ColourPop Lil' Ray of Sunshine Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Lil' Ray of Sunshine
ColourPop Lil’ Ray of Sunshine 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, all-matte eyeshadow palette that revolves around warmer, yellow-leaning neutrals (and plenty of plain ol’ yellow, too!). I only found one shade to be so-so (Sun’s Out), but the other eight were nearly opaque to opaque in coverage, blendable, and long-wearing without any pesky micro-sparkle!
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Lil' Ray of Sunshine
LELimited Edition. $14.00.
Sun's Out
Sun’s Out is a light, yellowy beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was slightly firmer and more powdery, and it seemed more reactive to any natural oils on my skin compared to the other eight shades in the palette. It had good pigmentation that wore decently for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Zoeva Nighthawks (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Heaven (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Lueurs Ambrees #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Meringue (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- NYX Kiss the Day (P, $4.50) is brighter (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek So Pale (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NYX I Have a Headache (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Blanc (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild The Night's Quad #2 (LE, ) 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, zinc, lauroyl lysine, magnesium stearate, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, silica, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, dimethiconol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492), 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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Sun's Out
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a soft, lighter yellow with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had good color coverage that adhered well to bare skin and blended out well. The texture was soft, smooth, and a touch powdery in the pan but wasn’t dry or difficult to work with on my lid. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop In Szn (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Spotlight (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Tweety (24) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Croissant (Warm Mattes #2) (P, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Sylvia (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Warm Browns #6 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lemon Cream (P, $5.25) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Pollen (12) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia Unity (LE, $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.
Ingredients
zinc, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polymethylsilsesquioxane, magnesium stearate, boron nitride, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, dimethiconol. may contain: aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), bronze powder (ci 77400), carmine (ci 75470), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), copper powder (ci 77400), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (ci 77510), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), manganese violet (ci 77742), mica (ci 77019), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), 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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Vitamin D
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Happy Place
Happy Place is a slightly brighter, medium yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, velvety texture that was slightly denser and thicker without being difficult to work with. The eyeshadow lasted well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Capella (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Geese a Laying (P, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Top Pick (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop To Bee (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Sunset (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Caution (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M402 Mimosa (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Buttercupcake (P, $13.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Bright Editorial #7 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Honey Buns (LE, $16.00) is darker, 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
zinc, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polymethylsilsesquioxane, magnesium stearate, boron nitride, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, dimethiconol. may contain: aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), bronze powder (ci 77400), carmine (ci 75470), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), copper powder (ci 77400), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (ci 77510), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), manganese violet (ci 77742), mica (ci 77019), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), 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.
Happy Place
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Blissed Out
Blissed Out is a muted, mustard yellow with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent pigmentation with a soft, velvety texture that was a touch powdery in the pan but wasn’t prone to fallout or sheering out too readily on my lid. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Buzz Kill (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Fancy Yellow (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Allie (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario N7 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Magnetic Field (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Solar Hour (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Lunch Break (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Token (DC, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Desire (LE, $4.50) is darker, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Cabana (LE, $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.
Ingredients
zinc, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polymethylsilsesquioxane, magnesium stearate, boron nitride, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, dimethiconol. may contain: aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), bronze powder (ci 77400), carmine (ci 75470), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), copper powder (ci 77400), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (ci 77510), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), manganese violet (ci 77742), mica (ci 77019), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), 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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Blissed Out
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Sunnies
Sunnies is a vivid, medium-dark yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and velvety–denser but not powdery or too thick–which yielded opaque color coverage in a single layer. The eyeshadow stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours and stained slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Amalfi (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop So Sweet (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Abstract (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- About Face Eternal Sunshine (P, $13.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Ginger Bae (LE, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M402 Mimosa (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Pastis (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Fran (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Goldenrod (DC, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Purple and Gold (LE, $4.50) 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
zinc, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polymethylsilsesquioxane, magnesium stearate, boron nitride, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, dimethiconol. may contain: aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), bronze powder (ci 77400), carmine (ci 75470), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), copper powder (ci 77400), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (ci 77510), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), manganese violet (ci 77742), mica (ci 77019), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), 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.
