Olympic
Colour Pop Olympic Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light, slightly rosier beige with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich color coverage in a single layer that applied evenly to bare skin. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient but not overly slippery, so it was easy to work with. This shade lasted nicely for 10 hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- NABLA Cosmetics Luna (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Boli (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Every Day is Sunshine (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Cle de Peau Marmalade Sky #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Champagne Toast (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Skinshow Moon Glow (PiP, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Poesie #2 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Rose Cashmere #1 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Vermeer (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Cle de Peau Golden Lace #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% 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).
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Olympic
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Mycelium
Colour Pop Mycelium Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling finish with flecks of pink and copper sparkle throughout. It had a more metallic finish, but there was some texture and bunching up when applied to my lid (even with a fingertip) that emphasized my lid texture/lines.
It had mostly opaque color payoff in a single layer, while the product felt lightly emollient in the pot. There was slight fallout after nine hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Anastasia Sateen (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Cle de Peau Grounded (Right) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Exotica (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Supernouveau #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Rose Champagne (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Twinkle Twinkle (362) (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Gleam (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Huetopia (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Ringer (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (334M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, warmer (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 Colour Pop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Like a Moss
Colour Pop Like a Moss Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light, coppery base with green-to-golf shifting pearl and faint micro-sparkle paired with a metallic finish. The texture was smooth, emollient, and thin without being difficult to apply to bare skin (with a fingertip or a flat, synthetic brush).
It had nearly opaque pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer. This shade lasted nicely for 10 hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Colour Pop IRL (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Ca$ablanca (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Polished Brass (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Touch in Sol Sun Aurora (4) (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever 109 Golden (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Hologram (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Tea Garden (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath VR Fire Opal (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Foiling (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Clionadh Chalice (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% 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 Colour Pop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Campfire
Colour Pop Campfire Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a richer, more orange-dominant copper with strong, warm undertones and a lightly sparkled, pearly sheen. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, which adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out well along the edges without sheering out too readily.
The texture was smooth, lightly emollient, and almost wet to the touch but felt powder-like when it came into contact with my skin. It stayed on well for 10 hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #3 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Cle de Peau Marmalade Sky #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Not OK (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Coral Amber (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Suspicion #3 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Corrupt Copper (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Hot Wire (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #5 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME728 Copper Red (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Old Money (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (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 Colour Pop Super Shock Shadow swatches.