ColourPop Cherry Crush Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Cherry Crush

ColourPop Cherry Crush 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.36 oz.) includes a mix of shimmers and mattes across a red (cherry!) theme. The mattes were pigmented, fairly blendable, and longer-wearing, though most of them left a stain behind (if that’s an issue). Three of the four shimmers were drier, thicker, and chunkier to work with, which made them surprisingly disappointing as it is hard to really mess up a shimmer shadow these days.

For those sensitive or who do not use pressed pigments, please note that eight of the nine shades (Cherry Stem is the only eyeshadow) are “not intended for use in the immediate eye area.”

Ingredients

Cherry Crush

LELimited Edition. $14.00.

B+

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Sweet Like

Sweet Like is a brighter, medium-dark pink with moderate, warm undertones and flecks of fuchsia and gold micro-sparkle. The texture was lightly emollient, moderately dense but not overly thick, and yielded opaque pigmentation that adhered evenly to bare skin. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours and left a stain after removal.

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BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #13 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Jelly Bean (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Mainframe (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Sephora Magenta (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Wildheart (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Too Faced Reality Star (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Terra Moons Fuzzy Flamingo (P, $6.25) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
Terra Moons Ruby Stars (P, $6.25) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Too Faced New Money (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% 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." 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.

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.

Sweet Like

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Cerise

Cerise is a bright, light-medium red with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without much effort. The texture was lightly powdery in the pan but was finely-milled and soft without being prone to sheering out. It lasted well for eight and a half hours and left a stain after removal.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Sephora Blood Moon (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Hop On (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Fortune Cookie (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Neon Orange #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Walking Heartbeats (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Like It's Hot (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Comet (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Mexicana (PiP, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Daiquiri (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Viseart Blood Orange (16) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Cerise

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Cherry Stem

Cherry Stem is a dusty, medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage paired with a moderately powdery, slightly drier texture, so there was some fallout during application. It wore nicely for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Sunday Soiree (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Pretender (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Sun Poisoning (PiP, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Hey Girl (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Swim In (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Pokey Oaks (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Peach Punch (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Making Moves (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Sweetheart (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Sangria (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% 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.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Cherry Stem

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

84%

Total

Tie a Knot

Tie a Knot is a brighter, dark fuchsia pink with subtle, warm undertones and cooler, fuchsia pink pearl over a satin finish. It had a chunkier, drier texture that was difficult to pick up with a brush, and it was almost crumbly when applied with fingertips. I had the best luck applying it using a dampened brush, though it was still a challenge to work with overall. This shade had mostly opaque pigmentation that stayed on for eight and a half hours but left a stain after removal.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop High Key (LE, $4.50) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Deep Cut (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Too Faced I Love TF (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Opulent (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Too Faced Unwrap Me (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Anastasia Beyond (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
ColourPop Rosa (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Tie a Knot

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

6.5

Product

Pigmentation

6.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

76%

Total

Very Cherry

Very Cherry is a medium red with warmer undertones and more of a pearly-like finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation, but the texture was a disappointment: thick, dry, and heavy, which resulted in product that applied unevenly and often felt crumbly to the touch. It was easiest to work with using a dampened brush, though the application was still on the patchier side and was difficult to blend out. It lasted for eight hours and left a stain after removal.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Galactic Empire (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Dawn (LE, $6.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Ruby #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Viseart Watermelon (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
NYX Make Me Blush (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
MAC Ruddy (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Fenty Beauty Saffron (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Very Cherry

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

6.5

Product

Pigmentation

6.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

74%

Total

Juicy Juicy

Juicy Juicy is a medium, reddish-berry with cool undertones and flecks of micro-sparkle over a satin finish. The texture was denser, drier, and thicker, which made it hard to pick up evenly with a brush. I would recommend using it with a dampened brush, which helped to get an even layer of product that translated to the lid. It wore well for eight hours and left a stain after removal.

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MAC Lit My Sparkler (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
NARS Deep Cut (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Viola (136M) (DC, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Shade (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Chanel Mystere et Intensite #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #13 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
LORAC Sunset (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Blank Canvas (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Too Faced Funtasy (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Sweetheart (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Juicy Juicy

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B-

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

80%

Total

Scarlet

Scarlet is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage with a soft, smooth consistency that wasn’t thin or too powdery but remained blendable. It lasted nicely for nine hours and left a stain after removal.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Seas the Day (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Terra Moons Infrared (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Daydream (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Hen Party (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Bijou (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Dominique Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Bird's Eye View (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Terra Moons Stellar Wind (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Tuned In (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Fair Play (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Scarlet

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Black Cherry

Black Cherry is a medium red with neutral undertones and a matte finish. It applied lighter than it appeared in the pan, though it was also brighter. The texture was soft, blendable, and slightly thin but not overly dry. It had opaque color coverage that stayed on well for eight and a half hours and left a stain after removal.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Melt Cosmetics Corazon (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Daiquiri (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Give Me Glow Low Battery (P, $7.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Sugarpill Love+ (P, $13.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Coloured Raine Apple Strawberry (LE, $6.99) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Home Slice (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Rosa Mutabilis #4 (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
MAC Walking Heartbeats (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Comet (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Ace Beaute Desire (DC, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Black Cherry

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Take a Bite

Take a Bite is a reddened burgundy with cooler undertones and a matte finish. The texture was slightly drier and had some powderiness present in the pan, though it was fairly blendable on bare skin. It had opaque color payoff that wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly, though it left a stain after I removed it.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Lethal Cosmetics Vengeful Spirit (LE, $6.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop This Guy (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop No Egrets (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Vinter (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop After All (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Danessa Myricks Tribe (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Mosaic (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop A Fortune (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Surreal (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Rose Nocturne (LE, $25.00) is warmer (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Take a Bite

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

ColourPop Cherry Crush 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Sweet Like Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Cerise Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Cherry Stem Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Tie a Knot Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Very Cherry Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Juicy Juicy Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Scarlet Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Black Cherry Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Take a Bite Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Cherry Crush 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Sweet Like Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Cerise Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Cherry Stem Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Tie a Knot Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Very Cherry Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Juicy Juicy Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Scarlet Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Black Cherry Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Take a Bite Pressed Powder Pigment

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ColourPop Cherry Crush Palette Review & Swatches

Cherry Crush

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $14.00.

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Sweet Like

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Cerise

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Cherry Stem

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Tie a Knot

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Very Cherry

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Juicy Juicy

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Scarlet

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Black Cherry

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Take a Bite

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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