ColourPop California Love Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

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ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love | Look Details
ColourPop California Love | Look Details
ColourPop California Love | Look Details
ColourPop California Love | Look Details
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop California Love | Look Details
ColourPop California Love | Look Details

California Love

ColourPop California Love 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($16.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, warm-toned neutral palette featuring a mix of mattes, shimmers, and glittery shades across an assortment of hues ranging from mid-tone peach to mid-tone taupe. Diego felt too emollient, which made it harder to apply it evenly without using it with a wet brush, while Surfrider was overly firm, so it was stiffer and took more effort to use it.

California Love

PPermanent. $22.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
90%
Total

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ColourPop Diego Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Diego Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Diego Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Diego Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Diego Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Diego Pressed Powder Shadow

Diego

Diego is a light, golden copper with a sparkling, metallic finish. It had more medium, buildable pigmentation, which seemed to be owed in part to the more emollient, silicone-heavy feel of the eyeshadow itself. It was harder to apply it evenly, and I felt like using a flat, synthetic brush was best (fingertip actually seemed to move it around too much). It wore well eight hours on me and had slight fallout over time.

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.

Ingredients

Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Diego

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
C+
C+
7.5
Product
7.5
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
78%
Total
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ColourPop Gnarly Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gnarly Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gnarly Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gnarly Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gnarly Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gnarly Pressed Powder Shadow

Gnarly

Gnarly is a medium, muted peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, lightly powdery in the pan, and blendable, which made it easy to work with. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer and stayed on well for eight hours on me 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.

Ingredients

Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Gnarly

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop Sequoia Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sequoia Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sequoia Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sequoia Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sequoia Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sequoia Pressed Powder Shadow

Sequoia

Sequoia is a bright pop of tangerine orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The consistency was soft, a little powdery in the pan, but it applied evenly and wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily. This shade lasted well for eight hours on my skin before showing signs of fading.

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.

Ingredients

Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Sequoia

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total
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ColourPop Gold Rush Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gold Rush Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gold Rush Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gold Rush Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gold Rush Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gold Rush Pressed Powder Shadow

Gold Rush

Gold Rush is a muted, coppery brown with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage in a single pass, which adhered evenly and blended out nicely on my skin. The consistency was soft without being too powdery nor was it too firmly pressed in the pan. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before creasing faintly.

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.

Ingredients

Talc, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Gold Rush

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
A
A
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
98%
Total
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ColourPop HWY 1 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop HWY 1 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop HWY 1 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop HWY 1 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop HWY 1 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop HWY 1 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop HWY 1 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop HWY 1 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop HWY 1 Pressed Powder Shadow

HWY 1

HWY 1 is a medium-dark brown with warm undertones and flecks of gold sparkle over a matte finish. The texture was soft, a little powdery in the pan, but very smooth and almost velvety as it was denser than most mattes by the brand. It had rich pigmentation that went on evenly and blended out with little effort. It stayed on for eight hours on me 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.

Ingredients

synthetic fluorphlogopite, talc, boron nitride, zinc stearate, lauroyl lysine, magnesium stearate, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, silica, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, dimethiconol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol. may contain: bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), mica (ci 77019), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), yellow 6 lake (ci 15985)

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

HWY 1

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop Laguna Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Laguna Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Laguna Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Laguna Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Laguna Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Laguna Pressed Powder Shadow

Laguna

Laguna is a light-medium orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had intense color payoff that adhered well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of color. The texture was soft, blendable, and finely-milled without being too powdery nor too firmly pressed in the pan. The eyeshadow lasted nicely for eight hours on me before I noticed any fading.

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.

Ingredients

Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Laguna

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
A
A
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total
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ColourPop El Capitan Pressed Glitter
ColourPop El Capitan Pressed Glitter
ColourPop El Capitan Pressed Glitter
ColourPop El Capitan Pressed Glitter
ColourPop El Capitan Pressed Glitter
ColourPop El Capitan Pressed Glitter
ColourPop El Capitan Pressed Glitter
ColourPop El Capitan Pressed Glitter
ColourPop El Capitan Pressed Glitter

El Capitan

El Capitan is a mix of various depths of gold micro-glitter. The glitter was finer than in most of the Pressed Glitters I’ve tried thus far, though it is still glitter and as a result, it is listed as “not intended for use in the immediate eye area.” The texture had slip to it, and the product adhered well to bare skin with minimal fallout both during application and later on during wear–there was just a touch of migration/fallout after eight hours of wear.

