ColourPop Day Dreaming Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Day Dreaming
ColourPop Day Dreaming 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) is a new palette for Target that is slightly cooler-toned and leaned rosy overall. It was lighter-leaning, though, so it may not suit all skin tones due to the desaturated shades coupled with their lightness. The quality was so-so; most of the mattes were a little more powdery than typical, while two of the shimmers were more prone to fallout.
Ingredients
Day Dreaming
LELimited Edition. $14.00.
City Lights
City Lights is a very pale pinky-beige with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkle-matte finish.
- Semi-opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pretty Vulgar Tweet (PiP, ).
- Urban Decay 3 Sheets (LE, $19.00).
- Urban Decay Studio (LE, $19.00).
- Glaminatrix Pollen (P, $7.30).
- NYX Leather and Lace (P, $4.50).
- Jouer Petal (PiP, ).
- LORAC Pink Cream (LE, $19.00).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Immortals (DC, $8.00).
- Sephora Ballet (LE, ).
- L'Oreal Mademoiselle Pink (P, $5.99).
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.
City Lights
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Dream Vacay
Dream Vacay is a light, golden taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Slightly drier, more loosely-pressed consistency
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Smoky Quartz (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Silk Teddy (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Rumored (PiP, $4.50).
- Sydney Grace Magellan's Light (P, $6.25).
- MAC Agrabah (LE, $17.00).
- Ace Beaute Orion (DC, ).
- ColourPop So This is Love (LE, $6.00).
- NARS Luscious (LE, $19.00).
- NARS Mojave #1 (PiP, $19.00).
- Sydney Grace The Queen (P, $8.00).
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.
Dream Vacay
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
That's a Vibe
That’s a Vibe is a pale, rosy beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It seemed more reactive to natural oil/dampness compared to most of the brand’s mattes are.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Average-wearing (7.5 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Vivienne (396CP) (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Salted Caramel (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Lush (LE, $4.50).
- MAC You're Bluffing (LE, $17.00).
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.
That's a Vibe
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Big Goals
Big Goals is a muted, light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Semi-opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (7.5 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Big Hugs (PiP, $4.50).
- Huda Beauty Rose #9 (LE, ).
- KVD Beauty Plum (Base) (PiP, ).
- Fenty Beauty Rock and Rose (LE, ).
- ColourPop Kickstart (PiP, $4.50).
- Natasha Denona Belle (466CM) (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Scandalous (PiP, $4.50).
- Lethal Cosmetics Archetype (P, $6.50).
- ColourPop Signal (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Entrance (LE, $4.50).
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.
Big Goals
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Cloud 9
Cloud 9 is a plummy-brown base with blue-to-violet shifting sparkle.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Slightly drier, more loosely-pressed consistency
- Best applied with a dampened brush to minimize fallout
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Cosmic Ray (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop To the Tee (LE, $4.50).
- Tarte Create (LE, ).
- ColourPop Ritzy (LE, $4.50).
- Natasha Denona Calypso Blue (05M) (PiP, $29.00).
- Touch in Sol Holo Mulberry (5) (P, $18.00).
- Sydney Grace My Bond (DC, $8.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Cosmic Pearl #4 (LE, ).
- MAC Humoresque (LE, $18.00).
- Sydney Grace Comforting Light (P, $6.00).
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.
Cloud 9
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Gym Crush
Gym Crush is a light taupe with muted, warm olive undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Mahe #2 (PiP, $19.00).
- Urban Decay Naked 2 (PiP, $19.00).
- ColourPop Run and Gun (LE, $4.50).
- Natasha Denona Glam (323CM) (PiP, ).
- NABLA Cosmetics Fossil (P, $8.00).
- bareMinerals Graceful (LE, ).
- MAC Groundwork (P, $23.00).
- Chanel Blurry Grey #1 (PiP, ).
- Lethal Cosmetics Unearthed (P, $6.00).
- MAC Sweet Dreams (LE, $17.00).
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.
Gym Crush
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Jet Life
Jet Life is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Maroon (22M) (PiP, $29.00).
- Coloured Raine Queen Mother (PiP, $6.99).
- Urban Decay Backfire (Afterdark) (PiP, $19.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Dream Glow Smoke) (LE, ).
- Laura Mercier Rose Thorn (P, $29.00).
- Melt Cosmetics Morning After (LE, ).
- ColourPop Wittle (P, $6.00).
- Viseart Petit Pro #8 (LE, ).
- MAC Mumtaz (LE, $17.00).
- Haus Labs Deep Amethyst Shimmer (P, $24.00).
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.
Jet Life
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Good Days
Good Days is a soft burgundy with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- Slightly drier, firmer feel
- Applied fairly evenly and was fairly blendable
- Long-wearing (8 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.
Good Days
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Nights in Paris
Nights in Paris is a muted, medium purple with neutral-to-cool undertones and lots of flaky, silver sparkle over a matte finish.
- Medium color coverage
- Moderately powdery, prone to sheering out
- Best applied over tacky base to avoid lots of fallout
- Average-wearing (7 hours before visible fallout)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Pink Vibration #5 (LE, ).
- ColourPop Circuit (LE, $4.50).
- Urban Decay Neo (LE, $19.00).
- Sydney Grace Redeemed (DC, $5.25).
- KVD Beauty Venom (LE, ).
- ColourPop Autumn Breeze (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Echoes (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Dynamo (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Buddies (LE, $4.50).
- Anastasia Big Wig (LE, ).
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.
Nights in Paris
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
ColourPop Day Dreaming 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Day Dreaming 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Day Dreaming 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Day Dreaming 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Day Dreaming 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Day Dreaming 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Day Dreaming 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop City Lights Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop City Lights Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Dream Vacay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Dream Vacay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop That's a Vibe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop That's a Vibe Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Big Goals Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Big Goals Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cloud 9 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Cloud 9 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gym Crush Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Gym Crush Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Jet Life Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Jet Life Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Good Days Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Good Days Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Nights in Paris Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Nights in Paris Pressed Powder Shadow
I may love purple/plum leaning color stories, but definitely not this one. Having so many others with far superior performance, including from ColourPop itself, this one is a hard pass for me.
I think it’s a slight variation on one of CP’s many, many pink rose themed palettes. The only shade I thought was gorgeous is Dream Vacay – the mattes are so-so and the sparkle element was not quite right.
If this had performed better I might have been tempted!