ColourPop Sweet Nothings Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Review & Swatches
Sweet Nothings
ColourPop Sweet Nothings 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($16.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette exclusively available at Ulta. There are only three shades (Canele, Tuile, and Mousse) that are new (at least, to me), while the others have been released (across various products) in the past. I think the palette is cohesive and easy to create a myriad of pink/plum-themed looks. There was a good mix of shimmers and mattes and depths. For those that don’t have similar color schemes in their stash, it’s an affordable, high-quality palette to consider.
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Sweet Nothings
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
Outta Luck
Outta Luck is a peachy beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety texture that was somewhat powdery in the pan but had the substance necessary to adhere well to bare skin without sheering out too readily. It stayed on well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop With a Smile (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Tea Room (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Persona Humble (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hello (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Lace Teddy (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Golden Marshmallow (351) (P, $9.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop 2 Hot 4 U (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Luna (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- LORAC Cozy (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Wind (LE, $23.00) is lighter (85% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), 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.
Outta Luck
DCDiscontinued. $4.50.
11:11
11:11 is a medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, more loosely-pressed consistency, so it was easy to disturb the surface–use a lighter hand–but was blendable and adhered well to bare skin so there wasn’t much fallout. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading slightly. It was actually improved against the version I tested previously!
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Hourglass Reflect (P, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Diamond's Desire (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Stellar (5) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Kaja Coral Starlight (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Laurier Rose (127) (LE, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Polly (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Earthshine (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Pink Haze (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Cover FX Soleil (P, $28.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Faze (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Zinc Stearate, Lauryl Laurate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Mineral Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), 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.
11:11
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Canele
Canele is a medium, rosy lavender with warmer, golden pearl. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, while the eyeshadow had a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that applied evenly and blended out easily on my lid. It lasted nicely for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop The Griffith (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Subdue (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Great Beyond #2 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Leap #1 (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Redeemer (DC, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gale (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Macaroon (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop On a Wing (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Get Surreal (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Lunar (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), 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.
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Canele
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Pretty Cruel
Pretty Cruel is a deep pink with warm undertones and flecks of fine gold pearl and random flecks of larger gold micro-sparkle over a matte finish. It looked mostly matte on my lid as a lot of the larger flecks disappeared and the finer ones weren’t noticeable. The texture was soft, a little drier than most of the brand’s mattes, but it remained blendable on my lid. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation that stayed on well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Devilish (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Warm Hugs (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Big Mood (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Ciate Bijou (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Succa 4 U (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M822 Plum (DC, $21.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace You Have Me (PiP, $5.25) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Endless Party (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Imago (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, more muted, more pigmented (90% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), 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.
Pretty Cruel
PPermanent. $4.50.
Come and Get It
Come and Get It is a medium-dark pink with strong, more contrasting golden shimmer that gave it a more metallic finish overall. The eyeshadow had a smooth, lightly emollient texture–it felt a bit slippery to me–that yielded rich pigmentation that applied fairly well to bare skin. It wore well for just over eight hours before creasing very faintly on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Elektra (DC, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #4 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Anastasia (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Clinique Pink and Plenty (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Meadowhawk (LE, $6.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Morphe Sissy (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Blossom Up (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Angelic (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Pinkleberry (LE, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath VR Rose Venus (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), 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.
Come and Get It
PPermanent. $4.50.
On the Rise
On the Rise is a bright, medium purple with strong, warm pink undertones and a pearly sheen. It was richly pigmented and adhered evenly to bare skin, while the edges blended out without issue. The consistency was smooth to the touch and felt a little more silicone-like, as there was a bit of slip, but it picked up well with a brush and transferred well onto my lid. This shade lasted nicely on my lid for eight hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Violet Cassis (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Jouer Amethyst (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty African Violet #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Majesty (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Luv That 4 U (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Badlands (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Gemstone (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #5 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Pomeberry (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Night Creature (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), 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.
On the Rise
PPermanent. $4.50.
