ColourPop Party Talk Super Shock Extreme Shadow Set Review & Swatches
Party Talk
Colour Pop Party Talk Super Shock Extreme Shadow Set ($30.00 for 0.38 oz.) is a new, limited edition take on the Super Shock formula, which ColourPop “mixed [with] with every pearl and pigment in [their] lab, then injected it with multidimensional glitters.” All six shades are “not intended for use in the immediate eye area” from a combination of the larger glitter and/or pigments/dyes. They are filled with larger, chunkier glitter particles with medium to full coverage bases.
I think the most realistic way these are going to be worn is on the eyes, even though ColourPop includes a warning on the back of each pot. They are hit and miss as cheek colors, and the formula doesn’t lend itself to being really diffused and spread out over a larger area like the body. For the purposes of the ratings, they are rated based on how they performed as cheek colors, but I have included commentary on how they wore on eyes. They’re really cool shades, though after trying them on my eyes, I think that the brand’s glitter finish (which is safe for the eyes) is more complex and sparkly; the larger glitter can sometimes look like dirt/sand/texture rather than “ooh, sparkly!!”
While I haven’t personally found anything about a status change in cosmetic glitter usage in the US (cosmetic, PET glitters appear to be fine to use in EU), a few mainstream brands have released them and have labeled them for usage on the eyes, so I’m not sure what’s changing behind the scenes–no brand owners would respond when I inquired about it.Ā Here are a few recent releases that contain Polyethylene Terephthalate but are touted for use on eyes: Urban Decay’s Glitter Gels, Glossier Play Glitter Gelees, andĀ Tarte High Tides & Good Vibes Palette.Ā ColourPop has released Pressed Glitters but have listed them as for body/hair (and not for eyes).
I have been struggling to test some of these glitter products, as I do find I am more prone to watery eyes whenever I attempt to wear some of the more glitter heavy products; light fallout can sometimes be enough where I have to remove my makeup because my eyes water enough to well around my eyelid/lash lines and then cause more product to get into my eyes. Occasional use is reasonable, but I’m less comfortable about using this level of glitter all week long. Based on the number of glitter-heavy products releasing right now, I might have to step back from them as a group–they just rarely work decently as a cheek highlighter/blush, and I think my testing time is better prioritized toward more viable cheek colors. I’ve had to do this with stronger, lip plumping products (as they often caused my lips to swell, not in a good way, and even bleed).
Party Party
Party Party is a medium-dark lavender with strong, warm pink undertones and a mega-ton of chunky, purple glitter. This one had so much glitter in it that it was difficult to apply the product, even when I used fingertips to pat and press it on, as so many pieces stuck to my fingertip so what translated was more of a “medium” amount of glitter. The base color had semi-opaque pigmentation but was harder to blend out, especially on cheeks where the unevenness was more apparent. There was light fallout and traveling after eight hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Studio (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Do or Dough (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Stila Sunset Cove (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Stila Sea Siren (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Ignition (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- NARS Parallel Universe (Right) (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Dimethicone , Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica , Isododecane , C30-45 alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Synthetic Fluorphlogopite , Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Boron Nitride , Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil , Mangifera Indica (mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Polyurethane 33, Tin Oxide , Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , May contain: Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77019, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Partly Cloudy
Party Cloudy is a bright, yellow base with larger glitter that bounced between bright, yellow gold and grass green. The metallic finish helped to accentuate the glitter particles, and it seemed to prevent them from looking sandy/gritty when light wasn’t reflecting off of the particles. It had opaque pigmentation and applied with minimal fallout. The color blended out decently as a cheek highlighter/blush, though it had an almost greenish cast. The base color lasted for over eight hours, but there was light fallout after seven and a half hours of wear and some particles had traveled beyond where I had initially placed them as well.
Top Dupes
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #12 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Tankini (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- MAC Heaven Loves You (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Jackpot (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Sunburst (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Floating (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Palooza (P, ) is less pigmented (80% similar).
Ingredients
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Dimethicone , Polyethylene Terephthalate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite , Polymethyl Methacrylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Isododecane , Boron Nitride , Silica , C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Tin Oxide, Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Polyurethane 33, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , May Contain: Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Can't Party Wait
Can’t Party Wait is a light-medium pink with a larger, glittery finish that seemed to have a mix of gold, pink, and holographic glitter. It had good pigmentation that applied fairly evenly to bare skin but had a bit of fallout when I worked with it on my eyelid. The texture felt drier to the touch, but the underlying base color seemed to have the slip I’d expect from the formula. As a cheek product, it was hard to disperse the glitter evenly on my cheek, and it didn’t always reflect light back as well, so sometimes my skin just looked rough from the raised areas where the glitter sat. On my eyes, the base color lasted for awhile, but I had to remove after seven hours of wear due to fallout.
Top Dupes
- NARS Last Party (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Melrose (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Berry Sweet (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Noble Descent (LE, $19.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Twitterpated (P, $5.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sephora Magic (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Givenchy Inattendue #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Cool (Winter 2016) Eyeshadow #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Nocturnal (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Smash Glitz (LE, $28.00) is darker (85% similar).
Ingredients
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Dimethicone , Polyethylene Terephthalate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite , Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Polymethyl Methacrylate, Isododecane , Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Boron Nitride , Polybutylene Terephthalate, Silica , C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Acrylate Copolymers, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Polyurethane 33, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil , Tin Oxide , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Alumina, May Contain: Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).
