ColourPop Truly Iconic Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Truly Iconic
ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic) ($12.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a cooler-toned neutral color story that included more muted and gray-based browns and taupes paired with fairly light shimmers. The formulas for the eyeshadows in the palettes made for Target seemed slightly different than the brand’s average formula. The shimmers were more loosely-pressed and a little dry, which made them more prone to fallout during application and using a firmer, flatter brush and/or fingertip seemed to help them adhere more evenly. The matte shades seemed less powdery compared to the brand’s typical mattes and slightly thinner, though in a neutral way, as they seemed to apply evenly and blend out without issues overall.
Ingredients
Truly Iconic
PPermanent. $12.00.
Refill
Refill
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, dry, prone to light fallout
- Applied fairly evenly but easiest to use with fingertip/dampened brush
- Average-wearing (7.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Skintense Glow (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Going Coastal (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Baked Goods (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Dazzlelight (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Jet Set (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Call of the Canyon (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Bang (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Too Faced Whipped Cream (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I514 Pink Ivory (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Bailey's Bliss (P, $6.25) is lighter (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.
Refill
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Beluga
Beluga is a bright, silvery white with cooler undertones and a metallic finish.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, dry, prone to light fallout
- Applied fairly evenly but easiest to use with fingertip/dampened brush
- Average-wearing (7.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Wild Brown #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Snow Globetrotter (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Baddie (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME122 Snow (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Velvet (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Black Bow #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Beep Me (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Peeps White (LE, $6.00) is more 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.
Beluga
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
So Bored
So Bored is a medium-dark, rosy beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, slightly thin and powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Say It's True (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Stranger (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cozy Cabin (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Cabo San Lucas (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop R and R (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Mauve Decade (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Unconditional (LE, $5.25) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Petalette #1 (PiP, ).
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.
So Bored
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Girlfriend
Girlfriend is a light, rosy-taupe brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, slightly thin and less powdery than typical for the brand
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Sweet Foam (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bucket List (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Friend Owl (LE, $4.50) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Fascinated (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Long Journey (P, $5.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Encore (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Pricey (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Python (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Tease (DC, $19.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Lil Dipper (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% 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.
Girlfriend
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Also Me
Also Me is a pale lavender with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, dry, prone to light fallout
- Applied fairly evenly but easiest to use with fingertip/dampened brush
- Average-wearing (7.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Cake Walk (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Moonstone (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Pink Vibration #3 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Feels (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bend the Knee (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cuddle Weather (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Stila Monarch (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Sephora Dew Drop (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Momento (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Ghost Story (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, 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.
Also Me
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Mariposa
Mariposa is a light-medium, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, slightly thin and less powdery than typical for the brand
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Fleur (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Shy Girl (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Alter Ego (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Jouer Aubergine (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Heather Grey (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chic Happens (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Ribbon Realness (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tang (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Grenache (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Silk (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, 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.
Look Using this Product
Mariposa
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Mashup
Mashup is a darker, purpled-taupe with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, slightly thin and less powdery than typical for the brand
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Officer (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ignite (DC, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Shisha Smoke (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Jungle (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Slate (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Yours (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Dynam-O (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Zoeva MT110 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- LORAC Our Guest (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Cle de Peau Balance (Left) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, 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.
Mashup
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Ice Rink
Ice Rink is a light-medium, antique gold with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, dry, prone to light fallout
- Applied fairly evenly but easiest to use with fingertip/dampened brush
- Average-wearing (7.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Drama Szn (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Oscar (455M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Lumieres Naturelles #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Hustle Hard (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Ristretto (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Espresso (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% 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.
Ice Rink
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Let's Do It
Let’s Do It is an inky black with neutral-to-cool undertones and a mostly matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, slightly thin and less powdery than typical for the brand
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eye Beauty (Smoke) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Noir (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Panther (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Corrupt (DC, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Natural Brown #5 (P, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Blackout (LE, ) is glossier (95% similar).
- Smashbox Blackout (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Golden Day #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Obsidian (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Blackout (DC, $19.00) 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
Magnesium Myristate, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Talc, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Silica, 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.
Looks Using this Product
Let's Do It
PPermanent. $4.50.
ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Refill Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Refill Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Beluga Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Beluga Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop So Bored Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop So Bored Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Girlfriend Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Girlfriend Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Also Me Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Also Me Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mariposa Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mariposa Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mashup Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mashup Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ice Rink Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Ice Rink Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Let's Do It Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Let's Do It Pressed Powder Shadow
Believe it or not, I see some very beautiful, smokey with spotlights of glimmer types of looks that I could get from this little palette! Then again, same if just pull out my PML Mothership and MTHRSHP palettes or even some of my older existing palettes from various brands.
Interesting palette , like some shades look like they’re in other palettes but Mashup looks really nice and I would love that . But maybe I should look for a dupe instead .
Yeahhh I think this one is coming with me on my next Target excursion. x)
Coming *home* with me, I mean!
The 1st and 3rd column of this palette are very close dupes…
It is quite a nice cool toned palette – but I do wish that CP had not made it a lower quality formula for Target – it’s a bit like cheating your customers with something less than stellar because of its destination (a Target shop).
I really don’t need anymore palettes, but this one looks very nice and it’s so affordable.
Yay!
I have a dupe for the one shade I really like in this palette, Mashup. I have Steel(etto) from Marc Jacobs, a palette I’ve not used in ages. I guess it’ll be located tomorrow and used for a mashed up look. 😀
“Iconic” is one of those annoying words that needs to be retired. Along with ‘obsessed’. And ‘stunning’.
I could go on. And on.
Rant for the day…