ColourPop C-3PO Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
C-3PO
ColourPop C-3PO 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) is a new, limited edition gold-themed eyeshadow palette that included a mix of shimmers and mattes across warmer neutrals and warm-toned gold shimmers. The quality was consistent with the brand’s past releases, though the shimmers were a mix of smoother and denser textures and a couple of thinner, more emollient ones.
Ingredients
C-3PO
LELimited Edition. $14.00.
Bolt
Bolt is a pale gold with moderately warm undertones and a soft, metallic sheen.
- Medium pigmentation
- Lightly emollient, cream-like initially then powder-like on skin
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (10 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Twinkle (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Throwback (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Free (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Crystal Ball (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Hidden Treasure (P, $6.25) is cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Disco Diva (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Chill (LE, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Shooting Star (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Squeezed (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (85% similar).
- ColourPop Wavelength (LE, $4.50) is 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.
Bolt
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Droid
Droid is a darker, peachy gold with warm, orange undertones and a metallic finish.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Inspire (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Daphne (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Morphe Healing (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Day Eyes (Prime) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury The Golden Goddess #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Candle (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Sunny (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lucido (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sundazed (128K) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- JD Glow Rich (P, $7.50) is darker, 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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Droid
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Tatooine
Tatooine is a medium-dark yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dominique Cosmetics Mango (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Take Flight (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Metro (PiP, $13.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Tweety (24) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M402 Mimosa (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mischief (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Think Think Think (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sol (134CM) (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Purple and Gold (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Royal Woo (LE, $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.
Tatooine
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Golden One
Golden One is a medium gold with moderate, warm undertones, so it leaned yellower and not as orange-toned as the other golds in the palette.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay That's Dope (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aurum (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Green Lights #1 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Lumieres et Vibrations #2 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel (2020) #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Tiger #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC If It Ain't Baroque (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Privilege (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mrs. Potts (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rascal (P, $4.50) is lighter, 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.
Golden One
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Translator
Translator is a light-medium, yellowy gold with moderate, warm undertones and a smooth, pearly sheen.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Slightly firm in feel, thinner and more emollient than ideal
- Best applied with fingertip
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Symphony (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mama Odie (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Ciate Haze (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rich Rich (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lit Vibes (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop One Way (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Viseart Coy #6 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Clionadh Sol (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Dior Atelier Dore #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Clionadh Klondike Gold Rush (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, 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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Translator
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Etiquette (C3PO)
Etiquette is a rich, deep gold with strong, warm orange undertones and slightly lighter, reflective gold shimmer that gave it a metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Harmony (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Rare Beauty Pure (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Guerlain Exotic Orchid #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Citrus Squeeze (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Amber (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gold Dust (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- JD Glow Goldie Locs (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gold Star (Get That Coin) (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop On Time (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Gold Fortune (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (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.
Etiquette (C3PO)
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Companion
Companion is a rich, deeper marigold with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Trooper (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fox Trot (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Air Temple (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Florence (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Nature's Crown (PiP, $5.25) is cooler (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Floating (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Creme Brulee (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Daisy (18) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Edge (DC, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC These Bags are Designer (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% 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.
Companion
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Six Million
Six Million is a light-medium, rosy brown with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish, though most of the sparkles didn’t translate to the lid.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Happy Glow Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Abu (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Foxy (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Python #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Boots (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Brioche (Spritz) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Coffee First (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Zoeva Eerily Empty (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Onesie (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Marshmallow Me (PiP, $4.50) 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.
Six Million
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Programming
Programming is a dark, chocolaty brown with subtle, warm reddish undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Entrapment (PiP, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Mea Culpa (PiP, $8.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gloppy (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Bark (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Dolce (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Tree-Hugger (301) (P, $9.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Our Deal (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Teddy Bare (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Workhorse (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Fudge (DC, $12.00) is lighter (95% 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.
Having my UD Naked Honey palette, I know that I have no use for this one, as it lacks enough depth for me and UD NH provides it. This would be great to have as a companion palette for the other Star Wars franchise palettes that ColourPop has released!
This palette does remind me of UD’s Honey – but I do think that one was a bit better quality. This is nice, but it misses the mark with me with so many shades that would very similar on the eye and not quite enough shades for a contrast.