ColourPop Same Vibe, Supernova, Decode Chrome Liquid Shadows Reviews & Swatches
Same Vibe
ColourPop Same Vibe Chrome Liquid Shadow ($12.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, grayish base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from dark, cooler purple to pinky-purple to reddish-plum paired with a lightly pearlized sheen. Packed on in a heavier swatch? Sort of doable, but in practice where you might want a diffused edge or are trying to spread product out onto a small, curved area like the actual lid? So much harder!
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Lightweight, thin, mousse-like
- Best patted and blended out with fingertips or fluffy brush but remained somewhat uneven
- More prone to lifting than other shades
- Prone to fading (noticeably faded after 6 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Alter Ego (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- JD Glow A Lot (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Gothic (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Flame-blown (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Medieval (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Flame-Blown Lite (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Clionadh Rosette Lite (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Twisted Shifter (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Clionadh Rosette (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.05 oz. - $240.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "high impact colour that shifts" with a "multi-chrome" finish in "one swipe." It is also supposed to be long-wearing as the "unique formula helps minimize creasing and smudging."
The consistency was smooth, spreadable, and like a whipped mousse, as it was airy and easy to maneuver with along the curvature of the lid without it being overly wet. It dried down quickly but gave me enough time to work with it. While using the included doe-foot applicator worked well for an initial deposit of color, I felt using fingertips or a dense synthetic brush with a fluffier edge was ideal for applying the color evenly. If I just used the doe-foot applicator, it applied unevenly and tended to look sheerer than it actually was when I just used fingertips to spread it out.
They had somewhat visible multichromatic shifts, though they were a weaker shift compared to the multichromes a lot of indie brands put out, which may make them more versatile for those who find multichromes intimidating or hard to incorporate into a look. I found that the shift was more noticeable on my arm than on my eye, where it seemed to be more prone to emphasizing lid texture and looking more metallic-matte than actually metallic, which I think subdued the impact of the shift.
They were most reminiscent of Natasha Denona Chromium Liquid Eyeshadows, which are $28/0.08 oz. (or $350/oz.). ColourPop's formula is more affordable at $13/0.05 oz. (or $260/oz.), but ND's performed better for me.
The formula had a tendency to crease on me initially, so I had to take care to soften and blend out the creasing as it dried down. Once it finished drying down, it stayed on for six and a half hours before fading visibly.
Browse all of our ColourPop Chrome Liquid Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
ISODODECANE, SILICA, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, TRIACONTANYL PVP, TITANIUM/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, ALUMINUM. MAY CONTAIN: BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), 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.
Same Vibe
PPermanent. $12.00.
Supernova
ColourPop Supernova Chrome Liquid Shadow ($12.00 for 0.05 oz.) had a darker, grayish base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from bright, berry purple to soft plum to copper to gold to green paired with a soft, metallic finish. This was one of the most intense shifting shades in the range, though it suffered from similar application issues as other deeper shades in the formula.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Lightweight, thin, mousse-like
- Best patted and blended out with fingertips or fluffy brush but remained slightly uneven
- More prone to lifting than other shades
- Prone to fading (noticeably faded after 6 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Clionadh Smoulder Lite (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Fyrinnae Idolize (P, $14.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Aurora (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Twisted Shifter (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- JD Glow No Way (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Stunt Double (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Kaleidos Tourmaline (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Head Rush (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Fyrinnae Symphonic (P, $14.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Moira Atlas (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.05 oz. - $240.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "high impact colour that shifts" with a "multi-chrome" finish in "one swipe." It is also supposed to be long-wearing as the "unique formula helps minimize creasing and smudging."
The consistency was smooth, spreadable, and like a whipped mousse, as it was airy and easy to maneuver with along the curvature of the lid without it being overly wet. It dried down quickly but gave me enough time to work with it. While using the included doe-foot applicator worked well for an initial deposit of color, I felt using fingertips or a dense synthetic brush with a fluffier edge was ideal for applying the color evenly. If I just used the doe-foot applicator, it applied unevenly and tended to look sheerer than it actually was when I just used fingertips to spread it out.
