ColourPop So Au Naturel Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Au Naturel

ColourPop So Au Naturel Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, all-matte, neutral eyeshadow quad with a warmer, more orange-based color story that leaned more mid-depth and deeper. All four shades were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing with the biggest “con” being that the formula was lightly to moderately powdery, so using a lighter hand or tapping off excess would be ideal. They were more of a velvety-matte, which gave them a denser, more substantial feel.

Au Naturel

PPermanent. $9.00.

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Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Laid Back

Laid Back is a bright, light orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was somewhat powdery, so I’d recommend tapping off excess and using a lighter touch when picking up. It had opaque color coverage that wasn’t prone to sheering out. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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NARS Crushed (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #8 (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
Viseart Cantaloupe (Warm Mattes #6) (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Chanterelle (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Too Much (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Guava (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Chaise Me (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Cage Free (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Road Soda (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Buttarum (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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$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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Laid Back

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Just Be

Just Be is a medium, orange-copper with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, more velvety texture that was a little powdery in the pan but not prone to sheering out. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Zoeva MT060 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Sinai (121CM) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Dig It (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics RBF (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Horizon (127CM) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Playing Game (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
elf Groovy (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever M705 Canyon (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Rust (Contour) (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).

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Just Be

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Whatevs

Whatevs is a muted, darker copper-brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and more velvety, though lightly powdery in the pan. It had full color payoff in one layer, which blended out easily along the edges. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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Smashbox Sienna (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Pinky Swear (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Nude Medium #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Happy Eyes Smoke (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Gold Rush (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Viseart Roussillon (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Hooky (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Smashbox In the Mood (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop In the Land (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Nutmeg (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).

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Whatevs

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Livin'

Livin’ is a medium-dark brown with soft, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage with a soft, smooth consistency that was lightly powdery in the pan but proved to be blendable and not prone to sheering out on my lid. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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Huda Beauty Oud (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
MAC Bougie Babe (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
Bad Habit Interstellar (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Chanel Lumieres et Vibrations #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Mindful (374CP) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Bad Habit Tuscany (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Coco (Remastered) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Igneous (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Guiding Spirit (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Herd to Get (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Livin'

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

ColourPop Au Naturel Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Laid Back Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Just Be Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Whatevs Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Livin' Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Au Naturel Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Laid Back Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Just Be Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Whatevs Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Livin' Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop So Au Naturel Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Au Naturel

Au Naturel

PPermanent. $9.00.

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Laid Back

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Laid Back

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Just Be

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Just Be

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Whatevs

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Whatevs

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Livin'

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Livin'

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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