ColourPop Mocktail Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Mocktail

ColourPop Mocktail Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) includes one shimmer eyeshadow, one “glitter metallic” shade, which was listed as not for use around the eye area (it included plastic, or PET, glitter in the ingredient list), and two matte eyeshadows housed in a plastic, see-through compact. All four shades were pigmented, blendable, and longer-wearing, though the weakest shade was Shaken, as the glitter particles resulted in more fallout than visual impact/interest on the lid (though it’s not intended for use on the eye area).

Mocktail

PPermanent. $9.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

91%

Total

Iced

Iced is a medium gold with strong, warm orange undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had opaque color coverage that adhered well to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges. The texture was soft, slightly drier with a little bit of fallout during application, but it went on smoothly and was easy enough to work with. It showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.

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ColourPop In Harmony (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Heart 2 Heart (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Tarte Monkey Business (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Here for It (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Golden Scepter (PiP, $6.25) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Bronze Solaris 005 (PiP, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Sixth Sense (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Gold Metalist (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Makeup by Mario N5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
MAC Objet d'Art (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).

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$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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Iced

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Shaken

Shaken is a brighter, medium-dark pink base with lighter, gold-to-peach shifting shimmer and flecks of pink micro-glitter over a metallic finish. Per the brand, this shade is not intended for use around the eye area, and as far as I could tell, that was because it included small glitter particles.

It had opaque color coverage with a smoother, lightly creamy texture that wasn’t too dense or too firmly-pressed into the pan. There was light fallout during application, and it was really hard to detect the effect of those glitter particles applied. It wore well for eight hours with light fallout over time.

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Sydney Grace Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Backdraft (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Jam Out (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Maraschino (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Dwindle (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Warm & Fuzzy (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Vivid (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Terra Moons Bailar (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Seize the Day (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Once Upon a Dream (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Shaken

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

Chaser

Chaser is a rich, medium-dark copper with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had a smooth, more velvety texture with a touch of powderiness in the pan, but it delivered opaque pigmentation on the lid and blended out seamlessly without being prone to fallout. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.

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Smashbox Sienna (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Summer Heat (P, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Criss Cross (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Flower Power (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Ciate Ignite (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Burnt Terracotta (142CM) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Peach Tea (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Tarte No Fox Given (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Makeup Geek Bellini (LE, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Danessa Myricks Rustic (P, $18.00) is darker (95% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Chaser

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Highball

Highball is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddish-brown with soft, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and blended out without difficulties. The texture was soft, smooth, and lightly powdery but not prone to sheering out or having fallout. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Kaja Flaming Sunset (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Anastasia D5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Top Notch (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Nude Light #9 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Desert Fox #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Milani Spice It Up (PiP, $5.99) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Bar None (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #9 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Thick (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Too Faced See Me Rollin' (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Highball

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

ColourPop Mocktail Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Iced Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Shaken Pressed Glitter Metallic

ColourPop Chaser Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Highball Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Mocktail Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Iced Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Shaken Pressed Glitter Metallic

ColourPop Chaser Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Highball Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Mocktail Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Mocktail

Mocktail

PPermanent. $9.00.

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Iced

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Iced

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Shaken

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Shaken

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Chaser

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Chaser

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Highball

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Highball

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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