ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

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ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

Sprinkle a Little Magic

ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) is a new, limited edition nine-pan eyeshadow palette that included four matte eyeshadows and five shimmery eyeshadows. It was a green-themed color story with pops of pink/mauve throughout. The eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, and easy enough to work with, though some of the shades were powdery or had a bit of fallout during application (though generally consistent with ColourPop’s current eyeshadow formula).

Sprinkle a Little Magic

LELimited Edition. $14.00.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total
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ColourPop Second Star Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Second Star Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Second Star Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Second Star Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Second Star Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Second Star Pressed Powder Shadow

Second Star

Second Star is a darker, pinky-peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was moderately powdery, so I had to be careful to avoid fallout, but it was blendable and was a more velvety matte that yielded mostly opaque coverage. It stayed on well for seven hours before fading a bit.

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

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.

Second Star

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total
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ColourPop Small Fairy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Small Fairy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Small Fairy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Small Fairy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Small Fairy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Small Fairy Pressed Powder Shadow

Small Fairy

Small Fairy is a medium-dark gold with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation with a soft, more loosely-pressed consistency that had some fallout during application. To minimize the fallout, you’ll want to pat it onto the skin with a fingertip or a dampened brush. It lasted decently for eight hours but had light fallout over time.

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

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.

Small Fairy

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B
B
8
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
86%
Total
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ColourPop Big Magic Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Big Magic Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Big Magic Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Big Magic Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Big Magic Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Big Magic Pressed Powder Shadow

Big Magic

Big Magic is a muted, light-medium rosy mauve with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was still substantial enough not to lose its coverage when applied to bare skin and blended out. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

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.

Big Magic

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Tink Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Tink Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Tink Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Tink Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Tink Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Tink Pressed Powder Shadow

Tink

Tink is a bright, light mint green with subtle, warm undertones and cooler, bluish shimmer and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The texture was lightly creamy, moderately dense but not thick, and picked up well with a dry brush. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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.

Tink

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Pixie Dust Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Pixie Dust Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Pixie Dust Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Pixie Dust Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Pixie Dust Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Pixie Dust Pressed Powder Shadow

Pixie Dust

Pixie Dust is a light, bright chartreuse green with strong, warm yellow undertones and a metallic finish. The texture was soft, slightly drier and more loosely-pressed, which resulted in some fallout during application when I applied it dry. I’d recommend using it with a fingertip or a dampened brush to get more even coverage and to minimize fallout. It had mostly opaque, buildable color payoff that lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

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.

Pixie Dust

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
87%
Total
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ColourPop Neverland Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Neverland Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Neverland Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Neverland Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Neverland Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Neverland Pressed Powder Shadow

Neverland

Neverland is a medium-dark forest green with subtle, warm undertones and cooler-toned, fine emerald green pearl that gave it a soft, metallic finish. The consistency was lightly emollient to the touch, smooth, and was best applied with a dampened brush or else really pressed/patted onto skin to avoid fallout. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage that wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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.

Neverland

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total
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ColourPop Sleep Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sleep Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sleep Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sleep Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sleep Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sleep Pressed Powder Shadow

Sleep

Sleep is a bright, grassy green with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was lightly powdery and prone to sheering out slightly when applied to bare skin. It had mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation that blended out without too much effort. This shade showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.

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

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.

Sleep

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total
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ColourPop Place Between Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Place Between Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Place Between Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Place Between Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Place Between Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Place Between Pressed Powder Shadow

Place Between

Place Between is a muted, medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of faint sparkle over a more pearlized sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that was moderately dense but not too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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

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

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.

Place Between

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Awake Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Awake Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Awake Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Awake Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Awake Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Awake Pressed Powder Shadow

Awake

Awake is a deep green with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that was somewhat buildable but would be best applied over an eyeshadow primer for full coverage. The texture was soft, blendable, and a little powdery in the pan but wasn’t prone to fallout during application. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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.

Awake

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

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Jess Avatar

I love this! Not going to get it, but if I didn’t already have 50 palettes…

On another note: Christine, is there any way to remove that AMC pop up at the bottom of the screen? It gets me every time and makes it difficult to see what I’m looking at. I get the need for ads, obviously! This one is just particularly pernicious and affects the experience of coming to the site, and having to X it out every time I return to the main feed is annoying. I hope this doesn’t come across rudely–that’s not how it is intended!

Genevieve Avatar

This is actually a really good green themed palette and it’s good to see CP do something other than pink palettes. The colour story is quite cohesive and the shades work well together. I do like the Nevermind, Small Fairy and Place Between shades the best.

Tara W Avatar

I would have bought this palette without hesitation, but many shades have carmine. My eyes react badly to that ingredient so I will have to pass. Oh well, it looks very nice though but I have to stick with their vegan shadows/palettes for that reason.

Kira Avatar

This is a cute palette. I got such Sydney Grace x Temptalia collaboration vibes that I did this comparison of shadows to “dupe the vibe” for fun:

CP – Sleep : SG x T – Desert Spoon
CP – Second Star : SG x T – Dearest Constant
CP – Small Fairy : SG x T – Exquisite Opulence
CP – Big Magic : SG x T – October Odyssey
CP – Tink : SG x T – Borealis
CP – Neverland : SG x T – Jealousy’s Descent and Galactic Muse
CP – Pixie Dust : SG x T – Earthbound
CP – Awake : SG x T – Interstellar
CP – Place Between : SG x T – Sumptuous Serendipity

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