ColourPop Ambition, Hustle, Play Hard, Minty Dream Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches

Ambition

ColourPop Ambition Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a light taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was a lighter, more powdery product, so it was best applied with a primer underneath.

Medium, somewhat buildable pigmentation
Moderately powdery, prone to sheering out
Blendable, little fallout
Long-wearing (7 hours)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Smashbox Taupe (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Boutique (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Soleil, So Lovely (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Les Indispensables #6 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Flint (184CM) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Give Me Glow Teenage Dirtbag (PiP, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Chanel Quintessence #7 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Prissy Princess (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Sandstone (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
NARS Blondie (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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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.

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ColourPop Astrology | Head Capricorn in Charge + like a Virgo

Ambition

PPermanent. $4.50.

C+

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

78%

Total

Hustle Hard

ColourPop Hustle Hard Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a light, golden pewter with warmer undertones and a sparkling finish. The sparkles didn’t seem to bind as well with the base product, so take care to avoid fallout.

Opaque pigmentation, blendable
Slightly drier, more loosely-pressed,
Prone to light fallout during application
Long-wearing (8 hours)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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Hustle Hard

PPermanent. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Play Hard

ColourPop Play Hard Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a light, yellowy beige with warm undertones and a metallic sheen.

Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation, blendable
Lightly creamy, moderately dense, smooth
Blendable, easy to apply
Long-wearing (8 hours)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Urban Decay Angel Fire (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop North Pole (LE, $4.50) is more muted (95% similar).
ColourPop Sail Away (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Stanza (LE, $4.50) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
Dior Pink Glow #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Falling Up (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Viseart Poeme (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Smashbox Opal Rose (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
Tarte Posse (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Every Day is Sunshine (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

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ColourPop Astrology | Head Capricorn in Charge + like a Virgo

Play Hard

PPermanent. $4.50.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Minty Dream

ColourPop Minty Dream Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a very pale green with warm undertones and a smooth sheen. It was harder to apply due to the overly slippery texture and sheerness, so it might work better as an all-over, sheerer shade.

Semi-sheer pigmentation, doesn’t build well
Overly emollient
Harder to applyl evenly
Long-wearing (8 hours)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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NABLA Cosmetics Atmosphere (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Urban Decay Prickly (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
City Color Hint of Mint (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Lucky (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Springtime (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Freshman (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop La Playa (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Soleil et Lune #4 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Mama Odie (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
NYX Glass Slipper (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).