20 Something
20 Something is a medium, peachy gold with strong, warmer orange undertones and a metallic finish. The pigmentation was opaque, while the texture was soft and blendable, though it was a little more loosely-pressed than ideal and had a bit of fallout during application and could have applied more evenly from the beginning. It stayed on well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Old Church Street (Left) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Copper Reflection (34) (DC, $39.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Trick (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Lucky Penny (220) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Adore (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Milani Afterglow (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Rose Gold (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Whiz Kid (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Copper Aura (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- theBalm Fit (P, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Lauryl Laurate, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Mineral Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), 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.
Looks Using this Product
20 Something
PPermanent. $4.50.
Upon a Star
Upon a Star is a rosy copper with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic with rich coverage delivered in a single layer. The consistency was smooth, lightly creamy, and denser but not too thick or heavy, so it worked well with brushes and did not needed to be used with fingertips or with a dampened brush to sing. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before I noticed any fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Rose Dusk (PiP, $25.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Guerlain Electric Look #7 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Stupid Autocorrect (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Bed of Roses #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Girl Crush (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Cranberry (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Rosewood (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop All Smiles (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Milani Biggest Flirt (PiP, $5.99) is darker (90% similar).
- Kaja Cognac (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), 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.
Upon a Star
PPermanent. $4.50.
Sparks Fly
Sparks Fly is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had nearly opaque color payoff that adhered fairly well to bare skin, though it took a little more effort to diffuse and even out the color when used in a larger area. The texture seemed a little thinner and more prone to sticking. It lasted well on my lid for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Noche (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Eight (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Spell Breaker (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Fireside (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Velvet Dress (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Kenya (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Over the Top (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Smashbox Vintage (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (95% similar).
- Too Faced Hot Chocolate (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Gemma (106CM) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), 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.
Sparks Fly
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Popular Demand
Popular Demand is a medium-dark, rusty brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which was easily built up to full coverage with less than half of a layer more. The texture was soft, blendable, and easy to work with as it didn’t have fallout yet still diffused nicely along the edges. It stayed on well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Extra Bitter (PiP, $19.00) (100% similar).
- Sydney Grace Solomon (P, $5.25) is cooler (95% similar).
- Zoeva Cheap Bar (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Comfort Zone #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Herd to Get (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Henna (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Sidekick (DC, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Cozy (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Persona Audacious (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Beezy (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), 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.
Popular Demand
DCDiscontinued. $4.50.
Tuile
Tuile is a medium-dark mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. There was nearly imperceptible shimmer in the shade when I looked at the swatch image but not enough that I could see it in person. The color payoff was good, though it took two layers for full coverage, and it had a drier, dustier texture. It could have been a little easier to blend out but wasn’t that fussy. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably on my lid.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Last Caress (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva MT100 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Fleur (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Violet Gray (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Ciate Flirt (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Fig. 1 (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Silk (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Ribbon Realness (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Cool Matte #7 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Shady Santa (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), 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
Tuile
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Mousse
Mousse is a deep brown with cool undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was slightly firmer in the pan compared to most of the brand’s eyeshadows. That helped minimize fallout and also made it easier to control so I could build up coverage if desired. This shade lasted nicely for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Collect Call (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Float On (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC BLK (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Embark (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Wood Pink #5 (P, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Bed of Roses #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay End Game (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Quadrille #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Cafecito (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M106 Slate (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
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.
Ingredients
Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035).
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.
Looks like a fairly solid little palette that would be great for travel, provided that one is into the purple hued color theme. I like it, but probably don’t really need it. Hey, I’m getting better at talking myself out of buying stuff I like! ?
I absolutely love the looks of this: It’s has solid pinks and plums, and I like the warmer, peachier shades with them.
Yes — very good combination.
I snatched this up without waiting for a review, since I figured it was a pretty good risk at $11 with the coupon. Come and Get It is such a pretty color. Same with Tuile, though I did have to use a little translucent powder on my brush to get it to blend.
I may have to go and grab Redezvous, too. Those two would make a nice compact set for travel, and cheap enough that I wouldn’t cry if something happened to them.
A gorgeous pink themed palette and lots of lovely choices too. Alas, it is not for me.
This is exactly what I was hoping the Norvina palette would look like! Will be picking this one up this week!
Wow! This is exactly what I hoped the Norvina palette would look like! Loving the colors. Will be picking this one up this week!