ColourPop x Amanda Steele Super Shock Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Steele
ColourPop Steele Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a very pale pink with lavender and silver glitter. It had semi-sheer coverage, which was not buildable, and the consistency felt drier than average so it did not blend out as easily. I had the best luck using my fingertip to blend out the color (I think the warmth of my skin helped). The color lasted for nine hours before creasing subtly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever D914 Crystalline Mauve (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Skinny Dip (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Shiver (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Smashbox Spectacle (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Triple Impact (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Smashbox Techno (P, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Stila Ballet Baby (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Fyrinnae Unicorn (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Gravitron (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Chameleon (DC, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker (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, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, ISODODECANE, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, BORON NITRIDE, DIMETHICONE/VINYLTRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE CROSSPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, 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.
Steele
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Ignition
ColourPop Ignition Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light-medium lavender with silvery sparkle. It had good color payoff with a fairly smooth texture, though mine plopped out when I opened it (note to self: do not open upside down!) and broke apart–it was still malleable and could be pushed back together, but only to a degree. I think it was still drier than most Super Shock Shadows, though, which might have been what caused it to lift away from the interior pan. It did not blend out as easily for me as other shades have in the past. It lasted for ten hours with minimal fall out.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Dasher (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Skydancer (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- elf Supernova (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rose Garden (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Tonic (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Iconic Behavior (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Electro (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Euphoria (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Eyes 4 U (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- JD Glow Plum (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (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, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, DIMETHICONE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ISODODECANE, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE/VINYLTRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE CROSSPOLYMER, BORON NITRIDE, TITANIUM/ TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, TIN OXIDE, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), CARMINE (CI 75470), 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.
Ignition
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Hydroplane
ColourPop Hydroplane Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark blue-teal with pink and silver sparkle over a pearl finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage, which I did not find to be that buildable; in fact, the more emollient texture made it more prone to sheering out and looking patchy on the lid. I normally have no problems applying and working with the formula using brushes (flat, firm, synthetic ones!), this one puzzled me–and I did try using my fingertip, too, but it just didn’t go on very well. Though it did not look good on, the formula was still very long-wearing at ten hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Disney by Sephora Caspian Sea (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Clinique Aqua Pop (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- theBalm Open to Offers Olwen (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #26 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Revival (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tarina Tarantino Ozma (DC, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Break It Up (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Deep End (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Mermaid (DC, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Fringe (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, 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, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, ISODODECANE, BORON NITRIDE, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, SILICA, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DIMETHICONE/VINYLTRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TIN OXIDE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, PALMITIC ACID, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), MICA (CI 77019), 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.
Wow, how disappointing 🙁 CP can do so much better. But I will buy Ignition the single, since it’s unique and makes a nice pastel for spring
They definitely can! These weren’t total bombs, but there are other CP shadows that are better.
Odd that the performance was not up to par with two of these!
I know! I was bummed 🙁
Hydroplane is is a beautiful color. I wonder why it was so finicky to apply, especially since it otherwise seems to have great wear.
Normally I can build them up if necessary, but Hydroplane was tougher.
So glad I passed on Steele but I love Hydroplane and Ignition 🙂
Phew!
Love Ignition! Those bright, yet verging on pastel shades of lavender always get me every time. Very flattering to my teal-green eyes, bringing out the greener hues in them.
I also love how Hydroplane swatched, but am dismayed at how it applied for you in actual lid application. Wish it had done better.
I couldn’t get Hydroplane to look quite right in practice!
That poor mashed pan 🙁
Aw!
Aw, RIP Ignition… You were beautiful though!
😉
Haha!
I am so surprised by Hydroplane! Their blue shades have usually been big hits. Ignition is gorg.
I was, too!
I think Steele is goign to just be for adding subtle pink glitter as a topper and that’s about it – it’s not good for much else!
My Ignition shadow arrived smashed to smithereens as well, I reset it will isopropyl alcohol and it seems fine but I seem to remember the purple shade from ABH Sweets glow kit begin prone to breaking as well… I wonder if it’s a pigment/binder thing (or could be just coincidence?) – anyone else have this issue?
Could be! Very curious that yours was also smashed. Good to know that a little isopropyl alcohol will do the trick to fix it, though.
Both mine and my sister’s arrived slightly shrunken and broken as well. I think its something particular to this shade.
I want Ignition. It’s beautiful!
It is!
I always enjoy your reviews, particularly your eyeshadow reviews since that is my favorite makeup product. I have not tried any Colour Pop yet, but I am very interested in their new pressed powder eyeshadows. I don’t know if this is the appropriate place to make a request, but would you consider reviewing some Coastal Scents Hot Pots eyeshadows? I have read mixed reviews on them and would love your opinion.
Sorry, I don’t have any!
Ignition is such a pretty color!!Perfect for spring.Im going to get this!
Yay!
I’ve always told myself that I need some colourpop in my life but just totally terrified of the prospect of not being able to stop once I start! The first colour, Steele looks more promising as a highlighter than a shadow!
Remind yourself they’re cream products, so they will dry out eventually – don’t get tons, just get a few to enjoy 🙂
Such a shame about Hydroplane, but I think I can make it work over ‘Bee Sting’ Creme Gel.. And I HAVE to get Ignition, so pretty!
Hydroplane would totally work over a blue base!
Cute pastel shades for spring/summer but not the best CP has done.
Well-said!
My Ignition arrived broken and dried out too! Someone else on Instagram had the same issue. I emailed them and they replaced it without me needing to send the old one back. (Thank goodness because the cost for postage would have been like paying for a new one!) I’m happy with my replacement, no issues with it personally!
That’s nice of them to replace without cost! Happy to hear the replacement was better, too!
So glad I only got ignition from these three!
Phew!
i know this might be late, but i have to ask. how does the colourpop formula compare with makeup geek foiled eyeshadows, in your opinion? i have a few of the super shock shadows and i really love them, but some of those MUG foiled shadows are calling my name…
sorry if this is off-topic! i actually almost ordered hydroplane but decided i didn’t need another turquoise XD now that i see this though maybe i should’ve picked up ignition. i could always use a cute lavender.
They’re different formulas – ColourPop’s Super Shock Shadows are a cream eyeshadow! The Makeup Geek Foiled Shadows are powder!