ColourPop Cashmere Forever Palette Review & Swatches
Cashmere Forever
ColourPop Cashmere Forever 5-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) includes three matte shades and two shimmer shades in purple/plum tones. I was quite impressed with the matte purple hues–they were quite pigmented and blendable, and these are often trickier shades to master. The shimmery lavender was rather sheer, which brought down the score of the palette a bit.
Cashmere Forever
PPermanent. $10.00.
Softie
Softie is a pale lavender with cooler undertones and warmer, barely-there gold sparkle. It had semi-sheer pigmentation that didn’t build up without using a dampened brush. The texture was lightly emollient, so it wasn’t as prone to fallout as it could have been, which made it easier to work with. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Giorgio Armani Blue Reflection (32) (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Wisteria (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Sunphoria (Feminine Wiles) (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Lilac #3 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Take a Byte (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Very Merry Unbirthday (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Twinkle (DC, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Rose Prisme #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Dance It Out (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hyacinth (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (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.
Softie
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Wanted
Wanted is a light-medium lavender with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was smooth, more velvety, and a touch powdery but not prone to sheering out too readily. It was richly pigmented and stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Escapism (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Periwinkle (P, $7.30) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop T9 (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Selfie (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaleidos Glowing Iris (Diffuse) (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Own Ur Power (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Cyanus (P, $6.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Sequence (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Online (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Lunar Haze (P, $6.00) is lighter (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." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
Wanted
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Grafting
Grafting is a brighter, pink-berry with cool undertones and flecks of iridescent micro-sparkle over a more pearl-like finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied fairly evenly to bare skin, but the texture was thinner and more firmly-pressed into the pan, so it required a heavier hand to pick up product on a dry brush. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Lub (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Shock (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sweet Dreams (P, $5.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rosa (LE, $5.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop You Got Syrup (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tropical Punch (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop UR My Sunshine (LE, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC 120 BPM (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Beyond (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Rezy (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (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." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
Grafting
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Madison
Madison is a medium purple with cooler undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth, slightly powdery but blendable and yielded full color coverage in a single layer. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Foxglove (P, $6.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Iffy (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Outrageously (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Majestic (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia B4 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Daddy (P, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M924 Purple (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Violet Vixen (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Zeitgeist (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Legend (LE, $4.50) 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." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
Madison
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
5th Ave
5th Ave is a deep plum with cooler undertones and a mostly matte finish. There was a touch of shimmer throughout, but it wasn’t visible nor did it result in fallout. The texture was soft, more firmly-pressed but not to the point where it became stiff, so it was fairly blendable on my lid. It had opaque color coverage that stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia BBDC (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC P for Potent (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Elderberry (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M928 Eggplant (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Ciate Flirt (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Venomous Void (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Tell Tail (LE, $4.50) is lighter, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Blossom (193CM) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia A3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, 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." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
So excited to see this one did well overall! I bought the purple and green. :o)
Gorgeous and grapey! I could see having fun with this one 💜🍇💜
Pretty good ratings for a vivid purple mini palette.
Just being nit-picky. I know CP is a bargain brand, but their cosmetics arrive looking like a trainwreck. I don’t even have to read, can tell by the photos.
I ordered the collection with all 5 palettes. The reviews here look good so I am excited to get these this week.