Bargain hunter says what now?! The new Super Shock Shadows by Colour Pop are only $5 each?
A new makeup line from Santa Monica, California, the brand does eyeshadow singles in a double rainbow of hues and finishes for just $5 each.
Other than being totally affordable, they feel pretty interesting, too. While they look like powder eyeshadows on the skin, they feel more like a creamy mousse to the touch.
To get the most intense color on your lids, Colour Pop recommends applying the shadows either with a finger or a flat eyeshadow brush.
I’ve tried applying and blending them with a bunch of different brushes, and for me, fingers or a flat eyeshadow brush create the most vibrant colors. Most of the time, I’ll grab a domed, tapered fluffy brush because, you know…girlfriend is not about to sweep a bright purple into the crease with a finger, even though it would be possible, but my clumsiness knows no bounds, and it could also be a recipe for disaster.
The fluffier the tool, the more it tends to diffuse the shadows, which is why these appear super intense in the arm swatches (where I applied them with a finger) and mellower on my lids.
Just an FYI…in case the thought of parting with yo’ 217 or 224 freaks you out.
It’s a cool look, no? — kind of glistening and dreamy… I like.
I’ll usually just buff one of the colors (neutral golden brown Desert is my jam!) all over the lids, then do a little black liner on the water lines.
As these don’t suffer from fallout (only the faintest bit), applying one is quick and easy, and it lasts all day long on my combination oily/dry lids with almost zero creasing or fading…and that’s either with or without primer.
The brand is still fairly new, so right now they’re only available online at colourpop.com. They do offer free shipping, though, on orders over $30, which adds up to six shadows.
Not a bad way at all to experiment with some new brights. 🙂
Is that Tabs behind the curtain?
Clearly these tabby curtain tie-backs need to find their way into my life, STAT.
Thanks to reader Goode for the heads-up! These cat lady gems (which look a lot like someone I know…) are available now at urbanoutfitters.com for $24 a pair.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Alison M says
Okay, these look like fun. And between the fab colors and your tight waves, total mermaid alert! I wonder what Tabs would do if he saw those curtain tie backs, haha!
Karen says
Thanks, friend! And haha, if Tabs saw these curtain tie backs, he’d probably attack them. 😀
What’s the plan for the weekend?
Let says
I totally thought the curtain tie-back was a photoshop job LOL
Poo@beautyandmakeupmatters says
You looking fabuloussss karen.. the eye makeup is just flawless and I m loving your new skin look.. it looks refreshingly fresh, smootth and glistening… 😉
Just for $5 these sounds great.. though a little sheer but I am already liking them a lott and mousse like formula.. I gotta give them a shot!!
BTW those cat curtain tie backs are so cuttee.. tab got a partner or may be an intruder in his territory.. 😉
artemis says
What a beautiful look, I love the combo! You look very pretty, nice hair.
kate says
Im loving the colour dare!!! So beautiful the way you applied it! Do you know if they ship to Canada?
Erin says
WHOA! This look is surprisingly wearable. I really love the colors.
Sylirael says
<3 Dare <3
Seriously, be still my beating heart, etc!
Iris says
Those are a steal and I love bright eyeshadows! I’ve “liked” their FB site.
Harriet says
Whatever you did looks so amazing on you. Dare on your lower lash line is incredible and I’ve seen you in TONS of looks! Which black liner did you use?