ColourPop Belle of the Ball Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Belle of the Ball
ColourPop Belle of the Ball Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a pink-themed set of shades with two warmer, pinky-coral shades and then a deep, cooler pink and a light, frosty pink. The four shades worked well together–even the more shimmery shade layered well with the more matte shades in the palette–and performed nicely.
Belle of the Ball
LELimited Edition. $18.00.
Secrets
Secrets is a light-medium pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was slightly powdery in the pan, but it applied evenly to bare skin and still had nearly opaque coverage without the necessity of primer. The color started to fade after seven hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC No Ordinary Lamp (LE, $17.00) (95% similar).
- Lancome My French #3 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Flamingo (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva Quite Realistic (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Petal (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Alphabet St. (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Dahomey (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Fortune (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Frisco (LE, $17.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lotus (185CM) (LE, ) 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.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TALC, BORON NITRIDE, ZINC STEARATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SILICA, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIMETHICONOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), MICA (CI 77019), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).
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.
Secrets
DCDiscontinued. $4.50.
Soft Core
Soft Core is a medium pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that applied nicely to bare skin and diffused without much work. The texture was soft, smooth, and did not kick up any excess product in the pan. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Look at Me (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Dear Cupcake (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hangover (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop So Meta (Mariale) (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Woke (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop With Love (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Deserted (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Early Bird (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flowerboy (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Intense (PiP, ) 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 “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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
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.
Look Using this Product
Soft Core
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Fair Play
Fair Play is a bright, medium-dark pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was excellent, and it applied evenly to bare skin. The texture was slightly drier in the pan–not so much dusty, just drier and didn’t seem as finely-milled–but applied nicely. It was one of those eyeshadows that ended up performing better than it swatched. On me, the color stayed on well for eight hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Bijou (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay 1960 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Seas the Day (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Exaltation (108) (P, $29.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #15 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Bird's Eye View (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Trove (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Anastasia Semsa (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Unleashed (P, $9.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Yummy (LE, $4.50) is lighter, 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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, May Contain: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). Glider*: Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140). Bloomin: Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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.
Look Using this Product
Fair Play
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
On the Fence
On the Fence is a light pink with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had rich, opaque color payoff paired with a smooth, almost cream-like texture–dense but not stiff–that blended out beautifully on the lid. The eyeshadow wore well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- L'Oreal Always Pearly Pink (756) (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Keep on Twinkling (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Hot Pants (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Cristal de Printemps #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gumball (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Cotton Candy (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Rosy Canvas #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Self Love (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Sweet Candy (260) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #303 (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (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.
Ingredients
BORON NITRIDE, DIMETHICONE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LAUROYL LYSINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TALC, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIMETHICONOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), CARMINE (CI 75470), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), MICA (CI 77019), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).
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.
This was the palette I was most excited about from Colourpop’s recent color-themed launches, and I’m so glad that it’s Christine approved!! <3
Woohoo!!
They have really done a wonderful job with this release! And nailed these very saturated pinks perfectly! Too bad that super pinky looks don’t look so hot with my light colored eyes, though.
I agree! It’s a really well-done collection.
I’m still confused, did we ever get confirmation these were eye safe? It’s been an off week for me and I don’t remember.
None of these were labeled as pigments to my knowledge!
I got 2 of the singles. Your Fair Play swatched better, mine was a bit on the dry and dusty side, but should be fine over primer. Soft Core swatched great. Might have to back for On the Fence. Thanks for the review !
No problem, Katherine! Enjoy your new shades!
I like this quad a lot. I must make a makeup budget too see if I can order it. I just wish there were no taxes, customs and postage when ordering from outside the EU. Thing gets a lot more expensive than you think.
I wish more companies could add the tax in the price so we don’t have to get that nasty surprise.
Oh, yes, customs can kill the “affordable” pricing of U.S. products 🙁
I only like the hot pink shadow, so I’d rather just buy a single like it!
Thank you for helping me decide Christine!
Thank goodness they are available as singles!
Love this palette!
Yayyy!
Love these colors and glad it scored well (though I most certainly don’t need anymore of these shades, lol.)
I hope this isn’t too off topic, but how does everyone make sure they know the names of ColourPop products in palettes? Dumb I know, but I only recently realized that the outer sleeve is what has the names of shadows, highlighters and so forth. Whenever I got new ColourPop products, I’d immediately pitch all the packaging except for the palette/duo itself. So I’ve got numerous duos and palettes where I tossed the outer sleeve, and there do not appear to be any product names on the actual palettes themselves. (This makes it a royal pain when you have several that look the same from the outside.) I’m thinking I may have to pour over retired ColourPop products here then add hand labels to the bottom? Is there a better solution that I’m missing?
No, it’s pretty annoying 🙁 Since they’re sold individually, I’d be more inclined to photograph them as singles, but they have no labels so I fear for mislabeling if I remove them, LOL.
But yes, you’d have to hand label. You can purchase circular sticker labels (not expensive at all), and I’d use a ballpoint pen or a fine point Sharpie to write (or if you have a labelmaker, there’s that).
I love the colors in this palette. So pretty and perfect for spring.
Agreed!