ColourPop Off Melrose Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Off Melrose
ColourPop Off Melrose 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition neutral palette that read slightly more muted, less warm-toned than a lot of the brand’s neutral palette releases.
The palette contained three mattes, two sparkle mattes, six shimmers, and one pressed glitter. Overall, the shades were pigmented, blendable, and easy enough to use, though some of the mattes were on the more powdery side and the glitter had more migration/travel over time than other shades I’ve tried in that formula.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Third Eye (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Glass Bull (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Rose Bud (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Candeur et Provocation #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Stud (LE, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Kaja Rich Espresso (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wide Awake (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Crash (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Truth Or (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Dior Moonlight #4 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Off Melrose
LELimited Edition. $14.00.
Angeleno
Angeleno is a very light gold with warmer, peach undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely. The texture was lightly creamy, not too firmly-pressed into the pan but also wasn’t too softly-pressed, so it wasn’t messy to work with. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Angeleno
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Boutique
Boutique is a light, taupe-brown with warmer undertones and more olive overtones paired with a sparkle-matte finish. Those sparkles didn’t seem to translate to my lid, so fallout wasn’t too much of an issue as a result. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery in the pan but blendable and easy to diffuse along the edges. It had opaque pigmentation that wore well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Teenage Dirtbag (PiP, $7.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Prissy Princess (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Quintessence #7 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Les Indispensables #6 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Road Movie #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ambition (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Soleil, So Lovely (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Flint (184CM) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Omega (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Pebble Beach (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, 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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Boutique
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Trading Post
Trading Post is a light, pinky-beige with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff paired with a lightly creamy, moderately dense texture. This shade stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Down the Coast (DC, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Meteoric #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 6 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Down the Coast (P, $8.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Heaven (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Fondant (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- YSL Taupe Drop (03) (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Stila Boheme (LE, $24.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Too Faced Cherie (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (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, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Trading Post
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Brunch
Brunch is a brighter, peachy orange with strong, warm undertones and a frosted finish. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out well. The consistency felt lightly creamy, more loosely-pressed but not powdery or prone to fallout. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Strawberries & Cream (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Kaja Crushed Pearl (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Love Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Unsupervised (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Peches (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Peach (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Kylie Cosmetics Seashell (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- LORAC Cirrus (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- NARS Virgin Gorda (P, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Inglot J301 Pink Satin (LE, $10.00) 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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Brunch
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Fairfax
Fairfax has a warmer, rosy-plum base with a duochrome shimmer that shifted from bluish-violet to teal paired with a metallic finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that applied evenly to my lid and diffused easily along the edges. The texture was smooth to the touch, moderately dense, and almost emollient. The color showed signs of wear after eight hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Ritzy (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Glass Bull (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Healing Water (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Changeling (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Hydra (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Intergalactic (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Create (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mr. Sandman (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Space Dust (GPV2 #24) (P, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Blissful (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (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, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Fairfax
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Easy Breezy
Easy Breezy is a muted, light-medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was lightly powdery, but it was soft and blendable without being prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. It had rich color payoff that wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay 69 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Nymeria (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Amour (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Ring My Bell (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Rough (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia A4 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Smashbox Nude Rose (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Unseen (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia Birkin (P, $12.00) is 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, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Easy Breezy
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
On the List
On the List is a light-medium mauve with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow yielded full color payoff that applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of product. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery but not prone to sheering out too readily. It lasted well for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Rose Bud (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Crash (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Sorbet (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Sunbathe (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Missing My Baby (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Stone Age (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Rose #9 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Lullaby (PiP, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Imogen (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Off Key (LE, $4.50) is lighter, 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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
