ColourPop Lush Life Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

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ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette
ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

Lush Life

ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition (limited life? randomly available?) palette including six matte shades and six shimmers in an assortment of more tropical-inspired hues. It’s really refreshing to see a more colorful palette from the brand that isn’t monochromatic!

I’d love to see them vary up their releases a bit–neutrals are lovely but maybe not back-to-back for months when you release so much. Some of the more interesting colorful mattes take a bit more effort to blend out or require building, but the palette easy enough to work with and had a good mix of lighter and darker shades to be churn out several different types of looks.

Ingredients

Lush Life

LELimited Edition. $22.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
90%
Total
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ColourPop Eco Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Eco Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Eco Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Eco Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Eco Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Eco Pressed Powder Shadow

Eco

Eco is a darker, yellowy-orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth, and blendable texture that was lightly powdery in the pan. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

Eco

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total
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ColourPop Wild Life Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Wild Life Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Wild Life Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Wild Life Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Wild Life Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Wild Life Pressed Powder Shadow

Wild Life

Wild Life is a light-medium, peachy gold with warmer, more orange undertones and a sparkling finish. It was more loosely-pressed and had light fallout if I wasn’t careful working with it. The color payoff was more semi-opaque and only buildable if I used it with a fingertip. There were signs of fading present after eight hours of wear.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

Wild Life

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B
B
8.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
86%
Total
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ColourPop It's Paradise Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop It's Paradise Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop It's Paradise Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop It's Paradise Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop It's Paradise Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop It's Paradise Pressed Powder Shadow

It's Paradise

It’s Paradise is a light-medium, more antique gold with muted, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had nearly opaque color payoff that was buildable to full coverage with a second layer or applied with a dampened brush. This shade wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

It's Paradise

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total
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ColourPop Guava Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Guava Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Guava Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Guava Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Guava Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Guava Pressed Powder Shadow

Guava

Guava is a muted, medium-dark orange with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, blendable texture that was lightly powdery in the pan but not prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

Guava

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Hotness Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hotness Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hotness Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hotness Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hotness Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hotness Pressed Powder Shadow

Hotness

Hotness is a bright, medium-dark red-orange base with lighter, tangerine shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation in a single application, while the texture was lightly emollient, dense but not thick, and easy to pick up with a dry brush. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

Hotness

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop Palm Palm Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Palm Palm Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Palm Palm Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Palm Palm Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Palm Palm Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Palm Palm Pressed Powder Shadow

Palm Palm

Palm Palm is a bright, chartreuse green with warmer golden shimmer and a slightly more lime green base paired with a metallic finish. The texture was moderately emollient and a bit more slippery than ideal, so the color had a bit of translucency and moved around more readily. I had better luck using a fingertip to keep it in place and then using a dry, fluffy brush to diffuse the edges. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that wore well for eight hours on me.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

Palm Palm

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total
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ColourPop Juicy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Juicy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Juicy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Juicy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Juicy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Juicy Pressed Powder Shadow

Juicy

Juicy is a rich, emerald green with strong, cool undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. The product had full color payoff that adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out well. The texture was lightly emollient, dense but not overly firm or too thick. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

Juicy

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop Hideaway Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hideaway Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hideaway Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hideaway Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hideaway Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Hideaway Pressed Powder Shadow

Hideaway

Hideaway is a medium copper with moderate, warm undertones–not too orange or too golden–with a metallic finish. It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out well as the texture wasn’t too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. This shade lasted nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

Hideaway

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Noni Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Noni Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Noni Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Noni Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Noni Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Noni Pressed Powder Shadow

Noni

Noni is a deep, rusty orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, blendable consistency that was lightly powdery but not prone to sheering out and had very minimal fallout. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

Noni

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop On the Prowl Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop On the Prowl Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop On the Prowl Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop On the Prowl Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop On the Prowl Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop On the Prowl Pressed Powder Shadow

On the Prowl

On the Prowl is a dark, forest green with cool undertones and a matte finish. It was green enough not to be a teal to my eye (which usually has a little more blue to it). The texture was slightly thinner compared to the other mattes, which kept it from having powderiness, but it was a little harder to diffuse and blend out in comparison. It had opaque pigmentation that didn’t show signs of fading until after eight and a half hours of wear.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

On the Prowl

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9
Longevity
4.5
Application
90%
Total
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ColourPop Monsoon Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Monsoon Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Monsoon Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Monsoon Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Monsoon Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Monsoon Pressed Powder Shadow

Monsoon

Monsoon is a richer, medium-dark cobalt blue with strong, cool undertones (but not enough to get into purplish territory) paired with a matte finish. It had mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, slightly drier texture that blended out better than expected. I would recommend using less and building up as necessary, though, to ensure blending doesn’t take too much effort. There were signs of fading after eight and a half hours of wear, and it stained slightly.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

Monsoon

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9
Longevity
4.5
Application
88%
Total
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ColourPop Eden Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Eden Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Eden Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Eden Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Eden Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Eden Pressed Powder Shadow

Eden

Eden is a medium-dark brown with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was somewhat powdery in the pan, so it sheered out a bit when initially applied, but it had semi-opaque, buildable coverage that was easy to blend out. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be โ€œhighly pigmentedโ€ with an โ€œultra-velvety and silkyโ€ texture that is โ€œlong-wearingโ€ and โ€œadheres easily to the eyes.โ€ 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.

Eden

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

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Gina Avatar

Nothing ColourPop does catches my eye or impresses me anymore. Iโ€™ve lost interest in their constant releasesโ€ฆeverything from them just looks the same to me now.
Theyโ€™ve worn me out.

Gracie Avatar

Could it be? A ColourPop palette with an interesting color story and new shades, including dark mattes?? It’s a miracle! I hope they keep releasing palettes like this more consistently, including their collabs and smaller quads and 5-pans, and that they stop making their darker-toned palettes themed after wildlife. But given how utterly one-note and repetitive their releases have been recently, this looks like a step in the right direction. The shimmers here look gorgeous.

Christine Avatar

Definitely! They are giving us a lot of color right now… and I love it! I’ve always just wished they’d vary it up since they have so many launches, they can easily do two more neutral collections, then something bolder, then a neutral, etc. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing!

CeeBee Avatar

This is really gorgeous! I don’t often wear green and blue close to never so I’m skipping this one but just looking at it makes me happy. Love the tropical print palette too!

Genevieve Avatar

Yes, it is a colourful palette of bright hues and a change from all of their monochromatic ones – and best of all, no PET glitter to marr it at all.
The palette is of good quality and I liked the assortment of shades that balanced the whole colour story.

kjh Avatar

I think this would be a great colorful palette for new-ishbies who feel comfortable with their neutral palettes and might not yet be fully embracing colors. This is easy to read. There are lots of trios, even duos, multicolor or monochromatic, to try. Not as bright as you might initially think. Pretty super for easy looks, and the price is CP. MO is this is a win for people who arenโ€™t overstashed.

Zia Avatar

I like this one! Though I wish Wildlife was a bit more strong. The last ColourPop palette I really liked (and ended up purchasing) was the Raw Beauty Kristi At Forest Sight palette! Nice to see deep colored mattes coming back.

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