Brand Review : ColourPop Cosmetics

ColourPop Cosmetics is a fairly new brand set out of California. I was first interested in this brand when I heard they have great quality lipsticks, lipliners and eyeshadows for only $5 each!!!

I went ahead and ordered a ton of products from their website in order to try them out and let you guys know what I think! This post will bring you through the 8 lipsticks and 2 eyeshadows I have purchased from ColourPop Cosmetics. I will include swatches and in-depth reviews of each item.

"Lippie Stix" 

As you have probably figured out already, I am quite the lipstick junkie. I love trying on every color available in order to see what does and doesn't work for me. When I heard ColourPop sells AMAZING quality lipsticks at such a low price, I had to get my hands on some. 

Swatches: 

                          

                        

 

Bound, Easy, Cake, Rocket, Juicy, I Heart This, Bichette, Leather

Reviews:

"Bound" - This is the everyday neutral shade I have been searching for! "Bound" has a glossy finish and includes a pink undertone in order to avoid that concealer effect that most nude lipsticks provide for  a pale skin girl like myself. 

"Easy" - Light pink lipsticks tend to wash me out and show off all the fine lines in my lips; making them look more chapped than they really are (nooot cuute). Because "Easy" has a glossy finish I get more of a classy feel from this shade! I'll probably save this one for the summer time when I feel more comfortable wearing pastels. 

"Cake" -  I've always loved the idea of pastel orange lipsticks but I was never brave enough to try it on myself. Again I will probably save this one for warmer weather but I have to say this glossy creamsicle-esque lipstick will be a staple for me this summer! 

"Rocket" - Talk about a wearable hot pink! I've rocked my share of hot pinks in the past but "Rocket" is a whole other story. I love this shade because it has a bit of peach mixed in which totally tones down the vibrancy of this color. If you are looking to ease into wearing hot pink lipstick this is the product for you. 

"Juicy"- This is a shade I could have gone without. "Juicy" is basically a glossy version of "Rocket" with a slight berry tone added in. I don't necessarily dislike this color but it is for sure nothing to write home about. 

"I Heart This" - Another one of my favorite shades of this collection! I have been searching for the perfect vibrant, berry lipstick and "I Hear This" is definitely it. I love this color because it can be worn during the day or night! Berries in my opinion are a more playful version of the classic red lip. 

"Bichette" - Vampy lip lovers will definitely appreciate this shade. This deep wine color is perfect for the winter and is without a doubt a night time shade.

"Leather" - I know this shade can be a bit shocking but I just love it! Warning this color does require a bit of bravery to wear out in public. This being strictly a night-time shade in my book; throwing on "Leather" is the perfect way to add some edge to your look. It is boarder line goth looking on my super pale skin tone but I can't help experimenting with purples! Purples are a great color to try with lipsticks because they are edgy enough to get people to take a second look but not too outrageous to make you look like a crazy person. This color also makes your teeth look crazy white! Bonussss Jonassssss ;D

Eyeshadows 

The thing that sets ColourPop's eyeshadows apart from other makeup brands is the texture. These eyeshadows are described as a cream-to-powder formula. To the touch these shadows feel like a mousse but when applied they turn to a powder finish. These shadows last waaayy way longer than any others I have tried before and are creamy enough to help you avoid eyeshadow falling all over your face during application!

"Girly" & "3"

Swatches & Eye Makeup Look

I wanted to create a makeup look with these two shadows in order to show the product in action!

I applied "3" all over my lid with my finger. I then used a fluffy eyeshadow brush to blend out the crease. Lastly I added "Girly" to my brow-bone and inner corners of my eyes. Slap on some liquid eyeliner and mascara and you're good to go!

Reviews

"Girly" - This is a very pretty white-based eyeshadow with golden metallic shimmer added in. This is probably not the most pigmented eyeshadow from this brand as I do have to layer it with an eyeshadow brush in order to achieve a metallic effect. This is a nice basic color to have in your collection but to be honest ColourPop has a ton of different versions of this shade on their website that probably have better color payoff. 

"3" - Generally I go for glittery / bronze shades when I am getting ready to do a dramatic makeup look. I think they are a great way to get a smokey eye without getting yourself into a disastrous  raccoon eyes situation . This shade is great because it can be applied lightly to wear in the day or you can layer this up to get a dark sultry effect. 

Lip Liners - As you have probably noticed I have not purchased any of the ColourPop lip liners YET. My next order will definitely be of all the matching lip liners for the "Lippie Stix" I have purchased. The liners are said to make your lipsticks last even longer and make the application process that much easier! 

Ps. If you are not already sold on trying out this brand, might I just mention that they do not test on animals yaayyy! 

ColourPop does not have any stores yet and all purchases must be made through their website: www.colourpopcosmetics.com

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