El Capitan

$6.00.
B
B
8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
84%
Total
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ColourPop Surfrider Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Surfrider Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Surfrider Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Surfrider Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Surfrider Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Surfrider Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Surfrider Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Surfrider Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Surfrider Pressed Powder Shadow

Surfrider

Surfrider is a light-medium, orange-brown base with flecks of gold sparkle on top. The texture was firmer, stiffer in the pan, and it felt thinner as I applied it, which made it harder to pick up with a brush and then diffuse onto my skin. It had good pigmentation, but it was the texture that made it harder to work with. It stayed on well for eight hours on me before fading, but there was light fallout over time.

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.

Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Talc, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Surfrider

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
C+
C+
7.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
79%
Total
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ColourPop Cahuenga Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cahuenga Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cahuenga Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cahuenga Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cahuenga Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cahuenga Pressed Powder Shadow

Cahuenga

Cahuenga is a rich, coppery bronze with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had an incredibly smooth, lightly creamy consistency that felt almost emollient to the touch. It had rich pigmentation that adhered well to bare skin and blended out easily on my lid. It lasted well for eight and a half hours on me before I noticed signs of fading.

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.

Ingredients

dimethicone , magnesium myristate, lauroyl lysine, boron nitride, dimethiconol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77499), mica (ci 77019), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Cahuenga

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
A
A
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
98%
Total
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ColourPop Mission Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mission Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mission Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mission Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mission Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mission Pressed Powder Shadow

Mission

Mission is a medium-dark taupe with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one pass, though the texture was a bit firmer and stiffer compared to other shades in the palette. I didn’t have too much trouble picking it up as a heavier handed approach did the trick, and I didn’t have any issues with blending out the edges on my lid. It wore well eight hours before fading noticeably on my skin.

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.

Ingredients

Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Mission

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total
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ColourPop Cruisin' Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cruisin' Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cruisin' Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cruisin' Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cruisin' Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cruisin' Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cruisin' Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cruisin' Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cruisin' Pressed Powder Shadow

Cruisin'

Cruisin’ is a light-medium gold with strong, warm orange undertones and a soft, metallic finish. It had good pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer more. The texture was soft, a little powdery to the touch, but it applied well without sheering out or having fallout. It stayed on nicely for eight hours on me 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.

Ingredients

dimethicone, magnesium myristate, lauroyl lysine, boron nitride, silica, dimethiconol, caprylyl glycol, tin oxide, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, synthetic fluorphlogopite, calcium sodium borosilicate, phenoxyethanol, carmine (ci 75470), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77499), mica (ci 77019), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Cruisin'

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total
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ColourPop The Bay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop The Bay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop The Bay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop The Bay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop The Bay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop The Bay Pressed Powder Shadow

The Bay

The Bay is a light, peachy brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, lightly powdery in the pan but blendable on my skin without being prone to fallout. It had rich color payoff that applied evenly to my lid. This shade lasted well 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.

Ingredients

Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

The Bay

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total

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Genevieve Avatar

I am a bit disappointed in this palette, not only did Colour Pop completely ruin the beautiful gold shade (whatever happened to the lovely Snakebite formula?), but they also missed an opportunity to show that their state is not just about sun, sand and desert…..some beautiful blue shimmers could have represented the sea, stunning greens and dark browns for the trees…..a really vibrant palette that would have appealed to a wider cross section of beauty lovers.

Karen Johnston Avatar

I agree, this looks like half the Colourpop palettes already released. Also, you are right. If this limited shade range is all they could come up with for a state as diverse as California I wonder what “Arizona” would look like? 😉

Tessa Avatar

No, ColourPop, no! Don’t turn into Tarte’s warmer-toned cousin! This palette is almost indistinguishable from so many they’ve released the last however many months… like it’s a neural network idea of a CP palette. “Here, I fed this awesome computer ColourPop’s 40 latest palettes and heeere’s what it came up with!”

Georgia Avatar

Thank you so much for doing this review – it’s so detailed and incredibly helpful! I’m just a little bit confused about their statement ‘not intended for use in the immediate eye area’… Would you possibly know why the product isn’t suitable, and if we’re not supposed to put in our eye area, how are we supposed to use it??

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