On the List
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Social Club
Social Club has a translucent base chocked full of darker gold and bronze glitter. It included plastic (PET) glitter and was not intended for use on the immediate eye area. The texture was slightly drier and not as emollient as I expected, so it did not disperse the glitter particles as evenly and the longevity wasn’t as great. It had semi-sheer to medium coverage from all the glitter particles, and there was noticeable migration after seven hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Excess (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Unsung (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Gemini (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Put U on Gold (LE, $21.00) is lighter, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Brew Potion (LE, $6.00) is lighter, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Arendelle (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Makeup Geek Asteroid (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Libertine (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Social Club
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Down to Urth
Down to Urth is a deep, olive brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage paired with a moderately powdery consistency. There was noticeable fallout during application, so I’d recommend using it with a primer and a lighter hand to minimize fallout. It wore nicely for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Boy Mum (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Half Sweet (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Truth Or (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Milani After Hours (PiP, $5.99) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Root 'Em Up (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Whitetail (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Earth (102CM) (2020) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Aviator (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Chocolate (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #11 (PiP, ) 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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Down to Urth
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Take It Again
Take It Again is a light-medium, “cooler” gold with a smooth, metallic sheen. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and moderately dense without being too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan, so it could be used easily with a dry brush. It had rich pigmentation that lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Third Eye (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wide Awake (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Goldfinger (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Dwollahs (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Emerald Isles (Eye Color) (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Goldmine (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop It's Paradise (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Black Tie Attire #7 (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Reignbow (LE, ) 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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Take It Again
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
La Brea
La Brea is a darker, golden bronze with a sparkling finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered evenly to my lid but had light fallout during application. The texture was soft, more loosely-pressed, and a smidgen on the drier side. It stayed on well for seven and a half hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Moonlight #4 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Stud (LE, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Splendor (DC, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Constrictor (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Jaguar #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Drunk Text (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaja Tiger's Eye (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (333M) (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Graphite (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Stash (LE, $19.00) 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, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
La Brea
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
$10 Latte
$10 Latte is a muted, medium brown with subtle, warm undertones–almost olive-toned–with flecks of gold micro-sparkle over a matte finish. The consistency was somewhat powdery, which made it prone to fallout, but the inclusion of sparkles made that fallout a guarantee. It had mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation that stayed on well for eight hours otherwise.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Candeur et Provocation #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Kaja Rich Espresso (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Nudy Booty (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Crack On (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Latte (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Wine Barrel (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Nue (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Honor (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Grasslands (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Frappe (Deep) (PiP, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (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, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: 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.
Love the color combo/story a LOT. However, I’m also fairly certain that I can dupe almost every shade within it, with the exception of Down To Urth and La Brea. I may get it for those.
Nancy, I’ve got 3 or 4 dupes for La Brea. I’ll share with you!
La Brea looks a lot like Anastasia’s Truffle Glitter to me!
With the exception of On the List and Social Club, I really like these colours. I honestly don’t understand why Colourpop doesn’t listen to its customers (if comments here are any reflection of feelings overall) and stop with the pressed pigment with PET. I’m reasonably certain that many (most) customers would be quite happy if these shadows weren’t included in pretty much EVERY palette they release.
My thought on CP and PET is that, even if you don’t count the 1 or 2 glitter shades that are usually found in a CP palette, the value is still there. Very rarely that people would use every single shade in a palette to begin with, a shade or two of “unwanted” shade does not stop people from buying a palette in most cases. Especially at CP price point, it is definitely still not a deal breaker to most.
On top of that, there are definitely enough people who likes the glitters/don’t mind them, but complains and concerns are always louder.
I personally like them, as it gives you extra option to create extra looks. Clearly, they are still doing it probably because they have not seen it affecting the sales in a negative way.
88% of ColourPop’s releases score an 88% lol. “Good enough” seems to be the working motto.
This has turned out to be a much better palette than I thought it would. Needless to say, it was marred by the inclusion of PET glitter and the pink shades, which the brand includes in every single palette (virtually) whether if fits in with the overall colour story or not.
My favourite shade was La Brea (and I do have dupes) for it. The shade I most disliked was Down to Urth – that deep, muddfy shade could have been a delightful olive brown soft shimmer.
PET glitter in an eyeshadow palette? Pass. Eff, you CP.
It always surprise me how many colourpop’s dupes are for colourpop itself 🙄
I bought Colourpop’s Going Coconuts fairly recently (since it was at Ulta) and I’m happy with it as a neutral palette. I’m not seeing anything here that inspires me to get this palette, even though I like the LA theme and the color story.