ColourPop Fade Into Hue Palette Review & Swatches
Fade Into Hue
ColourPop Fade Into Hue 30-Pan Shadow Palette ($34.00 for 0.92 oz.) is a new, rainbow-inspired color story with an assortment of matte, sparkle matte, shimmer, and glitter textures. The palette is arranged by color in columns and then in rainbow-order going from left to right. There were some shades that were pigmented, blendable, and easy to work with, but there were a fair amount of sparkling matte shades that had a lot of fallout (both from the sparkles as well as some powderiness), so some of the enjoyment will depend on one’s threshold for fallout. I’d definitely apply this prior to base products, and I would use it with an eyeshadow primer, too.
For those concerned, there are four shades with plastic (PET) glitter in them, and then there are nine Pressed Pigments–all of these shades are marked with an asterisk and are “not intended for use in the immediate eye area.”
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Fade Into Hue
LELimited Edition. $34.00.
Fantasyland
Fantasyland is a very light, paler pink with subtle, warm undertones and warmer, more contrasting gold shimmer that gave it a frosted finish. The texture was more loosely-pressed, which resulted in light to moderate fallout during application and a less-than-even application of product. I’d recommend using with a dampened brush or a fingertip, which helped to smooth the product into place. It had opaque color coverage that lasted for eight hours before fading visibly on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Faithfully (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Magnetic Pink (P, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sparkling (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Always Pearly Pink (756) (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Gemstone #8 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sunflare (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Iconic Ingenue (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Daytrippin' (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Claretluxe #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (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.
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Fantasyland
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Lovecraft
Lovecraft is a brighter, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but not overly prone to fallout. It stayed on decently for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop QT (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Fate (P, $7.30) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pillow Mint (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Uggghhh (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Melody (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Temptation (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #1 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop On a Lark (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (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." 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.
Lovecraft
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Prismatic
Prismatic has a transparent base and is filled with pink and red smaller-particle glitter with slightly larger, more iridescent glitter throughout. It contains plastic (PET) glitter and is not approved for usage around the eye area. It had semi-sheer to medium coverage (from the glitter particles) that had good dispersion. The texture was more emollient and could move around in the pan when pushed at (whether with a brush or a fingertip). I didn’t test it on the eye area, but on cheeks, it had some migration after seven hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Flossy (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sugar Free (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop My Boo (LE, $6.00) is more muted (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sweet Life (LE, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Emuse Me (LE, $6.00) is warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop IYKYK (LE, $6.00) is lighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Indio (LE, ) is darker, more muted (80% similar).
- ColourPop Gumdrop (LE, $6.00).
- ColourPop Overpacked (LE, $6.00).
- ColourPop All Aura Again (LE, $6.00).
Prismatic
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Atelier
Atelier is a bright, darker pink with subtle, cool undertones and faint sparkle over a matte finish. The texture was soft enough but moderately powdery with a tendency for both powder and flecks of sparkle to fly away (visibly!) when applied and diffused. I’d recommend patting this into place with a denser brush and only gingerly blending it out to avoid tons of fallout. It had opaque color coverage that wore well for eight and a half hours and left a stain behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Not That Sirius (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Doll Face (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Bijou (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Dream Weaver (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Yummy (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Lotus Pink (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay 1960 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Hotsy Totsy (PiP, $13.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Hickie (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fair Play (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, 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." 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.
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Atelier
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Paradise
Paradise is a rich, medium-dark red with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, more velvety consistency that was slightly thin but powdery or prone to fallout. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly, and there was a strong stain left behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Watermelon Detox (LE, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop West End (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia D3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Brick Road (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Perla (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Poppy (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sakura (191CM) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Glider (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia C5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (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." 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.
Paradise
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Treasure
Treasure is a medium-dark peach with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, blendable but moderately powdery; thankfully, it retained its opaque pigmentation despite that powderiness. This shade lasted well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Make Waves (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Thread (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Bonjour (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Ciate Carrot Cake (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Foix (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Café Crème (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Ciate Coco (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Crescendo (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Tarocco (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Sandy Crotch (LE, $17.00) 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.
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Treasure
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
So Precious
So Precious has a transparent base and is chocked-full of white gold and peachy-coral sparkle throughout. It had slightly smaller-particle size glitter pieces. It contains plastic (PET) glitter and is not approved for usage around the eye area. The consistency was more emollient and malleable in the pan, though it had good, even dispersion when applied to bare skin. There was light migration over time–as a cheek highlighter–over an eight-hour period.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Flurry (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Law of Attraction (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Energetics (LE, $6.00) is cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Emuse Me (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop All Aura Again (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Flossy (LE, $6.00).
