ColourPop Menage a Muah Palette Review & Swatches
Menage a Muah
Colour Pop Menage a Muah 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition pink and mauve-themed color story that featured a mix of matte, shimmer, and glitter shades. The mattes were fairly powdery across the board–some that were more workable than others but tended to be messy enough where they had to be used over primer and eyes had to be done prior to complexion products as. One shimmer was particularly disappointing as it was quite dry and had very poor adhesion (even over primer–it had to be used wet).
Ingredients
Menage a Muah
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
Crave
Crave is a light beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had an incredibly powdery consistency, which resulted in a lot of fallout and a tendency for the product to sheer out when applied and blended out, even though it seemed to have opaque coverage initially. It wore decently for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Laura Mercier Wind (LE, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Blanc Type (DC, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Egg Nog (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Mama (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Bare (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Cozy (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Malia (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Super Mom (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Timber (LE, ) 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.
Ingredients
zinc stearate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polymethylsilsesquioxane, magnesium stearate, dimethicone, boron nitride, 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.
Crave
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Thrillist
Thrillist is a light, golden peach with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that was moderately dense but not too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. There were signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- bareMinerals Custom Made (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Candlelight (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Flashbeams (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Delish (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Blaze (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Buxom Champagne Buzz (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Mercurial #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Ile Ife (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Jouer Bikini (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Pop Off (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, 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
synthetic fluorphlogopite, dimethicone, calcium sodium borosilicate, magnesium myristate, lauroyl lysine, calcium aluminum borosilicate, boron nitride, dimethiconol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, silica, tin oxide, hexylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin. may contain: 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.
Thrillist
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Amour
Amour is a medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and felt more like a cream-to-powder. It had opaque color coverage that adhered well to bare skin and blended out with ease. The color stayed on nicely for nine hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Candlelight (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Transparent (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Glazey (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Body Heat #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Flashbeams (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Kaleidos Cold Brew (Radiate) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Mercurial #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop All I Do is Win (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Enamored (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Kaja Sandy Peach (PiP, ) is more shimmery (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, boron nitride, dimethicone, magnesium stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, lauroyl lysine, phenoxyethanol, talc, caprylyl glycol, tin oxide, dimethiconol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol. 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.
Amour
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Total Flirt
Total Flirt is a muted, medium-dark peachy-pink with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had a more powdery consistency, despite being soft and fairly blendable, so there was some fallout during application and blending. It had nearly opaque color payoff that lasted decently for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sugarpill Side Eye (PiP, $13.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Royal Rendezvous (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Cleavage (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Zoeva Nuanced History (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Vintage Taupe (303CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Passion (LE, $4.50) is cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Love You a Latte (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Best Shot (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Tongue Tied (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sandcastle (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is darker, 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.
Ingredients
zinc stearate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polymethylsilsesquioxane, magnesium stearate, dimethicone, boron nitride, 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.
Total Flirt
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
After Midnight
After Midnight is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of warmer, gold micro-sparkle over a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a moderately powdery texture, so there was a fair amount of fallout working with it–even when being careful to tap off excess–and a tendency to sheer out. It showed signs of fading after seven and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Wrap It Up (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Andy (393CP) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Circle (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Chanel Intensite #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Lace (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Details Details (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Obsession (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Tang (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Younger Self (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (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.
Ingredients
zinc stearate, boron nitride, lauroyl lysine, synthetic fluorphlogopite, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, magnesium stearate, talc, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, dimethiconol, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane. 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.
After Midnight
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Novel
Novel is a muted, medium-dark pink with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery but more velvety, so it wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily. It stayed on well for seven and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Blanche Cloud Nine (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Puck (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Tree (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Choc-ful (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Otherwise (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Finjan (2020) (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Lure (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M546 Dark Purple Taupe (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Smashbox Hit Reply (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ghost Town (PiP, $4.50) 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
synthetic fluorphlogopite, talc, boron nitride, zinc stearate, lauroyl lysine, magnesium stearate, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, silica, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, dimethiconol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, triethoxycaprylylsilane. 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.
Novel
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Confess
Confess has a transparent base filled with an assortment of smaller, glitter particles that was dominated by a darker, warmer pink particle but had some other colors going on in it. It contained plastic (PET) glitter, and it came with the warning that it was not to be used around the eye area. The texture was more emollient, almost wet to the touch, so it had better adhesion than a standard, powder glitter might have had. The glitter also dispersed decently across an area, which made it easier to work with. There was noticeable migration from stray particles after seven and a half hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Affair (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Indio (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elegant Lady (P, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Turn the Beat Around (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Stormy (PiP, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia E3 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Major Win (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC P for Pink (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Reigning Riches (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Confess
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Obsession
Obsession is a darker, rosy mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage applied over a primer, but the more powdery texture made it difficult to do so on bare skin. The texture was soft and blendable, but it was messy to work with. There were signs of fading after seven and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Plum Cabaret (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Plum Regalia (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Clionadh Wildberry (P, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Wrap It Up (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC High Tide (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Intensite #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tang (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Gigi (LE, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Details Details (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace October Odyssey (Light) (P, $5.25) is 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.
