ColourPop x Disney Midnight Masquerade Palette Review & Swatches
Midnight Masquerade
ColourPop Midnight Masquerade 15-Pan Shadow Palette ($26.00 for 0.53 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that features seven matte eyeshadows, five shimmer eyeshadows, two Pressed Glitters, and one Pressed Pigment (the latter three shades are not intended to be used on the eye area). The eyeshadows performed consistently with ColourPop’s formula: pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The only shade that I found to be below average was Merryweather, which could have been more pigmented and more blendable.
I couldn’t find any warning/disclosure on the physical palette, though mine is a press sample, but in recent months, ColourPop has denoted shades that have a warning with an asterisk by the shade name and the warning to follow at the bottom of the palette (both on the physical back of the palette as well as the cardboard carton it comes with). Online, the warnings are there within each shade’s respective ingredient list.
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Midnight Masquerade
LELimited Edition. $24.00.
Spinning Wheel
Spinning Wheel is a pale, iridescent pink base with flecks of pink-to-violet shifting sparkle over a more pearlescent sheen. The eyeshadow had rich color coverage in a single layer, while the texture felt soft, lightly creamy, and was a bit thicker, which resulted in slight fallout during application. It wore nicely for eight hours on me before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Ripe Plum (Left) (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced Unicorn Tears (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Alt Kid (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wavelength (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Dior Magnify #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Serein (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Floating Lights (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Opal (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Crystal Castle (LE, $9.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Prince Charming (LE, $4.50) is more 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
Dimethicone, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Myristate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
Spinning Wheel
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Damsel (Midnight Masquerade)
Damsel (Midnight Masquerade) is a muted, medium-dark pink with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture that was blendable and didn’t seem prone to sheering out/having fallout. The eyeshadow stayed on well for eight hours on me before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Lauroyl Lysine, Alumina, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
Damsel (Midnight Masquerade)
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Pip
Pip is a peachy-brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff paired with a soft, slightly thinner texture that was blendable without losing its intensity too readily. This shade lasted well for eight hours before starting to fade noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Te Adoro (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Chai (Carli) (LE, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Baby (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Devotion (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Guerlain Electric Look #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Platane (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hover (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Babe (She's a Natural) (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Buxom Invite Only (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Milani Totally Fawn of You (PiP, $5.99) is 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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Lauroyl Lysine, Alumina, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
Pip
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Enchanted
Enchanted is a medium-dark, orange-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out easily along the edges. The texture was soft, lightly powdery in the pan but maintained its intensity when blended. It wore 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
- Zoeva MT070 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Perky (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop All About It (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Carpe-Diem (442CM) (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Loungy (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Last Summer (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Charge It (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Uncut (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wait for It (P, $4.50) is brighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Perch (LE, $4.50) is 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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Lauroyl Lysine, Alumina, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
Enchanted
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Mama Odie
Mama Odie has a pink-peach base with heavy green-to-gold shifting shimmer. I very rarely could see the peachy base, so it was more of a bright, yellowy green at most angles. It had good color payoff but applied better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for full coverage in one layer. The texture was soft, lightly emollient, so the shimmer and powder bound together well. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Lit Vibes (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Moira Sonder (P, $8.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever 106 Grenny White (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Shifty (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Emerald #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mint #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Striking (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop La Playa (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Come One (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Translator (LE, $4.50) 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
Dimethicone, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Myristate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
Mama Odie
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Djali
Djali is a muted, medium copper with warm, brownish undertones and a metallic sheen. It had excellent pigmentation with a soft, more loosely-pressed consistency that was best used with a lighter hand to minimize excess product getting kicked up in the pan. The eyeshadow applied well to bare skin and blended out evenly. I’d recommend gently pressing it onto the lid to avoid fallout. It lasted nicely for eight hours on me before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Hideaway (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bellatrix (103M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Palisades (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Magnolia (143K) (DC, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Stila Golden Topaz (LE, $18.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sous Le Sable #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Coinz (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Be U (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Glisten (P, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lucky Break (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, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Myristate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
Djali
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Floating Lantern
Floating Lantern has a translucent base with lots of larger particle glitters in hexagonal shapes along with finer glitter particles that flashed from a rosy pink to a cooler, more silvery pink. It had medium to semi-opaque coverage (in the form of glitter) that had good dispersion and adhesion on its own, so there was little glitter migration during application and most of it stayed in place for eight hours.
It includes larger particles of plastic glitter, which are “not intended for use in the immediate eye area,” though the warning doesn’t seem to appear on the actual palette, just online by the list of ingredients.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Indio (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Affair (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Indio (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia E3 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Saturday Stardust (P, $22.00) is less pigmented (90% similar).
- Anastasia Litty (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- elf Copper Pop (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Turn the Beat Around (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sugar Free (P, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elegant Lady (P, ) is warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Polyethylene Terphthalate, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Acrylate Copolymers, Silica, Polyurethane 33, Ethylene/va Copolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Myristate, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Aluminum, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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.
Floating Lantern
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Mrs. Potts
Mrs. Potts is a rich, medium-dark gold with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The eyeshadow had excellent color payoff that applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of product. The consistency was lightly creamy, dense without being thick, and blended out well. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Bold Rush (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Dream (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- City Color Pharaoh (P, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel Lumieres et Vibrations #2 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Golden One (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Gold Fortune (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bayshore (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Here We Go Again (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Magic City (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, 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, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Myristate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
Mrs. Potts
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Royal Ball
Royal Ball is a mixture of larger and finer particles of glitter in shades of white gold with some iridescence over a translucent base. It had semi-opaque “coverage” in the form of glitter and had good dispersion and spreadability. The product adhered well to bare skin with just a touch of migration/fallout. There was some migration if blended out along the edge as some came away from where it was initially applied. There was slight migration of glitter over an eight-hour period.
