ColourPop Violet It Be Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Violet It Be

ColourPop Violet It Be Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, purple-themed color story that included two shimmery shades and two matte shades designed to coordinate with the brand’s temporary hair color range. The shimmers were solid, but the two mattes were sheerer, more powdery, and not as easy to use as anticipated. You’d definitely want to use an eyeshadow primer with this set of shades!

Ingredients

Violet It Be

PPermanent. $9.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

Eyes 4 U

Eyes 4 U is a darker lavender with subtle, cool undertones and warmer, golden shimmer throughout.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, more loosely-pressed, slight fallout
Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Sydney Grace Mythical (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Electric #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Deliverer (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Viseart Coy #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
JD Glow Plum (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Romance Novel (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Spellbound (LE, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Fluff (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Synth (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Lavender Hill (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (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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Eyes 4 U

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

The Tea

The Tea is a medium purple with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish.

Medium, somewhat buildable color coverage
Soft, finely-milled but somewhat powdery
Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Juvia's Place Zulu #9 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Smashbox Mongal (LE, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Eresia (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar).
Anastasia Believe (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Viseart Bougainvillea (Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #20) (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Viseart Passion (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Try Me (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Lost Souls (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Purp Smurf (PiP, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Undone (P, $6.50) is lighter (95% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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The Tea

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

73%

Total

Love Letter

Love Letter is a light-medium lavender with warm, pink undertones and a matte finish.

Medium, somewhat buildable color coverage
Soft, finely-milled but somewhat powdery
Applied evenly and was blendable
Average-wearing (7 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Brr Baby (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Friendly (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Talking Flowers (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Libra (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
About Face Freaked (P, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Naga (344CM) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Feather (434CM) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Popped Off (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop MP3 (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Do or Dye (PiP, $4.50) is 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.

Love Letter

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B-

7.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

80%

Total

Super Flower

Super Flower is a medium-dark purple with subtle, warm pink undertones and a pearly sheen.

Opaque color coverage
Smooth, lightly emollient, not too ense
Applied evenly and was blendable
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Moves (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Awakening (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Stila Violet Vixen (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Sephora All Night (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
City Color G*psy (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Majesty (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Frost Smitten (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Twist the Bones (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop That's Deep (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Night Creature (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (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.

Super Flower

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

ColourPop Violet It Be Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Eyes 4 U Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop The Tea Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Love Letter Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Super Flower Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Violet It Be Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Eyes 4 U Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop The Tea Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Love Letter Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Super Flower Pressed Powder Shadow

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ColourPop Violet It Be Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Violet It Be

Ingredients

Violet It Be

PPermanent. $9.00.

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Eyes 4 U

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Formula Overview

Eyes 4 U

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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The Tea

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Formula Overview

The Tea

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Love Letter

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Formula Overview

Love Letter

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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Super Flower

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Formula Overview

Super Flower

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

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