Charm School
ColourPop Charm School 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes a mix of warmer tones with three cooler, grayish shades. There was a good mix of depth and finish, as the palette contained two mattes, three sparkle mattes, and four shimmer shades.
One of the sparkle mattes had enough sparkles to result in noticeable fallout, but the other three were the kind of sparkles that you could see in the pan but not so much in practice. Three of the shimmers could have been better applied dry, so I’d say the shimmer formula is more ideal for someone who tends to apply their shimmer eyeshadows with a fingertip or a dampened brush to begin with.
Ingredients
Twiggy
Twiggy is a light and bright, peachy beige with warm undertones and a sparkly sheen. It ended up reading more like a warmer white than true peach on me, since it was so bright. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient to the touch, and picked up readily with a dry brush but had light fallout using this application method. It had mostly opaque color coverage that wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
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- Tom Ford Beauty Double Indemnity #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME122 Snow (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Beep Me (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #15 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Blanc (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Treasure (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Carte Blanche (317) (LE, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Gluten Free (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Holy, Holy (LE, $22.00) is less 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.
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Twiggy
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
I’m Sure
I’m Sure is a light-medium brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. I noticed this shade was more prone to darkening a bit from whatever natural oils/tackiness existed on my skin–and I do wipe down my arm prior to beginning to swatch to minimize this already!–so an eyeshadow primer would likely be ideal to ensure evenness in color depth.
The eyeshadow itself was pigmented, blendable, and easy enough to work with, though the texture was lightly powdery. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
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- Wet ‘n’ Wild The Night’s Quad #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eye Beauty (Enhance) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Coolada (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Soleil, So Lovely (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Imperial (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- LORAC Light Brown (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Cherish (Deep) (PiP, $5.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Flint (184CM) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Sandstone (P, $17.00) is darker, more muted (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.
Heart Tag
Heart Tag is a soft, yellowy gold with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered well to bare skin as the texture was smooth, dense without being too thick, and easy to work with. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
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- Wet ‘n’ Wild Comfort Zone #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Limoncello (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Smashbox Keeper (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Sandglow (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Do It Again (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS First Taste (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Calaca (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Smashbox Bellini Bling (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Dior Sienna #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, 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.
Romper
Romper is a light-medium, orange-brown with strong, warm undertones and barely-there micro-sparkle over a matte finish. The sparkles were both fine and sparse enough that they didn’t really translate visibly onto the lid, which meant that there wasn’t much in the way of fallout over the eight hours it wore for. The eyeshadow was pigmented, blendable, and smooth to the touch, though somewhat powdery in the pan.
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- Fenty Beauty Buttarum (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Morocco (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Estem (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Mango Tea (P, $5.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Stix (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Gina (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Glaminatrix Camel (P, $7.30) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Daisy (LE, $6.99) is lighter, 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.
Romper
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
On Time
On Time is a rich, golden orange with warm undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow was more loosely-pressed into the pan, so while quite pigmented, it was also more prone to powderiness and fallout when used dry with a brush. I’d recommend using a fingertip to pat it into place or a dampened brush; I preferred the latter as it also helped it lay more evenly and smoothly (physically, as in texture) on my skin. It wore well for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
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- Urban Decay Gett Off (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Citrus Squeeze (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Citrus Squeeze (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bayshore (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Monkey Business (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Sinful (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Too Faced Warm and Toasty (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Too Witty (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty North Star (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Under the Ground (LE, $4.50) 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.
On Time
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
That’s a Wrap
That’s a Wrap is a medium-dark gray with neutral undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, blendable, and somewhat powdery in the pan, but it wasn’t prone to sheering out and had very minimal fallout. It had opaque pigmentation that lasted nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
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- ColourPop 1980 (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bebe (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gata (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Tombstone (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Slated (DC, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Wayne Goss Pearl Moonstone #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Gloom (280CM) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Shrunken Head (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #6 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Etiquette (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (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.
Grace
Grace is a medium-dark brown with warm, golden undertones and gold micro-sparkle over a matte finish. The sparkles seemed to, largely, disappear when applied to bare skin, so there wasn’t that much fallout since, presumably, they got trapped in my brush or disappeared into the air when picked up.
The texture was moderately powdery, though soft, finely-milled, and blendable, but you’ll want to use a light hand to avoid excess fallout. It had rich color payoff that wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
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- ColourPop Chula (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Deep #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Nue (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Café (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Chanel Candeur et Provocation #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Kaja Rich Espresso (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop $10 Latte (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- Viseart Latte (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Head Over Heels (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Easy Does It (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, 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.
Grace
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Jingle Jangle
Jingle Jangle is a light-medium pewter with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted finish. The consistency was drier and more powdery, which resulted in a sheerer, less even application of product that had some fallout to deal with. This shade was more workable when applied with a dampened brush as this helped everything come together more evenly and yield higher opacity (but also just better application without the fallout!). It lasted decently for seven hours before fading a bit.
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- Clarins Jade #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace John (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dior Party in Colours #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- JD Glow White Gold (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics No Regrets (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (328M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- NARS Silver Screen #1 (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Terra Moons Caesium (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Auric Ego (Powder) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (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.
And Co
And Co is a dark charcoal gray with warmer undertones and flecks of gold and silver micro-sparkle over a more matte finish. It was packed with the micro-sparkle more so than other “sparkle mattes” from the brand, so they definitely translated when applied, though they did not adhere that well and resulted in fallout both during blending as well as throughout wear–I did not notice any irritation, personally, so there was some upside.
It had opaque color coverage with a soft, somewhat powdery texture, though it retained its opacity when blended out. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading, but there was moderate fallout from the sparkles.
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- Bad Habit Siren (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #10 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- LORAC Shadow (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Typographic (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Chanel Blurry Blue #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay BK (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Tombstone (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Dior Volcanic #4 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Cast Iron (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Russian Blue (LE, $17.00) 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.
And Co
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
