ColourPop The Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
The Zodiac
ColourPop The Zodiac 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($16.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that features an array of shimmers, mattes, neutrals, and pops of color. There were a couple of shades that were misses in the palette, but most were good, so if The Aquarius and The Pisces weren’t the shades you were drooling over, you aren’t as likely to find the palette lacking.
The shimmer formula used for most of the eyeshadows was softer and more loosely-pressed, so they worked best by pressing/patting them on or using fingertips/dampened brushes, which some may do normally and others have no desire to do so. I feel like we’ve been seeing an influx of this type of shimmer texture, but it does seem like shimmer eyeshadows that are capable of application with dry and dampened brushes offer more versatility (as the community has used a dampened brush to intensify pigmentation and finish with shimmery eyeshadows for years!).
Looks Using this Product
The Zodiac
LELimited Edition. $18.00.
The Aries
The Aries is a rich, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a gold shimmer. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was softly pressed in the pan, which helped it blend easily on my skin but was best applied in pressing and patting motions or used with a dampened brush to avoid fallout. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Floaties (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Mariposa (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Garden Variety (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME734 Tangerine (DC, $21.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Marmalade (DC, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME734 Tangerine (P, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Dream (LE, $6.99) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Smelted (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Morphe Sauce (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (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, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), 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.
The Aries
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Taurus
The Taurus is a soft brown with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent color payoff that applied well to bare skin with smooth, even coverage that blended out easily. The texture was soft without being too powdery. This shade lasted nicely for eight hours before fading slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NABLA Cosmetics Caramel (P, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Lil B (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Tawny (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Back to Surreality (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Atik (117CM) #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Take Cover (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wilshire (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Dragon Scales #1 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Nude (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M647 Speculoos (P, $17.00) is more muted (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, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), 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.
The Taurus
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Gemini
The Gemini is a muted, light-medium gold with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer (and it was full coverage if applied with fingertips or a dampened brush) paired with a soft, slightly looser press that resulted in slight fallout during application. It stayed on well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Zoeva Industrial Fortune (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Antique Gold (DC, $37.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Hourglass Color Field #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Bronze Antique (32) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Rêve d'Orient #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Irresistible (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Brass Knuckles (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Eternal Sunshine (P, $7.99) is warmer (90% similar).
- Buxom 24KT Stilettos (P, $12.00) is darker (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, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), 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.
Looks Using this Product
The Gemini
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Cancer
The Cancer is a light, pinky-peach with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. I found that the color could lean pinker or peachier depending on what it was paired with. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable but slightly more loosely pressed, so it could have fallout if I wasn’t careful to press it onto my lid. It wore well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Rendezvous (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Amanecer (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Glaze (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Zoeva Handmade (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Destiny (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Café Crème (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- theBalm #18 (P, $6.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Hiver #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Jardin Zen #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Champagne Bubble Bath (LE, ) is less shimmery (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
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), 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.
Looks Using this Product
The Cancer
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Leo
The Leo is a light-medium orange with warm, reddish undertones and lots of warm, gold shimmer that resulted in a metallic sheen. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented, while the texture was soft, blendable, and easy to work with on my lid, though it was more loosely pressed and had a bit of fallout unless I used a dampened brush with it. It lasted for just over eight hours on me before I noticed any fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Party Favors (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop On Vacay (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Frivolous (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Mandarin (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced XOXO (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Golden Hours #2 (LE, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Side2Side (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Organica (Right) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Prosecco (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC It's Designer (LE, $17.00) is darker, 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, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Carmine (CI 75470), 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
The Leo
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Virgo
The Virgo is a medium-dark taupe-brown with neutral-to-cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to bare skin, but this shade caused everything I layered it over/blended it into to turn ashy and grayish, which made it exceptionally difficult to use within the palette. As one of the deeper shades in the palette, I kept trying to incorporate it into my crease area, and it ruined the space as it didn’t define, it lightened and reflected light. I’ve seen this occur with some shades, but it’s usually a shade that has an obvious white or light base (like a beige). The consistency was soft, slightly powdery, but it wasn’t difficult to blend out. 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 Belladonna (DC, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Grounds (P, $5.25) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Fuze (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Eiffel Tower (LE, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Volatile (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Henna Sea (PiP, ) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Les Cendres #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Mystery (DC, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Nippy Taupe Dusk (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Horizon (LE, $12.00) 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
Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Talc, Dimethiconol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), 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.