Sunnies
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Vibey
Vibey is a deep yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single pass, which applied well to bare skin and blended out well along the edges. The texture was smooth to the touch, lightly powdery but not prone to fallout nor was it prone to sheering out too readily. This shade lasted nicely 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
- Fenty Beauty She Salute (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Entangled (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cleo Amore (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Persimmon (DC, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Citrine (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Hey Chick (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #5 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Airbending (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Cider (DC, ) is 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
zinc, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polymethylsilsesquioxane, magnesium stearate, boron nitride, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, dimethiconol. may contain: aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), bronze powder (ci 77400), carmine (ci 75470), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), copper powder (ci 77400), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (ci 77510), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), manganese violet (ci 77742), mica (ci 77019), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), 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
Vibey
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Limoncello
Limoncello is a lighter, very yellowy orange with strong,w arm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had rich color payoff that adhered well to bare skin with a smooth lay down of color that blended out with ease. The consistency was soft, smooth, and velvety without being powdery. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dominique Cosmetics Blonde Roast (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Nevarro Sand (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Rhizome (273CM) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Episodic (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Daisy (LE, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Marigold (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Paper Tiger (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Daisy (18) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Siren (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Citrine (PiP, $4.50) is 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
zinc, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polymethylsilsesquioxane, magnesium stearate, boron nitride, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, dimethiconol. may contain: aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), bronze powder (ci 77400), carmine (ci 75470), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), copper powder (ci 77400), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (ci 77510), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), manganese violet (ci 77742), mica (ci 77019), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), 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
Limoncello
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Chillin'
Chillin’ is a muted, medium-dark copper with moderate, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, which was buildable with a second layer. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but didn’t seem prone to fallout during application. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Playing Game (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sinai (121CM) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M705 Canyon (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Saturn (LE, $12.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Haute (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Rust (Contour) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics RBF (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pass It On (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC 15 Minutes of Flame (LE, $20.00) 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.
Ingredients
zinc, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polymethylsilsesquioxane, magnesium stearate, boron nitride, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, dimethiconol. may contain: aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), bronze powder (ci 77400), carmine (ci 75470), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), copper powder (ci 77400), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (ci 77510), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), manganese violet (ci 77742), mica (ci 77019), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), 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.
Chillin'
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Sun Giant
Sun Giant is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The eyeshadow felt soft, smooth, and lightly powdery but wasn’t prone to fallout or diffusing too easily, so while it was blendable, I was able to maintain the coverage level. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Whiskey Neat (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Whiskey (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Leather (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Big Brooch (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Mocha (Warm Mattes #11) (P, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Picnic Basket (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sorrel (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Bengali (DC, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Mocha Minded (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Coco (PiP, ) is 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
boron nitride, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, zinc, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, lauroyl lysine, caprylyl glycol, dimethiconol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), mica (ci 77019).
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.
It’s really good that all of these shades have performed well and they are certainly vibrant. I think there are probably a few too similar shades in there and it would have made the palette more versatile to have more contrasting shades.
For those who love this shade, I am pleased it rated well.
It’s a pretty concept, but I feel like I can find most of those shades (or similar) on another ColourPop palette (Yes, please!) and that’s a bit disappointing 🙁
I could really see using this with my UD Naked Honey! That could work out so beautifully together, especially for late summer going in to autumn.
I don’t know why but this palette is just drawing me in, I don’t know what they would look like with my coloring but I would love to try them.
I am so close to getting this palette. I don’t know if it would get enough use in my collection, but I really appreciate the yellow tones versus pink/red. I’m so fucking done with pinky-red based shadows and palettes.
I think this is a really pretty palette, and would go so well with others I own.
I have this palette and have used it twice now. I find that the shadows faded pretty quickly, do you have any tips for avoiding this? (I’ve used two different primers, a sticky one and one similar to the paint pots)
Thank you so much for your hard work and all your reviews, you have saved me from buying bad stuff multiple times!❤️
Hey Miriam!
I didn’t have this issue and I don’t usually use primer 🙁