ColourPop Exes and Oh's Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Exes and Oh's
ColourPop Exes and Oh’s 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($16.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, Ulta-exclusive palette that features muted tones of red- and orange-toned neutrals in both shimmery and matte finish. For anyone who likes to wear these types of tones, it should be an easy palette to work with as the majority of the eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. A few of the mattes needed to be built up slightly for full coverage, while shimmers like Know Better just work best as layering shades or washes rather than standalone shades (there was no description from the brand that implied it was supposed to be sheer, though).
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Exes and Oh's
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
Know Better
Know Better is a pale pink with warmer undertones and flecks of silvery pink and gold sparkle. It had more of a transparent base, so it worked better as a layering shade patted on top of another eyeshadow for some shimmer or to add glitz to the inner tearduct. It could also be applied all-over the lid as a wash of sparkle. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient but blendable and had very little fallout when applied to my skin, though there was a bit of diffusion when I blended out the edge. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours with light fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Rouge Bunny Rouge Alabaster Starling (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Claretluxe #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Daytrippin' (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tokens (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #9 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Rose Brunch (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sparkling (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Magnetic Pink (P, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #8 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (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.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Boron Nitrade, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprlyl, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, May Contain: Carmine (Ci7570), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Know Better
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Stay Golden
Stay Golden is a brighter, muted red with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage that needed half of a layer built on top for full pigmentation. The texture was soft, a little drier and dustier in the pan, but it applied evenly and blended out well, though I had slight fallout during application. It lasted well for eight and a half hours and left a faint stain after removal.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Ruby #4 (LE, ) (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Scandalous (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Snitch (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Cepheus (P, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Maneater (Remastered) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Maneater (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O Mercy (P, $29.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Violet (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Stev (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Get Hot (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Ultramarines (CI 77007)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Stay Golden
PPermanent. $4.50.
Hooky
Hooky is a medium brown with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation that adhered evenly to bare skin in a single layer. The texture was soft, blendable, and had enough substance to work well without a primer as it didn’t sheer out too readily but still blended along the edge. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Happy Eyes Smoke (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox In the Mood (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Whatevs (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pinky Swear (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Tribe (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Terra (129CM) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics 1 Upper (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Albanian (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Roussillon (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Branch (PiP, ) 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.
Ingredients
Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Hooky
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
20 Something
20 Something is a bright, peachy gold with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It was more loosely-pressed in the pan, so there was some fallout during application, but the overall consistency was creamier and more silicone-heavy, which helped most of the sparkles to adhere to my lid. It had opaque pigmentation that stayed on well for eight hours with light fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Giorgio Armani Copper Reflection (34) (DC, $39.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Old Church Street (Left) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Trick (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Muse #1 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Givenchy Palette Ors Audacieux #3 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Gemini (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Too Faced Push-up (2018) (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #7 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shook Up (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Suede (PiP, ) is 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.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Lauryl Laurate, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Mineral Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Looks Using this Product
20 Something
PPermanent. $4.50.
Issues #2
Issues #2 is a light-medium, yellowed peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage that was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was soft with moderate powderiness, so there was some excess product kicked up in the pan and a touch of fallout during application if I wasn’t careful. This shade lasted well for eight hours on me before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Cream (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Valley of the Goddess (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Kylie Cosmetics Sorbet (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Antique (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Go Wish (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Sweet (PiP, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- MAC She's Gravy (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Magical (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Creamsicle (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Hart (LE, $19.00) is 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.
Ingredients
Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Look Using this Product
Issues #2
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Rookie
Rookie is a bright, medium copper with stronger, warm undertones and flecks of multi-colored shimmer and sparkle throughout. It had a cream-like feel–very smooth and emollient–but it applied with excellent pigmentation in a single layer and all of that sparkle adhered well and didn’t give me trouble with fallout during application. This shade stayed on well for nine hours with a smidgen of fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Hideaway (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Do It (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Palisades (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Guerlain Royal Jungle #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #7 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bronze Foil (437M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced Adore (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Anastasia Bellini (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Sunfrost (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC PatrickStarrr (LE, $21.00) (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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Ptfe, Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Dimethicone, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Looks Using this Product
Rookie
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Fortunate
Fortunate is a light-medium, reddish-brown with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. There was barely-there shimmer throughout but not enough to meaningfully change the finish from visually matte on the eye. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, velvety consistency that was blendable and not prone to sheering out on my skin. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Edges (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Brassy (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- NYX Not Today (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Wanderlust (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Amaretto (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Thick (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chocolate Brown #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Hazel (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Downtown (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Throwback (PiP, ) is 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.
