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ColourPop x High School Musical East High Palette Review & Swatches

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).

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).

  • ColourPop No Worries (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
  • LORAC Butterscotch (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
  • ColourPop What’s Your Sign (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
  • Smashbox Vanilla (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
  • ColourPop Fave Things (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
  • ColourPop Shining Moon (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
  • ColourPop Transcend (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
  • Huda Beauty Desert Sand (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
  • ColourPop Tease Me (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
  • Urban Decay Blur (Naked Reloaded) (PiP, $19.00) is less 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.

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).

  • 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).
  • Dior Celebrate in Gold #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
  • NARS Luz (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% 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).

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

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).

  • Natasha Denona Vega (111CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
  • ColourPop Paper Straw (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
  • ColourPop Moon Castle (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
  • ColourPop Nesting (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
  • Huda Beauty Chocolate Brown #7 (PiP, ) is lighter, 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

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).

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

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).

  • 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).
  • Viseart Arancia (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
  • Terra Moons Solstice (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
  • Give Me Glow You’re Cheesy (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
  • NARS Hot Line (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
  • Tarte Monkey Business (LE, ) 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).

  • Dose of Colors Oh So Sassy (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
  • Give Me Glow Last Summer (P, $7.00) is more muted (95% similar).
  • ColourPop Perky (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
  • ColourPop Flower Girl (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
  • Too Faced Fall for It (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
  • ColourPop All About It (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
  • Huda Beauty Chameleon #8 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
  • ColourPop Perch (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
  • Dose of Colors Loungy (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
  • Fenty Beauty Shoot UR Shot (PiP, ) is more muted, 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.” 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.

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

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).

  • Urban Decay Goldmine (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
  • 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 Wide Awake (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
  • ColourPop MVP (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
  • ColourPop Make Believe (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
  • Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #8 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% 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).

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

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).

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

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.

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).

  • ColourPop Palms (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
  • 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 Pose (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% 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).
  • 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).

  • ColourPop Game 6 (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
  • Glaminatrix Tropical (P, $8.04) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
  • ColourPop Motel (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
  • Melt Cosmetics Go Getter (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
  • Milk Makeup Fly (P, $20.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
  • ColourPop Home Slice (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
  • ColourPop Strawberry Jelly (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% 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.

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

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).

  • 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).
  • Huda Beauty Sapphire #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% 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).
  • ColourPop The Water Bearer (LE, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
  • BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
  • Lethal Cosmetics Ascension (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
  • Sydney Grace Juggler (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, 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.

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).

  • ColourPop Walking Dream (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
  • Viseart Persimmon (Dark Matte #8) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
  • ColourPop GNO (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
  • Anastasia Saturn (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% 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).

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

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).

  • 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).
  • Dominique Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is less shimmery, brighter (85% similar).
  • ColourPop New Dream (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
  • Wet ‘n’ Wild Secret Garden Rendezvous #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
  • Sephora Orchid (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
  • Rare Beauty Nearly Berry (P, $20.00) is 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).

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  • ColourPop Finesse (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
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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.