Cherish
ColourPop Cherish 5-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a new, warmer-toned color story that included two matte shades, one sparkly matte shade, and two shimmer shades. All five shades had full color payoff, while the textures varied from shade to shade but tended to be more prone to fallout, so they would benefit from an eyeshadow primer and/or dampened brushes (for the shimmers) to minimize some of the issues I experienced.
Cherish
LELimited Edition. $10.00.
Destiny
Destiny is a light peach with moderate, warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had less warm tones in its base than it was in the shimmer, which was more golden. The consistency was more loosely-pressed and on the drier side, so there was light fallout when I blended out this shade on my lid. It had opaque coverage that showed signs of fading after seven and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Tarte Champagne Bubble Bath (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Rendezvous (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- theBalm #18 (P, $6.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ladybird (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Cancer (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Posse (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Silk Teddy (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Guerlain Les Cendres #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Cle de Peau Calm (Right) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop My Treat (PiP, $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” 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.
Destiny
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Adore
Adore is a very light brown with subtle, warmer rosy undertones and a matte finish. The texture was moderately powdery, which resulted in some fallout during application if I wasn’t careful. It had opaque coverage that applied evenly and was blendable, though. This shade lasted decently for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Camouflage (LE, $8.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Making Mauvey Moves (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Granted (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Force of Nature (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Ciate Skinny Dip (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Royal Rendezvous (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia A4 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Nude Smoke (24) (DC, $39.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Jouer Camel (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Vagabond (LE, $4.50) is lighter, 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.
Adore
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Faith
Faith is a medium red with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, moderately dense texture that had light slip to it, which helped the larger particle shimmer bind with the underlying color and adhere better to bare skin. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Dose of Colors Try Me (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Lava (GPV2 #26) (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop TTYN (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Purple Haze #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame (LE, $35.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dream Eyes (Prime) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Fired Up (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Metal Cupid (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sand Haze #8 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, 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.
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.
Faith
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Precious
Precious is a brighter, coppery-red with warm undertones and flecks of gold sparkle over more of a matte finish. The sparkles had a tendency to flyaway or disperse too readily away from the underlying base, so it was harder to control and prevent fallout both during application as well as during wear. The base was opaque in coverage, and the texture was blendable without being too powdery. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Huda Beauty Nude Rich #8 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Rust (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chingona (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Young Blood (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Louvre at First Sight (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Smashbox Fling (P, ) is less shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Charisma (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Periodt (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Love+ (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Fahrenheit (P, $6.00) is less 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.
Forever
Forever is a medium-dark brown with warmer undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was soft, smooth, and lightly powdery but not to the point of being an issue. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Natasha Denona Dakota (247CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Zoeva Cheap Bar (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rainier (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hard (PiP, $4.50) is more muted (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Sidekick (DC, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia D5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Morphe Risky (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #9 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Not a Basic Peach #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Whimsy (PiP, ) 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.
Forever
LELimited Edition. $4.50.