushed (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Butter Nut (P, $6.00).
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.
Got It Bad
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Apricot or Not
Apricot or Not is a bright, orange-y copper with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly emollient, smooth consistency
- Blendable, picked up well with dry brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte Boss Lady (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Nano Nude #2 (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Dumb Luck (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Hold 'Em (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Bayadere #1 (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Entice (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Cannon (366M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Gold Rush (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Ara (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Celestial Eyes (Pop) (LE, ) is more 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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Apricot or Not
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Bar None
Bar None is a medium-dark, richer reddish-brown with a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, little to no fallout
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Sidekick (DC, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Desert Fox #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia D5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Summer Yum (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Highball (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Tatooine (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Guiding Spirit (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Cayenne (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hard (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Herd to Get (LE, $4.50) is darker (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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Pretty sure that CP has covered this set of shades at least a few times already. Decent quality, but *yawn*, this is a snoozefest.
this might be a great choice for someone who loves this type of shade and looks good in such a warm tone. I’m not that person. 🙂
I think there’s to many very same looking shades. Again good if you want to do a gradient with the just about the same colour.
I find these types of palettes a bit boring, that said there’s been times when I would have loves such a palette, but in a different colour, of course.