ColourPop C-3PO Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000

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.

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Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

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)

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LORAC Twinkle (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Throwback (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay Crystal Ball (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Hidden Treasure (P, $6.25) is cooler (90% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Free (PiP, ) is cooler (90% 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).
Urban Decay Disco Diva (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).

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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.

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Bolt

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

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).

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Anastasia Inspire (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Bad Habit Daphne (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% 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).
Morphe Healing (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Day Eyes (Prime) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
JD Glow Rich (P, $7.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Droid

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

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).

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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).
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).
Sugarpill Buttercupcake (P, $13.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia E4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Tatooine

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

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).

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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).
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).
ColourPop Rascal (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Golden One

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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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).
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).
ColourPop Zesty (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
ColourPop Good as Gild (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Translator

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

81%

Total

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).

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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).
ColourPop Harmony (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% 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).
elf Golden Goddess (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Etiquette (C3PO)

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

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).

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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 Daisy (18) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Viseart Creme Brulee (PiP, ) 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).
ColourPop Paper Tiger (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Morning (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Companion

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

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).

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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).
Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Happy Glow Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Abu (LE, $4.50) 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).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Six Million

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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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).
Pat McGrath Entrapment (PiP, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Mea Culpa (PiP, $8.00) is cooler (95% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Programming

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

ColourPop C-3PO 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Bolt Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Droid Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Tatooine Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Golden One Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Translator Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Etiquette (C3PO) Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Companion Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Six Million Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Programming Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop C-3PO 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Bolt Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Droid Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Tatooine Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Golden One Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Translator Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Etiquette (C3PO) Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Companion Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Six Million Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Programming Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop C-3PO Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

C-3PO

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $14.00.

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Bolt

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Droid

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Tatooine

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Golden One

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Translator

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Etiquette (C3PO)

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Companion

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Six Million

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Programming

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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