ColourPop Aurora Struck Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Aurora Struck
ColourPop Aurora Struck 30-Pan Shadow Palette ($35.00 for 0.92 oz.) is the newest, mega-sized palette from the brand inspired by the Northern Lights. It contains a wide variety of shimmers and mattes, along with a few glitters (with PET). Overall, the quality was as expected: mattes could be a little powdery but generally were pigmented and blendable, while the shimmers were less consistent and some were too emollient at times so they applied better with a fingertip or a dampened brush.
Aurora Struck
PPermanent. $35.00.
Head North
Head North is a light, warmer white with a metallic sheen.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, lightly emollient but worked with a brush
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Fluffed Tutu (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Head North
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Borealis
Borealis is a light pink with cooler undertones and a bluish, pearlescent sheen.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation
- More firmly pressed, best applied with fingertip
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Luna (Sailor Moon) (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pave (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Stila Sea Siren (LE, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Synergy (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Lavender Blue (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay DMSR (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia A2 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cuddle Weather (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bend the Knee (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Borealis
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
So Lit
So Lit is a bright, bluish-white with a glittery finish. It contained plastic (PET) glitter.
- Semi-sheer color coverage
- Lightly emollient with good spreadability
- Light fallout over time
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
Top Dupes
- Tarte Treasure (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Day (31) (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Buttercup (LE, $9.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Stila Perlina (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Book'd and Busy (PiP, $6.99) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Flashlight (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Carte Blanche (317) (LE, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Day (31) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pay the Piper (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Frostbite Me (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
So Lit
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.00.
Spiraling
Spiraling is a very light gray with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety, not too powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Great Earth (PiP, $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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Spiraling
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Feelin' Wavy
Feelin’ Wavy is a pale, bluish-silver with a smooth, metallic sheen.
- Semi-sheer pigmentation
- More firmly pressed, best applied with fingertip
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Mermaid Scales (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Astromech (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Talented (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Regency Blue (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Daze (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Space (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Dark Energy #2 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Atlantis (PiP, ).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Feelin' Wavy
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Nite Sky
Nite Sky is a light gray with subtle, warmer undertones and a sparkle-matte finish.
- Medium color coverage
- Firmer, thinner, somewhat stiff
- Harder to apply evenly
- Moderate-wearing (7 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop 718 (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Smoke (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Stone Face (DC, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Luv Bug (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Chillax (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- LORAC Mist (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Mist (281CM) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop The Hangar (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Plie (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Bougie (LE, $4.50) is less 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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Nite Sky
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Solar Vibez
Solar Vibez is a light pink with warmer undertones and a glitter finish. It contained plastic (PET) glitter.
- Medium color coverage
- Lightly emollient with good spreadability
- Light fallout over time
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Domino (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Strawberry CrĆØme (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Solar Vibez
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.00.
No Sleep
No Sleep is a light-medium lavender with subtle, warm pink undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety, not too powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Got a Tan (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Utopia (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Popped Off (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Love Note (UR A QT) (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Zoeva Daydream (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Talking Flowers (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Feather (434CM) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tailors Ticket (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Two to Mango (P, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
No Sleep
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Great Earth
Great Earth is a very pale blue with a grayish cast paired with a mostly matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Ice BB (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Blue Mahoe (PiP, $5.25) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Spiraling (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Take It Easel (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Perfect Storm (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Day Dreamer (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Powder (25) (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Finished (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Future Self (LE, $4.50) is less 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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Great Earth
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Arctic Fox
Arctic Fox is a pale, warmer sage green with a pearly sheen.
- Medium, somewhat buildable pigmentation
- More firmly pressed, best applied with fingertip
- Applied fairly evenly
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Heavenly (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Play It Cool (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Blue Dream (LE, ) is more shimmery (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Half Moon (P, $8.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Farmer's Market (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Palladian (465M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Celestial (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Minty Dream (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Glaminatrix Pixie (P, $8.04) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Glowworm (LE, $4.50) is cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Arctic Fox
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Journey
Journey is a light and bright, pastel blue with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable but light sparkle fallout
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Blue Smoothie (LE, $4.50) is lighter, 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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Journey
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Hi Latitude
Hi Latitude is a medium, grayish-pewter with subtle warmth from the pinkish-gold sparkle throughout.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation
- Slightly drier to the touch, light fallout
- Applied fairly evenly and blended out fine but best applied with dampened brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours with light fallout)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Celestial Sphere (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Victoria Beckham Beauty Mirror (P, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Chanel Lame Acier (37) (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- KVD Beauty Darling (LE, ).
