ColourPop Festival Essentials Pressed Powder Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)
BPM
ColourPop BPM Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, orange undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that wasn’t too firmly nor too softly pressed in the pan, which made it easy to pickup, to apply, and to blend out. It 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 Candid (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Smashbox Outfoxed (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Coppering (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Diva Lights (Enhance) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Lost Summer (P, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- LORAC Rust (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Apollo (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Crush (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop DJ (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Strut 'n Slay (LE, $4.50) 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
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (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.
BPM
PPermanent. $4.50.
Hop On
ColourPop Hop On Pressed Pigment ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, medium red with subtle warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly to the skin. The texture was slightly thinner and drier to the touch, but I didn’t have any issues diffusing or blending out the color in practice. Worth noting, it is a Pressed Pigment and therefore comes with the warning that it is not intended for use on the eye area. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before there was slight fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Cerise (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Destroyer (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Like It's Hot (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Kogi (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Making Moves (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Ardency Inn Punch (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Orange #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Bright Editorial #9 (PiP, ) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Daiquiri (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Walking Heartbeats (LE, $17.00) 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." 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, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Mica (CI 77019), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 40 Lake (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.
Look Using this Product
Hop On
PPermanent. $4.50.
Bratty
ColourPop Bratty Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, tangerine orange with warm, orange and yellow undertones and a mostly matte finish. It seemed matte in the pan, but I swear I detected very, very faint pearl strewn through it when I swatched it. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a velvety smooth texture that wasn’t too powdery and had enough substance to it that it did not sheer away too readily. It lasted for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Orange Carrot (LE, $6.99) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Cheer Me On (LE, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia B1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hula Hoop (LE, $4.50) is more muted (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Analogue (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Anastasia D2 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Wild One (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Redstart (P, $5.25) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Toucan Do It (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia A2 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) 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.
Ingredients
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 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).
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.
Look Using this Product
Bratty
PPermanent. $4.50.
Chauffeur
ColourPop Chauffeur Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, light-medium tangerine orange with warm, yellow undertones and a golden, metallic sheen. The color payoff was opaque, while the eyeshadow had a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was easy to work with on the lid. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Sundown (PiP, $6.99) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Hot Line (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow You're Cheesy (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Goals (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Chad (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hot Tub (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bubble Bee (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Churro (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Mandarine (123DC) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Three's a Cloud (LE, $6.00) is darker, more muted (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
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica (Ci 77019), Red 40 Lake (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.
Looks Using this Product
Chauffeur
PPermanent. $4.50.
Comeback Kid
ColourPop Comeback Kid Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy-pink with warm undertones and a golden sheen. The eyeshadow had good pigmentation, though not quite opaque in one layer. The consistency was smooth, soft and a little more loosely-pressed in the pan compared to other shades. It applied best by patting and pressing on as a result. The color wore well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Primo Donna (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Goddess (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Dazz (339DC) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop VIP (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Kai (244M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Tiger Eye #2 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Vanitas (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Orgasm II (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Quartz (PiP, ) 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” 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, Magnesium Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Carmine (CI 75470), 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.
Look Using this Product
Comeback Kid
PPermanent. $4.50.
Lay Low
ColourPop Lay Low Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium coral with strong, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. There was very fine (and only a faint amount) shimmer that seemed to improve the texture and blendability while still leaving behind a mostly matte finish to the eye in person. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, blended out nicely, and stayed on for eight hours before it started to fade on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Wiser (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Blair (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wait for It (P, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Still Shot (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Keep Swimming (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Sistina (PiP, $8.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M748 Coral (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Just Peachy (LE, $5.25) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Style and Grace (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Dose of Colors Berry Chic (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (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.
Look Using this Product
Lay Low
PPermanent. $4.50.
ColourPop BPM Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop BPM Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop BPM Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop BPM Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hop On Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Hop On Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Hop On Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Hop On Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Bratty Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Bratty Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Bratty Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Bratty Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Festival Look | Look Details
ColourPop Festival Look | Look Details
ColourPop Chauffeur Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Chauffeur Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Chauffeur Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Chauffeur Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Comeback Kid Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Comeback Kid Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Comeback Kid Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Comeback Kid Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Festival Look | Look Details
ColourPop Festival Look | Look Details
ColourPop Lay Low Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Lay Low Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Lay Low Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Lay Low Pressed Powder Shadow
These all look gorgeous!
Must… resist…
Oh boy, Hop On is one that I had my eye on based on the instagram pics and it’s awfully pretty but IMO Chauffeur is the star of this particular group.
Thanks for the review, Christine. What are you wearing on your lips? The color is beautiful and looks gorgeous on you!
Bratty, Lay Low and Comeback Kid all interest me! Not entirely sure I need any more orangey eyeshadow, though. But, maybe Comeback Kid would still fill a gap? Idk?
Hop On is absolutely stunning! Looks like a fiery red setting sun in summer!
Really gorgeous and vibrant summer shades here and all very good quality too.
I couldn’t resist and bought the entire set with the empty palette. So glad I did now. These look great!
Comeback Kid is pretty ?
So many pretty colors…if I ever learn how to do colorful eye looks, I’ll check these out lol
Regarding Hop On, how is it supposed to be used if it’s not intended for the eye area?
You could wear it on cheeks.
I ordered BPM, Chauffeur and Lay Low, and I’m happy to see that they all rate good!
Now I’m waiting to see if Rascal and Formation do as well 🙂
I think Lay Low will pair really nicely with Come and Get it that I already have, to make a lovely peachy-gold look for spring.
For some reason, I didn’t realize these were permanent. The shades are all gorgeous, so I’m happy to see they are.