Ingredients
Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Fortunate
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Realness
Realness is a muted, medium-dark brown with warm, rusty undertones and a matte finish. It had a slightly powdery texture, so there was some excess product that was kicked up in the pan, but I didn’t notice any issues with fallout during application. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage that applied evenly and blended out easily along the edges. It wore well for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Wet 'n' Wild My Glamour Squad #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Vermillion Venom (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shhh (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mittens (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Tunnel (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Temptress (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amber (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Interstellar (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Morphe In the Zone (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Cozy (PiP, ) is less shimmery, 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.
Ingredients
Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Realness
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Easy Go
Easy Go is a medium-dark red with warm undertones and a satin sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, slightly firmer texture, though it wasn’t stiff to work with. The eyeshadow applied well to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Love Love (LE, $6.99) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Raving Mad (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Ruddy (P, $17.00) is brighter, cooler (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty WTF (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Barranquilla (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Three's a Party #2 (DC, $2.29) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Marsala Satin (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Singapore #4 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Ruby #7 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Attitude (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (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.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Silica, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Bismuth Oxychloride(CI 77163), Mica(CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Easy Go
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Side Tracked
Side Tracked is a light-medium brown with warmer undertones and flecks of gold micro-sparkle over a matte finish. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery, but it seemed to be confined to the pan as I didn’t have issues with fallout or the product sheering out too readily on my skin. It had opaque pigmentation that lasted nicely for eight hours before starting to fade.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Flare (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ultrasuede (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Red Ochre #4 (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Buck Off (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Ciate Unconditional (LE, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Foxy (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Burnt Orange (PiP, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Grounded (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Cumin Get It (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Benny's Burger (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, 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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Side Tracked
PPermanent. $4.50.
Smitten
Smitten is a medium red with subtle, warmer undertones and cooler pink shimmer that gave it a pearly sheen. It had good color coverage, but it had a more silicone-heavy–but very thin–feel that made it harder to apply without the product moving around, so the overall application was uneven on my skin. It wore decently for seven and a half hours before creasing on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dominique Cosmetics Fireball (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Arrow (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Kyoto Kitty (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Sunrise (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Bucolic Baby (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Bed of Roses #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Fired Up (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Viseart Confiture (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Gemstone #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Miss Minnie (LE, ) 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.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Boron Nitrade, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprlyl, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, May Contain: Carmine (Ci7570), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Pretty but done to death. Seems like ColourPop is releasing so many e/s palettes and they are just reshuffling the shades with minor variations.
On a totally unrelated note, Christine, for the past couple of days it seems like the posting dates have all been out of whack. I know that when you post certain things and then either get around to reviewing or whatever, you will bring the comments forward to the new post. This has been weird because I know these are new posts but they are saying different dates for posting, even when I know they are being posted today? So weird. Maybe it is my computer.
We are showing the last updated date now! 🙂 The posts are still shown in the order of published date, but this now lets me update a post without having to adjust the published date!
Thank you for clarifying. I just hadn’t noticed it until a couple of days ago!! I thought I was going a little crazy!!
I’ll tell you what; if I didn’t already have several of the shades already, plus dupes, I would be all over this like white on rice! The only shade I winced at in disapproval was that first pinky glittery one, because it’s not fitting the color scheme and the quality doesn’t look too hot. Otherwise, this is a really nice one!
I don’t have much from Colour Pop. I’ve been wanting to get a palette of theirs but I absolutely abhor the pressed glitters. I was so excited that this one didn’t have any pressed glitters so I bought it hoping that would encourage more palettes without glitters. I’m a sucker for this color story, the packaging is cute and is easy to work with. What’s not to love?
I think there must be a robot in charge of the eye palette division of Colour Pop because they keep churning out the same kinds of palettes.
On a more positive note, this one is of good quality and there doesn’t seem to be the same issue of non eye safe shades. Thank you for the review Christine.
I’m glad I resisted an impulse buy on this one last week! Smitten and Stay Golden are really pretty colors. It’s too bad they don’t get better scores.
Most of this palette is really pretty, but Rookie is fabulous!
Colourpop is one of the rare brands that could release an eyeshadow palette every month and I’d be excited for it (vs ABH, for instance – “please make it stop”).