Sorry for Partyin'
Sorry for Partyin’ had a medium-dark, navy blue base with larger, purple glitter. The base felt rather emollient, while the larger glitter added a grittier element to the feel of it (to the touch, at least). The color went on decently, but it was hard to control and place the glittery bits in an even “spread” of it on my skin. Trying to apply and diffuse the color as a cheek product did not go well-it was patchy and uneven with glitter arranged in a scattered pattern. There was light fallout/movement from the glitter within seven and a half hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Frostbite (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Chill Out (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics I'll Be Tender I'll Be Gentle (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- Guerlain Apres l'Ondee #4 (DC, ) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- Stila Vivid Sapphire (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Enchantment (LE, $19.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Gamma Ray (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- Viseart Poseidon (GPV2 #9) (P, ) is warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Polyethylene Terephthalate, Dimethicone , Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica , Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Isododecane , Polymethyl Methacrylate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Boron Nitride , Polyurethane 33, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Hydrogenated Polybutene, Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil , Tin Oxide , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Aluminum , Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , May Contain: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Party Plan
Party Plan is a medium, reddish-brown base with flecks of copper glitters and smaller sparkles. It had opaque pigmentation with a smooth, lightly emollient texture, and it seemed to have the least amount of glitter within the set. The product applied decently with some blendability, though it was infinitely more usable on the eyes as an eyeshadow than attempting to really diffuse and soften the edges on my cheeks. There was noticeable glitter migration after seven and a half hours on me.
Top Dupes
- MAC To Boldly Go (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Buxom Precious Metal (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Spiced Rum (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Slow/Fast/Slow (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Dose of Colors Double Take (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Chanel New Moon (97) (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Dreamy Beams (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Flame (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Glare (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Polyethylene Terephthalate, Dimethicone , Synthetic Fluorphlogopite , Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Isododecane , Boron Nitride , Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica , Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Polyurethane 33, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Aluminum, Tin Oxide , Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, May Contain: Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Party Shop
Party Shop is a bright, fuchsia pink base with flecks of blue and gold glitter. The glitter was a little finer compared to most of the other shades, though there was still a fair amount of it. The texture felt drier, grittier to the touch (not a surprise), and it was hard to apply the product evenly, whether on lids or cheeks, because the glitter had a tendency to separate from the base color. This resulted in the glitter being in places that weren’t intended, and it seemed particularly prone to fallout and migration over the time I tested it for
Top Dupes
- CoverGirl Fired-up Pink (305) (P, $4.99) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Beyond (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #23 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Solstice with the Mostest (P, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Cherry Topped (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Electric Amethyst (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop No Rest for the Vivid (LE, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Sherbert Day (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #28 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Cyclopentasiloxane , Dimethicone , Polyethylene Terephthalate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate , Isododecane , Boron Nitride , Silica , Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Cyclohexasiloxane , Polyurethane 33, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer , Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol , Magnesium Myristate, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tin Oxide , Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propylene Carbonate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , May Contain: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Even though a few of these are quite interesting and pretty to look at, they get a thumbs down from me. I have enough issues with wearing my one MJ Seequins glitter e/s, mostly with removal. This CP formula looks SCARY for eye usage, to be honest!
Well, they look gorgeous in the pot. But what fun it would be to get some in your eye at a real event, with drinking and dancing, evening wear, and turning into Courtney Love on a baaad day! Dripping off your face and staining the dress. Greeeat. These don’t seem in the least functional. Pretty, though.
Yeah, that’s my big issue with the larger particles, even if they are mostly safe (I mean, in theory, it seems like anything could scratch your eye if you rub your eye enough from what I’ve read), they’re large enough that one in the eye can still cause enough watering and discomfort that it’s like… abandon ship, remove all makeup, run away territory.
Great review as always! For any brands reading this, I do not want chunky glitter crap on my face or anywhere in my life. Okay? Great, thank you.
I jumped on these as soon as they came out. They are pretty but are another variation of the pressed glitters that everone is including int their latest offerings. I’m not a fan of the big, chunky glitter and that is what these are. You can try to move away from the glitter in some of them as they are randomly distributed. I’m not overly surprised that these didn’t rate that well. Back to the drawing board, ColourPop.
If they had stuck with their sparkle/micro-glitter that’s in the Ultra Glitter finish, I think these would have been amazing!
I totally agree!
What is the point of releasing eye pots when the ingredients are not eye safe? Why bother tampering with the super shock formula, which is jolly good anyway?
These are quite seriously damaging products to the eye and I can’t believe that Colour Pop would do this to its loyal customers just for the sake of having something new and glittery.
Maybe they’re hoping people will apply them to nontraditional areas of the face and body, for festivals and clubbing and such…?
Man, I got nothing.
Good thing I dislike glitter anyway.
You could certainly do some face/body art or an avant garde effect etc. but think it would have pretty limited use for face/body for most people, I think. I’m pretty sure every time I’ve seen these used, it’s been on the eyes!
These are so cool looking in the pot and even swatched. The idea is neat but the execution is just not up to the usual CP standard. I wonder if glitter glue and/or applying them wet with an adhesive Mac Fix +-type spray would make them anymore useful on the eye which is where Iād use them. And thanks for the background on eye-safe glitters.