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
- Urban Decay Throwback (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Twinkle (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Hidden Treasure (P, $6.25) is cooler (90% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Free (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Crystal Ball (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Squeezed (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (85% similar).
- ColourPop Wavelength (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% 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).
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
- Bad Habit Daphne (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Inspire (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% 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).
- 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).
- Urban Decay House Targaryen (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, 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
- Sugarpill Metro (PiP, $13.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Mango (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Take Flight (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Buttercupcake (P, $13.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia E4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop To Bee (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Honey Buns (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Runic (P, $6.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Tweety (24) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M402 Mimosa (P, $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
- 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).
- 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).
- Morphe Healing (LE, ) is lighter (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
- Ciate Haze (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rich Rich (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Symphony (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mama Odie (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lit Vibes (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Come One (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Anastasia D2 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lemon Sorbet (P, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Kiss of Klimt (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Dior Grand Bal #5 (PiP, ) 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 Citrus Squeeze (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- 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 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).
- elf Golden Goddess (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Citrus Squeeze (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Amber (PiP, $19.00) 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
- Natasha Denona Morning (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Paper Tiger (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sahara (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Daisy (LE, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Drama Queen (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Cake (29) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia D1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Early Bird #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Trooper (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fox Trot (LE, $4.50) 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
- Too Faced Coffee First (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Zoeva Eerily Empty (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- 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).
- 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
- 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).
- 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).
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.
Programming
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
ColourPop C-3PO 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop C-3PO 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop C-3PO 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop C-3PO 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop C-3PO 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop C-3PO 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop C-3PO 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Bolt Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Bolt Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Droid Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Droid Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Tatooine Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Tatooine Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Golden One Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Golden One Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Translator Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Translator Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Etiquette (C3PO) Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Etiquette (C3PO) Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Companion Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Companion Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Six Million Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Six Million Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Programming Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Programming Pressed Powder Shadow
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.