ColourPop Roy G Biv, Milky Way, REM Super Shock Shadows Reviews & Swatches
Roy G Biv
ColourPop Roy G Biv Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warmer undertones and flecks of gold sparkle and softer micro-sparkle. The consistency was very emollient and had more slip than anticipated, so it was a bit harder to apply without sheering out a bit when blending it out. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that did not build up well, but it had enough sparkles to distract from the lesser coverage for those who aren’t die-hard for opacity. It lasted well for 10 hours without fading or creasing and had just a touch of fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop LOL No (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #21 (LE, ) (95% similar).
- ColourPop You Bet (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Incarnate (P, $6.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Seventh Heaven (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Givenchy Inattendue #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Pink Lemonade (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Morphe Sissy (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Siren (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Fussy (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with.
The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Carbonate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), 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.
Roy G Biv
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Milky Way
ColourPop Milky Way Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is an intense, bright fuchsia pink with cool undertones and cooler blue and fuchsia sparkle. The color payoff was fantastic with rich, opaque pigmentation delivered in one stroke. The texture was smooth, spongy, and lightly emollient without being prone to sheering out. It blended out well along the edges and still retained its vibrancy as it dried down. This shade stayed on well for 10 hours without fading or creasing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- JD Glow Sprung (P, $7.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Electric Amethyst (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Clionadh Sweetened (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rosa (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tropical Punch (PiP, $6.25) is more muted (90% similar).
- Fyrinnae Superstar (P, $6.75) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Beyond (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Grafting (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Lost in Space (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Smitten (LE, $13.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with.
The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Isododecane, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Carbonate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), 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.
Milky Way
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
REM
ColourPop REM Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a soft, periwinkle blue with larger silver glitter over a sparkling, metallic base. It had medium coverage that was somewhat buildable, but it was better used as a brightening/layering shade than a standalone shade. There was enough sparkle in it that twinkled in person that the sheerness wasn’t as noticeable to the eye. The consistency was spongy, smooth, and blendable, though it did not seem quite as emollient as I would have expected based on the finish (didn’t seem to impact the performance any). It wore well for 10 hours without fading or creasing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- JD Glow Sky (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Big Bad Blue (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Abstract (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Iced Blue (P, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop AAC (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop So Surreal (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Alma (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Stunt Santa (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Moon's Reflection (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Pool Shark (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with.
The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Boron Nitride, Isododecane, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Tin Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), 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.
If nothing else, these shades have me inspired to get into my stash and use the dupes I have to put together a very dreamy, ethereal, yet bright pink and purple look. Been awhile since I did a look along those lines!
Roy G Biv and Milky Way are really pretty pinks
Love your eye look too, will have to try something like that myself
I really like REM, such a subtle blue and I think the periwinkle colour is flattering.
I’d love to see some great satin shades — Wattles, Truth and Puppy Love are some of my favorites. It seems like all of the new releases are either glitters or mattes. These are stunning, though.
I probably shouldn’t have looked! That hot pink! Just wow! I absolutely love this look creation, Christine!
Wow! Milky Way is spectacular!