ColourPop Fall 2017 Pressed Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)
Two Birds
ColourPop Two Birds Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark gold with warm, orange undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly to the lid. The texture was soft, moderately dense, and slightly cream-like, which helped it blend out easily. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #20 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Sinful (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Viseart Unleashed (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Casino (DC, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Milani Bella Gold (22) (P, $4.49) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rainbow Connection (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Flash (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Magnetic (P, $10.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Goals (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Chanel Poudre d'Or (34) (P, $30.00) 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
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 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
Two Birds
PPermanent. $4.50.
Fortune Cookie
ColourPop Fortune Cookie Pressed Pigment ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, medium pinky-red with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color payoff in a single layer with a slightly drier texture that wasn’t too powdery nor was it prone to sheering out, but it just had a dryness present to it, possibly due to the thinner consistency. The color wore well for eight and a half hours and stained my lids slightly (and it is technically not an eyeshadow).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Destroyer (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Queen (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Silence (LE, $10.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Corazon (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cerise (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Strike While Haute (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Black Cherry (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Daiquiri (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Razzleberry (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty FU2 (LE, ) 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." 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.
Ingredients
Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), 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.
Fortune Cookie
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Koi
ColourPop Koi Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium tangerine orange with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was smooth, velvety, and easily blended on the lid. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented and wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Chanterelle (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Gina (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bump This (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sequoia (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Big Three (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild To Muse and Carouse #1 (DC, $2.29) is cooler (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Notting Hill (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Buttarum (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chameleon #5 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Newport Nights #5 (LE, ) is darker (95% 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, Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 (CI 16035), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), 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.
Koi
PPermanent. $4.50.
Lucky You
ColourPop Lucky You Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque, while the texture was slightly dusty in the pan but did not appear dry nor was it prone to sheering out on bare skin. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Ruby #1 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty In the Pink #1 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Tweet (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Inglot #356 (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Waisted (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Morganite (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Strange (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Lovesick (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Golden Shock #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Palace of Versaille (LE, ) is lighter (95% 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, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
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.
Lucky You
DCDiscontinued. $4.50.
Facet
ColourPop Facet Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep plum with warm undertones and a matte finnish. It had good color payoff in a single layer, which was buildable to opaque coverage with a second layer. The eyeshadow was soft, slightly dusty in the pan, but it did not appear to have any ill-effects on the application, as it applied evenly and blended out nicely. This shade wore well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced I Can't Even (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Maple Sugar (LE, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sweet Tooth (LE, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Nightfall (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Quasimodo (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Videotape (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Miss Chili (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Palm (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Lord (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bruno (417CM) (PiP, ) 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.
Ingredients
Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 (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.
That eye look is lovely!
Thanks, Christy!
Another set of stunning eyeshadows by Colour Pop.
Beautiful eye look Christine.
I think CP Koi would go well with NARS blush in Intensely