Down to Earth
ColourPop Down to Earth Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, all-matte, neutral eyeshadow quad that leaned warmer, deeper, and richer overall. All four shades were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing with the biggest “con” being that the formula was lightly to moderately powdery, so using a lighter hand or tapping off excess would be ideal. They were more of a velvety-matte, which gave them a denser, more substantial feel.
9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Grounded
Grounded is a light-medium brown with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque, buildable color coverage with a soft, blendable consistency that was somewhat powdery. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
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- Anastasia Burnt Orange Matte (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Dormouse (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Miami (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Rose in the Air #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Low Blow (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #13 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Eccentric (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Peanut Butter (P, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia HOE (LE, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Burnt Orange (PiP, $12.00) is warmer (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.
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
In Tune
In Tune is a rich, medium-dark red-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a soft, lightly powdery consistency that was dense and substantial enough not to be prone to sheering out, though I’d recommend using a light hand when picking it up. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
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Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Anastasia C5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Morphe Jacz (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Naughty (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Textual (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Plumage (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Coffee Shop (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Rose in the Air #9 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Romance (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Spice Trip (Rose) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Throwback (PiP, ) 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.
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Naturist
Naturist is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, blendable, and more velvety, but it was lightly powdery. It had opaque color payoff that adhered evenly to bare skin and lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Melt Cosmetics Hammered (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced I Can’t Even (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia Mulberry (PiP, $12.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Whiplash (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Actually (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Prosperity (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Back Alley (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Pat McGrath Disobedient (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Feisty (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Angel BB (LE, $4.50) is 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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
The Senses
The Senses is a deep black with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which applied evenly and blended out well on bare skin. The texture was soft, smooth, and more velvety with light powderiness, so I’d recommend using a lighter hand when picking up (plus, it was quite pigmented). It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- NABLA Cosmetics Untitled (PiP, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Seduce Glow (Smoke) (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Blackout (DC, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Punk (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Blackout (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Umbra (PiP, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M100 Black (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Decadent (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Midnight (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Modern Glamour #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, 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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
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