ColourPop Sparkler Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Sparkler

ColourPop Sparkler Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) includes a bronze shimmer eyeshadow, two brown matte eyeshadows, and one “glitter metallic” shade, which was listed as not for use around the eye area (it included plastic, or PET, glitter in the ingredient list). All four shades were semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blendable, and lasted decently, though the glittery shade had fallout and was more loosely-pressed.

Sparkler

PPermanent. $9.00.

B+

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

Extra Bubbly

Extra Bubbly is a light-medium copper with strong, warm golden undertones and a metallic finish that also had flecks of random, small-sized glitter strewn throughout. This shade was marked as not intended for use around the eye area, and it included plastic (PET) glitter.

The consistency was more loosely-pressed, slightly drier, so there was fallout from the base as well as the glitter (which did not seem to add any visual impact, just contributed to fallout!). It had opaque pigmentation that lasted well for eight hours, aside from light fallout over time.

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Glaminatrix Sparks Fly (P, $8.04) is darker (95% similar).
Givenchy Palette Ors Audacieux #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Boardwalk (DC, $8.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
MAC Shiver of Delight (LE, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Sephora Demanding (31) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Twilight (PiP, $6.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Cello (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Shook Up (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Subliminal (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Extra Bubbly

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

Sweet On

Sweet On is a light-medium, golden bronze with warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which adhered nicely to bare skin. The texture was moderately dense but not stiff to work with, so the product picked up evenly with a dry brush and blended out well. This shade showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.

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Natasha Denona Golden Flesh (68M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Tiger Eye #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Icon Diva Eyes #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Star Gold (P, $34.00) is darker (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Winter 2018 #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Run Wild (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Moira Mars (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Viseart Praline (Petits Fours) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop So Polished (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Jouer Champagne Bronze (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).

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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.

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Sweet On

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Seltzer (Sparkler)

Seltzer (Sparkler) is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a slightly thinner consistency compared to the other matte in the quad, so there was no fallout but it had to be built up for higher coverage. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Ur on Mute (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Lil' Boat (DC, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Chocolate Drizzle (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Nighty Night (LE, $6.99) is darker (95% similar).
LORAC Redwood (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Caramel (P, $5.25) is lighter (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Date Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
By Beauty Bay Prohibition (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Like Butter (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Whipped (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Seltzer (Sparkler)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Cool Cola

Cool Cola is a rich, dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage with a soft, smooth texture that was more substantial without being too powdery or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It applied evenly and blended out without difficulty. This shade stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Dominique Cosmetics Coffee Beans (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Chanel Contour Brun (34) (P, $34.00) is cooler (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Anyway (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Tarte Edgy (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Sting (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Deep Shade (PiP, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Giorgio Armani Avant-Premiere #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Tiger #3 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
LORAC Bark (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Cafecito (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Cool Cola

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

ColourPop Sparkler Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Extra Bubbly Pressed Glitter Metallic

ColourPop Sweet On Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Seltzer (Sparkler) Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Cool Cola Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Sparkler Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Extra Bubbly Pressed Glitter Metallic

ColourPop Sweet On Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Seltzer (Sparkler) Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Cool Cola Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Sparkler Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Sparkler

Sparkler

PPermanent. $9.00.

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Extra Bubbly

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Extra Bubbly

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Sweet On

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Sweet On

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Seltzer (Sparkler)

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Seltzer (Sparkler)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Cool Cola

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Cool Cola

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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