ColourPop Whatever Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Whatever
ColourPop Whatever 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($18.00 for 0.36 oz.) is new release for fall, which features seven matte eyeshadows, one cream eyeshadow, three shimmer eyeshadows, and one glitter (which isn’t intended to be used on the eyes). The mattes performed well; I feel like ColourPop has tweaked their matte formula slightly, as they’ve been feeling a little more velvety and smoother overall in the last palettes I’ve tried from them.
The three traditional shimmer shades were good, though TTYN seemed to have a little too much slip but was quite workable. Tardy, the Super Shock Shadow, should work fine for anyone who likes more of a topper/layering shade, as its big downside was lack of coverage. Overall, the eyeshadows performed consistently with their formulas; they were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing.
Whatever Palette Comparisons
- ColourPop Whatever vs. ColourPop Exes and Ohs Comparison
- ColourPop Whatever vs. ColourPop Give It To Me Straight Comparison
- ColourPop Whatever vs. ColourPop Double Entendre Comparison
- ColourPop Whatever vs. Urban Decay Naked Heat Comparison
- ColourPop Whatever vs. Sephora New Nudes Comparison
Look Using this Product
Whatever
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
Tardy
Tardy is a light, yellow gold with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had more medium coverage that was buildable to semi-opaque coverage, but it worked better as a wash of color all over the lid, as a high-shine brow bone highlight, or to brighten the inner tear duct area.
The consistency was creamy, smooth, and thin, so it felt more powder-like–as the formula does–when applied to the skin but initially felt more emollient, and you could press on the pan and see the product move. This shade stayed on well for 10 hours without creasing or having fallout on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Wink Wink (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dior Denim #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Top Yacht (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Astral Gold Allure (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop High Season (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Funny Girl (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Suz (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Coral Canvas #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Eggnog Latte (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop On Ice (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (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
Dimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Tin Oxide, Propylene Carbonate. Iron Oxide (CI 77491, 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
Tardy
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Pink Slip
Pink Slip is a muted, light brown with warmer, yellower undertones paired with a matte finish. The texture felt soft, velvety, and smooth to the touch, which resulted in even, blendable application. It had opaque color payoff that lasted beautifully for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NABLA Cosmetics Deja Vu (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aria (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Terracotta (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Intuition (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Mumu (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Nude (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Bloodsport (LE, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NYX Maybe Later (P, $4.50) is more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop On Toast (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Nudie (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, 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.
Ingredients
synthetic fluorphlogopite, talc, boron nitride, zinc stearate, lauroyl lysine, magnesium stearate, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, silica, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, dimethiconol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, 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.
Look Using this Product
Pink Slip
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Maybe Later
Maybe Later is a brighter pop of reddish-orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had good pigmentation but needed a half of a layer more on top for full coverage. The texture was soft, a little dusty in the pan, but it applied evenly, built up easily, and blended out without issue. This shade wore well for eight hours on me before starting to fade visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Electric #3 (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Guava (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Noni (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Riche (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Vice Wave (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chameleon #1 (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- Kylie Cosmetics Peachy (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Orange Sherbert (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Kissberry (LE, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Meadow (PiP, $4.50) 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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), 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.
Look Using this Product
Maybe Later
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Copy Cat
Copy Cat is a muted, peachy-orange with strong, warm golden undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was nearly opaque in a single layer, which applied evenly and blended out easily along the edges. The texture was soft, velvety, and smooth to the touch with a touch of powderiness in the pan. It stayed on well for eight hours on me before I noticed signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Cinnamon (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Sauced (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Slip Dress (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Soil (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dreamer (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rooted (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Original (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Peach Crush (P, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Midtown (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Uluru (P, $7.30) 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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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.
Copy Cat
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Pass It On
Pass It On is a muted, medium-dark orange with warm, brownish undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had nearly full color coverage, which applied evenly and smoothly on my skin, while the pigmentation built up to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was soft, smooth, and velvety without being powdery or prone to fallout. This shade lasted nicely for eight hours on me before there was visible fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #4 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Rust (Contour) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Haute (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Belle Epic (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Playing Game (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics RBF (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M705 Canyon (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dig It (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Redstart (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (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
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), 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.
