ColourPop Festival Essentials Pressed Powder Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 4)
On the Rise
Colour Pop On the Rise Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium purple with warm undertones and a soft, pearly sheen. The pigmentation was nearly opaque, while the texture was just a smidgen on the dry side, but otherwise, it was easy to work with and remained blendable on my lid. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty African Violet #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Violet Cassis (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Pomeberry (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #5 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Jouer Amethyst (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Gemstone (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Badlands (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Night Creature (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I-90 (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Jingle Berry (LE, $16.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.05 oz. - $100.00 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Prowlin'
Colour Pop Prowlin’ Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, pale lavender with warm, pink undertones and a golden, metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, almost cream-like texture that was blendable and easy to apply to bare skin. The eyeshadow stayed on well for eight hours on me before I noticed any fading.
Top Dupes
- LORAC Unicorn (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Kitschmas (PiP, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Touch of Lilac (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 2) #5 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Past Midnight #1 (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Illusion (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Girls, Girls! (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Rave (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Stila Amethyst (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Tarte Get Surreal (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.05 oz. - $100.00 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Two to Mango
Colour Pop Two to Mango Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium lavender with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly over bare skin, though a primer definitely gave it that extra oomph. The texture was soft, velvety, and not too thin or too firmly pressed in the pan, so it blended out nicely but did not sheer out immediately. It wore well for just over eight hours on me.
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever S900 Marshmallow (DC, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Sock-it Xiqu (LE, $21.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Style & Influence (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva Daydream (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #4 (PiP, ) is more muted (85% similar).
- MAC She's a Machine (LE, $17.00) is more muted (85% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Orchid Haze (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Wisteria (P, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- NARS Pulp Fiction #3 (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Lotus (P, $8.00) is darker (80% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.05 oz. - $100.00 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 Colour Pop 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, Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Howlin'
Colour Pop Howlin’ Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium lavender with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture that was fairly blendable and didn’t sheer out too readily when applied. I would recommend patting it over primer, which helped improve the payoff. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me.
Top Dupes
- MAC Sock-it Xiqu (LE, $21.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- NARS Pulp Fiction #3 (PiP, $19.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S900 Marshmallow (DC, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Style & Influence (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Zoeva Daydream (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- LORAC Lavender (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Hopscotch (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Carnival (P, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- MAC Otaku (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.05 oz. - $100.00 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 Colour Pop 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), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Feathered
Colour Pop Feathered Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, reddish undertones and flecks of sparkle over a matte finish. The pigmentation was fantastic, while the consistency was soft, smooth, and velvety without being too powdery or too firmly pressed in the pan. The eyeshadow was easy to work with and wore well for eight hours.
Top Dupes
- Persona Audacious (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Morphe In the Zone (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Romance (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Frisson (P, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Beast (LE, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Extra Bitter (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Red Ochre (PiP, $12.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty For More (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Native (P, $6.99) is brighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Amaretto (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.05 oz. - $100.00 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Talc, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Burner
Colour Pop Burner Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had opaque color payoff that applied evenly and smoothly on my lid. The texture was soft to the touch, dense without being stiff or thick, and blendable. This shade lasted for eight hours on me.
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Temper Temper (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Addict (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Colour Pop The Scorpio (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Confident Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Rapture (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Girl Crush (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Jackpot (LE, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Ooo Burn (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Firecracker (LE, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Holly Hock (DC, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.05 oz. - $100.00 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 Colour Pop 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, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019).
Prowlin’ is going on my buy list -hard to find a light pink that scores A
I know! I am really happy about the quality of their shadows in this collection (and as of late!)
Really pretty soft lavender and purple shades. The quality is good also. I love lavender/purple and keep buying them regardless of how many I have. Just can’t seem to say “no” to those shades. I really like several of the shades in this ColourPop release.
Prowlin’ and Two To Mango are the ones I am going to get. I have a weakness for light lavenders like these! Loving Burner and also On The Rise, but those are duped in my stash already.
Gorgeous shades in this purple/pink range and great ratings for the mattes.
Burner is a very pretty autumnal shade.
These are all lovely shades. It’s great to see decent purples.