ColourPop x Barbie Malibu Barbie Palette Review & Swatches
Malibu Barbie
ColourPop Malibu Barbie 15-Pan Shadow Palette ($26.00 for 0.53 oz.) is a new, limited edition eyeshadow palette that included eight matte shades and seven shimmer shades. Most shades were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing without being a challenge to use, but there were a few shades that were more powdery or sheerer. I had the most trouble with Vintage Doll, while the others were very workable in practice.
Malibu Barbie
LELimited Edition. $18.00.
Cali Girl
Cali Girl is a pale, white gold with warmer undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The texture was lightly emollient with a smooth feel to it, which helped it apply evenly to bare skin and have the sparkles adhere without fallout. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that stayed on nicely for eight hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Becca Chardonnay (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Immaculate (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Artemis (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Nylon (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Luz (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Throwback (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Anastasia Soft Gold (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC What's the Pointilism (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Mythos (DC, $25.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Ciate Drawn That Way (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.
Cali Girl
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Vintage Doll
Vintage Doll is a pale pink with subtle, cool undertones and flecks of bluish-pink micro-sparkle. It had semi-opaque color coverage with a more powdery, almost chalky, consistency that made it hard to apply the product evenly. There was fallout during application, and I wasn’t able to build up the coverage. It lasted decently for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Holiday Hostess (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Blue Beat #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Not Playing (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cutie Pie (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Crown Chakra (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Wild Child (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Swish (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Da Bling (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Rose Reflection (33) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, 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.
Vintage Doll
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Come On
Come On is a light-medium, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was dense but not too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. The color showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever ME644 Iced Brown (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #7 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Tiger Eye #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rosebud (LE, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Paris (LE, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Rich Chocolate (P, $7.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Anastasia Gorgina (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Brav-O (P, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Woodwinked (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Caramelized (PiP, $16.00) 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.
Come On
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Let's Go Party
Let’s Go Party is a medium-dark coral-orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was somewhat powdery, which resulted in some fallout and some sheerness when blended out. It had mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation that wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia A1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Crushin' (PiP, $6.99) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Granita (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Kaja Juicy Grapefruit (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Punch (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Shockwave (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M748 Coral (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Liaison (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Balancing Act (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Tiger (PiP, ) is 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.
Let's Go Party
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Shine On
Shine On is a light, golden brown with strong, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. It had an incredibly smooth, almost cream-like texture that wasn’t overly dense. It had rich color payoff that lasted well for eight hours before creasing slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Ombres de Lune #2 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Silk Teddy (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Marvel (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Smoky Quartz (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Cashmere (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rumored (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Hourglass Smoke (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Streak (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Twilight Bronze (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC USS Butterscotch (LE, $20.00) is darker, 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.
Shine On
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
West Coast (Malibu Barbie)
West Coast (Malibu Barbie) is a bright, medium-dark yellow with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was slightly thin with light powderiness, though it blended out without much effort and wasn’t prone to fallout. There were signs of fading visible after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Pastis (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Entangled (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Edge (DC, $12.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M402 Mimosa (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Daisy (18) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Metro (PiP, $13.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Mango (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Way Harsh (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sunnies (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Kandake (LE, ) is 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.
West Coast (Malibu Barbie)
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Best Coast
Best Coast is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque, buildable pigmentation with a slightly thinner, drier texture, though it wasn’t powdery and blended out without issue but was easier to work with over a primer if one had drier skin. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading and stained my lid slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia A5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia E5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Freaky Genius Girl (LE, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flirt (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Bijou (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sandbar (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Seed U Later (DC, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tuned In (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Poppy Pink (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Rebellion (LE, $25.00) is more 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." 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.
Best Coast
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Follow the Sun
Follow the Sun is a darker pink with cool undertones and cooler, fuchsia micro-sparkle. It had mostly opaque color coverage that could be built up to full coverage if applied with a dampened brush or fingertip. The texture was lightly emollient, smooth to the touch, and dense without being too firmly-pressed or too thick to work with. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NABLA Cosmetics Big Experience (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #21 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Crown Prince (LE, $5.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Super Seed (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Mainframe (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Big Sugar (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Explosive Chemistry (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Ruby Stars (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, 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.
Follow the Sun
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Malibu Memories
Malibu Memories is a light-medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that built up over primer but not bare skin. The texture was thin, slightly drier, and as a result, felt stiffer and wasn’t as blendable as ideal. There were signs of fading present after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Scuba Diver (P, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Carnaval (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Shawn (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Dior Blue Beat #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia C4 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Addiction (PiP, $8.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Boom (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (80% 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.
Malibu Memories
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Zuma Beach
Zuma Beach is a medium, reddish-brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage paired with a soft, smooth consistency that was a touch powdery in the pan but blended out beautifully in practice. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop The Grotto (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Sepia (Dark Matte #4) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Cider (5) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Milani Spice It Up (PiP, $5.99) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chocolate Brown #6 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Desert Haze (Smoke) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Funny Story (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Dior Coral Paisley #5 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flannel (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Loom (P, $6.00) is 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.
Zuma Beach
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Make Waves
Make Waves is a medium-dark, yellowed peach with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth texture that was lightly powdery but wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Café Crème (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Tarocco (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Tete-a-Tint (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Morphe M.F.E.O. (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Carrot Cake (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bailout (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Sandy Crotch (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Treasure (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Thread (PiP, ) is 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.
Make Waves
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Board Walk
Board Walk is a muted, medium coral with warm, pink undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, lightly powdery but blendable and easy enough to work with. The eyeshadow yielded full color payoff that lasted nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Soul (297CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Peach Dusk (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Flamingo Dream (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Electrique (LE, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Intense (PiP, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Go-Go (400CP) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Floral Coral (P, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dutch (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Bloom (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Rose (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, 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.
Board Walk
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Surf's Up
Surf’s Up is a light, bluish-teal with warmer, green-gold shifting pearl that gave it a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation paired with a smooth, lightly emollient texture that wasn’t too firmly nor too loosely-pressed into the pan, so it picked up well with a dry brush and had good adhesion. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Confession (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Kaleidos Tron (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Beach Season (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia B1 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Mirage (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Anew (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mint 4 U (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Islamorada (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Mint Frost (170SM) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- JD Glow Varsity (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (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.
Surf's Up
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
1971
1971 is a light-medium, caramel brown with warmer undertones and barely-there pink and gold pearl woven through a more metallic finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that was slightly more loosely-pressed, so there was a touch of fallout if I wasn’t careful. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Fishnets (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Welcome to the Family (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Night Moves (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Guardian Angels (DC, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Basic Instinct (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bird Brain (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hoot N Holler (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Guerlain Exotic Orchid #2 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #6 (LE, ) 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.
1971
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
So-Cal
So-Cal is a bright, medium orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was slightly powdery and drier, though it applied evenly and blended out without issue on my eye area. It had opaque color coverage that stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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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.
For nostalgia sake and color theme, I will likely buy this. I could see myself doing some very so-cal beachy looks using it. But, do I need it? Probably not.
For a bright, summery palette ColourPop has done a fairly good job on this one. I did like the neutral shades here and even the mattes are quite pigmented.
I put it in my basket and thought about it and talked myself out of it. Would I like it? Yes. Do I need it? No. My no buy is back on track.
Very cute color story . It’s very bright and Barbie!
This looks like a fun, summery palette. Love the packaging, too 🙂