ColourPop x NBA Los Angeles Lakers Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Los Angeles Lakers

ColourPop Los Angeles Lakers 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) is a new, limited edition yellow and purple-themed color story that contained four shimmery eyeshadows and five more matte eyeshadows. This palette was a bit of a mixed bag; while most shades were opaque, they often had drier and more powdery textures, so they had fallout or did not apply as evenly as expected. It’s definitely a palette that I’d make sure to use with an eyeshadow primer and then use a dampened brush with all of the shimmers.

Ingredients

Los Angeles Lakers

LELimited Edition. $14.00.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

Minneapolis

Minneapolis is a light beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage that applied fairly evenly to bare skin, but the texture was somewhat powdery and prone to sheering out. This shade showed signs of fading after seven hours of wear.

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Anastasia Fresh (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Powder (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Nocturnal (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
LORAC Cool Taupe (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Smashbox Assistant (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
LORAC Black Tie Attire #4 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia Vanilla (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Winterlude (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
KVD Beauty Bone (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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$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.

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Minneapolis

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

83%

Total

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a pale gold with warmer undertones and a frosted finish. The eyeshadow felt more loosely-pressed into the pan, which resulted in some powderiness and a tendency for the eyeshadow to sheer out from its more semi-opaque natural state. It stayed on well for seven hours before fading visibly.

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Lethal Cosmetics Serene (P, $6.00) (100% similar).
ColourPop Blurred Lines (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop We Jammin' (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Fancy That (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Chill (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Coco Wild (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Money Mission (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Shooting Star (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Cowgirl (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Not Urs (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).

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Los Angeles

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B-

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

80%

Total

0.4

0.4 is a medium-dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was lightly powdery, but it was smooth, blendable, and easy enough to use with a lighter hand to minimize fallout. It had opaque color coverage that wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Terra Moons Salvaje (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Butterscotch (Gingerbread Extra Spicy) (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Road Soda (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Curcumin (Dark Matte #7) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Tiger #9 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Loyalty (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Firework (359CM) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
NARS Crushed (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Bump This (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
ColourPop Chanterelle (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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0.4

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Lake Show

Lake Show is a bright, medium yellow with moderate warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff paired with a soft, lightly powdery texture that felt slightly thin but wasn’t prone to sheering out. It lasted decently for seven and a half hours before fading a bit.

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Coloured Raine Ginger Bae (LE, $6.99) is more muted (95% similar).
ColourPop Go Bananas (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
UOMA Beauty Barbados (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Glaminatrix Sundress (P, $7.30) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Caution (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Smashbox Peacemaker (LE, $22.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Anastasia D1 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Oh Beehave (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Wax (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).

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Lake Show

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

MVP

MVP is a light-medium, yellowy gold with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation with a more loosely-pressed texture, so there was some excess powder kicked up in the pan that translated to minimal fallout when blended out on bare skin. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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ColourPop Beauty and the Beast (LE, $6.00) (100% similar).
ColourPop Student Body (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Island Designer (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Goldmine (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Flashy (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Twin Star (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Party in Colours #4 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #8 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Make Believe (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Sunburst (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).

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MVP

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Purple and Gold

Purple and Gold is a vivid, medium-dark yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, velvety texture that wasn’t too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Coloured Raine Lemon Drop (PiP, $6.99) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Amalfi (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Runic (P, $6.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Sugarpill Metro (PiP, $13.00) is darker (95% similar).
About Face Eternal Sunshine (P, $13.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Take Flight (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Neon Orange #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Sunset (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M402 Mimosa (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Happy Place (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).

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Purple and Gold

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

81 Points

81 Points is a bright, violet purple with cooler undertones and a frosted finish. The texture was denser, firmer, and thicker overall, which gave it a stiff feel that made it a challenge to pick up product and deposit it evenly onto bare skin without an uneven application of product and moderate fallout. It had more opaque coverage, but you’ll need to use it with a dampened brush to achieve a similar look on the eye. It lasted for seven and a half hours before fading a bit.

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Sydney Grace Flannel (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Fyrinnae Queen (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #24 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Vio-lit (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Sephora Indigo (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Amethyst (141M) (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Hazmat (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Danessa Myricks Wild Orchid (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Give Me Glow Ultra Violence (P, $7.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Spirit (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).

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$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.

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NOTICE: All products categorized under "Pigment" carry a warning in the US that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." Brands in the US typically market these products as "Pigments" (instead of "Eyeshadow"), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. Some color additives in "Pigments" have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions: FDA/CosIng.

81 Points

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

C+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

3.5

Application

77%

Total

The Triangle

The Triangle is a light purple with subtle, cool undertones and a frosted finish. The eyeshadow had full color payoff in a single layer, but the texture was drier and chunkier, which resulted in noticeable fallout during application and made it more challenging to spread the eyeshadow out evenly. It stayed on well for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.

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ColourPop Fault Line (P, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Lignum Vitae (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Amulet (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Got a Text (PiP, $4.50) is more muted, cooler (85% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #10 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Anastasia Iridescent Purple (P, $12.00) is darker (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty Hey Aunty (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #15 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Huda Beauty Electric #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).

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The Triangle

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

Legend

Legend is a medium-dark purple with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color payoff paired with a soft, smooth texture that was firmer but not stiff to work with, so there was no powderiness while the eyeshadow blended out without much fuss. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Natasha Denona Electric Violet (28V) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Zeitgeist (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Morphe Truth (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Anastasia B4 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Club New Wave Mix (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Magic (370CM) (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Madison (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Power to the Purple (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever M924 Purple (P, $17.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).

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$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Legend

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

ColourPop Los Angeles Lakers 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Minneapolis Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Los Angeles Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop 0.4 Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Lake Show Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop MVP Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Purple and Gold Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop 81 Points Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop The Triangle Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Legend Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop Los Angeles Lakers 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Minneapolis Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Los Angeles Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop 0.4 Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Lake Show Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop MVP Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Purple and Gold Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop 81 Points Pressed Powder Pigment

ColourPop The Triangle Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Legend Pressed Powder Pigment

Temptalia

ColourPop x NBA Los Angeles Lakers Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Los Angeles Lakers

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $14.00.

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Minneapolis

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Los Angeles

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Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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0.4

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Lake Show

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Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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MVP

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Purple and Gold

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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81 Points

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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The Triangle

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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Legend

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LELimited Edition. $4.50.

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