ColourPop Be My BB, Kicker, Karaoke Night, Swerve Creme Gel Liners Reviews & Swatches
Be My BB
ColourPop Be My BB Crème Gel Liner ($7.00 for 0.007 oz.) is a medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen.
- Semi-opaque, somewhat buildable coverage
- Creamy, smooth but overly emollient
- Applied unevenly and easily
- Long-wearing (11 hours) but not 18-hour wear
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Eros (928) (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Prune Intense (36) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sephora Soft Rose (56) (P, $11.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Berry Sweet (58) (P, $11.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Malibu (DC, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sistas (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fiery Fierce (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Copper Field (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop On Fire (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Get Lucid (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.007 oz. - $1000.00 Per Ounce
The updated formula is supposed to have "18-hour" wear that is waterproof and be "super pigmented" for both the lash line as well as the waterline. The brand stated that the formula will set "after around 10 seconds." Many shades had semi-opaque to opaque, buildable coverage, but some shades had uneven, sheerer coverage that did not layer well, so they were more challenging to apply and to use.
The majority of shades were creamy enough to glide across the lash line without tugging or pulling, though a few shades were stiffer, more prone to breaking or dragging.
The formula seemed water-resistant based on testing with water, but the wear was more like 10 to 13 hours (depending on the shade) rather than 18 hours of solid wear. A lot of the shimmer shades lasted four to six hours on the waterline, while more matte shades tended to last five to seven hours on my waterline. These are long-wearing times for a pencil eyeliner, generally, but they are a fair bit short of the 18-hours claimed so a lot of shades rated lower than they might seem if you aren't a stickler for 18-hour wear!
Browse all of our ColourPop Crème Gel Liner swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CERESIN, POLYETHYLENE, STEAROXY DIMETHICONE, SILICA, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE. MAY CONTAIN: ALUMINUM POWDER (CI 77000), BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), BLACK 2 (CI 77266), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400), CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (CI 77289), CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288), COPPER POWDER (CI 77400), FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742), MICA (CI 77019), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Be My BB
PPermanent. $7.00.
Kicker
ColourPop Kicker Crème Gel Liner ($7.00 for 0.007 oz.) is a bright silver with cool undertones and a metallic sheen.
- Semi-opaque, slightly buildable coverage
- Creamy, smooth, comfortable to work with
- Applied evenly and easily
- Long-wearing (10 hours) but not 18-hour wear
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Statuesque (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Misty Me (P, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics OK Boomer (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Iced Heather (LE, $16.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- NARS The Strip (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Certainly Sterling (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Cuff (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Sterling Silver (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Chrome (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Kicker (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.007 oz. - $1000.00 Per Ounce
The updated formula is supposed to have "18-hour" wear that is waterproof and be "super pigmented" for both the lash line as well as the waterline. The brand stated that the formula will set "after around 10 seconds." Many shades had semi-opaque to opaque, buildable coverage, but some shades had uneven, sheerer coverage that did not layer well, so they were more challenging to apply and to use.
The majority of shades were creamy enough to glide across the lash line without tugging or pulling, though a few shades were stiffer, more prone to breaking or dragging.
The formula seemed water-resistant based on testing with water, but the wear was more like 10 to 13 hours (depending on the shade) rather than 18 hours of solid wear. A lot of the shimmer shades lasted four to six hours on the waterline, while more matte shades tended to last five to seven hours on my waterline. These are long-wearing times for a pencil eyeliner, generally, but they are a fair bit short of the 18-hours claimed so a lot of shades rated lower than they might seem if you aren't a stickler for 18-hour wear!
Browse all of our ColourPop Crème Gel Liner swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CERESIN, POLYETHYLENE, STEAROXY DIMETHICONE, SILICA, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE. MAY CONTAIN: ALUMINUM POWDER (CI 77000), BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), BLACK 2 (CI 77266), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400), CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (CI 77289), CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288), COPPER POWDER (CI 77400), FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742), MICA (CI 77019), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Kicker
PPermanent. $7.00.
Karaoke Night
ColourPop Karaoke Night Crème Gel Liner ($7.00 for 0.007 oz.) is a darker gray with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen.
