ColourPop Nickel and Dimed Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Nickel and Dimed

ColourPop Nickel and Dimed Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, grayscale-themed color story that included two shimmery shades and two matte shades designed to coordinate with the brand’s temporary hair color range. All four shades were pigmented, blendable, and lasted for around eight hours on me and were consistent with the brand’s past eyeshadow formula (so mattes were a little powdery but still easy to work with).

Ingredients

Nickel and Dimed

PPermanent. $9.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Replay

Replay is a light white with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted sheen.

Semi-opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly more loosely-pressed
Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

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

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LORAC Gluten Free (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Cold Girl (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #15 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Moira Dazzling (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
NARS Silver Screen #4 (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Air (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Buxom Diamond Darling (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Zero (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Crema (Light) (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME122 Snow (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (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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Replay

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Dime Piece

Dime Piece is a very light silver with subtle, cool undertones and a light, metallic finish.

Semi-opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly more loosely-pressed
Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

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

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Dior Parisian Sky #4 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes (LE, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Water (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery (85% similar).
ColourPop Hot Copic (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #22 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Ember (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Terra Moons Skyfall (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Terra Moons Comet (P, $6.25) is cooler (85% similar).
Anastasia Icy (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
MAC Dark Energy #2 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Dime Piece

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Heartache

Heartache is a rich, darker gray with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque color coverage
Soft, velvety, lightly powdery
Applied evenly and was blendable
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

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

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ColourPop Pro-bender (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Chanel Quintessence #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Opaque (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Gloom (280CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Your Galaxy (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop That's a Wrap (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Slated (DC, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop 1980 (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
ColourPop Jet Lag (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #6 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Heartache

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Instant Classic

Instant Classic is a deep black with neutral undertones and a smooth, matte finish.

Opaque color coverage
Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
Applied evenly and was blendable
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

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

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ColourPop Star Destroyer (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Dark Matter (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
NARS Pandora II (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Dose of Colors Berry Black (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Anastasia Noir (P, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Dior Black Bow #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Euphoria (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Smashbox Big Night (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Dose of Colors Midnight (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Jet (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Instant Classic

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

ColourPop Nickel and Dimed Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Replay Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Dime Piece Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Heartache Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Instant Classic Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Nickel and Dimed Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Replay Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Dime Piece Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Heartache Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Instant Classic Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Nickel and Dimed Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Nickel and Dimed

Ingredients

Nickel and Dimed

PPermanent. $9.00.

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Replay

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Replay

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Dime Piece

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Dime Piece

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Heartache

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Heartache

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Instant Classic

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Instant Classic

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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