ColourPop Butterfly Pressed Shadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 1 of 2)
Friendly
ColourPop Friendly Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which applied well to bare skin and blended out easily without sheering out too readily. The texture was soft, lightly powdery in the pan, so I’d recommend using a lighter hand to avoid too much product on one’s brush. It wore nicely for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Zoeva Daydream (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Libra (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Ghostin' (PiP, ) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Two to Mango (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Style & Influence (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Lotus (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Carnival (P, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Kat Von D Meow (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Kittenfish (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Eerie (PiP, ) is darker (80% 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Nectar
ColourPop Nectar Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a light pink with warmer undertones and iridescent, bluish shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. The consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too firmly nor too softly pressed into the pan. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented and lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #9 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever 104 Blue White (P, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #8 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Illuminate (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Sheepish (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Hallucinogenius (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Gemstone #8 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Cosmic (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Philosophy (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Astral White (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Call U Mine
ColourPop Call U Mine Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-copper with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted finish with faint micro-sparkle. It had opaque pigmentation with a slightly drier consistency that some powderiness and fallout during application if I wasn’t careful to press it into place. I’d recommend using it with a dampened brush to minimize fallout and improve the overall adhesion of the product. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Solar Flair (GPV2 #21) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Ignition (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Claretluxe #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Warm Weather (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Gold 005 (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Rose Gold (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lola (248M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Icon Day Eyes #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Try Me (LE, ) is more shimmery, 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
KK
ColourPop KK Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a brighter, medium -dark pink with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had medium, buildable pigmentation with a drier texture that had light fallout when I tried to build it up. The product could have been more finely-milled with a bit more substance to it. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours on me before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Sugarpill 2AM (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Courageous (P, $9.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Makeup Geek Invincible (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Kat Von D Anthem (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Nina's Orchid (82V) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Vibrant Grape (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Pick Me
ColourPop Pick Me Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep pink with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, dense texture that was thicker but managed to apply evenly without much effort and blended out well along the edges. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading a bit on me.
Top Dupes
- Viseart Boheme Dream #11 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Backlash (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #7 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Buxom Party Girl (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Big Sugar (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME910 Electric Magenta (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Zsa Zsa (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Too Faced Monaco (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Sugarpill Smitten (LE, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Cuteness
ColourPop Cuteness Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a mix of darker peach and gold micro-glitter with larger, hexagon-shaped iridescent glitter pieces, which were all suspended in a transparent base. It had nearly opaque “coverage” from all of the glitter particles and pieces. The product does contain plastic glitter, and it was listed as not intended for use on the eye area.
The texture was emollient, very textured by touch (not a surprise based on the glitter!), but it had great spreadability and remained “even” in its coverage. The larger pieces could separate from the rest of the glitter particles and migrated more often than the finer pieces over an eight-hour period.
Top Dupes
- Stila Kitten Karma (P, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Indio (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Floating Lantern (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Stila Peachy Sheen (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Overpacked (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- NARS Turn the Beat Around (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Mariposa
ColourPop Mariposa Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark mauve with warmer undertones and flecks of sparkle over a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery texture that sheered out slightly when applied to bare skin. (This shade was also in the pre-made palette for the collection.) It lasted well for eight hours before fading on me.
Top Dupes
- Sephora Heather Grey (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Chic Happens (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Ribbon Realness (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Jouer Aubergine (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Violet Gray (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Tang (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Amethyst #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Kat Von D Silk (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Vintage (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Unexpected (P, $6.00) is less 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
IYKYK
ColourPop IYKYK Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) contains a mix of small-sized glitter particles that seemed to read mostly pink but also had flashes of green, blue, and lavender throughout. It appeared to shift green-ish when the light reflected off of it. The texture was lightly emollient to the touch, but it was textured as it did contain quite a bit of glittery bits.
It applied best with a fingertip but also worked with a flat, synthetic brush, as the majority of the product spread evenly over my skin. It does contain plastic glitter, and it is listed as not intended for use on the eye area. On me, the majority of the product applied without migrating/falling out and there was light movement and fallout over an eight-hour period.
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Cloudy (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Distortion (P, $22.00) is less pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
- Stila Sea Siren (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Sweet Life (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Overpacked (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Saturday Stardust (P, $22.00) is less pigmented (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Party Party (LE, ) is brighter, more pigmented, cooler (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Sugar Free (P, ) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Ruffled (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Sugar Sugar
ColourPop Sugar Sugar Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, taupe-brown with subtle, warmer undertones and a sparkling finish. The consistency was incredibly dry and powdery, which resulted in sheerness and fallout, so it was unpleasant to work with. I’d recommend using it with a dampened brush or with a fingertip over a tacky base. It had medium coverage on its own, so it really needed something extra to give it greater opacity and improved application. This shade lasted for seven hours but had fallout over time.
Top Dupes
- NARS Parallel Universe (Left) (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Blossom (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Glitterrock (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Surratt Beauty Glamour Eyes (Glitter) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Lancome Garden Rose (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Horizon (P, $20.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Too Faced Passion (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Huda Beauty Pink Diamond (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Tokyo Drifter (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Stone Cold (LE, $36.00) is darker, cooler (80% 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Cloudy
ColourPop Cloudy Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) had a lighter, white gold glitter base with flecks of larger pink and gold, hexagon-shaped glitter. It had a mix of glitter sizes (and it did include plastic glitter, which was listed as not safe for use on the eye area) from finer micro-glitter to larger, hexagon-shaped pieces.
The glitter seemed suspended in a transparent base, but it still had semi-opaque “coverage” from the amount of glitter in it. The product dispersed evenly with a brush or with fingertips with minimal fallout during application. During wear, it had some travel/migration but a lot of it stayed in place.
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop IYKYK (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Gumdrop (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Distortion (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Luv That 4 U
ColourPop Luv That 4 U Pressed Powder Pigment ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had a dense, firmer texture that was packed into the pan and felt drier to the touch, though it could have been from the larger sparkles throughout. The pigmentation was opaque, but the first couple of layers had to be worked through before it became easier to pick up with a brush. It stayed on well for eight hours but had some fallout over time.
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Jingle Berry (LE, $16.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Badlands (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Masquerade (LE, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop On the Rise (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Magic Act (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Night Creature (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Selena (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- NYX Volatile (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora Faerie (PiP, ) 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 “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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Humble Brag
ColourPop Humble Brag Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a rich, deeper orange with warm undertones and flecks of gold micro-sparkle over a matte finish. The consistency was soft, velvety, and blendable. The gold sparkles migrated and/or disappeared after the product was applied and blended out in practice. The underlying color had opaque coverage that applied evenly, blended out well, and wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Baja (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Hatched (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Morocco (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Wild Thing (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Summer Heat (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Smashbox Wait, What? (P, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Hazelnut (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Saturn (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Riche (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Topaz #8 (LE, ) 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 “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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Well dang, but I do wish that Sugar Sugar had performed as beautiful as it looks swatched. What a shame it didn’t. That was one of a handful I really liked the looks of. Mariposa is quite nice, thank goodness.
Same, Nancy! I feel like that type of color isn’t done as often.