ColourPop Where the Night Is Super Shock Shadow Set Review, Photos, Swatches
ColourPop Midnight Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Midnight Super Shock Shadow ($20.00 for 0.28 oz. or $5.00 for each 0.07 oz. shade) is a collection of four Super Shock Shadows that can be purchased a “set,” but you can also purchase each shade alone. There’s no monetary advantage to purchasing the set; the only difference is you would get the packaging that reflects the collaboration and collection’s name. It’s a nice selection of shades, and all four shades performed well for me and were consistent with the formula I’ve come to know and love. If you’re unfamiliar with the Super Shock Shadow formula, it is more like a cream-powder hybrid than traditional cream eyeshadow. If you touch it, the product feels more like a sponge or stiff mousse, as there is light give, but it doesn’t have the same emollient or thickness of traditional cream products. The texture is thinner and is manipulated on the skin more like a powder. The brand says that using fingertips yields the greatest pigmentation, and if you prefer, synthetic brushes, but I find synthetic brushes to work well for applying and still getting great pigmentation out of the majority of shades (typically the very glittery shades are ones where fingertips really do improve them).
Midnight is described as a “black undertone with a ton of gold glitter on top in a metallic finish.” It’s a blackened olive green with warm undertones and gold glitter. It had semi-opaque coverage that was buildable to opaque coverage with two to three layers of product. The texture was lightly emollient and blended out well without turning patchy. The eyeshadow was still going strong after ten hours of wear (no primer), but I did have a few stray glittery bits underneath my eye. Charlotte Tilbury Veruschka (DC, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Gingerluxe #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Greenluxe #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Hammered (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Vert Lamé (906) (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Gabon (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dose of Colors Jackpot (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Zodiac (P, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #24 (DC, $33.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D308 Aquatic Khaki (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Color Field #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora Secret Garden (363) (P, $9.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I328 Bronze (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D326 Black Bronze (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Cosmic Deco #2 (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Inglot #419 (P, $7.00) is lighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever D308 Aquatic Khaki (DC, $17.00) is cooler (85% similar). bareMinerals Eureka (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Crowbar (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sephora Hidden Treasure (114) (LE, $13.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Porter is described as a “warm burgundy with gold multi-dimensional gold glitter on top [of] a metallic finish.” It’s a slightly muted, medium-dark cranberry with hints of warm, pinky-copper tones and subtle gold sparkle. The texture had a really creamy, smooth feel to it, and it applied with true-to-pot color with full coverage. It blends out with ease and doesn’t look patchy or faded. On me, I didn’t have any fading or creasing even after ten hours of wear. ColourPop Lectra (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Heritage Rouge (PiP, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Hidden Motive (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). City Color It's a Girl (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). Smashbox Framboise (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Plummed (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Brazenly (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Delicatesse #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). YSL Scandal #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Telepathy is described as a “bright gold with a green undertone in an ultra-metallic finish.” It’s a bright, light-medium yellow gold with an almost “cool” undertone (compared to most golds, which are often orange-based) paired with a metallic sheen. The eyeshadow had great color payoff with a smooth, blendable consistency that applied beautifully and was still in pristine condition after ten hours of wear. KVD Beauty Prophet (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Citron (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Blitz (DC, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Be the Sunshine (PiP, $6.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 02 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Ganja (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Sage (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Come Clean (PiP, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Starlet #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Tryst (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Photosynth Sis (P, $9.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Thrasher (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Goldmine (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Bronze (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop The Game (LE, $4.50) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Fortune Teller (P, $9.99) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Bijoux Royal #3 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Dose of Colors Dirty Money (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Coloured Raine Nightingale (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Instigator (LE, $16.00) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Weenie is described as a “pinky rose gold in a pearlized finish.” It’s a slightly muted, medium-dark coppery bronze with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It was nicely pigmented with full coverage and a creamy, moderately emollient texture (it felt “wetter” than most ColourPop eyeshadows). It sheered out just a wee bit when applied, but it layered well if you needed pristine, opaque pigmentation. It wore well for ten hours. Coloured Raine Who Me (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). KKW Beauty West (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). NYX Rose Dust (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Boardwalk (DC, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Reward Yourself (LE, $16.50) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Elegance (LE, $9.99) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Rose Gold (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Muse #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Push-up (2018) (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Splendeur et Audace #1 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). MAC Don't Be Koi! (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Sephora Antique Copper (359) (P, $9.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Draft (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D708 Pinky Copper (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop La-La (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Quite Yummy! (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Haze (LE, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). City Color Yas! (P, $6.99) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Paradiso (Eye Color) (LE, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Sydney Grace Boardwalk (P, $8.00) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Where the Night Is
PPermanent. $18.00.
