ColourPop My Little Pony Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
My Little Pony
ColourPop My Little Pony 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($16.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette with 12 shades in a variety of hues. The palette felt a bit divided between warmer tones of pink and orange and cooler tones of silver and teal. The color combination is fun and makes one have to get creative in pairing shades together. I wish the quality of each shade was higher, though, as there were two real misses in the palette. For the price point, it wouldn’t make me steer clear, but I know ColourPop can do better!
Top Dupes
- Sephora Iridescent Shell (110) (LE, $13.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Philosophy (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Flashing Lights (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I514 Pink Ivory (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Magpie (P, $13.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M860 Powdery Pink (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Fluffy (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mauve #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I528 Pearl (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Jones (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
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My Little Pony
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is a very light, cool lavender with a matte finish. It had good pigmentation in a single layer, while the consistency was soft, a bit powdery, but it was blendable and did not seem to have much fallout in practice. The color lasted for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Jelly Donut (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- Too Faced Raspberry Rose (LE, $16.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #1 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Fluffy (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Plum (Highlight) (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Too Faced Candy Cane (LE, $16.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Velvet Lavender (LE, $14.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Baby Cakes (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Ballet (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Lavender Cake (LE, $16.00) 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.
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Butterscotch
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Blossom
Blossom is a medium coral-orange with warm, golden shimmer. It had semi-sheer to medium coverage, and it was not buildable unless used with a dampened brush. The texture was drier and looser, and as a result, the eyeshadow felt almost gritty to the touch. I felt the only way to manage this one was to use a dampened brush, which helped the powder to bind better and adhere evenly to the lid. On me, it lasted for six hours and had some fallout (dry).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Pink Glow #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mauve #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Free Time (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Light Up (LE, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Peach Gold (135DC) (LE, $29.00) (90% similar).
- ColourPop Over It (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bare (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Grenadine (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S814 Light Rosewood (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Rose Cashmere #2 (LE, ) is less 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.
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Blossom
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Starshine
Starshine is a medium orange with strong, warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer. The eyeshadow felt soft, slightly dry to the touch, so it did not go on quite as evenly as desired but it blended out without issue. I think the color would go on even easier with a dampened brush, though. The color started to fade noticeably on me after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Jones (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Spiral (369M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Mandarine (123DC) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Paradox (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Warm Wash #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Boozy (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Party Favors (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lifetime (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flipper (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 (LE, $36.00) 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.
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Starshine
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Bluebell
Bluebell is a soft beige with warm, yellow undertones and a pearly sheen. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that was easy to blend out and apply to the lid. This shade lasted for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Vanilla (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Joy to the Pearl (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I528 Pearl (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Pillow Fight (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Stila White Sparkle (LE, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Mahe #3 (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Andromeda (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Lights Out #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- LORAC Foam (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S502 White Sand (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% 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.
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Bluebell
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Applejack
Applejack is a muted, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture that had a touch of excess product kicked up in the pan but did not seem prone to fallout during application. It blended out easily and lasted for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- About Face Dionysus (P, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M860 Powdery Pink (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Monte Carlo (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #7 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Dior Rosy Canvas #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M856 Fresh Pink (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Candy (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Midsommer (LE, ) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Flamingo (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Melody (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.
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Applejack
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Skydancer
Skydancer is a light-medium lavender with warm, pink undertones and a sparkling finish. It had sheer coverage, which was not buildable, and a drier, looser consiwstency that made it difficult to use on its own. This is the type of texture that would need a tacky base or a dampened brush to be half-decent. What little I could apply to the lid seemed to drop off my lid within five hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Ignition (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Dior Rosee (141) (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Magnolia Garden (341) (P, $9.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Violator (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Goodish (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Stila Amethyst (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Tonic (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Oh So Dainty (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Luna (Sailor Moon) (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, 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.
Skydancer
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Minty
Minty is a medium-dark, muted magenta with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff with a soft, velvety texture that was just a smidgen powdery in the pan. I had no trouble blending it and diffusing the edges. It lasted for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty In Bed (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Courageous (P, $9.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zobo (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay 1960 (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fair Play (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Bijou (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Trove (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Unleashed (P, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Don't Leave (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #15 (LE, ) 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.
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Minty
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Flutterbye
Flutterbye is a bright, medium coral-orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color payoff with a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too soft nor was it too firm on the pan. This shade wore well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Vega (111CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Unity (445CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bermuda (130CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Utopia (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Goodbye Butterfly (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Agate You (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Demure (PiP, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Peony (Rosé Edit) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Nudist (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wiser (LE, $4.50) 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.
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Flutterbye
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Twilight
Twilight is a deep purple with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly finish. It had good color payoff in a single layer–almost opaque–and adhered evenly to the lid. The texture was soft, smooth, and firm without being stiff. It lasted for just over eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Adi (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Slate (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Goblet (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Gravity's Pull (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Spoon Up (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Cubism (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #14 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Purple Dust (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rumor Mill (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Illusion (LE, ) is brighter (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, caprylyl glycol, dimethiconol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, triethoxycaprylylsilane, phenoxyethanol. may contain: aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), black 2 (ci 77266), 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 6 lake (ci 15850), red 7 (ci 15850), red 7 lake (ci 15850), red 27 lake (ci 45410), red 28 (ci 45410), red 28 lake (ci 45410), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), ultramarines (ci 77007), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), yellow 6 lake (ci 15985), yellow 10 (ci 47005).
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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Twilight
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Firefly
Firefly is a bright, light silver with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen. The consistency was moderately dense but on the drier side, so fingertips or a dampened brush applied it most evenly compared to using it dry with a standard eyeshadow brush. It had good color payoff that lasted for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Iridescent Shell (110) (LE, $13.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Flashing Lights (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Villain Era (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Thickems (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Moonshine (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Shellshock (DC, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Magnetic Moon (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aluminum (10M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Starlet #6 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Sterling (PiP, $25.00) is darker, more muted (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.
