ColourPop In the Limelight Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0000

In the Limelight

ColourPop In the Limelight 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) is a new, green-themed eyeshadow palette that included nine shades split across five matte and four shimmer shades. The quality was decent, though it seemed to be a little drier and more powdery for more mattes than past palettes I’ve tested from the brand in the last year.

Ingredients

In the Limelight

LELimited Edition. $14.00.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

Star Power

Star Power is a light, whitish-beige with soft pearl. It had a soft, lightly emollient consistency that picked up evenly with a fingertip but was a little uneven with a brush. The eyeshadow applied with semi-opaque, buildable coverage and lasted decently for seven and a half hours on me.

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Lethal Cosmetics Serene (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Fancy That (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Wavelength (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Now and Zen (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Money Mission (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Blurred Lines (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Aura (25M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Next Season (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Cowgirl (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).

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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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Star Power

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Almost Famous

Almost Famous is a medium, greenish-yellow with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had a slightly thin, somewhat dusty consistency, though it was blendable and not too prone to visible fallout. It had mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation that stayed on well for seven hours before fading.

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Huda Beauty Neon Green #1 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Relapse (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Zenith (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
elf Lava Lamp (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Neon Green #3 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Sips Tea (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Sea Breeze (P, $5.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Sapphire #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Zest (433CP) (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Fresh Cut (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Almost Famous

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

Miami

Miami is a bright, chartreuse green with warmer, yellower undertones and a matte finish. The texture was slightly drier and somewhat powdery, so drier skin did not pair as well with it. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that wore well for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.

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Urban Decay Jolt (Wired) (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Python #7 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Terra Moons Shire (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Fan Fave (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
MAC My Kid Could Make That (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
About Face Aliens R Real (P, $14.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Papel Picado (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Xenon (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Stoppp (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Ion (342CM) (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).

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Miami

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Debut

Debut is a darker peach with moderate, warm undertones and leaned slightly pink paired with a matte finish. The texture was smooth, velvety, and blendable with light powderiness that was present in the pan. It had opaque color coverage that lasted well for eight hours on me.

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ColourPop On the Real (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Chanel Affresco #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Rare Beauty Genuine (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Endless Frequency (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Chanel Imaginaire #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Gea (PiP, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Blanc Slate (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Moira Rose Beige (P, $7.50) is darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Payton's Puppy (P, $5.25) is warmer (90% similar).
Too Faced Peach Suede (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).

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Debut

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Booked

Booked is a bright, lime green with an intense, metallic finish. It had rich pigmentation with a smooth, moderately-dense texture that was lightly emollient but not too slippery so it blended out well. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.

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ColourPop Palm Palm (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Moira Aurora (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Terra Moons Critical Mass (P, $8.50) is darker (95% similar).
Terra Moons Serpens (P, $8.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Give Me Glow Lemon Lime (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Serial (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Green Goddess (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Pink Flamingos (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Billionaire (P, $9.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
JD Glow Prismatic (P, $7.50) is warmer (90% similar).

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Booked

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Playdate

Playdate is a bright, golden chartreuse with hints of olive paired with a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation that was driven by a smooth, lightly emollient texture that wasn’t too thick or too thin. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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ColourPop Peridot (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Bright Slice (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Fruit Punch (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Buggin' (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
Anastasia A3 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
ColourPop Heartthrob (LE, $9.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).

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Possible Dupes

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Playdate

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

After Party

After Party is a bright, lime green with subtle, warmer undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery and a touch on the drier side, so there was light fallout when initially applied but it blended out fairly well. I would recommend applying it over a drier/more matte base to avoid darkening around the edges. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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Anastasia D3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Bussin' (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Give Me Glow Limeade (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
Sugarpill Acidberry (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia A4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Meadow (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
Sugarpill Radiate (PiP, $13.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Thyme is Money (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Coloured Raine Mint Leaves (LE, $6.99) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Betelgeuse (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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After Party

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

Palms

Palms is a light-medium chartreuse green with slightly darker, greener base coloring and lighter, more golden shimmer. The consistency was moderately slippery and on the thicker side, which resulted in some “crumbliness.” It was best applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush and pressed onto the lid to avoid fallout and achieve more opaque coverage. It lasted decently for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.

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ColourPop Ryan (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Straight on 'Til Morning (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Best Buds (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Boheme Dream #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Too Faced Fireflies (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
Viseart Blooming (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Semi Sweet (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Pose (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Isla Vista (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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Palms

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Lay Out

Lay Out is a muted, medium-dark olive green with strong, warm olive undertones and a matte finish. It had a soft, blendable consistency with slight powderiness in the pan. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage that applied evenly and wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.

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Fenty Beauty Phatigue (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Dank (LE, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever Digger (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Back Woods (PiP, $5.25) is brighter (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Walkin' Stick (LE, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Devinah Cosmetics Freya (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Lodge (283CP) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Sephora Omen (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Coloured Raine Congo Basin (LE, $6.99) is darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Oblivion (PiP, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Lay Out

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

ColourPop In the Limelight 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Star Power Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Almost Famous Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Miami Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Debut Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Booked Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Playdate Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop After Party Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Palms Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Lay Out Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop In the Limelight 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Star Power Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Almost Famous Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Miami Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Debut Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Booked Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Playdate Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop After Party Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Palms Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Lay Out Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop In the Limelight Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

In the Limelight

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $14.00.

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Star Power

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Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Almost Famous

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Miami

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Debut

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Booked

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Playdate

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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After Party

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Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Palms

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Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Lay Out

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Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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