ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadows (Part 1) Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:00:00 +0000

Hear Me Out

ColourPop Hear Me Out Pressed Shadow ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a light beige with a satin finish. 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.” It had intense pigmentation with a very smooth, cream-like texture that was a bit powdery on the skin when I started to blend it out–where the powder dropped below the brow bone and had a tendency to lighten whatever it was on. I would recommend using a lot less than you think you might need and adding more if necessary to get a good feel for the pigmentation and texture. It started to fade after seven hours on me.

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

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bareMinerals Pure (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Hourglass Infinity #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
LORAC Cozy (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Drawing a Blanc (LE, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M532 Sugar Coated Candy (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Tarte French Manicure (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Too Faced Ginger Cream (LE, $16.00) is more muted (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Malia (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
Anastasia Fresh (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Blanc Type (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, brighter (95% 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.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

TALC, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, BORON NITRIDE, LAUROYL LYSINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SILICA, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIMETHICONOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), MICA (CI 77019), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).

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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ColourPop Pink & Brown Eye

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A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Fire Fly

ColourPop Fire Fly Pressed Shadow ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a soft beige with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation (may be hard to tell, as the color is closer to my skin tone) that covered the skin evenly and smoothly. The eyeshadow felt soft, smooth, and was blendable when I used it over bare skin. This shade wore well for seven hours on me.

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

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Tarte Cheers (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Too Faced Egg Nog (LE, $16.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Too Faced Ginger Cream (LE, $16.00) is more muted (95% similar).
Hourglass Infinity #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Tarte French Manicure (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Too Faced Ice Cream (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Too Faced Meringue (LE, $16.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Anastasia Fresh (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
NARS Shade I (LE, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Drawing a Blanc (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Fire Fly

DCDiscontinued. $4.50.

B+

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Locked and Loaded

ColourPop Locked and Loaded Pressed Shadow ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a soft, buttercup yellow with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that was somewhat buildable, but I could not get opaque coverage without using a primer underneath, though. The color started to fade after seven hours of wear.

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

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Tom Ford Beauty Velours Khaki #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Warm Browns #6 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild A Regular at the Factory #1 (DC, $2.29) is brighter (95% similar).
NARS Taunt (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Bronco (LE, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Tusk (228CM) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Soft Ochre (P, $23.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia Buttery (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay Pre-Game (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Deja Vu (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Locked and Loaded

DCDiscontinued. $4.50.

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

83%

Total

Liar, Liar

ColourPop Liar, Liar Pressed Shadow ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a light-medium peachy pink with warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, lightly dusty texture that was blendable and easy to apply to the eye. I noticed fading after seven hours of wear.

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

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Viseart Nuance #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Becca Rose Quartz (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
MAC Bouffant (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Rosita (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
NYX Girl Talk (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Extravaganza (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
LORAC Champagne (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
LORAC Tulle (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Most (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop My Treat (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% 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.

Ingredients

SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, BORON NITRIDE, DIMETHICONE, LAUROYL LYSINE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TALC, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIMETHICONOL, TIN OXIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), MICA (CI 77019), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).

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ColourPop Pink & Brown Eye

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Liar, Liar

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B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

Let Me Explain

ColourPop Let Me Explain Pressed Shadow ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a light gold with warm undertones and a frosted finish. The powder was looser and felt a bit drier, which resulted in an eyeshadow that sheered out very easily and was hard to achieve opaque coverage as the powder would just dust away as soon as I started to blend it out. This one really needed a primer to work decently, even though it seemed pigmented otherwise. It lasted for seven hours before fading noticeably on me.

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

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Chanel Trait de Caractere #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar).
Gucci Beauty Tuscan Storm #1 (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Dior Ruby #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #2 (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Wayne Goss Imperial Topaz #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Sephora Minx (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #3 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Famous (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
LORAC Sand (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Burberry Gold #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

BORON NITRIDE, DIMETHICONE, LAUROYL LYSINE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TALC, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIMETHICONOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, TIN OXIDE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), MICA (CI 77019), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).

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A Warm, Olive Green Look featuring ColourPop Just My Luck

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B-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

82%

Total

Bel Air

ColourPop Bel Air Pressed Shadow ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a muted, medium brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation–almost opaque–with a soft, smooth texture that was a touch dusty but did not sheer out immediately, so it ended up being quite easy to work with and blend out on the skin. This shade wore well for seven hours on me.

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

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MAC Rose Cloud (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Sephora Auburn (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M646 Latte (DC, $21.00) is more muted, cooler (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Terracotta (LE, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Too Faced Chocolate Milk (LE, $16.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Laura Mercier Café au Lait (PiP, $23.00) is darker (95% similar).
Tarte Marina (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
Anastasia Incense (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Clarins Brown Sugar #4 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Chanel Charming #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% 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.

Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: 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).

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Bel Air

PPermanent. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

ColourPop Hear Me Out Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Fire Fly Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Locked and Loaded Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Liar, Liar Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Let Me Explain Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Bel Air Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Hear Me Out Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Fire Fly Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Locked and Loaded Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Liar, Liar Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Let Me Explain Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Bel Air Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadows (Part 1) Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Hear Me Out

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Fire Fly

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DCDiscontinued. $4.50.

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Locked and Loaded

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DCDiscontinued. $4.50.

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Liar, Liar

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Let Me Explain

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PPermanent. $4.50.

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Bel Air

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