- Natasha Denona Glam (329M) (PiP, $29.00).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Hi Latitude
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Bucket List
Bucket List is a very light taupe with subtle, mostly neutral, grayish undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Quarry (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sweet Foam (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Coffee Snob (LE, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Friend Owl (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Calcination (P, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Lil Dipper (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Long Journey (P, $5.25) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Girlfriend (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Fogged In (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Epic (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Bucket List
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Comet Seekin'
Comet Seekin’ is a light-medium purple with strong, cool bluish yndertones and a frosted sheen.
- Medium color payoff
- Lightly emollient but prone to clumping
- Best applied with a fingertip, light to moderate fallout
- Moderate-wearing (7.5 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Digital Blast (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Digital Skies (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Dione (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Moon Tide (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Purple Clouds (P, $8.50) is more shimmery (85% similar).
- ColourPop Doin GR8 (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Self-Care Moment (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Main Character Energy (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Clionadh Crystalline (P, $5.25) is more 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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Comet Seekin'
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Radio Waves
Radio Waves is a medium-dark lavender with warmer pink undertones and cooler, bluish pearl.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, lightly creamy, dense without being thick
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace I Need a Vacation (DC, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Panacea (P, $5.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop AEIOU (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Deliverer (P, $6.25) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Druggie (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Tracery (P, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Iconic Behavior (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Ultraviolet (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Coy #8 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Wish (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Radio Waves
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Geomagnetic
Geo magnetic is a very light taupe with a hint of warm undertones paired with a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Sio (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Take the Lead (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Unearthed (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Buxom Trendsetter (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Meant to Be (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Grey Bae (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Tailor Grey (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Run and Gun (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Blurry Grey #1 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Geomagnetic
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Cosmic Ray
Cosmic Ray has a reddish-brown base with blue-to-teal shifting shimmer that gave it a soft, metallic sheen.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, lightly creamy, picked up well with dry brush
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Gneiss Guy (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Starry Night (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ritzy (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Comforting Light (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Frog's Breath (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Humoresque (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Late Bloomer (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Reality (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Touch in Sol Holo Mulberry (5) (P, $18.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Real (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Cosmic Ray
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Icelandic
Icelandic is a medium, grayish-taupe with cooler undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #23 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Our Guest (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Zane (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Buxom Jetsetter (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Slate (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Punked (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Shisha Smoke (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Dynam-O (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Infinite Echoes (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Noir Supreme #2 (PiP, ) 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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Icelandic
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere is a medium-dark, plummy-mauve with a warmer, taupe-brown base and cooler sparkle over a more frosted finish.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation
- Slightly drier to the touch, light fallout
- Applied fairly evenly and blended out fine
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Clionadh Centaur (P, $5.52) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Eleganza (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Pink Diamond (PiP, ) is more shimmery (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sand Haze #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Palladium (P, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Phytosurgence Chilled Cherry (P, $17.07) is less shimmery (85% similar).
- ColourPop Plum Brandy (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Horizon (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Tokyo Drifter (LE, $17.00) is lighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Sugar Sugar (LE, $4.50) is more 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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Atmosphere
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Dynamo
Dynamo is a darker, purplish-mauve base with cooler undertones and flecks of greenish-gold sparkle over a more matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable but light sparkle fallout
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Autumn Breeze (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Vortex (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Buddies (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Echoes (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Circuit (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Dior Pink Vibration #5 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop New Realm (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Tarte Still Life (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Redeemed (DC, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Neo (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Dynamo
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Ionosphere
Ionosphere is a rich, deep gray with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety, not too powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Russian Blue (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Night Night (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Dracula (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Grand (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Trance (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dusk (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tuxedo (LE, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Smoke (Define) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Deep Space (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop The Empire (LE, $4.50) is 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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Ionosphere
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
In Orbit
In Orbit is a rich, medium-dark teal with cool, bluish undertones and a smooth, pearly sheen.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, lightly creamy, dense without being thick
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Lucid (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cielo (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Anew (DC, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Galactic Muse (PiP, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Aqua Girl (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Affresco #4 (LE, ).
