Head Capricorn in Charge
ColourPop Head Capricorn in Charge Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) included two shimmer shades (warm pewter, light peach) and two matte shades (light taupe, deep brown). All four shades were excellent–pigmented, long-wearing, easy to use, and blendable.
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Hustle Hard
Hustle Hard is a bright, light-medium golden pewter with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish that looked almost wet it was so shiny. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient without being too thin or prone to sheering out, so it maintained its opacity when applied to bare skin and had good adhesion despite feeling a touch drier in the pan. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
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- Melt Cosmetics No Regrets (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Kauai I (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Ristretto (PiP, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Metallurgy (LE, $25.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Espresso (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Chanel Lumieres Naturelles #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Give Me Glow 90s (PiP, $7.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Coloured Raine Amazon Basin (LE, $6.99) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Sephora Smokey Quartz (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Terra Moons Caesium (P, $6.00) is darker, 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.
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Play Hard
Play Hard is a very bright and light peach with a high-shine, metallic finish. The consistency was smooth to the touch, almost springy, but it was dense without being overly thick and had a touch of dustiness, so it did seem to apply better with a fingertip or dampened brush to avoid fallout. It had opaque color payoff that applied evenly and stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit.
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Formula Overview
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- Urban Decay Angel Fire (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Pink Glow #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Falling Up (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sail Away (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Viseart Poeme (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Smashbox Opal Rose (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Tarte Posse (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Every Day is Sunshine (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D716 Crystalline Papaya (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop My Treat (PiP, $4.50) is 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.
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Ambition
Ambition is a muted, light-medium taupe with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage paired with a smooth, velvety texture that was almost cream-like as it adhered well to even very dry skin (like my arm). It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
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- Smashbox Taupe (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Les Indispensables #6 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Flint (184CM) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Boutique (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Soleil, So Lovely (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Sandstone (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Teenage Dirtbag (PiP, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Quintessence #7 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Prissy Princess (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Sephora My Dear Nude (282) (P, $9.00) 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.
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Independent
Independent is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth, velvety, and somewhat powdery in the pan, but it applied evenly, blended out well, and wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily. It had opaque pigmentation that wore nicely for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Truth Or (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Dark as my Soul (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- LORAC Ash Brown (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #11 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Boie (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Sting (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Vespa (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Earth (102CM) (2020) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Whitetail (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Milani Chocolate is Life (PiP, $5.99) 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.
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