Firefly
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Snuzzle
Snuzzle is light white base with green-to-blue shift and a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff, which was only slightly buildable. The consistency was soft, slightly dusty in the pan, but it blended out well enough and lasted for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NABLA Cosmetics Philosophy (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Chillz (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Moira Milky Way (P, $7.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Saphyre (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Powdered Sugar (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Emerald (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Super Cool (P, $9.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Magnify #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Lucid (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, 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.
Snuzzle
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Princess Sparkle
Princess Sparkle is a muted, dark bluish teal with cool undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation but the consistency was denser and took a heavier hand to apply evenly to the lid. I liked using a flat, synthetic brush, but a dampened, fluffy brush could work as well. It stayed on well for eight hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sugarpill Magpie (P, $13.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Mermaid (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Mint Chip (LE, $16.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Warrior (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Patchwork (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Genie (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Radio (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Impulse (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #7 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Big Sur (P, $19.00) is less 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.
Do you think that if we regularly use something like Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy or Too Faced Glitter Glue, that the two F glitter shadows would be better?
I’m sure they would help!
I like one or two of the colors and if it wasn’t MLP I might make a purchase. At the risk of sounding ancient, I was too old for MLP in the 80s and I’m sure as heck too old for it now.
One can always be young at heart 🙂
I’m off, too. Too many poor shades, and many of the rest are fussy. I would have depotted, but that can be more of an adventure w/the bigger CPs. Not entirely bummed to write it…or anything else off at present.
Owch, ColourPop!!! To screw up a light duochrome lavender and a light coral shimmer is inexcusable. Now, I’m not so sure about buying it. If I did, now it would be more out of nostalgia remembering my once little baby girl. Thinking that I ought to hold tight to get the ND Lila and the ABH Prism palettes instead for the actual shade families and then some? Patience is not my best virtue, though!
The coral really surprised me – I could see that the lavender might be designed to be sheer or something.
Shame about those F grade ones. BUT ALSO: why wouldn’t you take the opportunity to call the purple one smooze? DON’T FORGET THE SMOOZE.
Ahh, I forgot all about the smooze, haha!
I am 33. I can’t see myself buying this.
I would live to get this. I’m an 80s 90s child. My kids watch a newer vision of the my little phonies. I just fear the “what is a 35 year old doing with that” lol
I think it’s kind of cool that they gone with the OG ponies, but I have to admit I don’t remember a single episode. lol I still have a box of the toys at my families house.
I think the nostalgia is not enough to want to us this palette myself
Who’s gonna judge you? If you feel like buying it, go for it! 😉
Snuzzle would be a STUNNING highlight!!!
I wanted to get this palette mainly for the coral and the duo chrome purple. This is definitely a hard pass. Thanks so much for a quick review! Once again, my bank account thanks you 🙂
Of course the two colours I wanted this palette for are the ones that get an F! Oh well, guess I’ll just have a look at the dupes for the two shadows. It’s a shame they performed poorly, they are gorgeous colours!
Thank you so much for the in depth review as always, I really appreciate it 🙂
Good enough for me. I can deal with the dud shimmer shades and work with them at this price point. It’s pretty; it has unicorns on it; I ordered it.
Yes, the colors and the unicorns sold me too! How can I resist pretty holographic dancing unicorns! Lol!
Thanks so much for having the review up so fast! Its so cute and cheap I still bought it, but I feel much better knowing what to expect. I can enjoy it for what it is instead of being disappointed.
Way too many f’s!
I’m genuinely torn about this. I don’t particularly care for the packaging (I think my baby sister had one of these, and I’m kind of glad that they didn’t use the new ponies who don’t look even vaguely horse-like anymore and kind of creep me out), but I LOVE brights. I think I need to go through the dupes rationally instead of letting my “brights – want!!” instinct run wild.
Hi, I thought you should know that you’ve mislabeled all the shadow colors in this post. It appears that you did your review left to right with the palette open; upon turning the palette over these colors are in reverse order, so you must label them right to left. For example, Bluebell is actually the lavender shade, not Butterscotch as you have it labeled.
Hi Jessicca,
Are you sure? Here are ColourPop’s descriptions:
Butterscotch: white with subtle pink violet opalescent sheen (what I have displayed: light, cool lavender)
Blossom: metallic peach with pink and gold duochrome finish (what I have displayed: coral-orange)
Starshine: metallic golden tangerine (what I have displayed: orange)
Bluebell: satin golden ivory (what I have displayed: warm beige)
Applejack: matte dusty red violet (what I have displayed: medium-dark pink)
Skydancer: metallic bright icy lavender (what I have displayed: lavender)
Minty: matte cool-toned fuchsia (what I have displayed: dark magenta)
Flutterbye: matte true pastel peach (what I have displayed: peach)
Twilight: satin deep blackened violet (what I have displayed: deep purple)
Firefly: metallic silvery baby blue (what I have displayed: bright silver)
Snuzzle: metallic icy white with opalescent blue duochrome (what I have displayed: duochrome white)
Princess Sparkle: metallic rich smokey turquoise (what I have displayed: bluish teal)
The eyeshadows as I have them line up with ColourPop’s descriptions…
Also, here’s ColourPop’s place to purchase: https://colourpop.com/collections/crystal-1/products/my-little-pony-palette
And they have their swatches labeled as I have the eyeshadows labeled here – e.g. Butterscotchy is lavender/Bluebell is ivory. Alternative, Princess Sparkle (bottom right most shade) is teal, just like I have it (if it was reversed, it wouldn’t be teal!).