ColourPop Weekend Warrior Pressed Powder Shadow Collection Review, Photos, Swatches
Weekend Warrior
ColourPop Weekend Warrior Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.20 oz.) includes four shades of powder eyeshadow–yes, powder!–the brand’s first release featuring their new formula. The pressed powder formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety” and “silky” texture that is “long-wearing.” It’s a solid formula, so I’m definitely curious to try and see more shades from them in the future but hope we’ll see a little refinement over time. The texture of their formula was soft, a little powdery, but there was substance to it–I wouldn’t say dense, but it wasn’t thin or prone to sheering out, just that there was a lot of excess product kicked up in the pan and some fallout during application. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade, though they were all buildable. I had no trouble blending out any of the four shades, and they lasted between seven and eight hours on me.
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Weekend Warrior
LELimited Edition. $18.00.
Throttle
Throttle is a light, peachy beige with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good color coverage with a soft, smooth texture that was somewhat powdery in the pan. It did not look dry on the lid, but there was a noticeable excess amount of product kicked up in the pan. The color applied well to bare skin, blended out without sheering out, and lasted for seven hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Avant Garde #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dream Maker (P, $6.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Wink (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Dior Parisian Sky #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Buxom Gilt Trip (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Nuance #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Cle de Peau Calm (Right) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Smokeluxe #1 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- MAC Pretty (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Tisse Rivoli #2 (PiP, ) is darker (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
TALC, DIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, LAUROYL LYSINE, NYLON-12, OCTYLDODECANOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ZINC STEARATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TIN OXIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), 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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Throttle
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Harley
Harley is a muted, medium purplish taupe with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque coverage with a silky, smooth consistency that wasn’t too powdery or too firm in the pan. The color applied beautifully to the lid and did not sheer out immediately, so it was easy to use it all over the lid without having to pack it on. It lasted for seven and a half hours before fading on my lids.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 11 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Zoeva Gallery (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Slate (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Sarah (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Guilt-Free (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Friend Zone (DC, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Purple Rain (LE, $22.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Smoke (Base) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 15 (LE, ) is warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Illusion (LE, $5.25) is lighter, 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.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TALC, BORON NITRIDE, LAUROYL LYSINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SILICA, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIMETHICONOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, NYLON-12, OCTYLDODECANOL, TIN OXIDE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), 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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Harley
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Burnout
Burnout is a deep, subdued teal with cool undertones and a satin-to-matte finish. There was a hint of micro-shimmer strewn through the product, but it looked like a matte finish on the lid and to my eye. It had good pigmentation, which was buildable to opaque coverage, paired with a smooth, blendable texture that was just a touch powdery. I noticed fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Blue Satin Sashes (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M240 Prussian Blue (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sporty (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Quiet Revolution #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Pea-cocky (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Anastasia Axis (DC, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- elf Out of Sight (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- NYX Shameless (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #60 (DC, $20.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Time Travel (DC, $6.00) 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.
Ingredients
TALC, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, BORON NITRIDE, LAUROYL LYSINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SILICA, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIMETHICONOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, NYLON-12, OCTYLDODECANOL, TIN OXIDE, BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742), 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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Burnout
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Chopper
Chopper is a dark, muted purple with more neutral undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a lightly powdery consistency. I had better luck applying this in sheerer layers (two to three) and building the coverage up rather than patting and packing it on the lid, as there was some fall out, even after tapping excess off the brush. This shade wore nicely for seven and a half hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Video Emotions (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Evening Affair (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC It's Vintage (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Stila Eggplant (LE, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Center Stage (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Kaleidos Flowing Haze (Accentuate) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Shadowy Lady (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Jungle Love (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Round Trip (LE, $4.50) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Taboo (DC, $6.00) 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.
Ingredients
TALC, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, BORON NITRIDE, LAUROYL LYSINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SILICA, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIMETHICONOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, NYLON-12, OCTYLDODECANOL, TIN OXIDE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742), MICA (CI 77019), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), 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.
Hmmm, not great, not horrible, but I feel like CP could’ve done better, as they make the Kylie shadows, and those swatched better for me, although those colors are easier to get right. I look forward to more powder shadows from CP!
They did choose some more unique shades to do and in a matte finish, so I’ll be curious how more dupable shades work out!
I wish the beige shade was more on the cool side, like a MAC Vex type of shade. But, overall a cool-toned palette, very nice! I’m glad for their first powder palette it’s not the usual suspect neutrals (white, beige, tan, black).
I was surprised by the warmth of that shade as well, given the way the other shades looked!
More pressed shadows to be released on the 13th. I think two pressed quads and build y9ur own quads.
Awesome!
Harley was my favorite shade out of the palette.
Nice!
LOVE this color combo! Actually did something using similar shades yesterday, but with a metallic mid lid using CP Koosh, with MAC Kid as transition, Copperplate in crease, CP Rhinestone in outer corner worked upwards into lower crease and lower lashline, some of the deep taupe matte in Viseart Choma to define crease more. In other words, everything but the deep taupey-purple!
What a gorgeous combo you wore, Nancy!
This palette is not for me, but I am so, so excited at prospect of ColourPop doing powder shadows.
Me too! I hope there are some really good ones in the range.
I *love* Harley! Really glad I have dupes, or I’d be tempted to purchase the palette, even though Burnout is not a great color for me, and the performance of the other two shadows is less than stellar!
Thank goodness for dupes 🙂
I don’t like 2 out of 4 of the shades, so not for me. But I’m SO glad they’re first powder shadows did pretty darn well!!
Here’s hoping the rest do well!
As mostly matte shades go, this is a reasonably good first time effort for ColourPop. Not really my shades, but there are some interesting choices there.
They are more unique shades, at least!
I like the colours but the quality is not quite there for me, especially with my oily eyelids that eat eyeshadow!
I’m curious if they would – they are denser, in a way, so I’m wondering if they will be eaten up or not.
I personally feel that these should of been at a lower price point to complete with what is currently on the market, especially in pan form since Mac is now on $6 for an eyeshadow pan and Inglot and Makeup Geek around around the same. I just don’t feel tempted at all by these knowing I would rather have those other brands. On the other hand if they had maybe priced themselves at $3 or $4 per pan I think they would be more desirable.
Thanks for sharing!
Meh, bit boring…
Easy skip!
Hmm, not sure if I’m hyped for their powder shadows. Their Super Shock formula holds up amazingly on my oily lids! It’s nice to finally see a cool toned palette amidst so much peach and brown, though.
How do Harley and Chopper compare to Girl Crush and Doe-a-Deer, respectively?
You can compare any two side-by-side here! 🙂 http://www.temptalia.com/swatch-gallery/#sbs
how big are these pan sizes??
They’re similar to UD, MAC, MUG, etc.
Thanks for the swatches. I like how you combined the colors, but they just don’t do anything for your beautiful warm green – brown eyes. However from your photos I can tell that these are perfect for my coloring – muted and cool, and the teal matches my eyes. Guess I have to get this!
That’s too bad, as I liked the look on me myself! 🙂