ColourPop Vibe Check Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Vibe Check
ColourPop Vibe Check 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic) ($12.00 for 0.28 oz.) includes four shimmer shades and five matte shades with a mix of pinks, plums, and neutrals.
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
Vibe Check
PPermanent. $12.00.
Not Urs
Not Urs is a very light, washed out white 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
- MAC It's About Shine (P, $18.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop BK (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Los Angeles (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Honey Drip (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Dior Coral Paisley #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Twinkle Town (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Chalet Lust #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Fyrinnae Sled Puppies (P, $6.75).
- Gucci Beauty Cosmic Deco #1 (DC, ).
- LORAC Quartz (LE, $19.00).
- Makeup Geek Voltage (DC, $6.00).
- ColourPop Valley Girl (PiP, $6.00).
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.
Not Urs
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Go Bestie
Go Bestie is a very light pink with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, slightly 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 So Fine (Stone Cold Fox) (LE, $4.50).
- Glaminatrix Ballet (P, $8.04).
- elf Rose Quartz (P, $5.00).
- Fenty Beauty Ice Cream Kisses (PiP, ).
- MAC Pink Freeze (DC, $17.00).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Say It (PiP, ).
- Huda Beauty Cosmic (PiP, ).
- Urban Decay Blur (PiP, $19.00).
- ColourPop Ahoy (LE, $4.50).
- MAC Sunphoria (Feminine Wiles) (LE, $20.00).
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.
Go Bestie
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Popped Off
Popped Off is a brighter, medium pink with cool, bluish 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 No Sleep (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Utopia (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Macaroon (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Talking Flowers (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tailors Ticket (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Crossroads (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Two to Mango (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ghostin' (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Love Letter (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Do or Dye (PiP, $4.50) 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.
Popped Off
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Scandalous
Scandalous is a medium-dark, dusty pink with muted, 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 Set on You (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pillow Fight (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Kickstart (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Signal (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Rock and Rose (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Rose #9 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Archetype (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (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.
Scandalous
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Sweet Fantasy
Sweet Fantasy is a light-medium pink with subtle, warmer undertones and a frosted finish.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, slightly 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
- Terra Moons Halley's Comet (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Glow Pop (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Explosive Chemistry (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Evoke (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Ivy (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Always Yours (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Pink Frosting (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Stila Tulip Twinkle (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (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.
Sweet Fantasy
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Flirty
Flirty is a very light taupe-brown 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
- Kaleidos Flowing Haze (Base) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Douceur et Serenite #1 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Long Journey (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Laredo (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Calcination (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Fascinated (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Quarry (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Bucket List (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Bould Type (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop So Fated (LE, $4.50) is lighter, 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.
Flirty
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Big Mood
Big Mood is a medium-dark, reddish-plum with warm 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
- Huda Beauty Sand Haze #3 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Amara (137CM) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Spice Trip (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Cruel Intentions (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva Lonely City (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pretty Cruel (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Full Potential (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Clove (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace You Have Me (PiP, $5.25) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Love Glow (Smoke) (LE, ) 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.
Big Mood
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Like Literally
Like Literally is a deeper berry with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, slightly 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 Not All There (LE, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop 405 (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elizabeth (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pug Life (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Treasure Box (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop These Chains (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Stila Charmed (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild VI Purple #9 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Royal Bloodline (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Cupid (PiP, $6.25) 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.
Like Literally
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
Friday Night
Friday Night is a deep, burgundy-brown with strong, warm red undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly 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
- Anastasia Credit (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Throw Shade (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Shade (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (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.
Friday Night
PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.
ColourPop Vibe Check 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Vibe Check 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Vibe Check 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Vibe Check 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Vibe Check 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Vibe Check 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Vibe Check 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)
ColourPop Not Urs Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Not Urs Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Go Bestie Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Go Bestie Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Popped Off Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Popped Off Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Scandalous Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Scandalous Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sweet Fantasy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sweet Fantasy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Flirty Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Flirty Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Big Mood Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Big Mood Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Like Literally Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Like Literally Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Friday Night Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Friday Night Pressed Powder Shadow
Well, I love maybe 5 shades in this 9-pan palette…but with an already OTT eyeshadow palette stash, I may need to hit the brakes on anything that doesn’t blow me away with both quality and being something I 100% love.
Another churned out palette from CP – quite a pretty colour story from the brand and the quality is good, but not great.