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CONTINUE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
These are the dupes that the editor has drawn but not yet rated and officially submitted.
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #3 (PiP, ).
- JD Glow Plum (P, $7.50).
- JD Glow Viola (P, $7.50).
- Sydney Grace is totally worth it (P, $6.25).
- Sydney Grace Euphoria (P, $8.00).
- Sydney Grace Mythic (P, $6.00).
- ColourPop main character Energy (LE, $6.00).
- Terra Moon’s Wavelength (P, $13.00).
- Clionadh Tracery (P, $10.00).
- Kaleidos Dreamscape (PiP, ).
formula overview
$6.00/0.023oz. – $260.87 per ounce
The formula is said to be “ultra-pigmented” in “one swipe,” while being “long-wearing” and “water-resistant.” There are two finishes: matte and metallic, and the first version included two shades of each finish, so the overview is based on those four shades, which isn’t a ton of shades to deviate from!
One of the four sticks was drier, stiffer, and tended to break off the tip during application. The other three were creamier, with the metallic shades being softer than the remaining matte shades. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade; It ranged from medium to opaque, with some being more buildable than others.
Performance was more consistent when three of the four shades were applied comfortably with somewhat even initial coats. They were blendable for five to ten seconds before drying to a more tear resistant finish. They didn’t feel heavy or sticky on my lids, and while creamy, they didn’t feel slippery when drying, so they didn’t settle into fine lines or creases as they dried.
I was able to apply straight from the pencil to my eye area, but I found that a brush gave me a more even application and helped me blend the product without losing any of the opacity compared to applying with my fingertip. The shades lasted between six and eight hours before creasing on me.
Browse all of our ColourPop Metallic Shadow Stix patterns.
ingredients
C11-12 Isoparaffin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3-Stearate, Beheneth-5, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica (Ci 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available from the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if available, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you are purchasing or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
CONTINUE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
These are the dupes that the editor has drawn but not yet rated and officially submitted.
- Sephora illusion (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Feels (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Snuggle Weather (LE, $4.50).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #8 (LE, ).
- Pat McGrath Lavender Blue (LE, $25.00).
- Stila Sea Siren (LE, $24.00).
- ColourPop Momento (LE, $4.50).
- Urban Decay Bend the Knee (LE, $19.00).
- ColourPop Me Too (PiP, $4.50).
- Ziate tuning (PiP, ).
formula overview
$6.00/0.023oz. – $260.87 per ounce
The formula is said to be “ultra-pigmented” in “one swipe,” while being “long-wearing” and “water-resistant.” There are two finishes: matte and metallic, and the first version included two shades of each finish, so the overview is based on those four shades, which isn’t a ton of shades to deviate from!
One of the four sticks was drier, stiffer, and tended to break off the tip during application. The other three were creamier, with the metallic shades being softer than the remaining matte shades. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade; It ranged from medium to opaque, with some being more buildable than others.
Performance was more consistent when three of the four shades were applied comfortably with somewhat even initial coats. They were blendable for five to ten seconds before drying to a more tear resistant finish. They didn’t feel heavy or sticky on my lids, and while creamy, they didn’t feel slippery when drying, so they didn’t settle into fine lines or creases as they dried.
I was able to apply straight from the pencil to my eye area, but I found that a brush gave me a more even application and helped me blend the product without losing any of the opacity compared to applying with my fingertip. The shades lasted between six and eight hours before creasing on me.
Browse all of our ColourPop Metallic Shadow Stix patterns.
ingredients
C11-12 Isoparaffin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3-Stearate, Beheneth-5, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica (Ci 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available from the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if available, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you are purchasing or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.