ColourPop So Very Lovely Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Fri, 21 May 2021 19:00:00 +0000

So Very Lovely

ColourPop So Very Lovely 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new palette that really feels like it straddles the traditional colors of spring and summer, so it actually seemed like a very well-timed release. It included six matte eyeshadows and six shimmer eyeshadows with no pressed glitters (but three pressed pigments if that’s a concern). Overall, the palette was pigmented, blendable, and easy to use with a few shades being more semi-opaque or a touch harder to blend.

So Very Lovely

PPermanent. $22.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

Lace Up

Lace Up is a light, peachy gold with strong, warm undertones and faint pink pearl. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was easy to work with on bare skin. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Natasha Denona Queen (262M) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever I520 Pinky Sand (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Too Faced Shooting Star (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Anastasia B1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Dune (186S) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
MAC Rags to Riches (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Besos (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics I Promise (PiP, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Kaleidos Penthouse (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Rare Beauty Clarity (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (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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Lace Up

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Organza

Organza is a medium mauve with warmer undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, almost cream-like texture that was moderately dense but not too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. The eyeshadow wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.

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ColourPop Mystery (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
NARS Earthshine (LE, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Lifted (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Just Fur Fun (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Sugared Raisin (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Kevyn Aucoin Ultraviolet (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Mystic (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
YSL Paris #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Pop Art Princess (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Organza

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Craft Works

Craft Works is a medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but dense enough not to be prone to sheering out, while the eyeshadow still blended out well along the edges. It had opaque pigmentation that stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.

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ColourPop Penn Station (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Luv (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop New Digs (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Hart (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Full-Bodied (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Peach Me (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Kylie Cosmetics Sorbet (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Buttarum (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Magical (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Full Send (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Craft Works

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Fringed

Fringed is a light-medium, golden pewter with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that was best applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush to get even coverage and minimal (to no) fallout. The texture was lightly emollient to the touch, more loosely-pressed but not dry. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Tom Ford Beauty Red Harness #1 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Platinize (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
NARS Oleander (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Acoustic (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Dior Early Bird #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
NARS Cielo (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Smashbox Moon Me (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Milk Makeup Hotel Lobby (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever D552 Crystalline Gray Beige (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Up Front (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Fringed

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

Braided

Braided is a light-medium gold with warmer undertones and a metallic sheen. It had mostly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was moderately dense but not difficult to pick up with a dry brush. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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UOMA Beauty Bahia (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Anastasia D2 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Kaja Starcrusher (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Heaven Loves You (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Coy #1 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #12 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Refined Gold 002 (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Sun's Out, Buns Out (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Love Note (DC, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Flower Power (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Braided

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Macaroon

Macaroon is a brighter, medium lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was somewhat powdery, though more substantial, so it managed to retain most of its opacity when applied and blended out on bare skin. This shade showed signs of fading after seven and a half hours of wear.

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ColourPop Uplevel (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop MP3 (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop No Sleep (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Popped Off (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Haze (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Zoeva Daydream (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Friendly (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
About Face Freaked (P, $16.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Got a Tan (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Macaroon

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Eyelet

Eyelet is a medium, orange-coral with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, while the texture was slightly thinner and stiffer, so it could have been more blendable. There was a little bit of fallout during application, too, and I found it was more forgiving of texture when used with an eyeshadow primer. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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ColourPop Wiser (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Uncut (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Just Peachy (LE, $5.25) is cooler (95% similar).
Too Faced Just Peachy (Matte) (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Centerfold (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Nip Slip (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Perky (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Dream Maker (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Desk Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (95% similar).
Viseart Peony (Rosé Edit) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% 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." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.

The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.

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NOTICE: All products categorized under "Pigment" carry a warning in the US that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." Brands in the US typically market these products as "Pigments" (instead of "Eyeshadow"), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. Some color additives in "Pigments" have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions: FDA/CosIng.

Eyelet

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Rose Ave

Rose Ave is a muted, medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without issue. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but not prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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KVD Beauty Plum (Base) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Embrace (P, $5.25) is cooler (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Archetype (P, $6.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Pink Suede (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Insolent Rose #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Shy (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop With Luv (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Rock and Rose (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Fotos Y Recuerdos (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Rose #9 (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Rose Ave

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Dream Catcher

Dream Catcher is a rich, medium-dark copper with moderate, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, more velvety texture that was a smidgen powdery in the pan but had great adhesion and blendability on the lid without being prone to fallout. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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ColourPop Flower Power (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Smashbox Sienna (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Peach Tea (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M738 Auburn (P, $17.00) is lighter, more muted, cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Harvest (P, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Tuff (438CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Leonidas (LE, $6.99) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop No Promises (P, $6.00) is brighter (95% similar).
LORAC Spice (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Pie Chart (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Dream Catcher

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Tea Time

Tea Time is a medium copper with warmer, more orange undertones and gold pearl. It had opaque color payoff that adhered well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of product that blended out nicely along the edges. The texture was lightly creamy, moderately dense but not overly thick. This shade wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Huda Beauty Nude Medium #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Balmy (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Bronze Foil (437M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop The Vibez (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Viseart Mimolette (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Too Faced Werkshop (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Diana (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Copperized (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #10 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Tarte Mic Drop (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Tea Time

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Collective

Collective is a medium-dark pink with subtle, cooler undertones and warmer, gold and pink pearl that gave it a metallic finish. The texture was soft, slightly powdery in the pan, but it had good adhesion to bare skin and blended well. The eyeshadow yielded opaque pigmentation that stayed on nicely for eight hours before showing signs of fading.

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Viseart Boheme Dream #7 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Smudge Off (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Pick Me (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Berry Pickin' (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Zsa Zsa (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
Clionadh Refresh (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Viseart Boheme Dream #11 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Glaminatrix Bloom (P, $8.77).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Collective

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Topanga Blvd

Topanga Blvd is a rich, reddened burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff paired with a slightly firmer texture that had no fallout but could have been a touch more blendable. It lasted decently for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

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Melt Cosmetics Sangre (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop No Drama (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics No Exit (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Opera (PiP, $8.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Commitment (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Untamed (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Groove (397CM) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC 300 Game (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Spindrift (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Berry (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Topanga Blvd

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

ColourPop So Very Lovely 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

ColourPop Lace Up Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Organza Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Craft Works Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Fringed Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Braided Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Macaroon Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Eyelet Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Rose Ave Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Dream Catcher Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Tea Time Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Collective Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Topanga Blvd Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop So Very Lovely 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

ColourPop Lace Up Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Organza Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Craft Works Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Fringed Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Braided Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Macaroon Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Eyelet Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Rose Ave Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Dream Catcher Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Tea Time Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Collective Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Topanga Blvd Pressed Powder Pigment

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ColourPop So Very Lovely Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

So Very Lovely

PPermanent. $22.00.

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Lace Up

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Organza

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Craft Works

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Fringed

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Braided

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Macaroon

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Eyelet

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Rose Ave

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Dream Catcher

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Tea Time

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Collective

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Topanga Blvd

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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