ColourPop Apricot Me Not Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Tue, 17 May 2022 21:00:00 +0000

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.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

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)

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ColourPop Big Game (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Babs (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Kaja Sunshine Shimmer (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Air Blast (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% 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).
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).

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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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Jam On It

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

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).

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Viseart Soleil (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
MAC Goldmine (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Aurum (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Sundazed (128K) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% 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).
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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Sauced

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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Urban Decay Spur (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Eco (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Little April Shower (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Wild Sky (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% 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 Paper Tiger (P, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Full Send (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Tart to Tart

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

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)

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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).
ColourPop Twilight Flash (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Creamsicle (LE, ) is darker (90% 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).
Tarte Cashmere (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Drama Class (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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KOTL

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

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)

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Chanel Tweed Fauve #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Dior Mirage #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% 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).
Pat McGrath Solar Flare (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Endless (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Sphinx (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Bad Habit Relic (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Puree

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

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)

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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 Crave U (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (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).

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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." 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.

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NOTICE: All products categorized under "Pigment" carry a warning in the US that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." Brands in the US typically market these products as "Pigments" (instead of "Eyeshadow"), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. Some color additives in "Pigments" have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions: FDA/CosIng.

Twisted

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

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).

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ColourPop More and More (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop We Believe (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Buzzed (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Too Much (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Laid Back (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Crushed (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar).

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Possible Dupes

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

Terra Moons Butter Nut (P, $6.00).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Got It Bad

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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)

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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).
Tarte Boss Lady (LE, ) is less shimmery, 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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Apricot or Not

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

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)

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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).
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).
ColourPop Hard (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Herd to Get (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Nude Light #9 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Guiding Spirit (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Bar None

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

ColourPop Apricot Me Not 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Jam On It Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Sauced Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Tart to Tart Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop KOTL Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Puree Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Twisted Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Got It Bad Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Apricot or Not Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Bar None Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Apricot Me Not 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Jam On It Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Sauced Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Tart to Tart Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop KOTL Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Puree Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Twisted Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Got It Bad Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Apricot or Not Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Bar None Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Apricot Me Not Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Apricot Me Not

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $14.00.

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Jam On It

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Sauced

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Tart to Tart

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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KOTL

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Puree

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Twisted

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Got It Bad

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Apricot or Not

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Bar None

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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