At Forest Sight
Colour Pop At Forest Sight 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($20.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new palette for the holiday season that includes 10 matte eyeshadows and two metallic eyeshadows. It has more of a darker, richer rainbow-like color story with a warmer tone to it overall, but there were a few shades that add coolness.
I expect that it will work best as a complementary palette as it has a lot of richer matte shades that would pair well with a variety of shimmery eyeshadows. The eyeshadows were pigmented, long-wearing, and most were blendable but some were a little drier, thinner, or powdery, depending on the shade.
Puffball
Puffball is a lighter, brighter brown with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It was warmer and browner than most more olive-green shades, but it was slightly olive in comparison to a lot of “yellowy-brown” shades I’ve come across. It had opaque color coverage paired with a soft, smooth, and velvety consistency that was substantial without being difficult to work with. There were signs of fading present after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Huda Beauty Khaki Haze #5 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Natural Wilderness (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Rubbabandz (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Phatigue (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lodge (283CP) (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- Too Faced Sweetie Pie (LE, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Congo Basin (LE, $6.99) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Au Nature (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Back Woods (PiP, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Sephora Omen (PiP, ) 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is a bright, lighter orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which applied well to bare skin and diffused nicely along the edges. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but substantial so it wasn’t prone to sheering out. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Morphe Creamsicle (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Crushed (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Mango Tea (P, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Koi (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Wild Soul (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Buttarum (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Notting Hill (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Topaz #1 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Bump This (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Orange #5 (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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Rainier
Rainier is a deeper, brownish copper with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had a soft, velvety texture that was lightly powdery in the pan but wasn’t prone to sheering out or having fallout during application. It had intense color payoff in a single layer, which stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Tarte Whimsy (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #9 (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Dakota (247CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia D5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Zoeva Cheap Bar (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Brick (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Realgar (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Throwback (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #9 (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bitter (LE, $19.00) is 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Rainier
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Old Growth
Old Growth is a muted, dusty coral with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency felt soft, smooth, and was lightly powdery with a tendency to sheer out slightly during application. Thankfully, the semi-opaque coverage was buildable to full coverage with little effort. It wore nicely for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- MAC You My Everything (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Love Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Purple Haze #7 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Zen (PiP, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Middle Karma (PiP, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced A La Mode (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Oh Deer (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sous Le Sable #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Cheeky (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Summertide (LE, ) 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Evergreen
Evergreen is a light, olive green base with lighter, brighter gold and greenish-gold shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that adhered evenly to bare skin without fallout. The consistency was soft, smooth, and lightly emollient so it picked up well with a dry brush. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Sydney Grace Recruit (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Heart of Gold (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Hooked (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Clover (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Olive Blend #3 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Marz (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Mirage (LE, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Mosaic (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Dream Glow (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- MAC Sea Worship (P, $20.00) 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
West Coast
West Coast is a rich, medium gold with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was fairly smooth with some slip with more of a loose press to it, so it was best used with a lighter hand to avoid fallout. It had opaque color coverage that stayed on well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Buillion (GPV2 #12) (P, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Soleil (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Gold (137CP) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Dior Celebrate in Gold #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Superstar (DC, $6.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP Sunset #5 (PiP, $9.99) is cooler (90% similar).
- City Color Pharaoh (P, $6.99) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Licious (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Golightly (P, $5.00) 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Homegrown
Homegrown is a rich, deeper red-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation paired with a soft, velvety texture that was slightly powdery in the pan. I’d recommend using a lighter hand when picking up product and pressing gently into place, then trying to blend out, as it could have fallout otherwise. The color wore well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Coloured Raine Moments (DC, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Xtreme Mahogany (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia E4 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Choc (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Honeysuckle (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 07 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Date Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Mea Culpa (PiP, $8.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Tarte Koalified (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Elfish (PiP, $4.50) is 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Amanita
Amanita is a deeper, raspberry red with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was slightly drier and thinner compared to most of the mattes, and it wasn’t quite as blendable as a result. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that lasted nicely for eight and a half hours on me and stained slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Colour Pop Blank Canvas (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Secret Garden Rendezvous #4 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Juvia’s Place Jezebel (P, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Tinsel Town (LE, $4.50) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Love Letter (P, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Look See (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Nirvana (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Swallowtail (LE, $4.50) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Betrayal (LE, $6.99) is lighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Watermelon (10) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (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.” 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 Colour Pop 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.
Amanita
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Fiddlehead
Fiddlehead is a medium olive green with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was slightly firmer, though less powdery, compared to other shades in the palette, but it was blendable and easy to work with, so it was not an issue. The pigmentation was opaque and stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Melt Cosmetics Fire OG (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Wildlife (PiP, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S324 Bronze Khaki (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M322 Khaki (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Lala (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Olive (Dark Matte #12) (P, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Bravo (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona 60s (302CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Walkin’ Stick (LE, $5.00) is lighter (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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Emerald City
Emerald City is a medium-dark, emerald green with a matte finish and cooler undertones. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin. The texture was soft, lightly powdery in the pan, and a smidgen drier than other mattes, so it wasn’t quite as blendable as it could have been. It wore well for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Sydney Grace Evergreen (P, $5.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Gumby (DC, $6.99) is cooler (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Act Natural (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Moss (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Jungle (LE, $6.99) is more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Royal (266CP) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Moody (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Smashbox Sell Out (P, ) is lighter (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Conjure Up (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Viseart Matcha (9) (LE, ) 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
PNW
PNW is a deep, bluish-teal with cool undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had a soft, velvety texture that was lightly powdery in the pan but yielded intense pigmentation in a single layer. It applied evenly and blended out well along the edges. It lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- MAC Stormwatch (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Symbol (272CP) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #7 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- theBalm #43 (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Addiction (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Bring It (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Pacific (8) (LE, ) is warmer (80% similar).
- Zoeva MT130 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Makeup Geek Shark Bait (DC, $6.00) 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
PNW
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Let It Rain
Let It Rain is a slightly warm-toned black base with flecks of copper micro-sparkle over a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even laydown of product, but there was noticeable fallout (mostly from the sparkle, which did not really bind with the base product). The texture was soft, somewhat powdery but blendable. This shade stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Pat McGrath Dark Matter (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC A Waft of Grey #4 (PiP, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Defiant (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Smoky Canvas #3 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Onyx (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Black Tie (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Double Indemnity #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Heraklion (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Onyx (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Les (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, 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 Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.