Pass It On
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Bad Guy
Bad Guy is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out easily along the edges without the rest of the application losing coverage or intensity.
The consistency felt soft, lightly dusty in the pan, but it wasn’t prone to fallout during application. I’d recommend using a lighter hand initially and adding more pressure as necessary, as the pigmentation stretched out a lot. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Cherry Smoke #3 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Bull's Eye (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Debonair (LE, $6.99) is darker (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Botanic Juice (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Soil (DC, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O Mercy (P, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Louvre (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Haute Sauce (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Zoeva Get Your Glory (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Warm Browns #1 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted, 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." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850).
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
Bad Guy
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Duh
Duh is a pale gold glitter with a mix of particle sizes and depths; the smaller glitter particles seemed to be closer to white gold with some shift, while the larger hexagon-shaped glitter seemed to be more of a straightforward yellow gold. The glitter was suspended in a translucent base, so it was not fully opaque, which was on par with the formula.
The more emollient texture helped to keep most of the glitter together and ensured better-than-average adhesion to skin, but there can be light fallout depending on application method, blending, and time worn. As a cheek highlighter, there was half a dozen or so particles (per cheek) that traveled within an eight-hour wear time.
Please keep in mind that this product is not for use on the eye area; see this warning for more information. I, along with others, sound like broken records, but it would be great if ColourPop would keep their Pressed Glitters out of the eyeshadow palettes!
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Arendelle (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Stila Gold Goddess (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Get Lost (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Meteor Shower (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Smile (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Stila Stylish (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Anastasia E2 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Goldmine (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Get Lost (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty All That Glitters (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
Ingredients
*not intended for use in the immediate eye area. polyethylene terephthalate, polymethyl methacrylate, dimethicone, polyurethane 33, lauroyl lysine, magnesium myristate, chlorphenesin, dehydroacetic acid, aluminum , iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), red 7 (ci 15850), yellow 5 (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.
Duh
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Not OK
Not OK is a rich, golden copper with strong, warm undertones and a lightly sparkled, metallic finish. The color coverage was opaque in a single layer, which applied smoothly and evenly on my lid. The consistency was lightly creamy, not too dense nor too loosely-pressed in the pan, so it was easy to work with, blended out easily, and didn’t have issues with fall out. It lasted well for eight hours before creasing slightly on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Crackle (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Topaz #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Old Money (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Pull Over! (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Copper (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Diva (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Burnt Sienna (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Red Keep (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #7 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Harpsichord (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (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
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, 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.
Look Using this Product
Not OK
PPermanent. $4.50.
Ditchin' U
Ditchin’ U is a bright, medium copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had a creamier, smooth texture that felt almost like a cream-to-powder formula based on the amount of slip present in the pan.
A single application of the eyeshadow yielded opaque color payoff in one go, which adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out fairly well along the edges. I’ve noticed that the more emollient (but powder!) formulas can show some translucency when they’re spread out along an area, which this one did a bit. I like using flat, synthetic brushes for application and subtle diffusing to minimize unnecessary movement. This shade stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours with slight fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Powder Trip (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Moira Glace (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Coral Amber (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Guerlain Golden Stars #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Fenty Glow (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Guerlain Mystic Peacock #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Earth Bae (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Campfire Girl (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced Old Money (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Can You Feel It (LE, ) is lighter, 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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Tin Oxide, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Alumina, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 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.
Look Using this Product
Ditchin' U
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
In Bold
In Bold is a medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had barley-there multi-colored shimmer over a more matte finish, so it functioned like a matte would in practice as it was hard to see any shimmering effect in person.
The texture was soft, thin without being too dry or difficult to blend out, and sat well on bare skin. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which lasted well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Naturally Fabulous (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Corduroy (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #7 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Smashbox Angles (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sandcastle (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Dior Undress #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Charades (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Leader (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tippy Taupe (P, $5.25) 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.
