Sprinkle a Little Magic
ColourPop Sprinkle a Little Magic 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) is a new, limited edition nine-pan eyeshadow palette that included four matte eyeshadows and five shimmery eyeshadows. It was a green-themed color story with pops of pink/mauve throughout. The eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, and easy enough to work with, though some of the shades were powdery or had a bit of fallout during application (though generally consistent with ColourPop’s current eyeshadow formula).
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Second Star
Second Star is a darker, pinky-peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was moderately powdery, so I had to be careful to avoid fallout, but it was blendable and was a more velvety matte that yielded mostly opaque coverage. It stayed on well for seven hours before fading a bit.
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for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Viseart Crème (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Khaki Haze #2 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Milani Come Up Roses (PiP, $5.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lovesick (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Ciate Aura (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Chanel Tender #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sand Haze #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Cabo San Lucas (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Juliet (Light) (PiP, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- KKW Beauty Japan (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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
5
Application
Small Fairy
Small Fairy is a medium-dark gold with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation with a soft, more loosely-pressed consistency that had some fallout during application. To minimize the fallout, you’ll want to pat it onto the skin with a fingertip or a dampened brush. It lasted decently for eight hours but had light fallout over time.
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Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Fluffy (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Ganja (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Force (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Lioness (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Corona (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Juvia’s Place Wodaabe (P, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Very Frisky (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Lemon Wheat Grass (LE, $6.99) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Grin (365M) (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, 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.
9.5
Pigmentation
8
Longevity
5
Application
Big Magic
Big Magic is a muted, light-medium rosy mauve with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was still substantial enough not to lose its coverage when applied to bare skin and blended out. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- MAC Blanche Cloud Nine (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mystery (Scorpio) (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Bybel (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Extra Syrup (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Choc-ful (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Cloak (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Otherwise (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Lure (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Hit Reply (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Rustique (LE, $17.00) is more muted (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.
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Tink
Tink is a bright, light mint green with subtle, warm undertones and cooler, bluish shimmer and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The texture was lightly creamy, moderately dense but not thick, and picked up well with a dry brush. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Terra Moons Radiation (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Orb (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Haute (Fade Into Hue) (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tempest (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Perfect Vacation (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Climate Change (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Springtime (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Terra Moons Mint Frosting (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #19 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, 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.
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Pixie Dust
Pixie Dust is a light, bright chartreuse green with strong, warm yellow undertones and a metallic finish. The texture was soft, slightly drier and more loosely-pressed, which resulted in some fallout during application when I applied it dry. I’d recommend using it with a fingertip or a dampened brush to get more even coverage and to minimize fallout. It had mostly opaque, buildable color payoff that lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- JD Glow Prismatic (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #5 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lake Days (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chemical X (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lake Days (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Bay Breeze (DC, $6.99) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Blooming (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Exu (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Celebrate (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Vertex (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, 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” 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.
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Neverland
Neverland is a medium-dark forest green with subtle, warm undertones and cooler-toned, fine emerald green pearl that gave it a soft, metallic finish. The consistency was lightly emollient to the touch, smooth, and was best applied with a dampened brush or else really pressed/patted onto skin to avoid fallout. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage that wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Urban Decay Night Trip (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia C5 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Mean Green (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D306 Bottle Green (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Grass (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Emerald Green (16M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Phat Pockets (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Affresco #5 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Emerald (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Party in Colours #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, 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.
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Sleep
Sleep is a bright, grassy green with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was lightly powdery and prone to sheering out slightly when applied to bare skin. It had mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation that blended out without too much effort. This shade showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Morphe Nature (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Patty (P, $7.00) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Dyed Up (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Coloured Raine Level Up (PiP, $6.99) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Anastasia B2 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Chances Are (PiP, $4.50) 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 ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Place Between
Place Between is a muted, medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of faint sparkle over a more pearlized sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that was moderately dense but not too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Urban Decay Lithium (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Jupiter Sand (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Stila Wanderlust (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Lithium (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Too Faced Macchiato Madness (P, $22.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Spacetime (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Stila Fairy Tail (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (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.
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Awake
Awake is a deep green with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that was somewhat buildable but would be best applied over an eyeshadow primer for full coverage. The texture was soft, blendable, and a little powdery in the pan but wasn’t prone to fallout during application. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Natasha Denona Mantra (378CP) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Moss (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Coloured Raine Gumby (DC, $6.99) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- Coloured Raine Jungle (LE, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Evergreen (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Act Natural (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Emerald City (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop On the Prowl (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Moody (PiP, $4.50) is 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.
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
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