ColourPop Gimme Butterflies Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Gimme Butterflies
ColourPop Gimme Butterflies 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that features a mix of new and repromoted shades. At a glance, it was a warmer-toned palette, but the inclusion of richer reds and pinks gave it more of a mixed tone in practice. Aside from the Pressed Glitters, the remaining shades were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing with little to critique. If they’re the type of colors you’d wear and don’t exist in your stash, it’s certainly worth considering.
It includes two Pressed Glitters and two Pressed Pigments, all of which are not intended for use in the immediate eye area.
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Gimme Butterflies
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
UR a Catch
UR a Catch is a pale, warmer gold with a soft, pearly sheen. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well. There was a bit of slip to it, but it seemed a little too powder-like by touch alone to be a Super Shock Shadow. It wore nicely for eight hours on me before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Expose #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Peekaboo (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Persona Sassy (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop High Tide (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Mythos (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Luz (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Thunderstruck (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #5 (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Champs-Elysees (P, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Crystalline (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, 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
CalCIum Sodium Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Ptfe, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, AcaCIa Decurrens Extract, Polyglycerin-3, 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.
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UR a Catch
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Over It
Over It is a light, peachy coral with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that felt more loosely-pressed into the pan but wasn’t prone to fallout. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Scene (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Normcore (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Darling (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Pop Rock (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Blossom (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lancome Kitten Heel (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Rest Stop (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Supernova (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bare (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Twitterpated (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, 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, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). Ur A Catch: CalCIum Sodium Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Ptfe, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, AcaCIa Decurrens Extract, Polyglycerin-3, 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.
Over It
PPermanent. $4.50.
Woke
Woke is a brighter, medium-dark coral with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had full color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out easily along the edges. The consistency was soft, a touch powdery in the pan, but it wasn’t prone to sheering out. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before I noticed signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Melon (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Quicksave (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Soft Core (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Bloom (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Intense (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Tequila Sunrise (P, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Scammin' (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop High Flying (LE, $4.50) is more muted (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Placebo (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Rich #5 (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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, May Contain: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), 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.
Looks Using this Product
Woke
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Making Moves
Making Moves is a bright, orange-coral with a matte finish and warm undertones. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty.
The consistency was somewhat powdery, so I’d be careful to tap off excess product to avoid potential fallout, though it had good adhesion regardless. It lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Carnal Charm (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Punch (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Full of Flavour (LE, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Flame Fatale (LE, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Shockwave (PiP, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Ardency Inn Punch (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Danger Girl (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC A Little Tamed (P, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hop On (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wish List (LE, $4.50) is 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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, May Contain: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). Glider*: Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140). Bloomin: Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Carmine (CI 75470), 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.
Making Moves
PPermanent. $4.50.
Fair Play
Fair Play is a brighter, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery texture that retained its intensity when applied and blended out. The color wore 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
- MAC Bird's Eye View (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Bijou (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay 1960 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Seas the Day (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Exaltation (108) (P, $29.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #15 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Domination (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Minty (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Atelier (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Doll Face (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” 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, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, May Contain: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). Glider*: Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140). Bloomin: Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Carmine (CI 75470), 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.
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Fair Play
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Winged
Winged is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones in its base paired with much warmer, gold shimmer and micro-sparkle throughout. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage that adhered evenly to bare skin, which was surprisingly as it seemed more loosely-pressed in the pan.
I recommend patting and gently pressing the product into place rather than sweeping it on, though. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading was noticeable.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Sweet Dreams (LE, $9.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Chakra to Me (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Strawberry (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Skater (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cami Crush (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Lemonade (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Nocturnal (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Brawny (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Mali (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Daisy (190CK) (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” 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
CalCIum Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, CalCIum Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 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
Winged
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Get Lost
Get Lost has a translucent base with a mix of fine, iridescent white gold glitter, small, hexagon-shaped gold glitter, and then large, hexagon-shaped multi-colored glitter. The larger glitters made it harder to apply evenly and were the pieces most likely to fallout/migrate.
The smaller pieces had better spreadability and went on evenly, which gave the product more medium coverage. There was light migration/fallout over an eight-hour period. It contains plastic glitter and is not intended for use on the eye area.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Get Lost (LE, ) (100% similar).
- ColourPop Waterfall (LE, $8.00) is less pigmented (95% similar).
- ColourPop Duh (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lucky Charm (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Dreamland (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop The Dark Sea (LE, $8.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Opal (PiP, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Stila Stylish (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (85% similar).