The Virgo
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Libra
The Libra is a soft, medium pink with strong, warmundertones and a satin finish. It had good color coverage that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The texture was finely-milled, velvety, and blendable without being powdery. It lasted well eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Peach Suede (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop I Need Space (DC, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Milani Always Pink of Me (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Tulle (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cheeky (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Flame (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mint #7 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Payton's Puppy (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fire (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Demure (PiP, ) is less 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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), 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.
The Libra
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Scorpio
The Scorpio is a medium plum with strong, warm undertones and a frosted sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic, while the texture was smooth and lightly creamy without being too softly or too firmly pressed in the pan. It applied well and stayed on nicely for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Cranberry (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Burner (DC, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gotta Fly (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Girl Crush (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Rapture (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Big Vibes (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Mitzah #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Jackpot (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Once and Floral (P, $9.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Sangria (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (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
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), 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
The Scorpio
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Sagittarius
The Sagittarius is a deep berry with cooler undertones and a mostly matte finish. There was the barest amount of micro-pearl, but it seemed to be there to help the eyeshadow blend rather than altered the finish. The texture was drier and dusty in the pan, and it was harder to apply this shade evenly. I was able to build up coverage to mostly opaque pigmentation, but it was always a little patchy and clung to areas of my eye noticeably (like it was absorbing natural oils, though I noticed it did this even over a silicone-based primer). It wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Tell Tail (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Lens Blur (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Victorian Trim (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia C4 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Confident Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M842 Wine (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Figgy Pudding (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Kaleidos Nebula (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild I'm Seeing Triples Eyelid (DC, $2.29) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Make U Mine (PiP, $4.50) 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
Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Talc, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Carmine (CI 75470), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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
The Sagittarius
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Capricorn
The Capricorn is a soft black with flecks of gold sparkle over a matte finish. The majority of the sparkles disappeared when applied, whether trapped in my brush or the casualty of fallout. The texture was soft, slightly dry, but it was blendable and easy enough to work with. This shade stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Spy Glass (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Midnight (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Ink (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Midnight Curfew (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani #01 (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Matte Black (PiP, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Black Lace (304) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #7 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Black #7 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Obsidian (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (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
Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Talc, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), 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.
The Capricorn
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Aquarius
The Aquarius is a brighter, cobalt blue with very faint micro-shimmer over a matte finish. It had sheer coverage, which built up to semi-opaque coverage with three to four layers. The consistency was drier and on the chalky side, which made it prone to fallout and more challenging to apply evenly to bare skin. I tried it over primer, and it was easier to blend out, but it was still a challenge to build it out and blend the edges out overall. It started to fade on me after seven hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Cobalt (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Online (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Heroine (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Disney by Sephora Unfortunate Souls (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Cyanus (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Piece of Cake (P, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Escapism (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Atlantic Blue (P, $17.00) is more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
- Buxom Luxe Life (P, $12.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Hello Kitty Dear Daniel (LE, ) is cooler (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, Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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
The Aquarius
PPermanent. $4.50.
