ColourPop x The Muppets Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Holidays Holidays Holidays
ColourPop Holidays Holidays Holidays 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($24.00 for 0.64 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that included 16 eyeshadows with a mix of matte, shimmer, and glitter finishes.
There were three shades that contained plastic (PET) glitter, though the glitter was finer/smaller in size compared to some past iterations, and they had more of a base/pigment to them. The mattes were smooth, blendable, and a little powdery (typical of the formula), while the shimmers were slightly firmer in the pan (not in a bad way) and had more glide to them, which made them work best with fingertips or a flatter, less fluffy brush.
Ingredients
Holidays Holidays Holidays
LELimited Edition. $24.00.
Icy Patch
Icy Patch had a translucent base packed with champagne gold glitter. It contained plastic (PET) glitter.
- Sheer to semi-sheer coverage
- Lightly tacky, almost wet to touch
- Spread fairly evenly, little fallout during application
- Average-wearing (7 hours with some fallout/migration
Top Dupes
- Anastasia E2 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pure at Heart (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Deee-Light (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hologram (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Virtual Love (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cheep Cheep (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop I'm Late (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Royal Ball (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wish Me Luck (-, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Crystal Cave (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Icy Patch
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Snow Business
Snow Business is a light, yellowed peach with warm undertones and a pearly sheen.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Opal Rose (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop North Pole (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D716 Crystalline Papaya (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Pink Glow #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Stanza (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Poeme (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flight Path (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Friction (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Posse (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop 1 Luv (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” 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.
Snow Business
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Holiday Party Time
Holiday Party Time is a light peach with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop That's Logic (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Endless Frequency (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Top Down (Wild Nothing) (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Sweet Praline (LE, $22.00) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop The One (PiP, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- Buxom 5" Stiletto (LE, $12.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Reflection (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Too Faced Georgia (PiP, $16.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona First (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- KVD Beauty Fringe (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Holiday Party Time
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Celebrate Moi
Celebrate Moi is a light-medium pink with flecks of gold-to-green shifting glitter that had a less translucent base and finer glitter particles than the pressed glitters typically have had in the past.
- Medium coverage
- Lightly tacky, almost wet to touch
- Spread fairly evenly, little fallout during application
- Average-wearing (7 hours with some fallout/migration
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Swoon (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Dainty (425DCS) (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Magic Maker (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cotton Cloud (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #8 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hey Bestie (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #5 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Rosette (P, $8.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Switch (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay DMSR (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Celebrate Moi
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Meep Meep
Meep Meep is a rich, darker coral-orange with warm, reddish undertones and warmer, more peachy-gold shimmer that gave it a metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Clionadh Salamander (P, $5.25) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bubble Bubble (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Tigress (LE, $6.99) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Bronzed Peach (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Diver (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Not So Basic (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Garden Date (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Lumbre (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Clionadh Fruit Fizz (LE, $5.25) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Celebrity Row (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, 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." 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.
Meep Meep
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Ice to See You
Ice to See You is a medium copper with strong, warm golden undertones and a smooth, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Bronze (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay HBIC (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Stratify (PiP, $5.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Drizzle (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Foil (PiP, $5.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Topaz #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Sunset (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Happy Glow Smoke) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Vintage (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Beach Bae (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (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." 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.
Ice to See You
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Frazzled
Frazzled is a bright chartreuse green with warm, yellow undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Sea Breeze (P, $5.25) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Cucumber Avocado (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC My Kid Could Make That (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sips Tea (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Betelgeuse (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Zest (433CP) (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Designer (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Xenon (PiP, ) 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.
Frazzled
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Haute Holidays
Haute Holidays is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #1 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Uggghhh (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Palm Reader (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lovecraft (LE, $4.50) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Orange #8 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Pillow Mint (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Kaja Ruby Skies (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Melody (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Dior Rosy Canvas #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop On a Lark (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (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.
Haute Holidays
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Be Cool
Be Cool is a neon, coral-orange with strong, warm undertones and a semi-amtte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Carnal Charm (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Sokoto (P, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Nectar (LE, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fire Nation (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Shockwave (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Punch (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pokey Oaks (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Slim Fit (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Blow (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Summer Fling (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (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.
