ColourPop Butter Me Up Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Butter Me Up
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that’s available at Ulta. While the color story is new, the majority of shades have been released before, so those with larger ColourPop stashes will want to check for overlap.
The palette contains an assortment of Pressed Shadows (8), Pressed Pigments (3), and Pressed Glitters (2). The latter two formulations are “not intended for use in the immediate eye area.” ColourPop’s Pressed Glitter formula does use plastic glitter.
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Butter Me Up
PPermanent. $22.00.
The Big 3
The Big 3 is a bright, gold-to-green shifting white with cooler undertones and a metallic finish. The consistency was soft, lightly creamy, and a bit more loosely-pressed in the pan, though I didn’t have issues with fallout. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which wore well eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Switchback (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Delicatesse #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop 17 Rings (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ocean Breezy (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Emerald (PiP, ) (100% similar).
- ColourPop Prince Charming (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop So Ferris (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Astral Blue Star (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Spell Breaker (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Moira Stardom (P, $8.50) 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 “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
Silica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Tin Oxide, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), 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.
The Big 3
PPermanent. $4.50.
Fleet
Fleet is a rich, deeper fuchsia-red with subtle, cool undertones and violet sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, slightly denser and more emollient texture. The eyeshadow applied evenly and blended out without difficulty. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Gossip (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hot Totty (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Manifest It (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Magentic (142M) (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sounds of Melody (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Daydream (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Infrared (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Seas the Day (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Hickie (LE, $17.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Seduction (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (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." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Myristate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Silica, CalCIum Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ptfe, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), 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.
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Fleet
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Silk Street
Silk Street is a muted, medium berry with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage that was fairly blendable but not the easiest shade to work with. The texture was drier, thinner, and had some dustiness to it. The color lasted well for eight and a half hours before I noticed fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lisa Eldridge Victorian Trim (P, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Anastasia E4 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia C4 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Absurdly Pretty (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Goose Chase (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Extra (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Disney by Sephora Sha La La (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Exxxcess (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tell Tail (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Hot Mess (PiP, ) 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." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
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: Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Ultramarines (CI 77007)
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.
Silk Street
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Overpacked
Overpacked has a translucent base with a mix of pink glitter along with multi-colored glitter, though the pink dominated. The finer particle size works better for spreading and seemed to drive more “coverage,” though this particular version seemed more medium than semi-opaque as I’ve seen. It layered and built up better, though, and it had fairly even distribution. It wore well eight hours with light migration/fallout.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Affair (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Emuse Me (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia E3 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Smash Glitz (LE, $28.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cabana (LE, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Indio (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop IYKYK (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Saturday Stardust (P, $22.00) is less pigmented (85% similar).
- ColourPop Floating Lantern (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elegant Lady (P, ) is darker (85% similar).
Ingredients
Polyethylene Terephthalate, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane 33, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Myristate, Acrylate Copolymers, Ethylene/Va Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic ACId, Aluminum. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Yellow 5 (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.
Overpacked
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Stay Golden
Stay Golden is a medium, reddish-plum with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage in a single layer, while the texture was soft, blendable, and just a touch powdery in the pan. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Ruby #4 (LE, ) (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Cepheus (P, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Maneater (Remastered) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Scandalous (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Snitch (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Maneater (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Louvre (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Auburn Allure (LE, $25.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Viseart Groseille (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Missy (LE, $4.50) is more muted (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: Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Ultramarines (CI 77007)
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.
Stay Golden
PPermanent. $4.50.
Island Hopping
Island Hopping includes a mix of finer, iridescent gold glitter and larger, multi-colored small and medium-sized hexagon glitter. The texture felt emollient to the touch, which helped the majority of the glittery pieces to adhere to skin without immediately dispersing. The product had good spreadability so that most of the particles were evenly distributed, except some of the larger hexagon pieces. There was light fallout/migration over an eight-hour period.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Flurry (LE, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Able Sisters (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop I'm Late (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hologram (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Deee-Light (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Thinker (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Isabelle (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop CEO (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Virtual Love (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia A2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker (80% similar).
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Aluminum, Polyurethane 33, CalCIum Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Chlorphenesin, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Dehydroacetic ACId, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Acrylate Copolymers, Ethylene/Va Copolymer. May Contain: Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 (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.
