ColourPop Fall 2019 Shadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 1 of 5)
Latchkey
ColourPop Latchkey Pressed Powder Pigment ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a muted, medium berry with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage with a slightly drier, thinner texture that was less powdery than some ColourPop mattes but was one of the few that benefited noticeably with a primer underneath to prove smoothness. It 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 Stellar Wind (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Ciate Quartz (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Betrayal (LE, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Senorita (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #15 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Risque (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Stud Muffin (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Watermelon (10) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Fuchsia (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Lil Miss (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." 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
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), 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.
Latchkey
PPermanent. $4.50.
Cater 2 U
ColourPop Cater 2 U Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, pinky-red with cool undertones and a soft, pearly sheen. It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered well to bare skin and blended out with little effort. The texture was smooth to the touch, dense but not too firmly pressed into the pan, and was easy to work with. The color stayed on nicely 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
- NARS Deep Cut (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Like Like (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Seduction (LE, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hot Totty (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sounds of Melody (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Magentic (142M) (DC, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Love Match (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #13 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Fleet (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, 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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Tin Oxide, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 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.
Cater 2 U
PPermanent. $4.50.
Dear Diary
ColourPop Dear Diary Pressed Powder Pigment ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a frosted sheen. It had opaque color coverage in one layer, which applied fairly evenly to bare skin and blended out decently along the edges, though the texture was on the thinner side and had some slip. The shimmer didn’t come through as much unless applied with a dampened brush or a fingertip. This shade lasted well for eight and a half hours and left a very faint stain behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Like Like (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Ruby #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Magentic (142M) (DC, $29.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Seduction (LE, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Love Match (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cater 2 U (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Orion Nebula (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Lose Something (LE, $6.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Fyrinnae Feline Pretty Femme (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Dior Rouge Trafalgar #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, 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." 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
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Dimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), 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.
Dear Diary
PPermanent. $4.50.
Manifest It
ColourPop Manifest It Pressed Powder Pigment ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark, fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had faint sparkle running through it, but it looked and functioned like a matte finish on the eye. It had opaque coverage in a single layer, while the texture felt a bit drier and had a touch of fallout. This shade was previously released in a larger palette, but the version in the single form seemed less bright. It 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
- Anastasia A5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Geode Life (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Outfit Repeater (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fleet (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Hickie (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Island Shine (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop On a Lark (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Rebellion (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #6 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Gossip (LE, $19.00) is more 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.
Ingredients
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), 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.
Manifest It
PPermanent. $4.50.
Good Manners
ColourPop Good Manners Pressed Powder Pigment ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, cotton candy pink with strong, blue undertones and a matte finish. It was lighter and brighter than most blue-based matte pink shades I’ve seen, which was unexpected (I thought it would be easier to dupe). The texture was soft, a little powdery in the pan, but it had excellent pigmentation and good adherence. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Sweetheart (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Terraverse (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Miracle Romance (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Anastasia A3 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Popsicle (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Flamingo (P, $7.30) is darker (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Yaa Asantewaa (LE, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Homie (DC, $8.00) is darker, 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." 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
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), 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.
Good Manners
PPermanent. $4.50.
Ivy League
ColourPop Ivy League Pressed Powder Pigment ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, light-medium fuchsia pink with strong, blue undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was dense without being too firmly pressed into the pan nor was it too thick when applied to bare skin. It lasted well for eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Boheme Dream #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Christmas Town (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Solstice with the Mostest (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fame Game (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hibiscus (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #23 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop These Boots (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia A1 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME910 Electric Magenta (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Electric Amethyst (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." 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
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), 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.
All these pinky shades look pretty good. Perfect for summer.
Great pink shades! Good manners is the one I want to pick up. It’a hard to find a good cool, bright, matte fuchsia like that.
One shade, and one shade only, made it into my WL: Dear Diary. Everything else is either too pink or I have something close enough. But, Dear Diary is a special looking shade to me!