The Pisces
The Pisces is a light-medium aqua with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling finish. It had a chunkier consistency and was more loosely pressed, which resulted in more product getting onto my brush. This shade was a challenge to work with using a dry brush; it was functional when I used fingertips or a dampened brush, which helped the chunkier sparkle bind together and adhere to the lid. With firmer, pressing motions, I was able to get good coverage and hold out of it. There was initial fallout but only slight fallout later on if I applied with a dampened brush; with a dry brush, there was moderate fallout throughout wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Mirage (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #6 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cool Off (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Dior Blue Beat #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Pegasus (P, $9.99) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #53 (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Adriatic (427DC) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- theBalm Big Kahuna (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Milani Bella Teal (21) (P, $4.49) is darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia B1 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (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, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Zinc Stearate, Lauryl Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Silica, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Mineral Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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
I really like the blue and gold look you created with this palette. I’m tempted to buy it because of that–and I like stars and constellations in general. LOL!
Thank you! 🙂
This is an easy pass for me. I don’t buy palettes with C, D, or F rated shades.
Money saved!
I’m really over Colourpop as a brand. It’s always the same shadows only rearranged differently.
That’s so sad to hear!
So often, looking at the dupes for new palette shades, regret is reinforced. In this case, for old mufe tangerine…AND I DON’T WANT THE NEW ONE. Still sore about that reformulation. I think that’s the biggest offender on the ‘if it’s not broken, don’t fix it’ list of all time.
Awww!!
Pretty, but definitely not a must-have. I wish CP had tried to think outside the box with this one.
I hear ya!
I just purchased this today and can’t wait to receive it! I am a bit bummed about the Virgo shade. I hoped it would be a nice cooler-toned deepening shade. I’m still pumped though!
It’s a pretty collection of random shades and it’s a shame that the brand allowed some absolute fails in here – like the Aquarius shade, as Colour Pop has some beautiful blues in their range. Gorgeous eye looks Christine.
oh the irony of aquarius being bad
I bought this palette, totally drawn to the theme and the colors. If the next trend becomes things centered around the zodiac and/or space, I am here for it. I knew going into it that some of the shades would be problematic, but I am okay with doing a bit extra to make them work. Also, I really love the looks you created, so now I really can’t wait for it to arrive!
Yes please! I’m not into astrology, but shifting the trend to astrology and space and away from unicorns and mermaids would please me greatly. So over it. Actually, was never into it.
Meh. Even back when I was super in to astrology and stuff, this palette only has around 6 or 7 shades I really love, so the “old” me would have passed on this, too.
Boring boring boring. Thr Sagittarius and The Aquarius were the only 2 shades I was really interested in and they did not impress me too much in the searches or descriptions. This is a pass for me. Btw, I’m never thrilled with the Aries shades in palettes. I want it to be a true fiery red
Woke up this morning to realize that I placed a Colourpop order in the middle of the night. Yes, I sleep-shopped. This palette is one of the products I ordered, plus another eyeshadow palette and two Super Shock blushes. Well, at least they’re not expensive. From now on, I’m going to charge the iPad in another room when I go to bed.
Oh thank you for this! This made me lol so hard as I have done the same exact thing more than a few times ??
I love some of the shades but others are so disappointing.
kinda bummed about this; kathleen was so excited and so very convincing when she did her video about this palette! I was kinda sold on the spot, but for meh reviews, I’m maybe rethinking… love your eye looks with it tho, christine! beautiful! you make me consistently jealous of your ability to turn any product into beauty!!
I know she said she had to to stay true to the zodiac colors, but I just look at it and feel like it’s quite all over the place color-wise. I have a hard time conceptualizing looks I’d do with it, and I think it would end up being a palette I rarely reach for because of that. I tend to like thematic palettes. Warm, cool, brights, nudes, etc. It gives me a direction. I will say Colourpop has many wonderful products, and I’ve overall been happy with them as a brand.
I feel the exact same way. I have a hard time with palettes that are too all-over-the-place. However, I “accidentally” bought this one, so it will be interesting to see how I can make it work. If I look at it without Aquarius, Pisces, and Aries, it’s a bit more cohesive.
I actually like the colors in this palette, but I have dupes in my stash for the majority, and I’m annoyed that my sign’s color got an “F.” :-/