Look Using this Product
Island Hopping
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
On a Whimsy
On a Whimsy is a bright, light silver with cool undertones and a metallic finish. The consistency was soft, lightly creamy, and not too dense or too thick, so it applied well with opaque coverage that blended out with ease. It wore well for eight and a half before creasing faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Star Struck (DC, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Icy (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar).
- Viseart Mercury (GPV2 #14) (P, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flatbush (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Sterling (PiP, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Dior House of Dreams #3 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Moira Treasure Trove (P, $8.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aluminum (10M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME116 Silver (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Jingle Bells (DC, $8.00) 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 “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
Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Myristate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Silica, CalCIum Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ptfe, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), 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.
Look Using this Product
On a Whimsy
PPermanent. $4.50.
Paradiso
Paradiso is a rich, medium-dark berry with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. The eyeshadow had rich color payoff in a single layer, which went on evenly and blended out nicely along the edges. The texture was smooth to the touch but felt more firmly-pressed into the pan than I recall the original pan feeling, though it didn’t inhibit application but needed a slightly heavier hand to pick up initially (but definitely not stiff!). It lasted well for nine hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bad Habit Red Giant (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Clionadh Exotic (LE, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Magentric (P, $13.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Ultraviolet #3 (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Finch (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elizabeth (Light) (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Pomeberry (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elizabeth (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #9 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, 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
Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Myristate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Silica, CalCIum Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ptfe, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), 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.
Looks Using this Product
Paradiso
PPermanent. $4.50.
Made to Last
Made to Last is a light-medium, taupe brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was lightly powdery in the pan, but it had opaque color coverage that adhered evenly to bare skin and wasn’t prone to sheering out. I’d use a lighter hand or gently tap off excess if you’re heavier handed to ensure there’s no fallout. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading a bit on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Stardom (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Tree (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M546 Dark Purple Taupe (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Pecan (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M546 Dark Purple Taupe (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Made to last (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Very Velveteen (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Nude Mauve (144CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Hourglass Monochrome #4 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Finjan (2020) (P, $17.00) 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 “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: Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Ultramarines (CI 77007)
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
Made to Last
PPermanent. $4.50.
Details
Details is a muted, medium rosy brown with faint sparkle over a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture that was blendable and easy work with, though the sparkles didn’t translate onto my lid. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Aristocat (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 20 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Spaced Out (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Pucker Up (PiP, $5.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Everyone's Darling (PiP, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Koalified (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Dusty Plum (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS New York (DC, $25.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Zoeva Tasting Note (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Last Dance (DC, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, CalCIum Sodium Borosilicate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Details
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Night Dream
Night Dream is a deep black with neutral-to-cool undertones and a semi-matte finish; there were faint micro-sparkles strewn throughout. It had a denser, firmer texture that required a heavier hand in order to pick up product efficiently and evenly with a brush. Some of the fine sparkles translated onto my lid during application, as there seemed to be some slip to the formula. It had opaque color coverage that blended out decently but could have been easier to use. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Stroke of Midnight (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Finders Keepers (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Dior Cosmic Eyes #5 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- The Estee Edit Mood (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Night Owl #2 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Fashion Legend (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Decadent (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Pure Glam (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Night Breed (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Take the Black (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, 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, CalCIum Sodium Borosilicate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Looks Using this Product
Night Dream
PPermanent. $4.50.
Reckless
Reckless is a medium-dark burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, velvety texture that felt more substantial than most of the brand’s mattes. I’d recommend using a lighter hand with this to avoid a bit of fallout but also to ensure that it remains blendable; going full-on seemed to yield more product than necessary and made the blending a bit more time-consuming. This shade lasted nicely for nine hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Electra (115CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Maria (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop No Drama (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Spindrift (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Chestnut (4) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Figgy Pudding (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Night of Frolic (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mosaic (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Ishta (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Velvet One (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 “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035).
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.
Definitely an interesting color story going on here. I really love the plums with the 2 very icy shadows, and I usually don’t like silver eyeshadow! Would I buy it? Probably not, just because of the glitter.
I got this. I’m finally starting to feel well enough to wear makeup again, and I can’t wait to play with it. Your eye look is beautiful!!!
Glad to hear you’re feeling better, Rachel!
Thank you!
Thank you!