ColourPop Truly Iconic Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000

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.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

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)

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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).
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).
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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

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Refill

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

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).

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MAC Snow Globetrotter (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Baddie (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Dior Wild Brown #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% 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).
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).
NARS Silver Screen #4 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Beluga

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

86%

Total

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).

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ColourPop Stranger (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Say It's True (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% 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).
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).
Sydney Grace Unconditional (LE, $5.25) is darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Possible Dupes

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

Wet 'n' Wild Petalette #1 (PiP, ).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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So Bored

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

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).

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ColourPop Bucket List (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Sweet Foam (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Encore (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% 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).
Urban Decay Tease (DC, $19.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
ColourPop Lil Dipper (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Kaleidos Flowing Haze (Base) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
ColourPop Pricey (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Girlfriend

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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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).
Sephora Magnolia Garden (341) (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Wisteria (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
LORAC Unicorn (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Also Me

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

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).

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Viseart Fleur (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (80% 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).
Dominique Cosmetics Shy Girl (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
LORAC Sundown (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
YSL Paris #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Big Fig (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Look Using this Product

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Mariposa

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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)

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Sydney Grace Officer (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Ignite (DC, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Anastasia Slate (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Yours (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% 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).
Urban Decay Magnet (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% 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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Mashup

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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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).
ColourPop Hustle Hard (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Chanel Lumieres Naturelles #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, 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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Ice Rink

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

86%

Total

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).

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Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eye Beauty (Smoke) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia Noir (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Grand Dame (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
NARS Shade VI (LE, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Anastasia Beast (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Sephora Black Lace (DC, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar).
City Color Black Widow (P, $6.99) is cooler (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M100 Black (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar).
NARS Loverboy (DC, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Clash #2 (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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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.

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Let's Do It

PPermanent. $4.50.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)

ColourPop Refill Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Beluga Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop So Bored Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Girlfriend Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Also Me Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Mariposa Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Mashup Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Ice Rink Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Let's Do It Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)

ColourPop Refill Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Beluga Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop So Bored Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Girlfriend Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Also Me Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Mariposa Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Mashup Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Ice Rink Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Let's Do It Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Truly Iconic Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

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Ingredients

PPermanent. $12.00.

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Refill

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Beluga

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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So Bored

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Girlfriend

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Also Me

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Mariposa

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Look Using this Product

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Mashup

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Ice Rink

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Let's Do It

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Looks Using this Product

PPermanent. $4.50.

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