ColourPop Fall 2019 Shadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 2 of 5)

Christine — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:00:00 +0000

Sincerely

ColourPop Sincerely Pressed Powder Pigment ( for oz.) is a deep magenta pink with cool, bluish undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, smooth, and finely-milled without being too powdery nor too firmly pressed into the pan. The color payoff was opaque in one layer, which blended out nicely along the edges with minimal effort. It lasted well for nine hours but left a fuchsia stain behind.

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

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Make Up For Ever S852 Neon Pink (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Radioactive (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Electric #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Thorn (P, $6.50) is darker (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M853 Neon Pink (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
Viseart Popsicle (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Sephora Myiesha (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Crib (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Miracle Romance (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Neon Pink #4 (LE, ) is 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." 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.

NOTICE: All products categorized under "Pigment" carry a warning in the US that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." Brands in the US typically market these products as "Pigments" (instead of "Eyeshadow"), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. Some color additives in "Pigments" have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions: FDA/CosIng.

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 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Sincerely

PPermanent. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Starchild

ColourPop Starchild Pressed Powder Pigment ( for oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark lavender with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, more frosted finish. It had rich color coverage, but the texture was drier, more loosely-pressed, which made it quite prone to fallout.

I also had trouble getting the product to apply evenly and stay that way without using a dampened brush or fingertip to apply it. The product stayed on nicely for eight hours but had light fallout over time (from the sparkles).

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

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Sydney Grace Magenta Dreams (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Enigma (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Upload (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Spitfire (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #24 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
NARS Rage (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME912 Orchid (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
NYX Volatile (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Sunbird (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Anastasia Electro (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.

Ingredients

*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

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Starchild

PPermanent. $4.50.

B-

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

81%

Total

Heiress

ColourPop Heiress Pressed Powder Pigment ( for oz.) is a light-medium lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was slightly thin, so it was definitely a shade that benefited greatly by a primer underneath it.

The upside was that it was blendable and easy to build up without too much fallout or any tendency to sheer out. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me before fading visibly.

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

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ColourPop Zoned Out (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Such a Tulle (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Flowery (PiP, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
LORAC Lavender (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Hopscotch (DC, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Jewel Bee (LE, $5.25) is warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Zena (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
Too Faced Lavender Cake (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Clionadh Aurora (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Release (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).

Heiress

PPermanent. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

Tickled

ColourPop Tickled Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a soft, peachy beige base with flecks of pink, violet, and blue iridescent sparkle. It was previously released in the Oh La La palette, and while it seemed to have a bit more silicone in the formula, it had a loosely-pressed texture that was prone to kicking up excess product and having fallout during application.

It had semi-sheer, somewhat buildable coverage, so for those who tend to use these shades on the inner tearduct to brighten, it might be just fine. For more coverage, I’d recommend using it with a dampened brush or layering it over another shade. It lasted well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.

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

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MAC Summer Honey (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Delish (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #10 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Kaja Champagne Cream (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Frog (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Posse (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
bareMinerals Custom Made (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Danessa Myricks Petals (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Ice (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (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.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Talc, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

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Tickled

PPermanent. $4.50.

C+

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

78%

Total

XO Baby

ColourPop XO Baby Pressed Powder Pigment ( for oz.) is a bright, medium orange with moderate, warm reddish undertones and a matte finish that had flecks of gold micro-sparkle throughout but didn’t translate onto the lid. The texture was soft, lightly powdery in the pan, but the powder applied evenly, blended out well, and wasn’t prone to sheering out or having fallout. The color coverage was opaque and stayed on well for nine hours before fading a bit.

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

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Huda Beauty Electric #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Anastasia E2 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Gloaming (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Anastasia E3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Makeup Geek Poppy (DC, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
ColourPop OOO (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Orange Sherbert (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
ColourPop Big Cocktails (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Dynamic (P, $9.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Hatched (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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, Tin Oxide, Mica (CI 77019), Red 6 (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

XO Baby

PPermanent. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

High Society

ColourPop High Society Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm, redder undertones and lighter, warm gold shimmer that gave it a more metallic sheen. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, while the texture was soft, more loosely-pressed so there was some excess kicked up in the pan if I wasn’t careful, and blendable. The color wore nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

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Melt Cosmetics Alegria (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Louie (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Floaties (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Morgana (131DC) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Summer Sun (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Suspiciously Sweet (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Sephora Mrs. Baily (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Hotness (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Cosmopolitan (DC, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Pecking Order (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Tin Oxide, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

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High Society

PPermanent. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

ColourPop Sincerely Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Starchild Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Heiress Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Tickled Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop XO Baby Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop High Society Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Sincerely Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Starchild Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Heiress Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Tickled Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop XO Baby Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop High Society Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Fall 2019 Shadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 2 of 5)

Sincerely

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PPermanent. $4.50.

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Starchild

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PPermanent. $4.50.

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Heiress

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PPermanent. $4.50.

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Tickled

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PPermanent. $4.50.

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XO Baby

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PPermanent. $4.50.

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High Society

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PPermanent. $4.50.

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