ColourPop Truly Iconic Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Truly Iconic
ColourPop Truly Iconic 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic) ($12.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a cooler-toned neutral color story that included more muted and gray-based browns and taupes paired with fairly light shimmers. The formulas for the eyeshadows in the palettes made for Target seemed slightly different than the brand’s average formula. The shimmers were more loosely-pressed and a little dry, which made them more prone to fallout during application and using a firmer, flatter brush and/or fingertip seemed to help them adhere more evenly. The matte shades seemed less powdery compared to the brand’s typical mattes and slightly thinner, though in a neutral way, as they seemed to apply evenly and blend out without issues overall.
Ingredients
Refill
Refill
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, dry, prone to light fallout
- Applied fairly evenly but easiest to use with fingertip/dampened brush
- Average-wearing (7.5 hours)
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.
Beluga
Beluga is a bright, silvery white with cooler undertones and a metallic finish.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, dry, prone to light fallout
- Applied fairly evenly but easiest to use with fingertip/dampened brush
- Average-wearing (7.5 hours)
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.
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #1 (PiP, ).
- Sydney Grace Crema (Light) (PiP, $6.25).
- Make Up For Ever ME122 Snow (P, $17.00).
- ColourPop Sugar High (LE, $4.50).
- Lethal Cosmetics Overdrive (P, $6.00).
- ColourPop Baddie (LE, $4.50).
- Buxom Diamond Darling (P, $12.00).
- Urban Decay Beep Me (LE, $19.00).
- MAC Snow Globetrotter (LE, $17.00).
- NARS Silver Screen #4 (PiP, $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.
So Bored
So Bored is a medium-dark, rosy beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, slightly thin and powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
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 R and R (PiP, $4.50).
- NARS Cabo San Lucas (P, $19.00).
- Sydney Grace Juliet (Light) (PiP, $5.25).
- ColourPop Cozy Cabin (LE, $4.50).
- Sydney Grace Unconditional (LE, $5.25).
- Sephora Pink Champagne (LE, ).
- Dior Tutu #1 (PiP, ).
- MAC Pink Venus (P, $17.00).
- NARS Sunbathe (LE, $19.00).
- MAC Girlie (P, $17.00).
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.
Girlfriend
Girlfriend is a light, rosy-taupe brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, slightly thin and less powdery than typical for the brand
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
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 Pricey (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Fascinated (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Epic (LE, $4.50).
- Chanel Douceur et Serenite #1 (LE, ).
- Lethal Cosmetics Calcination (P, $6.00).
- ColourPop Lil Dipper (LE, $4.50).
- MAC Quarry (P, $17.00).
- Urban Decay Tease (DC, $19.00).
- ColourPop So Fated (LE, $4.50).
- Bad Habit Lunar (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.
Also Me
Also Me is a pale lavender with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, dry, prone to light fallout
- Applied fairly evenly but easiest to use with fingertip/dampened brush
- Average-wearing (7.5 hours)
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 Weather (LE, $4.50).
- Dior Pink Vibration #3 (LE, ).
- ColourPop Cake Walk (LE, $4.50).
- Viseart Wisteria (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Feels (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Pave (LE, $4.50).
- Sephora Moonstone (LE, ).
- MAC Ghost Story (LE, $17.00).
- Stila Monarch (LE, $30.00).
- Urban Decay Bend the Knee (LE, $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.
Mariposa
Mariposa is a light-medium, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, slightly thin and less powdery than typical for the brand
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Viseart Fleur (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- Jouer Aubergine (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Heather Grey (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chic Happens (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Ribbon Realness (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Shy Girl (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Alter Ego (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- YSL Paris #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Big Fig (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- LORAC Violet Gray (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (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.
Look Using this Product
Mashup
Mashup is a darker, purpled-taupe with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, slightly thin and less powdery than typical for the brand
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
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 Officer (P, $5.25).
- KVD Beauty Yours (LE, ).
- Fenty Beauty Shisha Smoke (PiP, ).
- LORAC Our Guest (LE, $19.00).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Jungle (LE, ).
- Zoeva MT110 (PiP, ).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #23 (LE, ).
- Sydney Grace Infinite Echoes (Light) (PiP, $5.25).
- Cle de Peau Balance (Left) (PiP, ).
- Urban Decay Magnet (PiP, $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.
Ice Rink
Ice Rink is a light-medium, antique gold with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- More loosely-pressed, dry, prone to light fallout
- Applied fairly evenly but easiest to use with fingertip/dampened brush
- Average-wearing (7.5 hours)
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.
- Huda Beauty Bold Moves (PiP, ).
- Melt Cosmetics No Regrets (LE, ).
- NARS Kauai I (PiP, $19.00).
- Sydney Grace Ristretto (PiP, $6.25).
- ColourPop Drama Szn (LE, $9.00).
- Pat McGrath Metallurgy (LE, $25.00).
- Terra Moons Caesium (P, $6.00).
- Dominique Cosmetics Espresso (PiP, ).
- Chanel Lumieres Naturelles #1 (LE, ).
- Sydney Grace Smooch (Deep) (PiP, $6.25).
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.
Let’s Do It
Let’s Do It is an inky black with neutral-to-cool undertones and a mostly matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, slightly thin and less powdery than typical for the brand
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Anastasia Noir (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eye Beauty (Smoke) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Obsidian (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Blackout (DC, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Atlantic Ave (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Smashbox Deadline (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Giorgio Armani #01 (P, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Pandora II (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Buxom LBD (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Roulette (P, $6.00) is darker (95% 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.
Ingredients
Magnesium Myristate, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Talc, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Silica, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
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