ColourPop x Kathleen Lights Twinkling Lights Super Shock Shadow Quad Review & Swatches
Twinkling Lights
ColourPop Twinkling Lights Super Shock Shadow Quad ($18.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a new, limited edition set of cream-to-powder eyeshadows in peach, rosy coral, orange-coral, and rich, red-coral. Each shade can be purchased individually if preferred, which is always nice. I enjoyed using three of the four shades but found one, Light Up, to be disappointing.
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, isododecane, boron nitride, c30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, synthetic fluorphlogopite, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, dimethicone/vinyl trimethylisiloxy silicate crosspolymer, calcium aluminum borosilicate, silica, disteardimonium hectorite, propylene carbonate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, tin oxide, glycine soja (soybean) oil. [ +/- aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), black 2 (ci 77266), blue 1 (ci 42090), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), bronze powder (ci 77400), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), copper powder (ci 77400), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (ci 77510), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), green 5 (ci 61570), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), manganese violet (ci 77742), mica (ci 77019), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), ultramarines (ci 77007), yellow 5 (ci 19140), 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.
Twinkling Lights
LELimited Edition. $18.00.
Light Up
Light Up is a medium coral with warm undertones and flecks of gold glitter. The texture felt wet to the touch, and while it seemed creamy and blendable, it was hard to apply evenly. In order to achieve more buildable, even coverage, I had to use my fingertip to press and pat the product on. I didn’t have much luck using brushes, as the eyeshadow seemed to move without building up, which yielded a clumpy, uneven effect on my lid. Once on, the eyeshad wore well for 10 hours without fading or creasing, and it had just a touch of fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Override (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Blossom (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Intense Gaze (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Begonia (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rare Earth (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zoya (P, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Twitterpated (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Turned On (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Saguaro (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Dim (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (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, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Isododecane, Boron Nitride, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tin Oxide, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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.
Light Up
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Glisten
Glisten is a light-medium peach with warm undertones and a satiny sheen. It had rich color coverage that adhered well to bare skin in a single layer. The consistency was lightly creamy, smooth, and easy to work with, as it went on evenly and blended out well along the edges. It stayed on nicely for 10 hours without fading or creasing on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Mellow Shade #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Peacocky (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Shazam (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cutoffs (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Winter 2018 #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Clarins Nude #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Enjoy (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Dior Ambre Nuit #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Rose Prisme #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- LORAC Cirrus (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (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, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Isododecane, Boron Nitride, Silica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tin Oxide, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), 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.
Glisten
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Vela
Vela is a medium-dark coral with strong, warm orange undertones and cooler pink sparkle and finer shimmer. It had rich pigmentation that applied well to bare skin with even, smooth coverage that blended out nicely along the edges. The texture felt lightly spongy, smooth, and emollient enough to be easy to work with but not slip or slide on my lid. This shade lasted well for 10 hours without fading or creasing on my lid.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #17 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Bronzed Peach (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Brown Mauve/Purple (2) (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Supernova (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Clarins Nude #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S814 Light Rosewood (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Freelove (DC, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Venus (GPV2 #22) (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Heavy Glam (P, $4.50) (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Molten (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (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, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Isododecane, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Vela
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Blitzen
Blitzen is a rich, coral-red with warm undertones and flecks of gold and pink shimmer and larger sparkle. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer with a smooth, lightly emollient texture that was thin and lightweight, which ensured it dried down without sinking into my fine lines or getting into my crease. It applied evenly and blended out easily along the edges (ever after it was dry). It wore well for 10 hours without fading, creasing, or having fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Lomo (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Game 6 (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Tropical (P, $8.04) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Seize (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Strawberry Jelly (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shy Guy (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Vertigo (P, $5.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Taffy (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I746 Watermelon (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Illamasqua Paranormal (LE, ) is 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, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Isododecane, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Blitzen and Vela are standout shades for me. But; do I *need* them with my owning the PMGL Bronze Seduction palette? Or does Blitz Flame and Rose Gold 005 “cover” it adequately? ?
How do you think this formula would work as blush? I like these colors more as cheek than eye colors for me. Thanks, Christine!
I think they would work fine as a blush, but anything that has issues with evenness/patchiness on the eyes will likely have similar issues on the cheeks.
Is it just me, or do most of those shades seem fairly similar? No golds, or darker shades for contrast.
Stunning eye look Christine, you have nailed it.
Christine – any chance you think these could be used as blush?
Thank you!
Sure, I don’t see why not!