- ColourPop Island Hopping (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
Polyethylene Terephthalate, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane 33, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Myristate, Acrylate Copolymers, Ethylene/Va Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic ACId, Aluminum. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Yellow 5 (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.
Get Lost
PPermanent. $6.00.
Glider
Glider is a bright, medium-dark red with strong, cool pink undertones and a matte finish. The texture felt soft, velvety, and was more substantial, so I’d use a lighter hand when picking up product to avoid possible fallout as a little went a long way. It had rich color coverage that wore well for nine hours before fading a bit, though it left a faint stain behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia C5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Brick Road (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Berry Beet (LE, $6.99) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop West End (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia B1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Desire (DC, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Fatale (P, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Fleet (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #9 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Paradise (LE, $4.50) 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
Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 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.
Look Using this Product
Glider
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Overpacked
Overpacked is a multi-colored glitter over a translucent base but reads primarily as a warmer pink glitter with some multi-colored particles mixed in. It had small-sized glitter–larger than shimmer or sparkle but not the larger, more visually noticeable hexagon-shaped glitter that the brand sometimes releases.
It had medium to semi-opaque “coverage” in a single layer. The product had good spreadability, and while it had better wear than glitters of the past, there was still some migration/fallout over eight hours. It contains plastic glitter and is not intended for use on the eye area.
Top Dupes
- Anastasia E3 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Smash Glitz (LE, $28.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Affair (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Emuse Me (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sweet Life (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Indio (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Distortion (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Cabana (LE, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Indio (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop IYKYK (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
Polyethylene Terephthalate, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane 33, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Myristate, Acrylate Copolymers, Ethylene/Va Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic ACId, Aluminum. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Yellow 5 (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.
Overpacked
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Labyrinth
Labyrinth is a soft, peachy coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer more. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery, but it wasn’t prone to fallout or sheering out much. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Feelz (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Tuscan Sun (DC, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Day Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Soft and Sweet (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk #2 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop The News (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Hot Toddy (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Quadrille #3 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Palpitation (104) (LE, $29.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Glitz (LE, $6.00) 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” 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, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, May Contain: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). Glider*: Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140). Bloomin: Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Carmine (CI 75470), 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.
Labyrinth
PPermanent. $4.50.
Skipper
Skipper is a rich, raspberry pink with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had a moderately powdery texture, so I would recommend tapping off excess to minimize potential for fallout, though I didn’t note much during application myself. It yielded rich color payoff that applied evenly and blended out easily along the edges. It stayed on well for nine hours before fading and left a faint stain behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Hen Party (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Dahlia (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Betrayal (LE, $6.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Terminus (P, $6.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Rosette (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Anastasia C1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Adore (P, $7.30) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia B4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) 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
Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 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.
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Skipper
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Bloomin'
Bloomin’ is a muted, medium-dark plum with moderate, warm undertones and flecks of gold micro-sparkle over a matte finish. The sparkles tended to get trapped in my brush and otherwise disappeared when applied and blended out, so it was functionally a matte finish in practice.
The texture was slightly thinner and stiffer in the pan with a bit of dryness. It had good color coverage that was buildable to opaque pigmentation with two layers. This shade stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Up in the Air (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Resident Rep (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Devilish (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fly By Night (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pretty Cruel (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Awakened (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Poppin' (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Blush Wine (PiP, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Saturn Sunset (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop How Rouge (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, 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” 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
Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch OctenylsucCInate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Carmine (CI 75470), 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.
Colour Pop sure loves their pink themed, pressed glitter palettes. Actually, this palette would rate fairly well if it didn’t have the pressed glitter shades in it, if the brand used a shimmer or a duochrome instead it would be much better.
Thank you for the review Christine.
What Genevieve said,
Christine you always make these palettes work!
I feel like having the same vague warning for the big chunky glitters as they have for the eyeshadow shades with “for EU eyes only” pigments… is maybe not a very good idea? But then I don’t think repeatedly putting glitters in eyeshadow palettes is a good idea anyway, so… :/ (Every time I see them it’s a visceral feeling like when I put in a contact lens wrong and my eye tries to roll as far back as possible to get away from it. It’s really putting me off looking at Colourpop stuff now)
Feels like a mashup of a few of their palettes from the past 6 months or so. Between that and the pressed glitter, I’m rather turned off, TBH. ColourPop needs to slow down, take a breath, listen to the consumer base beyond just their own site, then offer us more spaced out, less redundant, safer to use palettes.
Is this pállate still available ?
Looks like it might be gone!