ColourPop Cashmere Forever Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0000

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.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

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.

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Giorgio Armani Blue Reflection (32) (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Viseart Wisteria (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% 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).
ColourPop Mind's Eye (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Truly Loving (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% 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).

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$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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Softie

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B-

Product

6.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

81%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Escapism (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
ColourPop T9 (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Selfie (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Glaminatrix Periwinkle (P, $7.30) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Online (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Terra Moons Lunar Haze (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% 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).

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$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.

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NOTICE: All products categorized under "Pigment" carry a warning in the US that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." Brands in the US typically market these products as "Pigments" (instead of "Eyeshadow"), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. Some color additives in "Pigments" have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions: FDA/CosIng.

Wanted

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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.

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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).
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).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Grafting

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Iffy (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Foxglove (P, $6.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M924 Purple (P, $17.00) is darker (90% 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).
Give Me Glow Toxic (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Give Me Glow Electric Purple (P, $7.00) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Power to the Purple (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Madison

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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.

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MAC P for Potent (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia BBDC (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Viseart Elderberry (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% 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).
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).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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5th Ave

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

ColourPop Cashmere Forever 5-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Softie Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Wanted Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Grafting Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Madison Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop 5th Ave Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Cashmere Forever 5-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Softie Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Wanted Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Grafting Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Madison Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop 5th Ave Pressed Powder Pigment

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ColourPop Cashmere Forever Palette Review & Swatches

Cashmere Forever

Cashmere Forever

PPermanent. $10.00.

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Softie

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Softie

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Wanted

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Wanted

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Grafting

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Grafting

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Madison

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Madison

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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5th Ave

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5th Ave

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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