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Flirty Talk
ColourPop Flirty Talk 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($24.00 for 0.3 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that included a lot of pinks and reds. The palette was on the more redundant side, so it would likely be best paired with another palette for greater versatility. The quality was solid and fairly comparable with the brand’s
Ingredients
On Ur Mind
On Ur Mind is a soft white with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- ColourPop No Spots (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Shy Girl (PiP, $4.50).
- Sydney Grace Snow Queen (P, $5.25).
- ColourPop Young Love (LE, $4.50).
- Lethal Cosmetics Frequency (P, $6.00).
- Anastasia Sails (LE, $12.00).
- Glaminatrix Marshmallow (P, $7.30).
- Zoeva Fuzzy Haze (LE, ).
- Sugarpill Tako (P, $13.00).
- ColourPop Dreamful (PiP, $4.50).
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.
Be Mine
Be Mine is a pale pink with cooler undertones and a glitter finish. This shade included plastic (PET) glitter.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Lightly emollient to the touch
- Spread fairly evenly with little migration
- Long-wearing (8 hours with light fallout/migration)
Just My Type
Just My Type is a very pale, cooler white base with pink-to-lavender shifting sparkle.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Lightly creamy to the touch
- Could have applied a bit more evenly
- Long-wearing (9.5 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- ColourPop Cuddle Close (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Clarity (LE, $6.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Violet Satine #1 (LE, ).
- ColourPop Prince Charming (LE, $4.50).
- Urban Decay When Doves Cry (LE, $19.00).
- KVD Beauty Opal (PiP, ).
- MAC Cooler Than Being Cool (LE, $21.00).
- Melt Cosmetics Reckless (LE, ).
- Huda Beauty Rose #2 (LE, ).
- Too Faced Unicorn Tears (LE, $16.00).
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 ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels is a very pale pink with warmer undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- MAC Tomillo (LE, $17.00).
- Sephora Ballet (LE, ).
- NYX Birthday Suit (P, $4.50).
- ColourPop Pearly (PiP, $4.50).
- Jouer Petal (PiP, ).
- Urban Decay Studio (LE, $19.00).
- KVD Beauty Plum (Highlight) (PiP, ).
- Too Faced Raspberry Rose (LE, $16.00).
- MAC Yogurt (P, $17.00).
- ColourPop Uncuffed (LE, $4.50).
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.
Cuddle Up
Cuddle Up is a light-medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Soft, more loosely-pressed
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Dior Blue Beat #1 (LE, ).
- MAC Swish (DC, $17.00).
- ColourPop Not Playing (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Crown Chakra (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Vintage Doll (LE, $4.50).
- Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #3 (LE, ).
- Lethal Cosmetics Incarnate (P, $6.00).
- Chanel Pierre de Rose (846) (P, $36.00).
- Anastasia Wild Child (LE, $12.00).
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 ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
Talk 2 Me
Talk 2 Me is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- ColourPop Loves It (LE, $4.50).
- Too Faced Young and Free (LE, $16.00).
- ColourPop Lovecraft (LE, $4.50).
- Terra Moons Palm Reader (P, $6.00).
- ColourPop Pillow Mint (LE, $4.50).
- Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ).
- Urban Decay Scrunchie (LE, $19.00).
- ColourPop Uggghhh (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Fan Fiction (LE, $4.50).
- Sugarpill Melody (PiP, ).
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.
Ur Fave
Ur Fave is a brighter, dark pink with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Anastasia Monte Carlo (LE, $12.00).
- ColourPop Poodle (P, $4.50).
- Lethal Cosmetics The Final Girl (LE, $6.00).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Rose (LE, $29.00).
- Lethal Cosmetics Ethos (P, $6.00).
- About Face La Zona Rosa (P, $16.00).
- Natasha Denona Joker (373M) (LE, $29.00).
- ColourPop Dream Girl (PiP, $4.50).
- MAC Fall in Love (P, $20.00).
- ColourPop Everlasting (LE, $4.50).
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.
Ur Fave
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Blushin’
Blushin’ is a vivid, pinky-red with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Soft, slightly firmer in feel
- Picked up well with dry brush, applied evenly
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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.
Miss Me Yet
Miss Me Yet is a brighter, warmer red base with cooler, pinky-red pearl that gave it more of a satin sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Slightly firmer, a touch drier
- Applied fairly evenly with dry brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
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.
Lil’ Red Dress
Lil’ Red Dress is a bright, orange-red with warmer undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Natasha Denona Heart (PiP, ).
- Melt Cosmetics Corazon (PiP, ).
- Melt Cosmetics Perla (LE, ).
- Coloured Raine Apple Strawberry (LE, $6.99).
- Give Me Glow Low Battery (P, $7.00).
- Ace Beaute Desire (DC, ).
- ColourPop Daiquiri (PiP, $4.50).
- UOMA Beauty FU2 (LE, ).
- Dior Rosa Mutabilis #4 (LE, ).
- ColourPop Black Cherry (LE, $4.50).
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.
U Up
U Up is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Soft, overly emollient
- Best applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush to avoid unevenness
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Melt Cosmetics Haze (PiP, ).
- Sephora Spiced Plum (379) (P, $9.00).
- Tarte Revel (P, $14.00).
- Buxom Best Life (P, $12.00).
- ColourPop Razzle Dazzle (LE, $4.50).
- Pat McGrath Lotus Luxe (LE, $25.00).
- Natasha Denona Poppy (PiP, $29.00).
- Huda Beauty Fling (LE, ).
- Fyrinnae Feline Pretty Femme (P, $7.00).
- ColourPop Handsome Nose (LE, $4.50).
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.
U Up
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Heart Emoji
Heart Emoji is a darker red with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Semi-opaque, buildable color coverage
- Slightly dry, flightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- NABLA Cosmetics Botanic Juice (PiP, ).
- MAC 25 (LE, $17.00).
- Make Up For Ever M846 Morello Cherry (DC, $21.00).
- Coloured Raine Debonair (LE, $6.99).
- Natasha Denona Panjin (132CM) (PiP, ).
- Coloured Raine Sauce (PiP, $6.99).
- Glaminatrix Bauxite (P, $7.30).
- Make Up For Ever M847 Burgundy (P, $17.00).
- Anastasia Stev (LE, $12.00).
- Huda Beauty Mauve #9 (PiP, ).
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.
