ColourPop x Shayla Perception Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

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ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details
ColourPop Perception Palette | Look Details

Perception

ColourPop Perception 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($23.00 for 0.62 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that contains 16 shades from warm beige to deep burgundy and a mix of finishes from matte to metallic. The quality was good across the board with most shades applying better on the lid than merely swatched (particularly true with the metallics, which I found applied better on the lid as the area was smaller and my natural inclination toward technique was to press and pat on). It’s a versatile palette with some pops of color that integrated well with the other shades in different ways.

Perception

LELimited Edition. $24.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
90%
Total

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ColourPop Unbothered Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Unbothered Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Unbothered Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Unbothered Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Unbothered Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Unbothered Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Unbothered Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Unbothered Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Unbothered Pressed Powder Shadow

Unbothered

Unbothered is a soft, golden beige with a subtle, pinky-peach shift and a metallic finish. I could see a faint pinky shift to it at times when I swatched it on my arm, but every time I used it on the lid, it just looked like a pale gold/very warm beige on me. The consistency was soft, more loosely pressed but easy enough to pickup and apply to the lid. I noticed that it adhered well but was a bit harder to diffuse across a larger area. The eyeshadow stayed on well for eight hours before it started to fade on me.

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.

Unbothered

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
89%
Total
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ColourPop TF Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop TF Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop TF Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop TF Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop TF Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop TF Pressed Powder Shadow

TF

TF is a medium gold with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture felt like it had a fair amount of slip, so it felt almost cream-like to the touch, but I struggled a bit to get it go on evenly on my arm, which was rather dry, whereas on my eye lid, which has more of a normal-to-dry skin type, it went on exceptionally well. The pigmentation was just about opaque in a single layer when I tried it on my lid. It wore well for eight hours on me.

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.

TF

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total
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ColourPop Titus Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Titus Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Titus Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Titus Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Titus Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Titus Pressed Powder Shadow

Titus

Titus is a dark, grayish-taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had opaque color coverage that applied well to bare skin with even application with edges that blended out with little work. The texture was soft, slightly dusty in the pan, but it didn’t have fallout concerns during application. This shade lasted for just over eight hours on me.

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.

Titus

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop Stallion Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Stallion Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Stallion Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Stallion Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Stallion Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Stallion Pressed Powder Shadow

Stallion

Stallion is a deep black with subtle, cool undertones and flecks of blue sparkle over a mostly matte finish. I could only get the bluish tones of the black to come through when the shade was diffused and blended out quite a bit (and couldn’t be touching anything remotely warm-toned!), so it definitely performed more like a black eyeshadow. The texture was soft, slightly dusty in the pan, but blendable on the lid. It had good pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably on me.

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.

Stallion

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total
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ColourPop Spill the Tea Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Spill the Tea Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Spill the Tea Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Spill the Tea Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Spill the Tea Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Spill the Tea Pressed Powder Shadow

Spill the Tea

Spill the Tea is a medium copper with soft, rosy undertones and a metallic finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer when I applied it to my lid, but it was slightly less pigmented on my arm (which is noticeably drier than my lid), which I find can sometimes occur when an eyeshadow has a lot of shimmer and more slip in the formula. This shade felt smooth and more silicone-heavy to the touch, but it adhered well to bare skin and was easy to blend out. This shade lasted on well for eight hours before it started to fade on me.

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.

Spill the Tea

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop Diva Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Diva Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Diva Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Diva Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Diva Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Diva Pressed Powder Shadow

Diva

Diva is a rich, medium-dark copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic sheen. The consistencyw as soft, more loosely-pressed and applied best in a patting and pressing motion on my lids. My arm is rather dry (much drier than my eyelid), and the eyeshadow definitely adhered more smoothly and evenly to my lid as a result. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, and while it didn’t need to be used wet, for a very intense shine, that’d be the way to go. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading slightly.

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.

Diva

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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ColourPop IE Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop IE Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop IE Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop IE Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop IE Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop IE Pressed Powder Shadow

IE

IE is a muted, medium green with warm, olive undertones and a pearly sheen. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly on my skin. The texture was soft, moderately dense, and blendable. It wore well for eight hours before I noticed signs of fading.

