Fly Away
ColourPop Fly Away 5-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) includes two shimmery eyeshadows with three matte eyeshadows. It was green-leaning, though supported by two more neutral tones. All five shades were semi-opaque to opaque in coverage, blendable, and wore for eight hours on me. They performed consistently with ColourPop’s eyeshadow formula.
This palette is one of five in a holiday vault, though ColourPop said they would be available individually when I asked, but they have not appeared individually on the site. It’s not realistic for me to review it as a set (takes much longer, but I also started testing them across sets already, and the system is better setup for a palette, not five palettes within a set, for readability!), so I decided to review them individually still.
Ingredients
Twirl
Twirl is a light green with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had a soft, more loosely-pressed texture with a touch of dryness, so I had to take care to avoid fallout. It had opaque color coverage that wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- City Color Evergreen (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Blooming (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pose (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Semi Sweet (LE, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Straight on ‘Til Morning (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Fall Vibes (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Glaminatrix Hopping (P, $8.77) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (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.
Twirl
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Hover
Hover is a light, peachy brown with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had a soft, lightly powdery consistency that had a touch of fallout if I wasn’t careful, but it was blendable and delivered full color payoff in one layer. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Huda Beauty Khaki Haze #9 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Midnight Run (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pip (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Milani Totally Fawn of You (PiP, $5.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Baby (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Deja Vu (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Platane (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Babe (She’s a Natural) (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Saddle (LE, ) is 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.
Hover
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Astral Lands
Astral Lands is a deep olive green with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had opaque color coverage paired with a soft, smooth consistency that was almost cream-like as it was dense but not too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Shield (252M) (LE, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Fallen (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Gold Earth (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop IE (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Commission (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Green Lights #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Antheia (286DC) (LE, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Fyrinnae Tardigrade (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel (2020) #2 (PiP, ) is 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.
Worldly
Worldly is a muted, medium olive green with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque, buildable color payoff that applied evenly and diffused well along the edges. The texture was smooth and finely-milled with minimal powderiness, so it was easy to work with. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Sydney Grace Wildlife (PiP, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Olive (Dark Matte #12) (P, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Syncope (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Bravo (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Camo (P, $7.30) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bia (285CP) (LE, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M322 Khaki (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fiddlehead (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Walkin’ Stick (LE, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Thrill Seeker (LE, $19.00) is more muted, 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.
Worldly
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Aviator
Aviator is a deep taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The consistency was smooth to the touch, finely-milled, and blendable with light powderiness that was confined to the pan. It lasted well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Root ‘Em Up (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Dark as my Soul (P, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Truth Or (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Chocolate (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Down to Urth (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Earth (102CM) (2020) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Milani After Hours (PiP, $5.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Rebel Pebble (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Shea (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Half Sweet (LE, $4.50) 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.
Aviator
LELimited Edition. $4.50.