Be Cool
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Stunt Santa
Stunt Santa is a medium-dark lavender with subtle, cool undertones and cooler, blue-to-violet shifting pearl.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop AAC (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop REM (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shining Star (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Abstract (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Pool Shark (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop So Surreal (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Stunt Santa
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Being Green
Being Green is a bright, light-medium green with subtle, warm undertones and a cooler overtone paired with a matte finish. When sheered out, the yellower undertone was more apparent.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Sleep (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gone Meta (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Morphe Nature (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Stock Paper Scissors (PiP, $6.99) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Patty (P, $7.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Being Green
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Peace on Earth
Peace on Earth is a muted, medium-dark rusty copper with warm undertones and a metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lisa Eldridge Tomorrow's Party (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Faith (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Fireball (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Pink Glow #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Love Glow Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Dior Early Bird #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Lava (GPV2 #26) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Fired Up (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #9 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Peace on Earth
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Party Animal
Party Animal is a deeper red with subtle, warm undertones and a lightly metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Spiced Plum (379) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rouge Rebellion (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Bottle Service (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Razzle Dazzle (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Fling (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sundress (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Fire Dancer (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Knee Highs (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Handsome Nose (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mercy (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Party Animal
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Winter Wear
Winter Wear is a rich, deeper cobalt blue with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- A touch drier, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop So Casual (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Starboy (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Untitled (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Twilight (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Velour (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Outremer (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Zinc Blue (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Brunch Club (LE, $4.50) is lighter (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.
Winter Wear
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Festive
Festive has a green-tinged translucent base with a moderate amount of small-sized emerald green glitter. It contained plastic (PET) glitter.
- Sheer to semi-sheer coverage
- Lightly tacky, almost wet to touch
- Spread somewhat unevenly, little fallout during application
- Average-wearing (7 hours with some fallout/migration
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Levy (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Moss (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Neverland (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (85% similar).
- elf Mermaid Shimmy (P, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Optimism (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
- Urban Decay C-Note (DC, $19.00).
- Pat McGrath Supernova (LE, $25.00).
Festive
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Celebrate in Style
Celebrate in Style is a rich burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Nearly color coverage
- Slightly firmer and thinner, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Sith Lord (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Mixed Berries (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mauve #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Naturally (PiP, $7.30) is warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Burnish (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Everyone's Darling (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Boss Lady (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Kabuki Doll (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Shade (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics LX Queen (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Didn’t think I would want it, but now I do! That eye look you did is absolutely PHENOMENAL. I’m serious. You literally put together one of the most appealing, creative, inspiring looks using this palette. And, now I am considering getting it. (As IF I need even 1 more eyeshadow palette!😂)
Thanks for the good review, Christine.
Several YouTube reviews did not mention the PET formula, and there are no warnings on the packaging, which must reflect the change of formula or particle size.
I read the ingredients on the website and was shocked to see the PET!
Needless to say, I will not be purchasing. Thank you for being very upfront!
CP isn’t alone in not having any warnings for PET glitter – in the last couple of years, very few brands seem to warn, yet nobody from the industry can confirm something changed as the FDA did not indicate anything changed when I last inquired when I wrote up my post on PET glitter! It’s so confusing.
So this would have been a hit without the glitters, which is what I expected and would have preferred. I’m still a little tempted, but will wait it out to decide if I want this.
Well, I threw caution to the wind and bought it simply because I’m a Muppets fan. I’ll replace the glitters with other CP shadows in my collection. It’s not the most inspiring palette, but it’s The Muppets! 🤷🏼♀️
Wow, what a pretty eye look!!! And such a cute palette. But they really need to get rid of those awful chunky glitter shades. I’ve removed them from all of my CP palettes.
Thank you!
One thing I will say about CP is that they always manage to do a great gold/copper/bronze metallic shade. I just wish they would put them all into one palette…
Came here to say that the look you created with this palette is gorgeous and looks great on you, Christine.
Thank you!