ColourPop By the Rose Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

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ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop By the Rose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

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.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total
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ColourPop Sparkling Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sparkling Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sparkling Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sparkling Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sparkling Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sparkling Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Picnic Basket Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Picnic Basket Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Picnic Basket Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Picnic Basket Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Picnic Basket Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Picnic Basket Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

Possible Dupes
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

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.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Over Ice Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Over Ice Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Over Ice Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Over Ice Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Over Ice Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Over Ice Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Over Ice Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Over Ice Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Over Ice Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop Sunday Soiree Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sunday Soiree Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sunday Soiree Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sunday Soiree Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sunday Soiree Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sunday Soiree Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.
A
A
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total
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ColourPop Cheers Babe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cheers Babe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cheers Babe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cheers Babe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cheers Babe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cheers Babe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cheers Babe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cheers Babe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cheers Babe Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop Effervescent Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Effervescent Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Effervescent Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Effervescent Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Effervescent Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Effervescent Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop Ripe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ripe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ripe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ripe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ripe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ripe Pressed Powder Shadow

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).

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

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).

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

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).

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.

Savor It

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

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Agata Avatar

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.

Genevieve Avatar

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.

Mariella Avatar

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!

Sarah O'Brien Avatar

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.

kjh Avatar

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.

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