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Magical girl
ColourPop Magical Girl Super Shock Shadow Duo ($12.00 for 0.07 oz) contains two shimmering cream-to-powder eyeshadows in a blackened blue and a rich red. Both shades were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing, so they matched the formula!
metamorphosis
metamorphosis is a rich, medium dark red with cooler blue undertones and a faint sparkle in a more satiny finish.
- One layer opaque coverage
- Feels slightly smooth and is then applied to the skin like a powder
- Easy to apply and fade out
- Long-lasting (10 hours)
Based on our duping algorithm, these are likely very similar shades.
lucid dream
lucid dream is a deep navy blue over a blackened base with pink and blue navy shimmer and subtle sparkle.
- Mostly opaque coverage in one layer
- Feels slightly smooth and is then applied to the skin like a powder
- Easy to apply and fade out
- Long-lasting (10 hours)
CONTINUE READING: Formula overview for details on overall performance and properties (such as fragrance).
Based on our duping algorithm, these are likely very similar shades.
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- Givenchy Bleu Soie (4) (P, $23.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Daydream #3 (PiP, ).
- Stila Denim (LE, $18.00).
- Burberry Midnight Blue (DC, $29.00).
- Stila Sapphire (LE, $18.00).
- Dior Smoking Blue #2 (LE, ).
- Sydney Grace Deep Water (P, $5.00).
- Estée Lauder Violet Underground #5 (LE, $21.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Icon Disco Eyes #2 (LE, ).
formula overview
$6.00/0.07oz. – $85.71 per ounce
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula available in a variety of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades are the most slippery (they feel “wetter”), while the matte ones have a firmer, clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-lasting (over 10 hours of wear, typically until removed, even 14 hours later). Pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented.
From the feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them, but some don’t like them at all. They’re not a traditional cream eyeshadow as they’re denser (more spongy) and, for me, apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249). The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I only feel that fingers are necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones).
The matte shades can be on the drier side, ranging from medium to opaque coverage, although they’re often buildable. The borders can be a little tricky to distribute, although some are very nice to work with.
The more glittery shades were the weakest for me as they are more translucent or more difficult to apply. Sometimes they’re more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often they’re more transparent and only work well when dabbed onto more pigmented eyeshadow to add glitter. However, they tend to have little fallout over time, with occasional shades having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder glitter eyeshadows).
Browse all of our ColourPop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
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