ColourPop Fairy Well Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Fairy Well

ColourPop Fairy Well 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.3 oz.) is a new, limited edition neutral color story that was designed for Ulta. I find that the palettes created for Ulta can tend to feel like well-tread territory for those who follow the brand’s releases generally. The quality was there; the mattes were a touch powdery but pigmented and blendable, while the shimmers were smooth, easy to use with dry brushes or fingertips, and long-wearing. The palette contained two pressed glitters, though, so those who are wary of those will want to keep that in mind.

Ingredients

Fairy Well

LELimited Edition. $22.00.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Pixie Perf

Pixie Perf is a pale beige with warm, golden undertones and a bright, metallic finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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LORAC Frost (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Pop Off (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Clear History (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Mojave Moves (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Hillside (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
MAC Spores (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Cosmic (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Play Hard (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Mica (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Castaway (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).

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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.

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Pixie Perf

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Fairykin

Fairykin is a light lavender-taupe with cool undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque color coverage
Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
Blendable, easy to work with
Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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NARS Charade II (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Violet Hour (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Sky High (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Fairykin

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Cozy Cabin

Cozy Cabin is a very pale pink with subtle, warm undertones offset by a grayish overtone paired with a matte finish.

Opaque color coverage
Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
Blendable, easy to work with
Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Say It's True (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Chanel Elemental #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Scented Candle (229) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Ciate Toon Kisses (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop R and R (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Unruffled (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Unconditional (LE, $5.25) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Stranger (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Mauve Decade (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Petalette #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Cozy Cabin

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Lil Orb

Lil Orb is a light, rosy copper with warm undertones and a metallic sheen.

Opaque pigmentation
Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Day Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
UOMA Beauty Kush (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Hoot N Holler (LE, $9.00) is darker (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Guardian Angels (DC, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
Too Faced Push-up (2018) (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Apres Ski #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Olivia Palermo Desert Sand (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #6 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Lil Orb

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Wood Nymph

Wood Nymph is a light-medium gold with strong, warm orange undertones and a smooth, metallic finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop La Mesa (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Visionaire #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Pat McGrath Astral Pink Moon (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
ColourPop Blanc de Blanc (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Wood Nymph

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Into the Forest

Into the Forest is a light-medium copper with strong, warm undertones and flecks of gold and copper glitter throughout. It had a slightly translucent base that was full of plastic (PET) glitter, though the glitter particles were smaller than typical.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly tacky, moderately emollient
Spread evenly, adhered with minimal fallout
Long-wearing (8 hours with light fallout over time)

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ColourPop Thrive (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Super Stardust (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Au Team (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
elf Flirty Birdy (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, less pigmented (80% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

MAC Natural Tease (LE, ).
Charlotte Tilbury Power Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ).
Natasha Denona Day Spring (PiP, $29.00).

Into the Forest

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Faun Guy

Faun Guy is a deep, coppery-gold with a glittering finish. It had a slightly translucent base chocked full of plastic (PET) glitter, though it was finer than typical and much more opaque as a result.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly tacky, moderately emollient
Spread evenly, adhered with minimal fallout
Long-wearing (8 hours with light fallout over time)

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Anastasia D3 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
LORAC Meadow (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Push-up (2018) (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Beach Bum (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Snow Bank (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Sephora Demanding (31) (P, $9.00) is warmer (90% similar).
LORAC Primrose (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Moira Showtime (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Intense Rosegold (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Sunset Chaser (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

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Faun Guy

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Pond

Pond is a light, dusty coral with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque color coverage
Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
Blendable, easy to work with
Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Sprung (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Candy Crush (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
LORAC Hot Toddy (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Bare with Me (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Moira Cashmere Rose (P, $7.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Kaja Smoky Sepia (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Cheek2Cheek (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
ColourPop Labyrinth (P, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
ColourPop Dreamboat (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Pond

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Flower Crown

Flower Crown is a light, yellowed brown with warm undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque color coverage
Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
Blendable, easy to work with
Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Makeup by Mario N7 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Blissed Out (LE, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Flower Crown

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Willow

Willow is a deep, desaturated brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a metallic sheen.

Opaque pigmentation
Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Tom Ford Beauty First Frost #4 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Bye Bye Bahamas (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Choc Full (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Constrictor (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
NARS Madrid (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Jazzy (454M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Kaja Tiger's Eye (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Splendor (DC, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Jaguar #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Daydreamer (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Willow

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Folklore

Folklore is a medium-dark, rosy brown with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque color coverage
Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
Blendable, easy to work with
Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Verse (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Dior Lucky Star #5 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Olivia Palermo Smoky Quartz (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Who (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Kaleidos Crater Grove (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Persona Brave (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Rhythm (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Maca (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Palm (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Dark Chocolate (P, $5.25) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Folklore

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek is a blackened taupe with strong, cool undertones and warmer flecks of gold sparkle over a matte finish (most of them did not seem to translate onto the lid).

Opaque color coverage
Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
Blendable, easy to work with, light fallout
Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Sydney Grace Porch Swing (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Grand Bal #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Sad Girl (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Pony Up (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Dream (LE, $4.50) is darker (80% similar).
Sydney Grace Spyder (LE, $5.25) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
ColourPop Ur Hot (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Hide and Seek

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

ColourPop Fairy Well 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

ColourPop Pixie Perf Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Fairykin Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Cozy Cabin Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Lil Orb Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Wood Nymph Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Into the Forest Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Faun Guy Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Pond Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Flower Crown Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Willow Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Folklore Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hide and Seek Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Fairy Well 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

ColourPop Pixie Perf Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Fairykin Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Cozy Cabin Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Lil Orb Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Wood Nymph Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Into the Forest Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Faun Guy Pressed Glitter

ColourPop Pond Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Flower Crown Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Willow Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Folklore Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hide and Seek Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Fairy Well Palette Review & Swatches

Fairy Well

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $22.00.

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Pixie Perf

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Fairykin

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Cozy Cabin

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Lil Orb

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Wood Nymph

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Into the Forest

Top Dupes

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

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Faun Guy

Top Dupes

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

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Pond

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Flower Crown

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Willow

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Folklore

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Hide and Seek

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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