ColourPop Lush Life Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0000

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-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Tart to Tart (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Wild Sky (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Sephora Ochre (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Tiki (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Little April Shower (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Saffron (Warm Mattes #4) (P, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Rhizome (273CM) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Carefree (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Trooper (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Drama Queen (LE, ) is darker (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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Eco

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Early Birdie (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Tarte Sunset (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Lemon Sorbet (P, $6.25) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Rose #6 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Dothraki (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Made My Fortune (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Rule Breaker (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Moira Callisto (P, $7.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Gold Star (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Reflects Gilt (LE, $46.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).

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Wild Life

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

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.

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Sydney Grace Major (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Take It Again (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Early Birdie (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #8 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Dwollahs (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Jubilee (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Lemon Sorbet (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia C2 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Pot of Gold (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Quintessence #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).

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It's Paradise

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Vice Wave (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Dominique Cosmetics Lunar Eclipse (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Mambo (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Queensland (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Freshly Cut (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Maybe Later (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Half Baked (PiP, $4.50) is more muted (95% similar).
Sephora Fire Opal (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Meadow (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Guava

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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.

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Morphe Amber (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Rebirth (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Terra Moons Sirius (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop As You Wave (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop High Society (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Morgana (131DC) (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Verano (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Pecking Order (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Floaties (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Marmalade (DC, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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Hotness

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Booked (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Passionate Friend (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Chemical X (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Vertex (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Bright Lights (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Terra Moons Serpens (P, $8.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Green Goddess (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Billionaire (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Lake Days (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Terra Moons Critical Mass (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).

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Palm Palm

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

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.

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MAC New Crop (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Tarte Color Explosion (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Moody (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Clionadh Forest Heart (P, $6.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Left on Thread (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Leafar (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME304 Emerald (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Exotic (LE, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop The Bull (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Borealis (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Juicy

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

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.

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BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #7 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop The Palisades (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Djali (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Campfire Girl (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Rookie (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Happy Eyes Prime (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Smashbox 10000 Likes (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Moira Glace (P, $7.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Guerlain Royal Jungle #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Be U (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).

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Hideaway

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Maybe Later (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Bangle (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Terra Moons Cognac (P, $6.00) is darker, brighter (95% similar).
Dominique Cosmetics Lunar Eclipse (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Jasper (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop ICYMI (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Dose of Colors Bossy (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Spice is Nice (LE, $16.00) is more muted (90% similar).
Urban Decay Byte (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
Smashbox Wait, What? (P, ) is warmer (90% similar).

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Noni

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Act Natural (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Kelp (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Gumby (DC, $6.99) is warmer (90% similar).
About Face Smoke Signal (P, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Emerald City (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Evergreen (P, $5.25) is warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Mystified (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Mantra (378CP) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Smashbox Sell Out (P, ) is lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Conjure Up (P, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).

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On the Prowl

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

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.

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Coloured Raine Yacht Life (PiP, $6.99) is cooler (95% similar).
Give Me Glow Starboy (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
Chanel Quiet Revolution #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Detour (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Untitled (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Velour (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Chad (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Nightfall (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Backstage (P, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
Sugarpill Velocity (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

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Monsoon

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Tonal (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Ch-ch-changes (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Spiced Rum (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Cumin Get It (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop No Shade (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Greater Good (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay New Riff (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Flaunt It (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Peel Away (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Burning Desire (LE, $25.00) is lighter (85% similar).

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Eden

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

ColourPop Eco Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Wild Life Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop It's Paradise Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Guava Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hotness Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Palm Palm Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Juicy Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hideaway Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Noni Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop On the Prowl Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Monsoon Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Eden Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Lush Life 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

ColourPop Eco Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Wild Life Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop It's Paradise Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Guava Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hotness Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Palm Palm Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Juicy Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hideaway Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Noni Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop On the Prowl Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Monsoon Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Eden Pressed Powder Shadow

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Lush Life

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $22.00.

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Eco

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Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Wild Life

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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It's Paradise

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Guava

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Hotness

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Palm Palm

Top Dupes

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Juicy

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Hideaway

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Noni

Top Dupes

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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On the Prowl

Top Dupes

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Monsoon

Top Dupes

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Eden

Top Dupes

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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