ColourPop Clay It Cool Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Clay It Cool
ColourPop Clay It Cool 10-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($16.00 for 0.49 oz.) is a new, warm-toned neutral palette that included five matte eyeshadows, four shimmer eyeshadows, and one cream eyeshadow. The quality was consistent with past ColourPop eyeshadows; most shades were pigmented, blendable, and easy to work with and the downsides were light powderiness with most mattes and a touch of dryness with a couple of shimmers.
Ingredients
Clay It Cool
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
High Fire
High Fire is a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones paired with 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).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Légèreté et Expérience #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fluff Up (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Magnolia (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Soft Peach (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Catch Me (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Matte Nude (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay ABC Gum (DC, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Day Tripper (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Play (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Milani My Daily Latte (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (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.
High Fire
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Motif
Motif is a light-medium, yellowed peach with strong, warm undertones and a soft, frosted finish.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation
- Soft, lightly powdery, touch dry
- 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).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Dream Glow (Prime) (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ready or Yacht (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Oracle (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury The Dolce Vita #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Ferver (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Serving Up (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- LORAC Komorebi (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Golden Aurora (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Triad (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop B and B (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (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.
Motif
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Earth Bae
Earth Bae is a bright, light-medium copper with moderate, warm orange undertones and a sparkling, 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).
Top Dupes
- JD Glow Bestie (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop ZZZ (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Guerlain Golden Stars #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Crest (267M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Puppuccino (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Truth and Beauty (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Ignite (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Fiery (Minx #5) (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Love Glow (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC PatrickStarrr (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (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” 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.
Earth Bae
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Mud Pot
Mud Pot is a deep copper with moderate, warm orange-leaning undertones paired with 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).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Copperazi (P, $28.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fuzzy Logic (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Paradiso (Eye Color) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Fuel the Fire (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fever (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Caramel Apple (LE, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel Splendeur et Audace #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wing Woman (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Samurai (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Hourglass Blaze (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (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.
Mud Pot
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Biscuit
Biscuit is a rich, deeper brown with moderate, warm reddish undertones and a metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Slightly powdery but had good adhesion and blendability
- 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).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Material Girl (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Cyborg Relations (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Revel (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Flame (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Ciate Flare (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Stricken (LE, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Jupiter (GPV2 #6) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Love and Cocoa (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Milli (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Dawn Fawntasia (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (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” 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.
Biscuit
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Knead U
Knead U
Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
Thin, lightweight, lightly creamy
Best applied with a fingertip
Average wearing (6-7 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Crescendo (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Tarocco (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Thread (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Bailout (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Carrot Cake (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Café Crème (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Make Waves (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Morphe M.F.E.O. (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Treasure (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Foix (DC, $25.00) is 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.
Knead U
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Body Talk
Body Talk is a brighter, light-medium very orange-leaning coral with strong, warm 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).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Someday (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Boundaries (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Coral (2020) (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Tiger (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mad Cute (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Perky (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flashy (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Synergy (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wait for It (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Eyelet (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (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.
Body Talk
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Figurine
Figurine is a medium-dark, dusty coral with warm 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).
Top Dupes
- Dose of Colors Berry Chic (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Mauve (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Coral Blitz (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Nostalgia (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Quicksand (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Strawberry Milk (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Huda Beauty Karma (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Sistina (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (80% 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.
Figurine
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Kiln It
Kiln It is a darker, reddish-brown with warm 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).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Strictly Tectonic (PiP, $4.50) is darker (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” 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.
Kiln It
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Aphrodite
Aphrodite is a rich, deep coppery-brown with warm, red 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).
Top Dupes
- Wet 'n' Wild My Glamour Squad #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop 0 to 100 (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Mazatlan (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Tunnel (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Risk (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Silhouette (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop In My Tumbly (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Candeur et Seduction #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Gulf Coast (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (80% 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.
Odd that a palette called “cool” has all warm-tone shades.
I thought that too, until I realized that ‘cool’ was used in the ‘awesome’ sense.
While quite pretty and utilitarian, I’m pretty sure that these shades are spread out all throughout my gazillion palettes. What I do like? This would be the perfect palette to gift someone who is coming out of a DV shelter and is now looking for work and a fresh start.
This format reminds of a couple the brand did a few months ago – Set in Stone, Heart of Stone – which was of very good quality too. Love the shimmers in this palette, and a gain wish they would put in more of them.
Oh good. Just what we all need from CP…more warm neutrals 😂