My Favorite ColourPop Products Right Now

ColourPop is one of those brands that beauty lovers keep coming back to because it makes trend-driven makeup feel fun, wearable, and actually affordable. The brand officially launched on May 1, 2014 with 31 shades of Super Shock Shadow, and that mix of accessibility, playful color, and cruelty-free formulas is still a huge part of why so many people love it.

What I personally like about ColourPop is that it never feels too serious. The brand knows how to do pretty textures, cute packaging, and shades that make you want to play a little more with your makeup. These are the products from the links you sent that stand out to me the most.

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1. ColourPop Eyeshadow Palette

A good ColourPop palette always gives me that “I can do something soft or dramatic with the same product” feeling, and that is exactly why I still get the hype. The formula of palettes are ultra-pigmented, long-wearing, smooth, and blendable, with matte, metallic, sparkle, and glitter finishes in one palette. That versatility is the real win for me. On mornings when I want a quick polished look, I would use one matte shade through the crease and tap a soft shimmer on the lid. For dinner, parties, or photos, this is the kind of palette I would build up with deeper mattes and one reflective shade in the center of the lid. Reviews are strong overall too, with a 4.4-star average from nearly 4,000 ratings, and the recurring praise is that ColourPop gives great color for the price. The main downside in the feedback is not really the formula itself, but occasional shipping issues with damaged or mishandled palettes.

My opinion: this is the classic “safe but never boring” ColourPop category. If I wanted one product that immediately makes my makeup feel more put together, a palette like this would be near the top of my list because it covers everyday makeup and night makeup without feeling overcomplicated.

You can choose your one and buy it here: https://amzn.to/4cUUZo1 (paid link)

2. ColourPop Shadow Stix

This is exactly the kind of product I love for lazy-girl glam. I can describe Shadow Stix as a creamy, long-lasting, multi-use shadow stick with a built-in sharpener, and I can instantly see why people are into it. You can wear it as shadow, base, liner, or a smoked-out accent, which makes it perfect for travel, quick touch-ups, or those days when you want your eyes to look pretty with minimal effort. I would use it for work mornings, casual brunch makeup, or anytime I only have five minutes and still want something reflective on the eyes. Reviews are especially strong here: 4.7 stars from 600+ ratings, with customers repeatedly mentioning how smooth, brightening, easy to blend, and surprisingly long-wearing it is. A few reviewers noted that some shades can look more subtle than expected depending on skin tone, so I would think of this as effortless sparkle rather than intense drama unless you layer it.

My opinion: this is one of the smartest products in the roundup. It feels practical, pretty, and beginner-friendly without being boring. If I wanted one eye product to keep in my bag, this would absolutely be a contender.

Choose your colour and shine: https://amzn.to/4toQQPh (paid link)

3. So Juicy Plumping Gloss Balm

I completely understand the appeal of this one because it sits in that sweet spot between lip balm, gloss, and lip plumper. It hydrates like a balm, shines like a gloss, and uses hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides to add moisture and smooth the look of lips. For me, this sounds like the perfect “my lips but prettier” product for everyday use. I would wear it on no-makeup days, over a neutral lip liner for something polished, or with soft blush and mascara when I want a fresh, juicy look that does not feel heavy. Reviews are very solid at 4.5 stars, and the most common compliments are that it is non-sticky, comfortable, glossy, and moisturizing. The things to know before buying are also pretty clear: it has a slight tingle by design, the click-up packaging is not retractable, and at least some reviewers felt it runs out quickly.

My opinion: this is the type of lip product I would reach for the most often because it feels easy, flattering, and low-maintenance. Not every makeup day needs a full lipstick moment, and this gives that soft, pretty finish that still looks intentional.