So Precious
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Art Deco
Art Deco is a brighter, medium orange with strong, warm undertones and lighter, orange-gold sparkle over a matte finish. There was a fair amount of sparkle, though I could see it billow away as I applied the product. The consistency was very powdery and thinner, so the product sheered out a bit from its initial full coverage, but the fallout was a greater concern. It wore well for eight hours but had light fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Firework (359CM) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Sephora Tangerine (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Tiger #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sunkiss'd (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Ardency Inn Tangerine (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Salvaje (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Loyalty (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Carnelian (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Butterscotch (Gingerbread Extra Spicy) (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Prankster (LE, $4.50) is less 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." 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.
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Art Deco
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Retro Dream
Retro Dream is a medium coral with moderate, warm undertones and a more orange shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. The consistency was smooth, moderately dense and blendable without being prone to fallout. It had rich color coverage that lasted nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Garden Date (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Clam Bake (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Ram (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chirp (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- JD Glow Starluster (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #17 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Golden Strawberry (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Coral #9 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Blossom (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shy Guy (LE, $6.00) 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.
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Retro Dream
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Love and Warhol
Love and Warhol is a vivid, medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones that leaned slightly orange paired with a sparkling matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well, but all of the sparkles were difficult to keep in place. There was a lot of fallout from the sparkles, and they also had a tendency to blend/spread well-beyond where the color was initially placed. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery and a touch thin. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably and left a faint stain behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Nectar (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dear (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Punch (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Kaja Juicy Grapefruit (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Remote (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wish List (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Danger Girl (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Frose (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Unbothered (PiP, $6.99) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hoops (PiP, $4.50) 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." 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.
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Love and Warhol
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Lucky Charm
Lucky Charm has a transparent base with a mix of smaller and larger, hexagon-shaped glitter particles in an assortment of hues; it was more white gold to greenish-gold depending on the lighting with slightly darker bits of green glitter in it. It contains plastic (PET) glitter and is not approved for usage around the eye area. The texture was more emollient and malleable, and this translated into having good dispersion of the glitter particles over skin with decent adhesion. There was light migration over an eight-hour period when worn on cheeks.
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Dreamland (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Get Lost (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Get Lost (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cheep Cheep (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Hungry Ghost (P, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Waterfall (LE, $8.00) is darker, less pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Royal Ball (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia E2 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Duh (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Lucky Charm
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Big Smile
Big Smile is a medium yellow with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish with sparkles throughout. The texture was moderately powdery with some fallout; it was the kind of shade that was best applied prior to base application. There was both powder as well as sparkle fallout due to the sparkles not really binding with the base pigment. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied decently and blended out without too much difficulty. It lasted for eight hours with light fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- UOMA Beauty Barbados (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Justice (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Smashbox Bolt (P, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Smashbox Peacemaker (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Star (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sweet Spot (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pint to Go (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Stinger (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Douro (P, $19.00) 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.
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Big Smile
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Shine Bright
Shine Bright is a brighter, medium yellow with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The texture was slightly thicker and more loosely-pressed, so it was more delicate and best used with a lighter hand to avoid fallout. It had rich color payoff that applied evenly and didn’t appear as thick as I expected. It stayed on decently for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Lemon Drop (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- JD Glow Lemonade (P, $7.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Going Bananas (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tankini (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Love Note (DC, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Lemon Soda (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Seize the Day (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop La Pina (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #12 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lemonade (P, $6.00) is darker, 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.
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Shine Bright
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Bonus Points
Bonus Points is a rich, medium-dark yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was lightly powdery but not prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours and left a bit of a stain behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Peacemaker (LE, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Amalfi (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sweet Spot (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Go Bananas (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Barbados (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Oasis (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Royal Woo (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia E4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lake Show (LE, $4.50) is 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.
Bonus Points
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Abstract
Abstract is a deep, more marigold-leaning yellow with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, moderately powdery, and sheered out lightly when applied to bare skin. I also noticed that it had a tendency to darken unevenly, but I was able to hide it with a second layer of product. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that lasted for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Take Flight (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Metro (PiP, $13.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Good Boy (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Pastis (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sunnies (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Amalfi (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M402 Mimosa (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Kandake (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Citrine (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Buttercupcake (P, $13.00) is lighter, 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.
Abstract
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Designer
Designer is a bright, chartreuse green with flecks of sparkle over a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that could be built up to full coverage with less than half of a layer. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery, and had light fallout during application. The sparkles were a larger issue, though, as they contributed heavily to fallout during application and a bit more while worn. It stayed on decently for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Zest (433CP) (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fresh Cut (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Say Less (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Stoppp (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC My Kid Could Make That (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Among the Stars (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Xenon (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Relapse (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (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.
