ColourPop What Went Down Super Shock Quad Review, Photos, Swatches
What Went Down
ColourPop What Went Down Super Shock Shadow Quad ($18.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a set of shades that was released in late fall. As always, the shades can be purchased individually as well (and there’s not much savings if you buy all four — only worth it if you’d use all four), which is a nice touch. The four worked together to create a really stunning look, but with two of the four shades being matte, the foursome might be everyone’s cup of tea.
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, isododecane, boron nitride, c30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, synthetic fluorphlogopite, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, dimethicone/vinyl trimethylisiloxy silicate crosspolymer, calcium aluminum borosilicate, silica, disteardimonium hectorite, propylene carbonate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, tin oxide, glycine soja (soybean) oil. [ +/- aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), black 2 (ci 77266), blue 1 (ci 42090), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), bronze powder (ci 77400), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), copper powder (ci 77400), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (ci 77510), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), green 5 (ci 61570), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), manganese violet (ci 77742), mica (ci 77019), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), ultramarines (ci 77007), yellow 5 (ci 19140), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140)].
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.
Look Using this Product
What Went Down
LELimited Edition. $18.00.
Crossing Lines
Crossing Lines is a medium orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth to the touch with a spongy, drier texture, but it applied surprisingly well to the lid and blended out with ease. I used a domed, synthetic brush and was able to diffuse it in the crease beautifully. It was still going strong after 10 hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Full Bloom (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Adobe (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Inglot J337 Pumpkin (LE, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Morgan (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Honey Brittle (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Summer Lovin (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cali Love (LE, $4.50) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Devious (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- NYX Tantilizing (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with.
The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Boron Nitride, Isododecane, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), 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.
Look Using this Product
Crossing Lines
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.00.
Dynasty
Dynasty is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that was buildable to mostly opaque coverage with two to three layers. The cream eyeshadow had a denser, firmer, and drier feel that felt more like clay than sponge-like as other shades in the Super Shock Shadow formula have felt. It blended out better than I expected, but it did take some extra effort–going gradually and building up just where I needed the intensity was key. It lasted for over 10 hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC 25 (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M846 Morello Cherry (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Botanic Juice (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M847 Burgundy (P, $17.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Stev (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mauve #9 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Missbehave (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia C4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hunger (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Saffron (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with.
The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Boron Nitride, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019).
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.
Look Using this Product
Dynasty
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.00.
Off the Grid
Off the Grid is a medium-dark, reddish plum with warm undertones and flecks of gold sparkle. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer with a smooth, moderately emollient texture that felt wet to the touch but didn’t slide around too easily on the lid nor did it sheer out immediately when blended. The eyeshadow was still firmly in place after 10 hours of wear with the barest amount of fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Sangria (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Pink Sapphire (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Glistening Garnet (P, $7.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Ciate Fierce (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Addict (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Empress (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors My Jam (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Burner (DC, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Buxom Wild Nights (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME840 Pink Chrome (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with.
The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Isododecane, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019).
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.
Look Using this Product
Off the Grid
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.00.
Bow Down
Bow Down is a rich, purpled plum with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of silver and purple glitter. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a plentiful helping of glitter. The texture was smooth to the touch but less emollient than the average ColourPop cream eyeshadow, though it did not feel overly dry nor was it too difficult to apply evenly to the lid. On me, it wore well for 10 hours without creasing but had some fallout that was noticeable by the seventh hour (and then worsened from there).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Awakening (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Night Creature (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace I Love You (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Fyrinnae Meerkat (Pressed) (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- City Color G*psy (P, $6.99) is lighter (85% similar).
- Stila Violet Vixen (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Awake (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia Gemstone (P, $12.00) is lighter (80% similar).
- MAC Frizzyplum (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Wonderland (P, $18.00) is darker (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with.
The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Tin Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), 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.
I’m enjoying this. Somehow, it didn’t say ‘not again,’ while still being a good example of today’s favored shades. Curious…the mufe pink chrome you reviewed is only the one from the holiday lustrous palette, right, not the OG single?
Yes, that’s the one listed on the Dupe List.
Their price make them easier to collect. I started “collecting” them in July and I already have eleven. They remind me of Chanel Illusion D’Ombre, except more colors and so much cheaper! My current fave I purchased after your favorable review– Partridge. Its olivey- bronze does great things for green eyes.
They are very affordable for sure 🙂
I love this combination of colors but each of them seems to already exist in one or more of my palettes. Maybe it is my technique but I find it difficult to apply the SS shadows. I have an SS blush which applies well with my fingers but the shadows, not so much. Do they sell a brush for their shadows?
I think they have some brushes! I use a flat, synthetic one – think like a concealer brush 🙂
That quad looks gorgeous on you!!!
Thank you, Sabrina!
What a perfect look for you! Lovely set!
Thanks, Erin!
Very pretty eye look and the shadows look really nice as well, but I have a dupe for every shade so it’s a no for me.
Thanks a lot, Jessica!
It does definitely make a stunning eye look, for sure! I’ll probably go for Bow Down and Off The Grid due to how complex those 2 shades are. But, at the moment, I’m feeling like I’ve flooded myself in eyeshadows this winter!
It has been a season of eyeshadow!
What a pretty quad! And what a beautiful eye look!
Thanks, Seraphine!
Gorgeous colour combination that would work for so many, but alas, not me. Love the eye look Christine and I think this is a perfect quad for the price.
It was easy to put a look together with these shades!
That look IS stunning Christine!
Thanks, Janine!
I ordered a bunch on Black Friday mostly the dark pigmented ones. It is a thrill to actually see them in your hands since they are always so much better in intensity than pictured. Love them! I have so many eyeshadows now.
Beautiful look Christine!
I love this quad and the Zingara quad—which I thought for a moment I thought were very nearly the same deep red shades in different finishes, but the variance is surprisingly not as subtle with different undertones and finishes.
I’m trying to give Bow Down another chance, as you’ve used it in a way that is very smart and flattering, but glitter shadows, as fine as CP’s can be, have a tendency to irritate my eyes. The bonus is I have a friend who loves glittery, fun colored eyeshadow and rocks wearing them with nothing else on her face save for lil balm, and I have never felt my money has been wasted at Colour Pop thanks to your thorough reviews!
Gorgeous! I love the colors in this set.
Oh my goodness – Dynasty looks like an awesome shade!