ColourPop Vibe Check Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000

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.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

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).

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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).

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Possible Dupes

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

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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Not Urs

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

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).

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Glaminatrix Ballet (P, $8.04).
ColourPop So Fine (Stone Cold Fox) (LE, $4.50).
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

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Go Bestie

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

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)

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ColourPop No Sleep (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Terra Moons Utopia (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Uplevel (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% 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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Popped Off

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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)

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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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Scandalous

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Sweet Fantasy

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

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).

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Kaleidos Flowing Haze (Base) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Chanel Douceur et Serenite #1 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Calcination (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Long Journey (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Laredo (PiP, $19.00) is darker, 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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Flirty

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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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).
NARS Full Potential (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Pretty Cruel (P, $4.50) is lighter (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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Big Mood

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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ColourPop Not All There (LE, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop 405 (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Cupid (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, warmer (90% 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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Like Literally

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

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).

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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).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Friday Night

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

ColourPop Vibe Check 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)

ColourPop Not Urs Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Go Bestie Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Popped Off Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Scandalous Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Sweet Fantasy Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Flirty Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Big Mood Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Like Literally Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Friday Night Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Vibe Check 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic)

ColourPop Not Urs Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Go Bestie Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Popped Off Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Scandalous Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Sweet Fantasy Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Flirty Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Big Mood Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Like Literally Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Friday Night Pressed Powder Shadow

Temptalia

ColourPop Vibe Check Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Vibe Check

Ingredients

PPermanent. $12.00.

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Not Urs

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Go Bestie

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Popped Off

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Scandalous

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Sweet Fantasy

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Flirty

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Big Mood

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Like Literally

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Friday Night

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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