Designer
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Pose
Pose is a light green with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well. The texture was lightly creamy, smooth, and dense without being overly stiff to work with. This shade wore nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Hopping (P, $8.77) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Best Buds (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Isla Vista (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Clionadh Eye of Newt (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Memoir (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Blooming (PiP, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Mint Soda (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Twirl (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Cle de Peau Modern Era #3 (LE, ) 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.
Pose
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Dyed Up
Dyed Up is a bright, light-medium green with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that adhered fairly evenly to bare skin but darkened a bit along the edges, which sometimes made it appear warmer. I’d recommend using this shade over a primer to ensure more even coverage and truer color. The consistency was blendable but moderately powdery, so there was some fallout during application. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Transform (P, $9.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Honeydew (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Coloured Raine Level Up (PiP, $6.99) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Sleep (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Clionadh Sedge (P, $4.50) is darker, more muted (80% similar).
- Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia B2 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (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." 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.
Dyed Up
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Haute (Fade Into Hue)
Haute (Fade Into Hue) is a light-medium green with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was nearly opaque in a single layer, which applied evenly and blended out out easily on bare skin. The texture was soft, lightly creamy, and dense but not overly stiff so it picked up well with a dry brush. 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
- ColourPop Mojo Jojo (LE, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- JD Glow Non Chalant (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Freak (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Take the Time (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Gecko's Tail (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Climate Change (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Kiwi (P, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Perfect Vacation (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Soul Sister (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Secret Keeper (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (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.
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Haute (Fade Into Hue)
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Bold Type
Bold Type is a medium-dark teal with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was quite powdery and thin, which resulted in a lot of fallout and the tendency for the powder to sheer out when applied. Even when I just patted and pressed it into place–no blending!–it seemed to just… fall off within a few minutes. It had mostly opaque pigmentation initially, but it really couldn’t seem to keep in place–even over primer (Smashbox 24HR). The little that seemed to hang on was noticeably faded after six hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sirena (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Morphe Parade (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia E3 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Dragonfly (DC, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Teal (14) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Ice Cold (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Powder Blue (84V) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Meltdown (PiP, ) is darker (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.
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Bold Type
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Take It Easel
Take It Easel is a brighter, very light blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had intense pigmentation with a smooth, lightly powder texture that had good adhesion to bare skin and maintained most of its opacity when blended out. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Playin' (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Perfect Storm (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Transcend Dance (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Got Iced (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Beauty Call (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Moonlite (PiP, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- Viseart Powder (25) (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Starry Eyed (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Airy (432CM) (LE, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Clionadh Tundra (P, $4.50) is darker (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.
Take It Easel
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope has a transparent base chocked full of lighter blue and more cyan blue, smaller-particle glitter along with some more iridescent flecks of glitter. It contains plastic (PET) glitter and is not approved for usage around the eye area. The texture was more emollient and malleable, which enabled better dispersion on the skin, but it wasn’t the most even application of glitter compared to other shades in the range. There was some migration apparent after eight hours of wear (on cheeks).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Superfriends (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hungry Ghost (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Cheep Cheep (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Rum Season (PiP, $6.00) is lighter (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Dreamland (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Deee-Light (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Royal Ball (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Orion (LE, ) is darker (80% similar).
Kaleidoscope
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Hot Copic
Hot Copic is a light, amost bluish-lavender base with green-to-gold shifting pearl that gave it a more metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, moderately dense texture that was slightly thinner when picked up and applied to bare skin but blended out well. The color showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Skyfall (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ember (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Seer (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Static (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Dark Energy #2 (LE, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Blue Garden #3 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME202 Iceberg Blue (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Yemoja (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Dior Blue Beat #3 (LE, ) is 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.
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Hot Copic
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Watermark
Watermark is a brighter, medium blue with moderate, cooler undertones and flecks of sparkle over a matte finish. The sparkles resulted in a fair amount of fallout and unexpected dispersion of sparkles (far beyond where I initially placed the color). The consistency was moderately powdery, too, which made the fallout issue greater. It had opaque pigmentation but had to be built back up as it did sheer out noticeably after applying and blending it out (but everywhere, not just the edge!). This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Rowdyruff Boys (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Evil Eye (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Superstar (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Laguna (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Luv Poem (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Coast (P, $7.30) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Synth (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Neptune's Waves (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Triennial Wave (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (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.
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Watermark
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Iconic
Iconic is a medium-dark cobalt blue with strong, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was slightly thinner and drier compared to most eyeshadows in the palette. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia B4 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Ultramarine (7) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Velocity (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Chris (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Neo Blue (PiP, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Starflyer (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M214 Ultramarine Blue (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #8 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Slow Dive (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Estee Lauder Bleu Electrique (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (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.
