ColourPop Sage the Day Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Sage the Day
ColourPop Sage the Day 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) is supposed to be a sage-inspired color story, though I’d just say it’s green-leaning rather than a particularly literal-translation of sage as a hue. It was grounded by warmer browns. The matte shades were pigmented, smooth, and blendable, while the shimmers were mostly opaque in coverage but a couple were a bit more loosely-pressed in feel.
Ingredients
Sage the Day
LELimited Edition. $14.00.
Lit Vibes
Lit Vibes is a very pale, peachy-gold base with green-to-gold shifting duochrome shimmer.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- 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).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Striking (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Moira Sonder (P, $8.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mama Odie (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Minty Dream (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Shifty (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Will-Power (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Sol (P, $5.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D316 Crystalline Pinky Green (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Morphe Liberation (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mint #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (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.
Lit Vibes
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Retreat Me
Retreat Me is a light green with moderate, warm undertones and a frosted finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, more loosely-pressed but not dry
- 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).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop On the Outs (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Vertigo (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Limoncello (169M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sunburst (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
- JD Glow Meringue (P, $7.50) is warmer (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Inhabit (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Pressed Juice (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Kaja Starcrusher (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Io (P, $13.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Sandy (Pineapple Cake) (LE, $4.50) 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.
Retreat Me
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Sips Tea
Sips Tea is a pale, yellowish-green with a matte finish.
- Mostly 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).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #3 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- elf Lava Lamp (P, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Cucumber Avocado (LE, $6.99) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Designer (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Thyme is Money (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Zest (433CP) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Supergreens (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Clionadh Sublimate (P, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Frazzled (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fresh Cut (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% 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.
Sips Tea
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Keep Calm
Keep Calm is a light, slightly brighter, lime green with subtle, warm undertones and a 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).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia A2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sips Tea (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Pistachio (20) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Andradite (340CM) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Clionadh Sublimate (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Calmeria (DC, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Nandi (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Supergreens (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bussin' (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Twitch (PiP, ) is lighter, 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.
Keep Calm
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Tree of Life
Tree of Life is a darker, olive green with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- 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).
Top Dupes
- Clionadh Shani (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Buffy (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Black Widow (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Jackpot (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Force Sensitive (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Matheo (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Fyrinnae Tardigrade (P, $8.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Clionadh Firewood (P, $5.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel (2020) #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Sephora Golden Bronze (381) (P, $9.00) is lighter, 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.
Tree of Life
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Intuition
Intuition is a light-medium, orange-brown with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, velvety, smooth
- 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).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Ghibli (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Keeper (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Take Cover (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Calabasas (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Chocolate Swirl (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Deja Vu (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tuscan Fun (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC What Clout (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Must Stay (PiP, $4.50) is 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.
Intuition
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Manifest
Manifest is a medium-dark brown with moderate, warm undertones and a 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).
Top Dupes
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #10 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Crack On (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Nue (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ewa Beach (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Kaja Rich Espresso (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Balance (376CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Highest Rated (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Légèreté et Expérience #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Latte (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Moonbeam (LE, $8.00) is lighter (95% 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.
Manifest
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Nature Bae
Nature Bae has a warmer, reddish-brown base with green-to-blue shifting duochrome shimmer.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, more loosely pressed but had good adhesion
- 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).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Red Chameleon (P, $6.25) (100% similar).
- Clionadh Toadstool (P, $5.25) is warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Bloodstone (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Insomnia (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Starry Night (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Dragonfly (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Starry Night (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #21 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop FYI (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Lounge (DC, $19.00) is 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.
Nature Bae
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Smudge Me
Smudge Me is a rich, deep olive-green with muted, warm brown undertones and a 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).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Sour Diesel (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hot Toddy (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Intense #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Charmed (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace General (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Zoeva MT150 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Radikal (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Scrap (339CM) (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Earth Rumble (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Damn She Olive (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, 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.
This one literally SURPRISED me by how much I love it! Didn’t think I would, either.
I think this is a lovely muted neutral and green palette – the shades work well together and the ratings are very good.
I think this looks a lot like The Child palette from the Star Wars Mandalorian collection
I think this is really pretty, and I think the shades all go together really well. I love that there is a really deep hazel shade instead of a just a brown or black. I’m going to get it. I think it’ll look fab with my hazel/green eyes.