ColourPop It's a Small World Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
It's a Small World
ColourPop It’s a Small World 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.3 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that contained a mix of matte, shimmer, and glitter shades (one glitter to be precise!). The quality of the shimmer shades was below average for the brand, and in general, while the mattes were pigmented, blendable, and more consistent with the brand’s matte formula.
Ingredients
It's a Small World
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
Hello
Hello is a light, yellowed peach with warmer undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (7.5 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop With a Smile (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Outta Luck (DC, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Delirium (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Fresh (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Hourglass Champagne Beige (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Flesh (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Nano Nude #1 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Rock On (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Chantilly (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Chip In (LE, $19.00) 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.
Hello
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Dream
Dream is a cream-to-powder eyeshadow that had a more transparent base with larger white gold sparkles throughout.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, lightly emollient to touch, then powder-like on skin
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (9 hours before light fallout)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Clear History (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mojave Moves (LE, $9.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Play Hard (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Cosmic (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Castaway (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Milky Way (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Mica (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Moira Sonder (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Hillside (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Pixie Perf (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with.
The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Dream
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Laugh
Laugh is a medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Peachy Keen (P, $7.30) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gnarly (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Clarins Fairy Tale #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Soft Peach (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Légèreté et Expérience #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tragic (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Play (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Crescendo (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peaches and Cream (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Roleplay (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% 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.
Laugh
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Smile
Smile is a pressed glitter (containing PET/plastic glitter) with a transparent base chocked full of small particles of medium gold glitter.
- Semi-sheer to medium pigmentation
- Moderately emollient consistency, spread fairly evenly
- Best applied with a fingertip or flat, synthetic brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours before migrating)
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Gold Star (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Be Swift (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Labeled (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Puh-lease (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Reignbow (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Arendelle (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Duh (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- elf 24K Gold (P, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Meteor Shower (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Ritual (PiP, $6.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Smile
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Friendship
Friendship is a pale blue with cooler undertones and a frosted finish.
- Semi-sheer to medium pigmentation
- Drier, slightly chunky in feel, best applied with dampened brush
- Could have applied more evenly, some fallout
- Average-wearing (7 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Bassline (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Afterglow (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- NYX Blueberry Baller (P, $10.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Blu Taffy (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #22 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop AAC (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Isamaya Sweat (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Moon Daisy (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Alma (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Crab (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (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.
Friendship
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Love and Hope
Love and Hope is a bright, light-medium aqua with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Semi-opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Helen P (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaleidos Forcefield (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Phantom (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop A Dip (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop HTML (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Lovely Luau (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mint #9 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Proxy (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Powder Blue (84V) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Seltzer (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (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” 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.
Love and Hope
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Joy
Joy is a darker lavender with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted finish.
- Semi-sheer pigmentation
- More loosely-pressed, drier
- Hard to apply evenly, moderate fallout
- Average-wearing (6 hours with fallout)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Oh So Dainty (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Double Date (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Baby Roo (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Becca Abalone (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Free Bird (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Trixie (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Lunar (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hey Bestie (P, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Low Rise (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Lunar (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, 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.
Joy
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Imagination
Imagination is a medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Day Date (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Flamingo Dream (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Liaison (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Peony (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ganache (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Rich #5 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Unbothered (PiP, $6.99) is darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Electrique (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Indecisive (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pokey Oaks (LE, $4.50) 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.
Imagination
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Peace
Peace is a brighter, medium-dark blue with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Nightfall (P, $5.25) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Detour (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Midnight (P, $7.30) is lighter (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Por la Noche (P, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Liquid Sky (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Backstage (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Neptune's Waves (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ping Pong (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Drip Drop (DC, $6.99) is lighter, 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.
Peace
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
World Traveler
World Traveler is a medium, minty green with cooler undertones and warmer, greenish-gold shimmer throughout.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Special Delivery (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Sephora Stadium Fever (277) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Clionadh Forest Heart (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rivalry (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Emerald Green (16M) (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Up Shot (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hummingbird (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Shallows (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Big Banks (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Release (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.
World Traveler
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
After All
After All is a muted, medium-dark burgundy with cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Vengeful Spirit (LE, $6.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Please Me (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hope So (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop No Egrets (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop This Guy (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chameleon #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Take a Bite (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop A Fortune (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Chestnut (4) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Mosaic (PiP, $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” 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.
After All
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
1966
1966 is a rich, medium red with moderate, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Knee Highs (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Play to Wine (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop I Own You (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Razzle Dazzle (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Suite Life (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Floored (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Firewerk the Room (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Ladylike (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Lotus Luxe (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Buxom Best Life (P, $12.00) 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” 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.
To be honest, I don’t really like this palette – it has a mish mash of colours thrown together and the overall standard is poor. Not one of CP’s best.
Right.. and the mix of round and square pans is a total turnoff for me. Trite, I know 😂.. but I thinks it looks hateful.
Got Milk? As in: Nyx JEP Milk.
Because that’s what I’m thinking Joy and Friendship NEED to adhere at all!
Because nostalgia, I will most likely get this anyway.
My absolute favorite ride when I first went to Disney as a four-year-old was It’s a Small World. I am going to Disney with my sister and her family later this month, and I feel I need this. Don’t I?
I kinda want this palette.I live close to Disney and on the last hour of our being at Disney World Magic Kingdom we ride the “A Small World After All” ride a couple times to wind down. The song is an ear worm, lol.
This palette seems like it is something that belongs in a spring release with all the pastel colors in it. I do like the lighter shade of color and a matching dark matte. That’s about it.