It includes larger particles of plastic glitter, which are “not intended for use in the immediate eye area,” though the warning doesn’t seem to appear on the actual palette, just online by the list of ingredients.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Cheep Cheep (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Book'd and Busy (PiP, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Virtual Love (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Deee-Light (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pure at Heart (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop I'm Late (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Icy Patch (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hologram (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Get Lost (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Superfriends (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
*Not intended for use in the immediate eye area. Polyethylene Terphthalate, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Acrylate Copolymers, Silica, Polyurethane 33, Ethylene/va Copolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Myristate, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Aluminum, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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.
Royal Ball
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Frog and Wife
Frog and Wife is a muted, medium-dark green with subtle, cooler undertones and warmer, subtle gold shimmer throughout. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well. The texture was smooth, emollient without being too slippery, and easy to work with. It stayed on nicely for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Big Sky (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Typhoon (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Earthbound (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bungalow (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC That's Showbiz Baby (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop In the Cards (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- City Color Tide Pool (P, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Scrooge (DC, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Special Delivery (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Neverland (LE, $4.50) is less 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.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Myristate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
Frog and Wife
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is a darker, brownish-copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation that applied well to bare skin as the color went on evenly and blended out easily along the edges. The consistency was soft, velvety, and a smidgen powdery in the pan but didn’t suffer from fallout during application. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Free to Roam (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte No Fox Given (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Copper Charge #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Chili (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pie Chart (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Happy Eyes Smoke (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Smashbox In the Mood (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Rule Breaker (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Melrose (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Tribe (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.
Ingredients
Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Stearate, Talc, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Carmine (CI 75470), 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.
Nutmeg
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
New Dream
New Dream is a medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, lightly dusty in the pan, but it wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily but remained blendable along the edges. It had opaque color payoff that applied evenly and lasted well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Ciate Phlox (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia E4 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Forbidden Amour (LE, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Pinker (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Ishta (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Exxxcess (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Swallowtail (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Cascade (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Secret Garden Rendezvous #4 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #8 (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” 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, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Lauroyl Lysine, Alumina, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
New Dream
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Gaston
Gaston is a deep red with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, which built up to full coverage with less than half of a layer. The texture was soft, slightly thin but seemed to apply without issue as the color blended out easily. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
It is a Pressed Pigment, which is “not intended for use in the immediate eye area,” though the warning doesn’t seem to appear on the actual palette, just online by the list of ingredients.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Mars (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M847 Burgundy (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Auburn Allure (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M846 Morello Cherry (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Rebellion (403CP) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Lust (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Real Love (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mack (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Louvre (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Botanic Juice (PiP, ) 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." 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, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035).
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.
Gaston
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Quasimodo
Quasimodo is a darker brown with subtle, warm redidhs undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff in one layer, which was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too firmly nor too softly pressed in the pan. It wore well for eight hours on me before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Steady (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Back Rolls (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Facet (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Palm (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Coco (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Videotape (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Soil (213CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 07 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Gemma (106CM) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Mahogany (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) 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, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Lauroyl Lysine, Alumina, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
Quasimodo
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Merryweather
Merryweather is a deep, faded navy blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that built up to mostly opaque coverage, but I’d recommend using it with primer for full coverage. The consistency was soft, slightly drier with light powderiness in the pan, and it was fairly blendable on my skin. It could have been easier to diffuse, though. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Guerlain Beaugrenelle #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Style and Ease (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Ace Beaute Shadow (DC, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Stunner (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Saphir (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Heroine (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Midnight Kiss (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar).
- NARS China Blue (P, $19.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- MAC Panda Riot (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Style and Ease (LE, $6.00) 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, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Lauroyl Lysine, Alumina, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
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.
Really love this palette but I wish the pressed glitter’s weren’t there. Such a waste of space in a palette, IMHO. I really love the eye look you did, Christine. Which reminds me, is there a way to save a look so that you can go back and review it later or use it for inspiration? There are so many looks that I would like to be able to find easier than just going back and sifting through them. Thank you.
Hi Deborah,
If you “love” a look, it’ll be saved to the “loves” section of your profile, which you can then refine by type = look to see just the looks you’ve “loved.”
It’s an okay enough palette with several truly unique shades in it that I haven’t really seen around. Mama Odie, Frog & Wife, Damsel and even Spinning Wheel, in particular. But, I have to ask myself whether those make it “worth it” for $26 or not so much.
Gorgeous eye look, Christine!
Thank you, Seraphine!
The palette has a more diverse shade range than what we have seen lately, but those flaky glittery numbers are just far too risky to have anywhere near your eye area.
The only shade I really liked was Frog and Wife…stunning eye look Christine.
I think they did a really good job of this palette – it’s very cohesive and has good depth and variety! Mama Odie is a fantastic shade.
Thanks for getting this whole collection reviewed so quickly, and your eye look is gorgeous!
I am so much more impressed with this palette now that I have received it and had a chance to play with it. Most of the mattes are amazing, and several of the shimmers have this duochrome effect that makes them so much more interesting than I was expecting. It totally fits the theme of a fancy masquerade party.