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.

IE

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop 14 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop 14 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop 14 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop 14 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop 14 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop 14 Pressed Powder Shadow

14

14 is a medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It was a “warmer” blue and had a faded quality to it, so it wasn’t as dupeable as anticipated. The texture was soft, smooth, and moderately firm in the pan, but it picked up well with a pushing motion and applied well to bare skin without having to go back and intensify it. It had opaque coverage that lasted for eight hours on me.

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.

14

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total
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ColourPop Strut 'n Slay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Strut 'n Slay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Strut 'n Slay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Strut 'n Slay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Strut 'n Slay Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Strut 'n Slay Pressed Powder Shadow

Strut 'n Slay

Strut ‘n Slay is a rich, rosy copper with warm undertones and a metallic finish. The pigmentation was fantastic, while the eyeshadow had a soft, moderately dense texture that had some slip and blended out quite easily. It adhered evenly to bare skin and stayed on well for eight hours.

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.

Strut 'n Slay

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A
A
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total
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ColourPop Culture Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Culture Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Culture Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Culture Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Culture Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Culture Pressed Powder Shadow

Culture

Culture is a medium-dark peach with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, smooth, and not too powdery or too dusty in the pan, so while it blended out with ease, it didn’t have tons of fallout. It also did not cause other shades to turn gray when layered over them. It had opaque pigmentation that wore well for eight hours on me.

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, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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.

Culture

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A
A
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total
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ColourPop Sassy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sassy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sassy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sassy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sassy Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Sassy Pressed Powder Shadow

Sassy

Sassy is a medium-dark, reddish-brown base with green-to-teal shifting shimmer. It had good color coverage but applied best over a primer or with a dampened brush for really maximum coverage and shine, though I was able to just apply two layers and get good coverage that way. It was also the type of color and finish where any lack of opacity wasn’t as noticeable once blended out. The texture was soft and smooth with a light creaminess to it. This shade stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading.

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.

Sassy

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total
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ColourPop September Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop September Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop September Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop September Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop September Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop September Pressed Powder Shadow

September

September is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted sheen. The pigmentation was semi-opaque and buildable, and I think the lower sheen of the finish made it necessary to use with a dampened brush to get it to really pop and mesh well with the other metallic/shimmer shades in the palette. The consistency was firmer, thinner, and a bit drier compared to most of the shimmer shades in this palette. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me.

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.

September

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B-
B-
8
Product
9
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
82%
Total
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ColourPop Revenge Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Revenge Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Revenge Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Revenge Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Revenge Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Revenge Pressed Powder Shadow

Revenge

Revenge is a muted, medium-dark copper with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a soft, velvety texture that wasn’t too firmly nor too softly pressed in the pan. The eyeshadow was easy to apply, blend out, and built up for greater intensity. It wore well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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

Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Myristate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Talc, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Polyglycerin-3. May Contain: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), 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.

Revenge

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A
A
9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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ColourPop Thic Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Thic Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Thic Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Thic Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Thic Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Thic Pressed Powder Shadow

Thic

Thic is a rich orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was very nearly opaque in one layer, and it was definitely full coverage with less than an additional layer on top. The texture was soft, velvety, and blendable, which made it easy to work with on the lid. It stayed on well for eight hours on me before I noticed any fading.

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.

Thic

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A
A
9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
1 of 2
ColourPop Played Out Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Played Out Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Played Out Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Played Out Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Played Out Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Played Out Pressed Powder Shadow

Played Out

Played Out is a deep, red-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, moderately firm texture that was firm enough not to yield any powderiness in the pan, but not so firm that it was hard to blend out. It took slightly more effort to diffuse along the edges compared to the other mattes in the palette, though. On me, it lasted for just over eight hours on me.

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.

Played Out

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total
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ColourPop Shade Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Shade Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Shade Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Shade Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Shade Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Shade Pressed Powder Shadow

Shade

Shade is a dark, plummy burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of sparkle strewn over a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that was easy to apply and blend out on my lid. The texture was velvety with a touch of powderiness in the pan, but it was a small price to pay for such a blendable formula. This shade wore well for eight hours on me.