Midnight
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Porter
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Telepathy
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.00.
Weenie
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.00.
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ColourPop Where the Night Is Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Where the Night Is Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Midnight Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Midnight Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Midnight Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Midnight Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Porter Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Porter Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Porter Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Porter Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Telepathy Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Telepathy Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Telepathy Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Telepathy Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Weenie Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Weenie Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Weenie Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Weenie Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Telepathy Super Shock Shadow
ColourPop Telepathy Super Shock Shadow
I don’t want to know where the name Weenie came from, but I’ve never seen a pearlized hot dog either (this is the tidied up family friendly version of my original thoughts).
I believe Kathleen has a dog named that 🙂 Like an actual dog, lol!
her dog’s name is Celine and the dog’s nickname is weenie!
Haha yeah, Christine’s right. Kathleen said Weenie is the nickname she calls her dog Selena 🙂 Cornelius and Porter are also CP shades named after her dogs. Makes it much better 😛
Wendy, I just LoL’d so hard over your comment!!! ? But even though I already knew from Kathleen’s YT video that it was after her dog, I’m like, so what happens when I wear it , and someone says, “Oh, I love that eyeshadow! What is it called?” ?
Maybe you could wear it with ColourPop Puppy Love! 🙂
Weenie is in honor of Kathleen Light’s dog. She calls him “Weenie.”
Weenie is the only one of these I liked and now all I can imagine is a sparkly, sizzling hot dog! LOL! I’ll be passing on these.
Thanks everyone. I just snort laughed my morning coffee at the comments here!
Now I have to SEE this dog. I wonder if it is a dachshund… wanders off to check it out….. ponders the sagacity of googling ‘Weenie’…. jk
Weenie is such a pretty color! I have the quad and haven’t gotten to use all the colors yet 😡
Time to change that 😉
OMG, Colour Pop can’t seem to do any wrong! One awesome collection after another, but hey at least they aren’t Chanel prices, thank goodness. I’m tempted, but I have dupes in my stash already (incl MUFE Bronze and UD Goldmine) , but I LOVE your eye look and will try to recreate it from my stash.
Thank you, Katherine!
What a cool set!
It is!
I think it is really nice that ColourPop is starting to offer the shades from their collections individually. I can’t decide if I want to purchase this whole quad or just Telepathy, Midnight, and Weenie since I already have Lectra which is pretty close to Porter.
It’s awesome that they split it up!
Christine, when you apply multiple Colourpop shades for one look, do you use all synthetic brushes? I just realized that most of my brushes are from Japanese lines, so they’re all made of natural hair I might have to go out and purchase a few different synthetic ones because I have a large collection of Colourpop shades but only shaders made of synthetic bristles that I used to use for concealer or patting colour onto my lids.
I usually use synthetic brushes, but I have used MAC 239s and other natural hair brushes without issue… I just know synthetics are better for cream products! Concealer brushes work well for cream eyeshadows, IMO!
I have all Japanese brushes too, and was like “Oh these really don’t excite me” when I first got the shadows. Then I started applying with fingers (per “application tips”) and having so much fun. I have dug out some synthetic ELF brushes to blend and add definition, but I think you use more product. I really love these in case you haven’t noticed….
I have had great luck with the eyeshadow duo from the Up and Up line from Target (you can look it up) and that is only 5 dollars for 2 brushes
ooo I love Midnight and Porter!
Yay!
Wow, this is the most beautiful look I’ve seen done with this quad! ?
Thank you, Paz!
Those are really pretty; and so is your eye look! I’ve never tried anything from ColourPop(don’t really like ordering online and since I live in NYC, I’ve never had too), but I may have to give these a try!
Aw, thanks, Mary! 🙂 I totally understand the hesitation to order online!
I love the look you created, Christine! I think I’ll pick up Telepathy and Weenie – they look really pretty.
Thanks a lot, Aditi!
Gorgeous eyeshadows.
They are! They come together nicely, too, I think.