Iconic
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Express
Express is a light lavender with subtle, cool undertones and warmer, golden shimmer. It had more of a frosted finish as it was a chunkier texture that was very loosely-pressed into the pan. It had more semi-sheer, somewhat buildable pigmentation due to the texture–it just was hard to bind together as a cohesive product. There was a lot of fallout during application. It lasted decently for seven and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Inglot J401 Silver Dollar (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Blue Reflection (32) (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Brilliant (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aerialist (371SM) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Pallor (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop The Crab (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Stila Frosted Lavender (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Chanel Oiseaux de Nuit #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Girls, Girls! (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (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.
Express
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Selfie
Selfie is a medium lavender with cool undertones and a matte finish with sparkles on top. The sparkles did not bind with the underlying color, so there was moderate fallout from the sparkles and light fallout from the more powdery texture. This shade showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop T9 (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wanted (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Dope (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Sequence (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Own Ur Power (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Cobalt (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop The Aquarius (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (80% similar).
- Terra Moons Lunar Haze (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Sugarpill Baby Doll (PiP, $13.00) is less shimmery, 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." 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.
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Selfie
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Majestic
Majestic is a medium purple with neutral-to-warm undertones and matte finish. The product had nearly opaque color payoff that could be built to full coverage with less than half of a layer more. The texture was slightly drier and stiffer compared to most shades in the palette, but there wasn’t any fallout, so that was nice. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit, though it stained slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Electric Purple (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Madison (PiP, $4.50) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M924 Purple (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Iffy (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Outrageously (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Electric Violet (28V) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Eclipse (P, $6.00) is more muted, cooler (80% similar).
- Ace Beaute Eve (DC, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Anastasia B4 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker, 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." 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.
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Majestic
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Nouveau (Fade Into Hue)
Nouveau (Fade Into Hue) is a light-medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted finish. The texture was slightly drier and had some fallout during application as a result. It applied best with a fingertip or a dampened brush, which ensured full coverage with minimal fallout. It had more semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that wore decently for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- JD Glow Viola (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Wish (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Violet (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hello Fabulous (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Flashback (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Wavelength (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Sexy PB&J (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Totally Worth It (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fluff (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Wish (DC, $8.00) 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.
Look Using this Product
Nouveau (Fade Into Hue)
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Zeitgeist
Zeitgeist is a medium-dark, slightly muted purple with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had buildable coverage from semi-opaque to opaque in two layers. The consistency was lightly powdery and on the thinner side, so there was light fallout while blending it out, but it applied evenly and wasn’t difficult to blend out. It lasted 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
- ColourPop Legend (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Morphe Truth (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Electric Violet (28V) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Club New Wave Mix (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Madison (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Magic (370CM) (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Power to the Purple (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia B4 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Surratt Beauty Violaceous (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, more muted (80% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M924 Purple (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, 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." 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.
Without those plastic glitter shades It would had been a pretty palette. Why don’t replace these chunkier piece of plastic with a standard shimmers? Or maybe duochrome top coats??
These matte with sparkle shades drive me crazy. What is the point?? I was excited by this palette but combined with the pressed glitters I think it’ll be a pass for me.
I half love it, half abhor it. This one gets a major “hell no!” from me. I already have far better dupes anyways.
What a mammoth palette to review Christine! Thank you for getting this one done and dusted so quickly.
I can safely say that I am not tempted by this colourful offering – the shades are just not for me.
However, givent the size of the palette and sheer number of pastel shaded mattes, the brand has done a relatively good job of this. It’s the shimmers that have let them down, plus the addition of the much disliked glitter numbers.
The palette as a whole doesn’t excite me, but there are some pretty shades here.
Also Hot Copic is one of my favourite shade names all year. Probably would have picked almost any other colour for it over the one it’s used on, but the name is great.
The last time I bought a rainbow palette was UD full spectrum. Two of my three favorite shades from that one turned out to be blacks (the charcoal shimmery gray-black from the white row and the black packed with gold glitter from the yellow row). This should be a big skip for me just based on that and the fact that it stays on the light side.
Well I couldn’t resist this one – I bought it! Really appreciate this review since I would have had no idea that some of the colors are not for eyes. Baffles me why anyone would put shades in an eye palette that are not for eyes, but there you go, life is strange. I don’t have most of these colors in my stash yet so this was a no-brainer for me. Love the eye looks you did, inspirational. Can’t wait to play around with it.
Some of these are lovely, but when half the palette is unsafe for eye use and two of the colors I want to like are badly rated, I’m going to pass.
I love the concept and color scheme but I hate fallout. Mattes with sparkle are a huge pet peeve and nobody does them well.