Choose your lip gloss here: https://amzn.to/4cyY8sj (paid link)

4. Weightless Liquid Blush

This is probably the product that feels the most modern to me. The formula is weightless, hydrating, buildable, and blendable, with hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, sea moss, and niacinamide, plus an eight-hour wear claim and a plush doe-foot applicator. I like that it can be worn normally or under foundation for that blush-from-within effect. That makes it especially good for soft daytime makeup, glass-skin looks, and spring or summer makeup when you want your cheeks to look fresh instead of obviously powdered. Review-wise, it has a strong 4.6-star average, and customers consistently praise the pigment, staying power, and easy blending. The one nuance I noticed is that some shades may read more subtle on certain skin tones, so I would pick shade depth carefully depending on whether I want a whisper of color or a more obvious blush moment.

My opinion: this feels like one of the prettiest products in the lineup because it gives that healthy, dewy cheek without sounding fussy. If I wanted my makeup to look fresh, expensive, and a little more alive, this is exactly where I would start.

You can buy some here: https://amzn.to/4cTKXDA (paid link)

5. Silky Powder Blush

There is something so classic about a good powder blush, and ColourPop makes it cute without losing the practical side. It is finely milled, silky, soft matte, and buildable, with long-wearing color and a tiny heart-shaped compact. I would use this when I want a more diffused cheek than a dewy liquid blush gives me: office makeup, soft romantic makeup, or fuller glam where I need something that layers nicely over foundation and bronzer. Reviews are a little more mixed here than with the liquid blush, though still generally positive at 4.2 stars. People love the colors, the easy application, and the blendability, and some even mention the shades feeling unique. The downside that shows up more than once is fragility: several reviews mention the powder arriving shattered or being easy to break in a makeup bag, and one reviewer described the formula as slightly chalky even though the shade itself was beautiful and buildable.

My opinion: I still like this one because the colors sound genuinely pretty, but it feels like the blush I would keep on my vanity rather than throw around in a travel bag. When I want a soft matte cheek and a cute compact, this is the kind of product that makes sense.

Choose your colour here: https://amzn.to/4tYZyUb (paid link)

6. Super Shock Highlighter

This product is very ColourPop to me: fun texture, strong glow, and a finish that can go from cute to extra depending on how you apply it. It is a weightless crème-to-powder highlighter with that signature bouncy texture, and I like that it can work as a highlighter, blush topper, eye highlighter, or even body highlight. I would use it for going-out makeup, date-night skin, collarbone glow, or anytime I want that more obvious lit-from-within effect on camera. Reviews sit at 4.3 stars, and most people seem to love how shiny, smooth, and non-patchy it looks. The main complaint is very familiar by now: breakage in transit. Some reviewers also mention that certain shades pull more silvery or more intense than expected, which honestly just tells me this is not the most invisible highlighter in the world.

My opinion: this is not for the days when I want to be subtle. This is for the days when I want cheeks that catch the light and make the whole face look prettier from every angle.

I recommend buy it here: https://amzn.to/3QnKZLg (paid link)

7. Crème Gel Waterproof Eyeliner

A colorful or rich-toned eyeliner can change the entire vibe of a look, and this one sounds like a very reliable version of that. It is smooth glide, strong pigment, blendability, and up to 18-hour wear, with shades ranging from wearable to bold. I would use it in the waterline for a quick eye refresh, smudged along the lash line for soft smoky makeup, or as a colored accent when I want something more interesting than black liner. Reviews are strong overall at 4.4 stars from more than 1,300 ratings, and the repeated compliments are that it is vibrant, creamy, easy to apply, and long-lasting. Still, not everyone agrees on the waterproof claim: at least one reviewer said it smudged more than expected, even though they still liked the color.

My opinion: this feels like one of the easiest ways to make makeup look more intentional without doing much more work. If I wanted to make a basic eye look feel cooler in under a minute, this is the kind of product I would grab first.

You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/4dYZFKC (paid link)

Final thoughts

If I had to sum up why ColourPop works so well for me, it is this: the brand makes makeup feel playful, pretty, and approachable. Out of this list, I would call the Shadow Stix, the So Juicy Gloss Balm, and the Weightless Liquid Blush my top three for everyday use, while the palette, Super Shock Highlighter, and eyeliner feel more like the products I would pull out when I want extra mood, color, or dimension.

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