Based on the look you created, they sure do! Gorgeous!
They’re all gorgeous! Weenie stands out though. But ugh, what a silly name, lol.
They are!
Beautiful set! I especially loving Telepathy.
It is a nice set of shades!
So sad that I cannot buy Colourpop in my country… These eyeshadows look amazing.
One day soon, hopefully!
Christine, this eye look you did using these jaw-dropping stunning, I tell you! Perfection!
Sooo, I have had Telepathy, Porter and Weenie ( yes, I knew it was her doggie, but still, that name!) in my CP cart all month, but wasn’t sure about them. Decided to wait on your review, and I will probably get Porter and Weenie, but Telepathy is duped decently by my UD Blitz. I was REALLY hoping it would be more green. So, for that effect I’m getting MAC Lucky Green! This will prove to be interesting, haha!
Thank you, Nancy! They are great. I bet you will love whichever shades you end up grabbing 🙂
This is on my wishlist but I was hesitant to get the whole set because Porter and Weenie could be dupable. Now that I’ve seen that there aren’t so similar to other shadows in my collection, I’m excited to get the four shades!
Yayy!
This is a stunning look you’ve created Christine, not sure it would look quite as good on my bluish/grey with a touch of green eyes? I am tempted though :/
I think it could 🙂
I’ve been on the fence about Telepathy for a while, but I think I’ll have to pick it up. It would be a beautiful inner-corner highlight!
Telepathy would be beautiful on the inner corner!
I’m enjoying this quad. Nice to see an A. 🙂
Me too!
Not my shades personally, but I am impressed that CP consistently puts out quality collections for this price point.
Me too! 🙂 I really look forward to their launches, because they have been pretty consistent.
I could never pull of Telepathy but I love how you used it in your eye look!
Thank you, Kayle!
Wow – these are just fabulous eye shadows and the combination is glorious. Just love your eye look Christine.
Thank you, Genefvieve!
Porter and Weenie get my votes! Nice!
Yay!
i think it’s great that colourpop made the shades available to purchase separately. weenie and porter are screaming my name. telephathy is also cute. i think midnight would be the only color i wouldn’t use as much. it’s a very nice set!
I agree! It also shows they’re listening 😀
I just ordered Telepthy, along with Aquarius lippie stick and a few other things. I really wanted both Weenie and Porter, but I already have a few near-dupes for both (MUG Bitten and CP Hustle for Porter, and CP La La and perhaps others for Weenie. No exact dupes but close enough that I can’t justify it).
Love, LOVE Aquarius so much! Hope you do, too.
I think these are really pretty, especially Porter and Telepathy. Not really the most flattering shades for me personally, but beautiful nonetheless — and the swatches look so rich and buttery.
The pigmentation is amazing on these!
Glad to see they’re splitting up these sets now. I actually think the two shades from Metamorphosis I love are worth essentially $10 a piece, because I really love them, but I ordered a couple of singles along side them, and it would’ve been nicer to spend $20 on four shades I’d like instead of on a set where I don’t use two.
It looks like they might keep breaking up the sets, since KaePop launched today and the “quad” is also available in individual pieces!
I’m so glad they are offering them individually. Picking up Weenie this weekend. 😀
Me too!
Is it just me or do these remind you of the Guerlain Turandot quad from years back? (It could easily be wishful thinking!) This looks lovely on you.
I can see some similarity!
I’m so happy ColourPop broke up both of Kathleen’s sets so the shades can be purchased individually! Between three of these (I don’t believe I can make the red-burgundy shade work with my skin tone) and “Blaze” from her previous release (the only one out of that quad I really wanted), I will have the perfect KL Quad to play with 🙂
My birthday is Sunday. So darn it, I’m breaking my “Low Buy” rules and treating myself!
It’s SUCH a great move that they made them available individually!!
i got all of these except for midnight & i’m in love with them !!!
telepathy is surprisingly wearable . it doesn’t lean too green on me .
kathleen did a really great job with these .
YAY! Happy to hear you’re also loving the set!
wow! such a beautiful look you created! xx
Thanks, Wendy!
Dang Christine, you just made me want to buy my first CP quad!
Aww!
Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE that eye look. It would be great if you could post a tutorial, it’s stunning! Definitely getting the quad now, iffy about telepathy’s wearability but you convinced me 🙂