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.

Shade

LELimited Edition. $4.50.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

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Jessica Avatar

It’s what’s in trend now, so it makes sense. Plus, you can only make so many variations of a warm brown or metallic gold. Cool tone shades aren’t really selling right now, so the brands are going with where the money is at. I definitely get it, but it is hard for makeup junkies. It’s truly my fault for owning so much makeup. I’m not on a no buy but there is really nothing that is catching my eye or that isn’t already in my collection.

Dominique Avatar

I glad this performs well because her YouTube video announcing the collab and the intro and the look she created for the video really sold me on the palette.She named a shade Titus after her puppy that passed away while she had a dog sitter she trusted watching him?.It was such a heartbreaking situation because he was still a pup and she thought her dog was in a safe environment.These shades were thoughtfully named and I love that.

CeeBee Avatar

I hope the powers that be at MAC are taking some effing notes!!! How they think they can charge almost twice as much for just 5 shades that were utter crap astounds me. I haven’t bought MAC in years and I’m still super salty about that Nicopanda and Jeremy Scott rubbish.

Anyhoo, this looks lovely! It’s a beautiful mix of shades and finishes and would suit a variety of skin tones. The palette itself is fun, I love the abstract paint print 🙂 And the price point is definitely right! I need another Colourpop palette like I need a whole in my head but I’m seriously tempted by this. It reminds me a little bit of the Violet Voss Nicol Concillio palette (which I already have) so I will have to compare the two before I take the plunge.

Great eye looks, Christine!

Evanne Avatar

I made my first colourpop purchase back when all they had was the super shock shadows and boy have they come a long way! They have it all! They are affordable. They wear well. I agree with your husband because you can get a lot of high end looks out of their palettes and they are so fun! I think it’s a great brand.

Lynda Avatar

Thanks Christine!! I have the saint and sinner and I never use it. I just don’t know what to do with it. I love the shayla palette and am tempted but there’s quite a few S@s dupes so I don’t know!

Silvia L. Avatar

When I see the swatches, I am thinking this palette looks so familiar to something I have. YASSSSSS, KVD Saint & Sinner!!!!! Exactly!!! That’s why it looks so familiar. I almost placed my order, now I don’t need to.

Niharika Avatar

Wow it is so good to know that these perform much better on the eye than they swatch on the arm. Even though the color scheme of the palette is pretty common, it is so cohesive that I want to add it to my collection. I love having workhorse palettes that do not need reinforcements and can deliver multiple looks alone without having to pull shades from other palettes. Looks like it’d be fun to travel with too. I love colourpop! 😀 😀

Mariella Avatar

A few months ago, Sephora started to carry a small selection of Colour Pop shadows and I was hoping that this was just the beginning and that they’d eventually carry more and more (a palette like this, for example). Instead, there is now NO Colour Pop available there at all. I’m not sure I’d be all over this palette, though seeing the “groupings” that Christine has done in her subsequent post, I just might be. Christine, as so many others have said, this new “feature” you’ve created is such a fantastic tool for those of us who don’t have the eye or the creativity you do….what a great way to help us all get the most from palettes (pre and self-made) that we own.

katie Avatar

I’m new to ColourPop and I absolutely love it, but the shades seem to skew heavily toward golds, burgundy, orange, brown, and pink. I can’t seem to find a good range of blues, greens, and teals. Any suggestions?

Dana Avatar

I think Coloured Raine’s Cheers to the Beauty is rather similar to this. While not an exact dupe, it gave me enough of the same vibe to prevent pulling the trigger on this, even though I may eventually, to support Shayla (if it’s marked down later and not sold out!).

Jane Avatar

I’m not surprised that it received a good rating, but I am surprised that it’s so dark. The orange-copper-russet eye look looks great, but I found the other look and the shadows rather dark (more of a fall palette for me). I almost bought this today and after seeing this, I may change my mind (as the swatches also revealed to me that I have most of these colors in a similar depth of darkness, if that makes any sense). Thanks Christine! So glad I saw this flash on the upper banner and checked it out.

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