ColourPop By the Rose Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
By the Rose
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($14.00 for 0.3 oz.) is a new, warmer pink and coral eyeshadow palette that included four true mattes, one sparkly matte, and four shimmers. The eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, and longer-wearing, though I think that the inclusion of both Sunday Soiree and Effervescent was redundant and made the palette less versatile than it could have been.
Ingredients
By the Rose
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
Sparkling
Sparkling is a light pink with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had opaque color payoff paired with a smooth, moderately emollient consistency that had good adhesion to bare skin and wasn’t prone to fallout. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit.
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 more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tokens (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sunflare (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Know Better (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Faithfully (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Magnetic Pink (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fantasyland (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Romantic Voyage #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Iconic Ingenue (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, 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.
Sparkling
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Picnic Basket
Picnic Basket is a pale pink with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was denser, velvety, and smooth, which gave it better grip and opacity, even when blended out. This shade wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Kitty (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Candy Land (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Of Quartz (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Felt Cute (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dynasty (Glam Right) (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Dior Rosa Mutabilis #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Filthy (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop BB Girl (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #3 (PiP, ).
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.
Picnic Basket
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Over Ice
Over Ice is a light-medium, pinky-coral base with lighter, peachy-gold shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had rich color payoff that adhered evenly to bare skin and diffused well along the edges. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient but not overly dense. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop In a Scent (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Sorbet (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Parlor Crawl (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Dazed (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Copa Cutie (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop 10/10 (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop In Dreams (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Get Even (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Gentle Soul (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Outie (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Over Ice
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Sunday Soiree
Sunday Soiree is a deeper, pinkish-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was incredibly smooth, almost cream-like, as it was velvety without being powdery. It had rich pigmentation that stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Cherry Stem (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Shake It Up (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Carnal Charm (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hey Girl (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Ruby (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Punch (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Nimbus (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Balancing Act (P, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pretender (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Unbothered (PiP, $6.99) 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.
Sunday Soiree
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Cheers Babe
Cheers Babe is a medium pink base with lighter gold and pink metallic shimmer throughout. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, almost cream-like texture that picked up well with a dry brush. The eyeshadow wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Angelic (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Clionadh Prophecy (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Friday Feels (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Cute on Mute (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Smuggler's Spice (LE, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lucky Peach (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Buzzy (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Pinkleberry (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Elektra (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) (P, $29.00) is more 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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Cheers Babe
PPermanent. $4.50.
Effervescent
Effervescent is a deep, reddish-coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had opaque color payoff paired with a soft, smooth texture that wasn’t powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan, so it was blendable but not prone to sheering out. There were signs of fading present after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Sangria (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pretender (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sunday Soiree (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Vitamin C (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Nimbus (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hey Girl (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cherry Stem (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Sephora Ruby (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Glaminatrix Desire (P, $7.30) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Danger Girl (LE, $19.00) is 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.
Effervescent
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Ripe
Ripe is a plummy bronze with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The texture was more loosely-pressed, so there was light fallout when I blended out this shade on my lid. It had opaque color coverage that adhered evenly and lasted for eight hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Rose Gold (Norvina) (LE, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Medium #9 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Aster (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Upon a Star (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaja Sparkling Frose (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Teboulbou (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Kaja Deep Plum (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop Gotta Fly (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Kaja Cognac (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop Is This Love (PiP, $4.50) 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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ripe
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Sweetness
Sweetness is a richer, medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of gold sparkle over a matte finish. The consistency was somewhat powdery, and it was prone to fallout due to the larger flecks of sparkle that did not bind with the underlying color. It had opaque pigmentation that stayed well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kaleidos Soy Sauce (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Dakota (247CM) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rainier (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Sidekick (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Forever (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Spun Around (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Too Faced See Me Rollin' (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia D5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Groovin' (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (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.
Sweetness
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Savor It
Savor It is a deep, reddish-copper with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that was easily built up to full coverage with less than half of a layer. The texture was soft, smooth, and velvety without being too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Feel Free (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Dior Matte Brick (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Maintenance (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Amara (137CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop The Shot (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Go Deep (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Huda Beauty Raw (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop In Tune (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Medium #6 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Totally agree about the two mid tone mattes being too similar too each other. I think Over Ice and Cheers Babe are quite similar as well. Colourpop does this kind of pinky peachy gold shades very often. I don’t really mind as this is a great one and done shade for me, really makes the aqua blue in my eyes pop.
Oh look! More orange and red and pink shadows! What a surprise!
Not bad in the quality department, but I agree with you concerning redundancy. Two of the shimmers also look a bit too close in appearance: Over Ice and Cheers Babe. Might still get it mostly for Cheers Babe as it beautifully dupes PML VR Rose Venus, plus I really love several of the other shades.
When I look at the dupe list for the shimmer shades, so many of them are from the brand itself. I think CP has about 20 or so shades of pink in their collection that are done over and over again.
Ripe is the only shade that I think is interesting here.
I feel for the staffers who have to come up with new names all the time – not just for the “self-duping” shades (of which there are so many, as you point out) but for all their new shadows that just seem to be churned out daily! It must be a taxing job and difficult not to repeat themselves or steal names of well known shadows from other companies!
Does this have carmine in it, Christine? I think I’m allergic to my Natasha Denona Retro palette, unfortunately, and now I’m looking for an alternative.
yes, it’s in the ‘may contains’ for some shades!
I see ‘may contain’ As somewhat of a cop out. There either IS carmine or there is not and they know which is which. Most carmine averse would not be tempted to think, well maybe not and I’ll try it. The only way that ‘may contain’ could be true is if CP has inconsistent use of ingredients or if they substitute another ingredient with the same color index, depending on availability. This is pretty disingenuous. About the color story: not only done to death and close dupes in the same palette, but totally one note.
Also kinda Pat McGrathish, but more Natasha Denonish.