ColourPop Down to Earth Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Down to Earth

ColourPop Down to Earth Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, all-matte, neutral eyeshadow quad that leaned warmer, deeper, and richer overall. All four shades were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing with the biggest “con” being that the formula was lightly to moderately powdery, so using a lighter hand or tapping off excess would be ideal. They were more of a velvety-matte, which gave them a denser, more substantial feel.

Down to Earth

PPermanent. $9.00.

A-

9.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Grounded

Grounded is a light-medium brown with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque, buildable color coverage with a soft, blendable consistency that was somewhat powdery. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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ColourPop Ultrasuede (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Urban Decay Low Blow (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #13 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia Eccentric (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Peanut Butter (P, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
Anastasia HOE (LE, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Anastasia Burnt Orange (PiP, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Urban Decay Elemental (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Anastasia Burnt Orange Matte (P, $12.00) is darker (95% 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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Grounded

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

In Tune

In Tune is a rich, medium-dark red-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a soft, lightly powdery consistency that was dense and substantial enough not to be prone to sheering out, though I’d recommend using a light hand when picking it up. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Morphe Jacz (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
NARS Go Deep (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Naughty (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Textual (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Plumage (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Coffee Shop (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
Anastasia C5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop The Shot (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
LORAC Romance (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Spice Trip (Rose) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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In Tune

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Naturist

Naturist is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, blendable, and more velvety, but it was lightly powdery. It had opaque color payoff that adhered evenly to bare skin and lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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Melt Cosmetics Hammered (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Ready Santa (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia Mulberry (PiP, $12.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Whiplash (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Actually (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Prosperity (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Chino (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Too Faced I Can't Even (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Disobedient (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Huda Beauty Jaguar #4 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Naturist

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

The Senses

The Senses is a deep black with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which applied evenly and blended out well on bare skin. The texture was soft, smooth, and more velvety with light powderiness, so I’d recommend using a lighter hand when picking up (plus, it was quite pigmented). It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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ColourPop Night Views (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Untitled (PiP, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Seduce Glow (Smoke) (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Urban Decay Blackout (DC, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Tarte Punk (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Cold Hearted (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay Blackout (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Kaleidos Black Jasmine (Accentuate) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Umbra (PiP, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M100 Black (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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The Senses

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

ColourPop Down to Earth Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Grounded Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop In Tune Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Naturist Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop The Senses Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Down to Earth Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Grounded Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop In Tune Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Naturist Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop The Senses Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Down to Earth Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

PPermanent. $9.00.

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Grounded

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Grounded

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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In Tune

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In Tune

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Naturist

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Naturist

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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The Senses

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The Senses

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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