ColourPop Sage the Day Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:00:00 +0000

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.

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Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

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)

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Moira Sonder (P, $8.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Mama Odie (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Striking (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
NYX Glass Slipper (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Sephora Champagne Please (372) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop La Playa (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Touring (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Flame (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Neon Green #5 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Rich Rich (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% 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.

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Lit Vibes

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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JD Glow Meringue (P, $7.50) is warmer (85% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Inhabit (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Pressed Juice (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Kaja Starcrusher (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
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).
Terra Moons Io (P, $13.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
ColourPop Sandy (Pineapple Cake) (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Retreat Me

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

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)

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Clionadh Sublimate (P, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Fresh Cut (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Neon Green #3 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Frazzled (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Cucumber Avocado (LE, $6.99) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
elf Lava Lamp (P, $5.00) is darker (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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Sips Tea

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

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).

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Anastasia A2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Mover Star (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Sugarpill Twitch (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Pistachio (20) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Andradite (340CM) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Sips Tea (PiP, $4.50) 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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Keep Calm

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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)

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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).
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).
Kaja Wood Breeze (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% 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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Tree of Life

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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)

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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).
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).
Urban Decay Nudie (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Back to Surreality (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Poppy (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Intuition

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

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).

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Urban Decay Drip (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
MAC Spice Dynasty (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Manifest

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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Sydney Grace Red Chameleon (P, $6.25) (100% 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).
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).
Sydney Grace Scarab (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Nature Bae

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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Melt Cosmetics Sour Diesel (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Sydney Grace General (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% 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).
Natasha Denona Savanna (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Anastasia Destiny (DC, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
NARS Up in Smoke (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Zoeva MT150 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Radikal (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (85% 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.

Smudge Me

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

ColourPop Sage the Day 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Lit Vibes Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Retreat Me Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Sips Tea Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Keep Calm Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Tree of Life Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Intuition Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Manifest Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Nature Bae Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Smudge Me Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Sage the Day 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Lit Vibes Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Retreat Me Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Sips Tea Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Keep Calm Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Tree of Life Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Intuition Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Manifest Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Nature Bae Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Smudge Me Pressed Powder Shadow

Temptalia

ColourPop Sage the Day Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Sage the Day

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $14.00.

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Lit Vibes

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Retreat Me

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Sips Tea

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Keep Calm

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Tree of Life

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Intuition

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Manifest

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Nature Bae

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Smudge Me

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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