ColourPop Gimme Sugar Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches
Gimme Sugar
ColourPop Gimme Sugar Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new foursome that included two shimmery shades and two mattes. Three of the four shades were very workable, but one was rather sheer and powdery, which was more of a miss; it would be okay for blending out the darker matte but not as a standalone shade.
Ingredients
Gimme Sugar
LELimited Edition. $9.00.
Whipped Cream
Whipped Cream is a very light pink with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy but not too dense or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Aww (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop My My My (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Guess What (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Au Fil de L'Eau #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Sirius (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Dance Flowers Dance (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Aim High (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Vibes (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Specter (PiP, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 17 (LE, ) 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.
Whipped Cream
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Gummy Bears
Gummy Bears is a bright, light-medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer more. The texture was thinner, though not as powdery as the brand’s matte eyeshadows typically are, which made for an easier laydown of product, but it was still blendable. It lasted well for eight and a half hours and left a faint stain behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- By Beauty Bay Flapper (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Seeing Stars (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Woot Woot (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Digital Bean (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bora (424CP) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Chismosa (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Fabulosity (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Filtered (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Dandy (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Gazania (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% 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.
Gummy Bears
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Sour Candy
Sour Candy is a light-medium lavender with warmer undertones and a matte finish. The texture was moderately powdery and prone to sheering out, which made it harder to apply evenly and to build up. It had semi-sheer pigmentation that only improved to medium coverage applied over an eyeshadow primer. There were signs of fading present after six hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Brr Baby (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Libra (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pretty Flower (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Love Letter (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Liaison (Violette) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Do or Dye (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Friendly (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Rose #4 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Love Note (UR A QT) (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Talking Flowers (LE, $4.50) is lighter, 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.
Sour Candy
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Blackberry Bliss
Blackberry Bliss is a brighter, medium-dark pink with subtle, cool undertones and flecks of lighter, cooler pink sparkle over a metallic finish. It was more loosely-pressed in the pan and felt slightly drier, which resulted in some fallout during application. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin but was best applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush. It stayed on well for eight hours with light fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Rezy (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rosa (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Moira Supernova (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Ladies Dancing (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- JD Glow AKA (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Peeps Pink (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced New Money (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia A1 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop You Got Syrup (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, 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.