- Semi-sheer, somewhat buildable coverage
- Creamy, smooth, comfortable to work with
- Applied fairly evenly but seemed overly emollient initially
- Long-wearing (10 hours) but not 18-hour wear
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Yule Never Know (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Beats (LE, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Zenith (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.007 oz. - $1000.00 Per Ounce
The updated formula is supposed to have "18-hour" wear that is waterproof and be "super pigmented" for both the lash line as well as the waterline. The brand stated that the formula will set "after around 10 seconds." Many shades had semi-opaque to opaque, buildable coverage, but some shades had uneven, sheerer coverage that did not layer well, so they were more challenging to apply and to use.
The majority of shades were creamy enough to glide across the lash line without tugging or pulling, though a few shades were stiffer, more prone to breaking or dragging.
The formula seemed water-resistant based on testing with water, but the wear was more like 10 to 13 hours (depending on the shade) rather than 18 hours of solid wear. A lot of the shimmer shades lasted four to six hours on the waterline, while more matte shades tended to last five to seven hours on my waterline. These are long-wearing times for a pencil eyeliner, generally, but they are a fair bit short of the 18-hours claimed so a lot of shades rated lower than they might seem if you aren't a stickler for 18-hour wear!
Browse all of our ColourPop Crème Gel Liner swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CERESIN, POLYETHYLENE, STEAROXY DIMETHICONE, SILICA, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE. MAY CONTAIN: ALUMINUM POWDER (CI 77000), BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), BLACK 2 (CI 77266), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400), CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (CI 77289), CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288), COPPER POWDER (CI 77400), FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742), MICA (CI 77019), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Karaoke Night
PPermanent. $7.00.
Swerve
ColourPop Swerve Crème Gel Liner ($7.00 for 0.007 oz.) is a soft black with neutral undertones and a matte finish.
- Medium, fairly buildable coverage
- Lightly creamy, smooth, comfortable to work with
- Applied evenly and easily
- Long-wearing (13 hours) but not 18-hour wear
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Black Ice (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M10 Matte Black (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Blacktrack (P, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Swerve (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Guerlain Blackjack (P, $31.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Guerlain Black Jack (01) (P, $30.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Stila Stingray (PiP, $22.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Perversion (P, $20.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Skully (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Definitely Black (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.007 oz. - $1000.00 Per Ounce
The updated formula is supposed to have "18-hour" wear that is waterproof and be "super pigmented" for both the lash line as well as the waterline. The brand stated that the formula will set "after around 10 seconds." Many shades had semi-opaque to opaque, buildable coverage, but some shades had uneven, sheerer coverage that did not layer well, so they were more challenging to apply and to use.
The majority of shades were creamy enough to glide across the lash line without tugging or pulling, though a few shades were stiffer, more prone to breaking or dragging.
The formula seemed water-resistant based on testing with water, but the wear was more like 10 to 13 hours (depending on the shade) rather than 18 hours of solid wear. A lot of the shimmer shades lasted four to six hours on the waterline, while more matte shades tended to last five to seven hours on my waterline. These are long-wearing times for a pencil eyeliner, generally, but they are a fair bit short of the 18-hours claimed so a lot of shades rated lower than they might seem if you aren't a stickler for 18-hour wear!
Browse all of our ColourPop Crème Gel Liner swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CERESIN, POLYETHYLENE, STEAROXY DIMETHICONE, SILICA, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE. MAY CONTAIN: ALUMINUM POWDER (CI 77000), BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), BLACK 2 (CI 77266), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400), CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (CI 77289), CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288), COPPER POWDER (CI 77400), FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742), MICA (CI 77019), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Because of what I heard Tara say about these, and with us both having not only the same color eyes, but also tearing like mad from wind (and just about everything else), I know that I want to try Swerve for my upper tightline and Kicker maybe for my lower waterline. Be My BB is a beautiful color, though for a fun lower lashline pop of red-copper!
I thought the Be My BB is a gorgeous shade, but sadly all of these are just ho-hum.
Why is Karaoke Night so bad? As well as all the dupes? What makes this color so hard to nail?
The red might make a good lip color! Is that crazy?
Not at all!