ColourPop Six Million Super Shock Shadows Reviews & Swatches
Six in the City
ColourPop Six in the City Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of gold sparkle over a mostly matte finish. The texture was smooth, sponge-like, and a bit drier than most Super Shock Shadows, and I did find the base was more prone to emphasizing my lid texture due to that drier, almost more clay-like feel. It applied better with fingertips than brushes, and the latter I am typically able to use with most Super Shock Shadows. It wore well for nine hours with some fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Jingle All the Way Eyeshadow #5 (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chakra to Me (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Chant (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Pink Lemonade (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Rose Reflection (33) (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Givenchy Inattendue #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Pink of Me (DC, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Lemonade (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Dior Capital of Light #3 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Stila Beauty Junkie (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% 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.
Look Using this Product
Six in the City
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
6AM
ColourPop 6AM Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, medium coral-orange with warm undertones and flecks of soft orange sparkle. The base seemed more matte, which resulted in a drier consistency that was harder to apply evenly as the sparkles seemed to break up the base and give a patchy appearance when applied with a brush. I was only able to smooth and even out the coverage if I pressed my fingertip down with moderate pressure. It had opaque pigmentation that stayed on well for nine hours with slight fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Gusti (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Rare Beauty Grounded (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rebirth (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Warm Memories #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Miser (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Meep Meep (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Marrakesh (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Paradox (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Verano (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia Fresh Peach (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (85% 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.
6AM
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Quick Six
ColourPop Quick Six Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a rich, coppery red with warm undertones and flecks of gold and pink. The consistency was dense, spongy, and drier to the touch (but not actually stiff/dry) compared to some of the more shimmery Super Shock Shadows. It had opaque pigmentaiton that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out easily along the edge, though there were some sparkles that dropped off the lid during blending. It wore well for 10 hours on me without fading or creasing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Mango Tango (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Splash (PiP, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Spoiled (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Sokoto (P, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- MAC Carnal Charm (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Wispy (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Well-Behaved (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Botanic Panic (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Elixir (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- KVD Beauty Malice (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (80% 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.
Quick Six
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Runnin' Thru the Six
ColourPop Runnin’ Thru the Six Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark, bluish-teal with faint pearl over a matte finish. It looked mostly matte in practice. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, so I had no trouble getting opaque coverage in a single layer but was still able to diffuse and blend along the edges like a powder eyeshadow. It showed no signs of fading or creasing after 10 hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Maybelline Never Fade Jade (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Heads Will Roll (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Surf USA (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Mystic Ice (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Robin's Egg (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Poolside (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Formation (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Powder Blue (84V) (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- theBalm #43 (P, $6.50) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Smashbox Ultramarine (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% 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, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Boron Nitride, Isododecane, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitic Acid, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
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.
Look Using this Product
Runnin' Thru the Six
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Sixth Sense
ColourPop Sixth Sense Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium gold with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied somewhat evenly on bare skin, but it was harder to build up due to the more emollient quality of the texture. It lasted well for 10 hours with slight fall out over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace The Dream (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- LORAC Unlimited (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Gold Fortune (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Too Witty (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Superstar (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery, brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bayshore (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Dior Devilish #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Deep Desire (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Gold Leaf (LE, $19.00) is lighter (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, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Boron Nitride, 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, Iron Oxides (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.
Look Using this Product
Sixth Sense
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
The Six
ColourPop The Six Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep, bronzy gold with warm, rusty undertones and a golden sheen. It was like a mix of brown, gold, and copper altogether, which made it harder to dupe compared to the other shades launched alongside it. The consistency was smooth, lightly emollient but not too slippery, which made it easy to apply and blend out while still yielding rich color payoff in a single layer. This shade stayed on well for 10 hours without creasing or fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kylie Cosmetics Queen Bee (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Grand Plie (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Le Metier de Beaute Dark Citrine (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Sunburst (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Stellar (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Too Faced Chocolate Gold (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Wendy G (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Bronze (PiP, $12.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Old Gold (PiP, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Side Kick (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (85% 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, Silica, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Carbonate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
Niiiiiiice!
These look great!
Wish they’d restock!
Me too, Christine!
What stunning eyeshadows these are! So many A+ – I think The Six shade is actually quite a unique shade and really beautiful.
Three of these caught my eye, including one I never knew beforehand that I would love so much: The Six! It, plus Runnin’ Thru The Six and Get Six have me hoping CP will restock these.
I love how you used 6am, Christine. Gonna try out that look with this one orange shadow I have that I never know how to use lol
The six looks so pretty and rich
These are beautiful! I really like The Six. It’s unique.
I think I want all of these my favorite is Ouick Six.The only dupe I have for that one is the Huda Beauty eyeshadows. They are beautiful and all of the perform extremely well for the price.
I think I want all of these!My favorite is Ouick Six.The only dupe I have for it is the Huda Beauty eyeshadow. They are beautiful and all of them perform extremely well for the price.
These are SO GOOD! ColourPop really is the greatest eyeshadow company (and they prove how overpriced most brands are lol).
Wow, The Six is surprisingly unique! I love it!
I don’t care for the pink and red ones (though they are pretty for those who can wear those colors) but the rest are outstanding, unique and wearable for most I think.
The Six is stunning. Quick Six is nice, too. Don’t need either one, fortunately or unfortunately.