ColourPop Sage the Day Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Sage the Day
ColourPop Sage the Day 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) is supposed to be a sage-inspired color story, though I’d just say it’s green-leaning rather than a particularly literal-translation of sage as a hue. It was grounded by warmer browns. The matte shades were pigmented, smooth, and blendable, while the shimmers were mostly opaque in coverage but a couple were a bit more loosely-pressed in feel.
Ingredients
Lit Vibes
Lit Vibes is a very pale, peachy-gold base with green-to-gold shifting duochrome shimmer.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, 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.
- Urban Decay Shifty (LE, $19.00).
- Make Up For Ever 106 Grenny White (P, $26.00).
- Dior Emerald #2 (LE, ).
- ColourPop Rich Rich (LE, $4.50).
- Rare Beauty Will-Power (LE, ).
- ColourPop La Playa (P, $4.50).
- Huda Beauty Mint #2 (LE, ).
- ColourPop Striking (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Come One (LE, $4.50).
- JD Glow Peachy Keen (P, $7.50).
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.
Retreat Me
Retreat Me is a light green with moderate, warm undertones and a frosted finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, more loosely-pressed but not dry
- Picked up readily with dry brush, 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.
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.
Sips Tea
Sips Tea is a pale, yellowish-green with a matte finish.
- Mostly 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.
- Sydney Grace Calmeria (DC, $5.25).
- Clionadh Sublimate (P, $4.50).
- ColourPop Fresh Cut (LE, $4.50).
- Terra Moons Estella (P, $6.00).
- Natasha Denona Zest (433CP) (LE, ).
- ColourPop Almost Famous (LE, $4.50).
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #1 (LE, ).
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #3 (LE, ).
- Clionadh Bramble (P, $4.50).
- ColourPop Designer (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.
Keep Calm
Keep Calm is a light, slightly brighter, lime green with subtle, warm 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.
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.
Tree of Life
Tree of Life is a darker, olive green with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
- Picked up readily with dry brush, 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.
- Charlotte Tilbury Green Lights #2 (LE, ).
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Power Eyes Enhance (LE, ).
- Sydney Grace Gold Earth (P, $6.00).
- Clarins Jade #4 (PiP, ).
- Sydney Grace Commission (P, $6.25).
- Hourglass Vivid (P, $29.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline (LE, $36.00).
- Natasha Denona Antheia (286DC) (LE, $29.00).
- Devinah Cosmetics Fury (P, $5.00).
- Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #6 (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.
Intuition
Intuition is a light-medium, orange-brown with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, velvety, smooth
- 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 Tuscan Fun (LE, $4.50).
- Fenty Beauty Take Cover (PiP, ).
- NABLA Cosmetics Ghibli (PiP, $8.00).
- MAC What Clout (P, $20.00).
- Sydney Grace Poppy (Deep) (PiP, $5.25).
- NABLA Cosmetics Narrative (PiP, $8.00).
- Viseart Warm Mattes #3 (PiP, ).
- Urban Decay Nudie (PiP, $19.00).
- ColourPop Like a Bull (LE, $4.50).
- KKW Beauty Calabasas (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.
Manifest
Manifest is a medium-dark brown with moderate, warm 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 Spice Dynasty (LE, $17.00).
- Urban Decay Drip (PiP, $19.00).
- ColourPop Highest Rated (LE, $4.50).
- Viseart Latte (PiP, ).
- Kaja Rich Espresso (PiP, ).
- Viseart Nue (PiP, ).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #10 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Grasslands (LE, $4.50).
- Dose of Colors Churro (LE, ).
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Seduce Glow Enhance) (LE, ).
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.
Nature Bae
Nature Bae has a warmer, reddish-brown base with green-to-blue shifting duochrome shimmer.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, more loosely pressed but had good adhesion
- Picked up readily with dry brush, 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.
- Sydney Grace Scarab (LE, $6.25).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Comfort Zone #8 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Sassy (LE, $4.50).
- Anastasia Sponsored (LE, $12.00).
- Give Me Glow Gifts Galore (P, $7.00).
- Terra Moons Illusion (P, $6.00).
- Natasha Denona Orion (105DC) (PiP, $29.00).
- Sydney Grace Starry Night (P, $8.00).
- Pat McGrath Dragonfly (LE, $25.00).
- Urban Decay Lounge (DC, $19.00).
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.
Smudge Me
Smudge Me is a rich, deep olive-green with muted, warm brown 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 Zeal (388CM) (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Charmed (PiP, $4.50).
- Zoeva Herrengasse (LE, ).
- Natasha Denona Savanna (LE, ).
- Sydney Grace General (P, $5.25).
- ColourPop Earth Rumble (LE, $4.50).
- MAC Damn She Olive (LE, $17.00).
- Natasha Denona Scrap (339CM) (LE, ).
- Sydney Grace Enchantment (LE, $5.25).
- Zoeva MT150 (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.