Ingredients
zinc stearate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polymethylsilsesquioxane, magnesium stearate, dimethicone, boron nitride, 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.
Obsession
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Big Tease
Big Tease has a transparent base chocked full of small-particle glitter in an assortment of colors from darker pink to a mix of lighter, pastel-hued particles. It contained plastic (PET) glitter, and it came with the warning that it was not to be used around the eye area. It had semi-sheer to medium “coverage” as a result of all the glitter. The texture was more emollient, though it had good dispersion over bare skin, and was best applied using a fingertip. It lasted well for eight hours with light migration over time (I wore it as a cheek highlighter).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Berry Picking (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elegant Lady (P, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Major Win (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC P for Pink (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Indio (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Emuse Me (LE, $6.00).
Big Tease
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Miss U
Miss U is a medium-dark red with warmer, coppery undertones and a frosted finish. It had a more loosely-pressed, drier consistency, which resulted in a lot of fallout and poorer adhesion to bare skin. I’d recommend using it with a dampened brush as even fingertips did not get it to adhere very well. It had mostly opaque coverage, if one could get it to stick to the skin and not fall off! The color wore for seven hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NABLA Cosmetics Love Resin (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Zoeva Warm Notes (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dream Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Purpure (147M) (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Our Secret (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Desire (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Nuance #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Chase (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Delightful Spark (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Firewerk the Room (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (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.
Ingredients
synthetic fluorphlogopite, dimethicone, calcium sodium borosilicate, magnesium myristate, lauroyl lysine, calcium aluminum borosilicate, boron nitride, dimethiconol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, silica, tin oxide, hexylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin. may contain: 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.
Miss U
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Butterflies
Butterflies is a muted, medium-dark red-brown with subtle, warm undertones paired with a sparkling, matte finish. The base was more matte but there were flecks of pink and gold micro-sparkle strewn throughout, which mostly contributed to fallout. It had opaque color coverage but had a fairly powdery consistency, so there was additional fallout from the base product as well. It stayed on decently for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Nostalgie (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Next Chapter (LE, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Amaretto (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Lo and Behold (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Burgundy (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Spice Trip (Rose) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Girl Band (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Rock Sugar (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Lumieres et Vibrations #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Naughty (PiP, ) 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
boron nitride, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, zinc stearate, dimethicone, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, phenoxyethanol, lauroyl lysine, caprylyl glycol, dimethiconol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, tin oxide. 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.
Butterflies
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
No Drama
No Drama is a medium-dark burgundy with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation, which was buildable to full coverage. The texture was a bit firmer compared to the other shades, but this meant no powderiness either, which made it easier to pick up and to apply. It lasted nicely for eight and a half hours and left a stain behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Chestnut (4) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Spindrift (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics No Exit (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Reckless (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Topanga Blvd (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Blackberry (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Speakeasy (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Commitment (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Nocturne (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Stained Glass (LE, ) 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." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
boron nitride, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, lauroyl lysine, hexylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethiconol, zinc stearate.. 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 7 lake (ci 15850), 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.
Cp palettes remind me always Huda beauty’s obsession ones. For example here removing the plastic glitter, you obtain exactly the mauve obsession (which I adore). Maybe this is not voluntary, it is simply due to the fact that mainstream brands propose the same colours all over their different releases
Talk about a mixed bag! This one has two strikes against it: 2 pressed glitter shades and very inconsistent quality. Sad, because I really thought I’d love everything else about it except for those pesky PET glitters.
Not my sort of colours – there isn’t a single shade in here that would suit me. And I just do not understand this whole pressed glitter that isn’t eye safe inclusion in every EYESHADOW palette.
Must have invested heavily in plastic glitter, LOL!
This is fairly similar to a lot of what we have seen from CP in recent times: pink themed, PET glitter, too many similar shades.
I am really tired of all of these eye shadow palette being released with shadows that “aren’t for use in the immediate eye area.” I feel they are being disingenuous with this and one of these companies is going to have a class action lawsuit brought against them to test this deliberate deception.
Other than that, I like the palette, but since I have Huda’s New Nudes and a couple of PMG’s rosier type palettes, I don’t see a need for this at all.
Looks so much like their Flutter By palette, which just sold out. Instead of a plastic glitter, they should include that lovely cool-tone Wild Wing in every palette.
It’s actually very pretty but I’m not sure if I would use that many mauve shades . Also it looks like the quality is a mixed bag
I have this pallette. I regret buying it. I look great in berry colors, but wine/burgundy is apparently not right for me. One of the darker colors has terrible fallout and makes me look like a strung out zombie after an hour. It could be the one with the D- rating, I thought it was No Drama that was practically melting off my face.