They had somewhat visible multichromatic shifts, though they were a weaker shift compared to the multichromes a lot of indie brands put out, which may make them more versatile for those who find multichromes intimidating or hard to incorporate into a look. I found that the shift was more noticeable on my arm than on my eye, where it seemed to be more prone to emphasizing lid texture and looking more metallic-matte than actually metallic, which I think subdued the impact of the shift.
They were most reminiscent of Natasha Denona Chromium Liquid Eyeshadows, which are $28/0.08 oz. (or $350/oz.). ColourPop's formula is more affordable at $13/0.05 oz. (or $260/oz.), but ND's performed better for me.
The formula had a tendency to crease on me initially, so I had to take care to soften and blend out the creasing as it dried down. Once it finished drying down, it stayed on for six and a half hours before fading visibly.
Browse all of our ColourPop Chrome Liquid Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
ISODODECANE, SILICA, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, TRIACONTANYL PVP, TITANIUM/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, ALUMINUM. MAY CONTAIN: BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), 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.
Supernova
PPermanent. $12.00.
Decode
ColourPop Decode Chrome Liquid Shadow ($12.00 for 0.05 oz.) had a soft, grayish base paired with multichrome shimmer that shifted from reddish-brown to muted bronze to olive green. It had a lightly pearlized sheen when dried down. This was one of the few more mid-tone/darker shades that applied well, even if longevity remained an issue.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Lightweight, thin, mousse-like
- Best patted and blended out with fingertips or fluffy brush
- Less prone to lifting than other shades
- Prone to fading (noticeably faded after 6 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Moira Flare (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Dogbane (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Sand Blast (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Blitz Sextreme (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Fyrinnae Venus Sunset (P, $14.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Sandblast Lite (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Phoenix (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Terra Moons Martian Dust (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Kaleidos Solaris (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Terra Moons Sundazed (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.05 oz. - $240.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "high impact colour that shifts" with a "multi-chrome" finish in "one swipe." It is also supposed to be long-wearing as the "unique formula helps minimize creasing and smudging."
The consistency was smooth, spreadable, and like a whipped mousse, as it was airy and easy to maneuver with along the curvature of the lid without it being overly wet. It dried down quickly but gave me enough time to work with it. While using the included doe-foot applicator worked well for an initial deposit of color, I felt using fingertips or a dense synthetic brush with a fluffier edge was ideal for applying the color evenly. If I just used the doe-foot applicator, it applied unevenly and tended to look sheerer than it actually was when I just used fingertips to spread it out.
They had somewhat visible multichromatic shifts, though they were a weaker shift compared to the multichromes a lot of indie brands put out, which may make them more versatile for those who find multichromes intimidating or hard to incorporate into a look. I found that the shift was more noticeable on my arm than on my eye, where it seemed to be more prone to emphasizing lid texture and looking more metallic-matte than actually metallic, which I think subdued the impact of the shift.
They were most reminiscent of Natasha Denona Chromium Liquid Eyeshadows, which are $28/0.08 oz. (or $350/oz.). ColourPop's formula is more affordable at $13/0.05 oz. (or $260/oz.), but ND's performed better for me.
The formula had a tendency to crease on me initially, so I had to take care to soften and blend out the creasing as it dried down. Once it finished drying down, it stayed on for six and a half hours before fading visibly.
Browse all of our ColourPop Chrome Liquid Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
ISODODECANE, SILICA, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, TRIACONTANYL PVP, TITANIUM/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, ALUMINUM. MAY CONTAIN: BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), 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.
One of the powder dupes for Supernova has got to get into a near future order! What GORGEOUS looking shifts that one has!
I was SO pumped for these! But then I got 2 of the Kora ones, and omg, they BURN! Like actively burn as I wore them. And I do NOT have sensitive skin. Also they are SO difficult to remove! I was shocked. Not great when it’s burning and you can’t get it to remove!
It’s a shame because they are so pretty.
Wow, sounds like these couldn’t get much worse.
Okaaay – not so great after all. I thought these would be good.
The measly wear time and potentially patchy pigmentation (oops, alliteration) of these make them so disappointing as a hopeful “affordable” multichrome option.