ColourPop Butter Me Up Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

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ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Butter Me Up 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

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.

Butter Me Up

PPermanent. $22.00.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9
Longevity
4.5
Application
89%
Total

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ColourPop The Big 3 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop The Big 3 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop The Big 3 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop The Big 3 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop The Big 3 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop The Big 3 Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total
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ColourPop Fleet Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Fleet Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Fleet Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Fleet Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Fleet Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Fleet Pressed Powder Pigment

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).

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.

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

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.

Fleet

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A
A
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total
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ColourPop Silk Street Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Silk Street Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Silk Street Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Silk Street Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Silk Street Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Silk Street Pressed Powder Pigment

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).

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.

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

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.
B
B
8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
9
Longevity
4.5
Application
86%
Total
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ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Overpacked Pressed Glitter

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.

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.

NOTICE: All products categorized under "Glitter" contain Polyethylene Terephthalate, also known as plastic or PET glitter, and it is typically cosmetic grade glitter. Inclusion of this ingredient sometimes carries a warning (in the US) that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." This ingredient has not been approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. In recent years, some brands are including this product in their eyeshadows without any warning or callout and effectively marketing them as eyeshadows or including a symbol of an "eye" which suggests eye usage. Via CosIng for EU, PET glitter is permitted without any restrictions or limitations. For an in-depth look at whether cosmetic grade glitter is safe, please view this post.

Overpacked

LELimited Edition. $6.00.
B-
B-
8
Product
7.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
82%
Total
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ColourPop Stay Golden Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Stay Golden Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Stay Golden Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Stay Golden Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Stay Golden Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Stay Golden Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.
A
A
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total
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ColourPop Island Hopping Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Island Hopping Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Island Hopping Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Island Hopping Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Island Hopping Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Island Hopping Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Island Hopping Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Island Hopping Pressed Glitter
ColourPop Island Hopping Pressed Glitter

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.

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.

NOTICE: All products categorized under "Glitter" contain Polyethylene Terephthalate, also known as plastic or PET glitter, and it is typically cosmetic grade glitter. Inclusion of this ingredient sometimes carries a warning (in the US) that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." This ingredient has not been approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. In recent years, some brands are including this product in their eyeshadows without any warning or callout and effectively marketing them as eyeshadows or including a symbol of an "eye" which suggests eye usage. Via CosIng for EU, PET glitter is permitted without any restrictions or limitations. For an in-depth look at whether cosmetic grade glitter is safe, please view this post.

Island Hopping

LELimited Edition. $6.00.
C+
C+
8
Product
7
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
79%
Total
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ColourPop On a Whimsy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop On a Whimsy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop On a Whimsy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop On a Whimsy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop On a Whimsy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop On a Whimsy Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.

On a Whimsy

PPermanent. $4.50.
A
A
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
98%
Total
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ColourPop Paradiso Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Paradiso Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Paradiso Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Paradiso Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Paradiso Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Paradiso Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.

Paradiso

PPermanent. $4.50.
A
A
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop Made to Last Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Made to Last Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Made to Last Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Made to Last Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Made to Last Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Made to Last Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.

Made to Last

PPermanent. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Details Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Details Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Details Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Details Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Details Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Details Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total
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ColourPop Night Dream Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Night Dream Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Night Dream Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Night Dream Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Night Dream Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Night Dream Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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)

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Night Dream

PPermanent. $4.50.
B
B
7.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4
Application
83%
Total
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ColourPop Reckless Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Reckless Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Reckless Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Reckless Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Reckless Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Reckless Pressed Powder Pigment

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).

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.

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

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.

Reckless

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
91%
Total

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