- Wet 'n' Wild Hasta La Costa Baby #4 (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
In Orbit
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Stormy Much
Stormy Much is a muted, medium blue with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Royal (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Soar (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Water (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Cornflower (13) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ice Shield (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Insomnia (P, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop I'm Chillen (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Viseart Mist (19) (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Stormy Much
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Lunar Trippin'
Lunar Trippin’ is a soft, medium black with neutral-to-warm undertones and a sparkling sheen.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation
- Lightly emollient to the touch
- Applied fairly evenly and blended out fine but best applied with fingertip
- Long-wearing (8 hours with light fallout)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Onyx (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC On the Cloud (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Rock On (LE, $4.50) 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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Lunar Trippin'
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Midnight Sun
Midnight Sun is a medium-dark plum with warmer, brown undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- Smooth, lightly creamy, dense without being thick
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Last Night (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop In My Element (LE, $4.50) 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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Midnight Sun
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Stargazing
Stargazing is a darker purple with warm, pink undertones and a metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly emollient to the touch
- Applied fairly evenly and blended out fine but best applied with fingertip
- Long-wearing (8 hours with light fallout)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Ciate Wicked (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- elf Rich Amethyst (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Plz (LE, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Glory (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Craving (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Twisted Shifter (P, $15.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace You, Only Better (P, $6.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #26 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dear Reader (P, $6.25) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lunar Illumination (PiP, $6.25) 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 āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Stargazing
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Orca
Orca is a rich, very deep navy blue with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety, not too powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Afloat (1) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sapphire (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Change (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Empire State (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hole in One (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Orca
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Phenomenon
Phenomenon is a medium-dark green-teal with cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety, not too powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Sell Out (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Teal (14) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #6 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sirena (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia E3 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Andros (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Morphe Jada (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Seaside (P, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Phenomenon
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Total Eclipse
Total Eclipse is a medium-dark black with subtle, warm undertones and a satin pearl throughout.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, not too dense, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Halloween Town (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Due South (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Tonight (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Take the Black (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- The Estee Edit Mood (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Dior Celebrate in Gold #5 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Seduce Glow (Smoke) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Nippy's Noir (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Night Dream (P, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Late Date (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
Total Eclipse
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Due South
Due South is a deep black with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Firmer, stiffer, slightly thin
- Could have been more blendable and easier to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Total Eclipse (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Halloween Town (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Celebrate in Gold #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Tonight (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Punk (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Natural Brown #5 (P, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Nippy's Noir (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Untitled (PiP, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Late Date (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be āhighly pigmentedā with an āultra-velvety and silkyā texture that is ālong-wearingā and āadheres easily to the eyes.ā 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.
If one doesn’t have your Sydney Grace trio, plus probably Natasha Denona Glam Midi and a really good purply plum palette, then I’d say it’s alright. But I do, so I’m giving this a hard pass, as I just don’t need it.
That said; Kudos to you for doing these mega Mega palettes! That has got to be exhausting and tedious, especially when there’s some serious duds (and pressed glitter shades! *sigh*). Thank you for doing this so that we don’t go wasting our $’s when there’s so much better out there!
This is probably a good palette for beginners to makeup who want to try some colourful eyeshadows in a spectrum of light to dark pastel inspired shades.
It is quite a large palette, and the combinations of shades to wear are endless. Some may find it overwhelming. It would have taken a long time for you to test Christine.
Wow, this must have been a monster to test/review!
They always are! LOL! At least this wasn’t like, 30 shades of brown, so not as many dupes to work with!
Ummm – 30 shades of brown, you say? You’ve just described my dream palette!
I told myself I didn’t need this but I just want it. But I don’t need it. I’m sure I have dupes. I don’t need it. Right?
Definitely not a need!
I was so tempted to get this and I’m glad I didn’t!
I got this palette for Christmas and Iām really enjoying it! I find it easy to come up with different combinations. I like how the different color groups are laid out in vertical rows. Mainly, the palette is so frosty cool toned that it looks really good on my olive skin with cool undertones! And there is enough color to keep it interesting.
I rarely like Coulour Pop palettes, but I really like this one. However, the rating (plus shipping is crazy for Europe) and the lack of “wow” textures (though some of the colors are “wow” unique) puts this on a “only-if-I’m-visiting-the-States-and-catch-it-on-sale” list (which is like saying likely never). LOL!
This palette with the subtle grays, whites and other light colors would work great with your palettes, like the textures were better quality.
I rarely like Coulour Pop palettes, but I really like this one. However, the rating (plus shipping is crazy for Europe) and the lack of “wow” textures (though some of the colors are “wow” unique) puts this on a “only-if-I’m-visiting-the-States-and-catch-it-on-sale” list (which is like saying likely never). LOL!
This palette with the subtle grays, whites and other light colors would work great with your palettes, if the textures were better quality.