ColourPop Gotta Agate Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Gotta Agate

ColourPop Gotta Agate Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, agate-inspired color story that included two shimmers and two matte shades housed in a clear, plastic compact. The matte shades had more semi-opaque, buildable coverage, and their textures were quite as top tier as they could be, but they were still easy enough to work with and those who use primer should find them even easier to use than I did.

Ingredients

Gotta Agate

$9.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Gem BB

Gem BB has a warmer, reddish-plum base with duochrome shimmer that shifted from bluish-teal to purple, which gave it a shiny, metallic finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, while the texture was moderately emollient but slightly fragile, so using a fingertip helped it to adhere more smoothly without fallout (a dry brush had slight fallout). It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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ColourPop Custom Design (LE, $4.50) (100% similar).
ColourPop Revolution (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
Dose of Colors My Jam (P, $20.00) is darker (85% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Inception (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Cufflinks (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Chameleon (LE, ) is darker (80% similar).
Viseart Rapture (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Dior Mitzah #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Make Up For Ever ME840 Pink Chrome (DC, $21.00).
Buxom Wild Nights (P, $12.00).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #12 (PiP, ).
ColourPop Bloomer (LE, $6.00).

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.

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Gem BB

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

So Healing

So Healing is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, even application of color. The texture was lightly creamy, dense without being thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan, so it picked up well with a dry brush. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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

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ColourPop Adventure (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
NARS Staredown (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Thackery Binx (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Rebirth (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Go for It (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
L'Oreal Glistening Garnet (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Dior Rouge Trafalgar #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Clionadh Midnight Sun (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Lit (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Passion (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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So Healing

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Psychic

Psychic is a dark, rosy mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that applied evenly and blended out well, despite being slightly thinner and less velvety compared to recent ColourPop matte eyeshadows. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

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ColourPop Damsel (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Stuck On You (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Love Bite (PiP, ) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Make U Mine (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Feminine Charm (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Unity (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Paranormal (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Dead Man's Toe (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Dior Pink Corolle #5 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop The Sagittarius (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Psychic

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Long Distance

Long Distance is a blackened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was slightly drier and somewhat powdery, so you’ll want to take care applying to avoid fallout. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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Lisa Eldridge Nocturama (P, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Brilliant Realm (PiP, $5.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Pinot Please (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Dior Galactic #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Meanstreak (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Razy (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Shady Santa (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Top Tier (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Anastasia Rowdy (DC, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
LORAC Black Currant (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (80% 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.

Long Distance

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

ColourPop Gotta Agate Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Gem BB Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop So Healing Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Psychic Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Long Distance Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Gotta Agate Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Gem BB Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop So Healing Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Psychic Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Long Distance Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Gotta Agate Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Gotta Agate

Ingredients

Gotta Agate

$9.00.

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Gem BB

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Formula Overview

Gem BB

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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So Healing

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

So Healing

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Psychic

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Formula Overview

Psychic

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Long Distance

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Long Distance

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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