Heavy Petal
ColourPop Heavy Petal 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($22.00 for 0.3 oz.) is a new, limited edition warm-toned, neutral palette for spring that included one pressed glitter, five shimmers, and six mattes. The quality was consistent with ColourPop’s formulas: the shimmers were pigmented, blendable, and easy enough to use, while the mattes were pigmented, lightly powdery, and blendable.
Ingredients
Full Sun
Full Sun is a very pale yellow with pink-to-peach shifting pearl that gave it a metallic sheen.
- Semi-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)
- ColourPop Play Hard (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Falling Up (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Stanza (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop North Pole (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Cressida (P, $27.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Every Day is Sunshine (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Snow Business (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Angel Fire (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Posse (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ladybird (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (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.
Pollen
Pollen is a light-medium, yellowed peach with strong, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
- ColourPop What’s Your Sign (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tease Me (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Power (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Such Grace (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Slow Burn (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Shining Moon (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Smashbox Vanilla (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Peach Me (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Creme Brulee (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Desert Sand (PiP, ) is more 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.
Floral Feels
Floral Feels is a light, pinkish-coral 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)
- Viseart Petal (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Suede (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop PJs (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Tulle (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Endless Frequency (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Chi (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Ciate Flame (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Shell Peach (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Flutterby (LE, $5.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Prickly Please (LE, $4.50) is warmer (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.
Hyacinth
Hyacinth is a light lavender with warmer, pink undertones and cooler, bluish-lavender pearl.
- 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)
- ColourPop Truly Loving (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Softie (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Take a Byte (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Lavender Blue (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Blue Reflection (32) (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Lilac #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- MAC Sunphoria (Feminine Wiles) (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Viseart Wisteria (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Lilac #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Dior Pink Vibration #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, 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.
Peony
Peony is a medium-dark pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkle-matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
- ColourPop Imagination (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Quicksave (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Board Walk (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Cupcake (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Indecisive (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Rich #5 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ganache (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Rose (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Side Chick (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Xtra Cherries (LE, $4.50) is 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.
Dazey
Dazey is a very light orange with strong, warm golden 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)
- ColourPop Party Favors (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bahama Mama (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Kombucha (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Mandarine (123DC) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop The Leo (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Clionadh Molten (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Dost Thou Comprehend (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Fluffy and Hungry (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Goals (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC It’s Designer (LE, $17.00) 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.
Garden Variety
Garden Variety is a medium-dark orange with warm, reddish undertones and lighter orange shimmer that gave it a soft, metallic finish.
- 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)
- ColourPop Salt Water (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Squeeze Me (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I722 Mandarin (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Paradox (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Mischief Minx (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Sunset Dream (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Aries (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Warning (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sand Castle (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Morphe Sauce (PiP, ) is darker (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.
So Sprung
So Sprung is a light-medium, coppery-rose base with green-to-blue shifting shimmer that gave it a metallic finish.
- 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)
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.
Freshly Cut
Freshly Cut is a muted, medium-dark terracotta orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Dominique Cosmetics Lunar Eclipse (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Apricot (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Guava (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Kylie Cosmetics Peachy (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Fire Opal (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Eden (LE, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Adobe (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia The Supreme (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Half Baked (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mambo (LE, $4.50) 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.
Thrive
Thrive This is a pressed glitter, so it contained plastic (PET) glitter in it.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Moderately emollient consistency, lightly tacky
- Spread fairly evenly, minimal fallout
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
Feelin’ Grounded
Feelin’ Grounded is a deep, reddish-plum with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkle-matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly and was blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
- Pat McGrath After Dusk (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Laramie (P, $5.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Viseart Figura (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Ciate Bijou (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Red Bottoms (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Rosewood (P, $7.30) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Phoenix (113CM) (2020) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Endless Party (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Heartbeat (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Dream Big (LE, ) is less 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.
Potting Mix
Potting Mix is a deep, taupe-brown with subtle, 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)
- MAC How You Thrill Me (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Hickory (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild VI Purple #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Boardroom (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Not a Basic Peach #7 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Spell Breaker (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Prism (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Persona Fearless (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Get This Bread (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Played Out (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (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.
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