ColourPop x High School Musical East High Palette Review & Swatches
East High
ColourPop East High 15-Pan Shadow Palette ($26.00 for 0.53 oz.) is a new, limited edition eyeshadow palette that included a mix of colors and finishes. There were five mattes, two sparkle-mattes, two cream-powders, five shimmers, and one satin. The quality was consistent with ColourPop’s formula with the matte shades typically being pigmented, a little powdery but blendable and easy to use. I only had issues with one matte shade (sheer and quite powdery).
East High
LELimited Edition. $24.00.
Creme Brulee
Creme Brulee is a light, yellowed beige with warm undertones and a matte finish with flecks of light gold sparkle that didn’t really translate on the lid but didn’t seem to result in visible fallout.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Butterscotch (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop What's Your Sign (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Moira Warm Vanilla (P, $7.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Smashbox Vanilla (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop No Worries (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Slow Burn (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fave Things (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Peach Me (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Power (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shining Moon (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Creme Brulee
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Big Game
Big Game is a light, champagne gold 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 (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC What's the Pointilism (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Jam On It (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Air Blast (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Idol Hour (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Crystalline (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Nylon (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaja Sunshine Shimmer (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Newbury Street (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dior Celebrate in Gold #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Luz (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, 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.
Big Game
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Was That a Cellphone
Was That a Cellphone is a medium peach with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Paper Straw (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #7 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Totally Valid (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Vega (111CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Moon Castle (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chocolate Brown #7 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Nesting (LE, $4.50) is 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.
Was That a Cellphone
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Scholastic Decathlon
Scholastic Decathlon is a light, peachy orange with warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Games (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gal Pal (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Venice Beach (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Chorus (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Stay Close (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Original (PiP, $4.50) 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.
Scholastic Decathlon
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Chad
Chad is a rich, medium orange with warm undertones and lighter, orange-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 (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Moira Stella (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Arancia (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Chauffeur (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dost Thou Comprehend (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Spontaneous (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Us and Gem (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cheers 2 U (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Dior Sienna #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wing It (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bahama Mama (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” 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.
Chad
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Gabriella
Gabriella is a bright, light-medium orange with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Last Summer (P, $7.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Perky (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mad Cute (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Oh So Sassy (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fired Up (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #3 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Funhouse (LE, $4.50) is more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Airy (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Uncut (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flower Girl (LE, $4.50) is 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." 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.
Gabriella
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Student Body
Student Body is a light-medium gold with moderate, warm yellow undertones and a metallic finish.
- Nearly opaque pigmentation
- Cream-to-powder feel; emollient but then powder-like on skin
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (10 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Beauty and the Beast (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Twin Star (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop MVP (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wide Awake (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Make Believe (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Goldmine (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Island Designer (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Party in Colours #4 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Dwollahs (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Flashy (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery, cooler (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.
Student Body
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Twinkle Town
Twinkle Town is a pale white gold with a sparkling, lightly metallic finish.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Cream-to-powder feel; emollient but then powder-like on skin
- Applied fairly evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop BK (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Chalet Lust #3 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Not Urs (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC It's About Shine (P, $18.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Dior Coral Paisley #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Honey Drip (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Los Angeles (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- LORAC Quartz (LE, $19.00).
- ColourPop Valley Girl (PiP, $6.00).
- Natasha Denona Aura (25M) (PiP, $29.00).
- Makeup Geek Telepathic (P, $12.00).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Next Season (PiP, ).
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.
Twinkle Town
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Ryan
Ryan is a light chartreuse with warm, green-leaning undertones paired with a metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Straight on 'Til Morning (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Palms (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Best Buds (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Blooming (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pose (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Eye of Newt (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Isla Vista (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ryan
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Something New
Something New is a bright, coral-red with subtle, warm undertones and slightly cooler pink and warm gold pearl. It had more of a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Slightly firmer, stiffer to work with
- Picked up readily with dry brush, could have blended out better
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Tropical (P, $8.04) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Motel (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Charmed (Snow White) (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Game 6 (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Home Slice (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Go Getter (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Milk Makeup Fly (P, $20.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
- ColourPop Jam Out (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I746 Watermelon (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Hibiscus (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, 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." 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.
Something New
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Sharpay
Sharpay is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, bluish undertones and flecks of sparkle throughout.
- Nearly opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
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.
Sharpay
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Troy
Troy is a light-medium blue with strong, cool 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 (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Secret Blueprint (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Glitch (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tide Pool (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Peeps Blue (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #25 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Ascension (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Ocean Water (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #25 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Free Spirit (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.
Troy
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Shoot Baskets
Shoot Baskets is a richer, darker coppery-brown with warm undertones and flecks of gold sparkle over a matte finish. The gold sparkles didn’t translate onto the lid without a tacky base and had some fallout as a result.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with but had fallout
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Walking Dream (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Recharge (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Topaz #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop After Dark (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hit It Big (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #10 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Fresh Picked (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Persimmon (Dark Matte #8) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop GNO (PiP, $4.50) is less 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” 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.
Shoot Baskets
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Taylor
Taylor is a muted, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It seemed unusually powdery for the brand.
- Medium, somewhat buildable color coverage
- Very powdery, prone to fallout
- Blendable but prone to sheering out
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Risque (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Semsa (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Betrayal (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Dedicated (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Pinker (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Mauve (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Look See (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Terminus (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Bing (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Best Life (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Taylor
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Detention
Detention is a medium-dark, reddish-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, smooth, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (eight hours is typical of this formula)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Finesse (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Ganache (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Parallel (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rockin' Robin (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chocolate Drizzle (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Camelflauge (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Whipped (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop The Decision (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Te Amo (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Coven (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
I have to give it a big “NOPE”. First of all, it is ridiculously orange heavy, and also, I never watched more than maybe 2-3 episodes of the show, so not a fangirl.
Another really bright and vivid palette from CP – full of their usual shades of pink and orange colours. It’s a pretty good value palette if you like these shades. I think it’s more summery and the metallic shimmery shades are really nice.
A really good mix of different textures and finishes but, oh my…..more pink and orange shades! Not for me, alas…
A miss for me. Is it the orange and pink that makes it a miss? Or the season? I dunno.
It’s been a while since an eyeshadow palette has hit with me. Maybe, like tv shows, we’ve hit an era of “too many palettes”. Duotones, glitter, rainbows, no matter how many colors and special effects, all seem less inspiring than they should. Maybe we could use—pardon the pun—a palette cleanser.