ColourPop Semi Precious Gemini Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches
Semi Precious Gemini
ColourPop Semi Precious Gemini Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) includes two shimmer shades (molten gold, peachy gold) and two matte shades (rich yellow, orange-brown). The eyeshadows were of decent quality, though they were not the best the brand has released, but I didn’t have any major issues working with the shades together.
Ingredients
Semi Precious Gemini
LELimited Edition. $9.00.
Too Witty
Too Witty is a darker gold with strong, warm orange undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The consistency was soft, more loosely-pressed with a touch of powderiness, but it had good adhesion when pressed/patted on the skin. For absolute no fallout, I’d recommend using it with a fingertip or a dampened brush. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation that stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Gravity OG (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bayshore (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Under the Ground (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- JD Glow Goldie Locs (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Warm and Toasty (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Sinful (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Harmony (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Monkey Business (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sixth Sense (LE, $6.00) is cooler (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.
Too Witty
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Soul-cialite
Soul-cialite is a light, peachy gold with warmer undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage that adhered well to bare skin with slight fallout. The texture was lightly emollient, smooth to the touch, and blendable. This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kaja Sunshine Shimmer (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Rio de la Plata (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Dior Celebrate in Gold #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wink Wink (PiP, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elegance (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Haus (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Coy #6 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Top Yacht (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tardy (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Blonde Gold (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, 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.
Soul-cialite
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Entangled
Entangled is a bright, darker yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery, and a little on the thinner side; it felt a touch chalky compared to other mattes that have been recently released but wasn’t difficult to work with in the end. It had mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation that wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Citrine (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop West Coast (Malibu Barbie) (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sun Belt (PiP, $4.50) is brighter (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Kandake (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Turmeric Shot (LE, $6.99) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cleo Amore (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tiki (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Mango (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Vibey (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (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.
Entangled
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Boheme (Gemini)
Boheme (Gemini) is a brighter, light-medium brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented in a single layer, which adhered well to bare skin and diffused easily along the edges as the texture was smooth, velvety, and not too powdery. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Maple Syrup (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Carats (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Nubian #3 (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Chai (Carli) (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced For the Graham (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Platane (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Sauced (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Dada Issues (PiP, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Boundaries (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Paint by Umber (LE, $17.00) 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.
Not sure if I would want the whole quad for just one shade, but Soul-cialite is a gorgeous shade!
I agree with Nancy above – Soul-cialite is a gorgeous colour. I also think the bright yellow/mustard shade seems out of sync with the rest of the quad though.