Ingredients
Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Magnesium Stearate, Talc, Dimethiconol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
In Bold
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
TTYN
TTYN is a medium-dark copper with warm, rusty red undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture felt more emollient, almost too slippery, and it worked better with flat, synthetic brushes or fingertips to ensure even coverage. Fluffier brushes seemed to push the product out a little too much, which created unevenness. It had opaque pigmentation that stayed on well for eight hours before creasing slightly on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Muse (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Guerlain Exotic Orchid #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Sagrado (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Stunt Queen (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Bed of Roses #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- MAC DM Me (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dangle (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Need This (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Ambitious (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop My Prince (LE, $4.50) is lighter (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
Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), 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
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LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Ms. Brightside
Ms. Brightside is a meidum-dark, reddish-burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage achieved in one layer, and the eyeshadow adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out with little effort along the edges. The texture was soft, a smidgen on the drier side, but it didn’t seem to impact the application or wear. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me before I noticed some fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Sangre (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Maria (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop A Fortune (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Central Perk (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Night of Frolic (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Full Power (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Vinter (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fascination (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Zoeva Lonely City (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Awakened (LE, $4.50) 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." The way the Pressed Pigments differ is that they're not intended for usage on the immediate eye area.
The majority of the shades are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blend out fairly well, and can sometimes be a bit drier/more powdery compared to typical matte shades. They often wear eight to nine hours on me before fading, but many shades in the Pressed Pigment family leave some staining behind.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Hexylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethiconol, Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Lauroyl Lysine, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850).
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.
Nah, ColourPop is the “broken record” with their being tone deaf to so many calling them out for their inclusion of pressed glitters in EYESHADOW palettes. Perhaps if all who are against them including these in almost every new palette scooped those out into baggies and sent said baggies to ColourPop HQ, then they might finally listen to all of us! Between that and so many of their palettes looking like dupes of one another, I’m really getting tired of this once shining star of a brand.
I’ve actually thought about scooping out those glitters to get them out of my palettes. Mailing them back to them is an interesting idea! This palette is so unoriginal, I don’t understand why they released it.
No need to scoop it out: you can usually pop the glitter pans right out! Colourpop pans in palettes are usually held down with magnets, not glue. It’s why if I absolutely love the palette except for that one glitter, I’ll pull the trigger anyway BC it’s a cinch to reorganize the shadow pans.
It would have made more sense to call Duh shadow Not Ok instead, since Duh is not okay for the eye area. Better yet, leave not-ok-for-eye-area shades out of eyeshadow palettes! ?
Tardy looks like a super shock shadow…
It’s pretty and seems like good quality but also nothing that we haven’t seen before…
It is a Super Shock Shadow! 🙂
Another pretty, but redundant, palette. I bought the the new Lilac You A Lot Palette. It might be a little redundant, but at least it’s purple. lol
I was going to buy the BFF set that’s part of the Lilac group because it’s purple and then realized that these are the same items I’ve already bought. I use the Cry Baby liner on the lower lid a lot.
I love Christine’s eye look! For me, the autumnal color selection really hit the spot! Love the oranges, coppers, reds, and how the browns are not orange or red toned. I think the packaging should feature autumn leaves instead of flowers and leopard to make the packaging look a little distinctive.
Thanks a lot, Maggie! ?
A great, perfectly reasonable palette – except that we have seen these shades over and over again.
Some lovely shimmery bronzey shades here and a pretty eye look Christine.
Why don’t they just have a pan full of shards of glass in each palette? Do they want people to lose eyeballs because of their silly inclusion of unsafe glitters?
Surprised I actually like this one. Yes, CP palettes are beginning to be like Five European Countries in Two and One a Half Days, Travel with Gonzo Tours!!! We are tired. Weary. But, the mattes in this one are quite subdued and muted. The shimmers aren’t OTT. Glitter deletion would be greatly appreciated. And I personally dislike having a SSS in there, collecting dust-off from the other pans. But I think this is a far better subdued fall offering than I expected. It’s a kinda maybe for me. Including the palette comparisons in a review is brilliant. Thanks.
Yah, whatever
Thanks for including the comparison to the Exes and Ohs palette! I thought at first glance that this palette looked very similar it.