ColourPop Double Rainbow Review March 19, 2019
ColourPop is one of the most hyped-up beauty brands. Although the brand boasts a wide range of goodies, ColourPop originally made its mark with its Super Shock Shadows. I picked up the Double Rainbow Kit earlier this year. Please keep reading for a ColourPop Double Rainbow review.
ColourPop Double Rainbow Claims
Before diving into the ColourPop Double Rainbow review, let’s take a look at the claims about the formula.
ColourPop promises that the shadows included in the Double Rainbow Kit are “super creamy” and “insanely pigmented” with one swipe of the finger. One swipe provides full pigmentation without producing any fallout. Supposedly the shadows last on the eyelids throughout the day.
ColourPop Double Rainbow Eyeshadow Kit
Price & Packaging
ColourPop’s Double Rainbow Shadow kit retails for $25.00. Given that ColourPop Super Shock Shadows normally retail for $5.00, buyers receive a “free” shadow in this kit. However, each shadow can be purchased individually in the standard, white packaging.
ColourPop Limited Edition Double Rainbow Kit Packaging
The kit comes in holographic box with a plastic sleeve. Each shadow comes in the brand’s iconic, twist-top Super Shock Shadow case, but with a colorful twist. I love the contrast between the color of the packaging and the shadows.
Limited Edition Double Rainbow Packaging
It is important to note that this packaging is bulky. However, the bulky design protects the shadows inside. If not closed properly, the Super Shock Shadows dry out.
Ingredients & Cruelty-Free Status
One of my favorite things about the ColourPop Super Shock formula is that it does not contain Talc. As always, ColourPop does not test on animals. Discover more affordable, Cruelty-Free brands here.
ColourPop Double Rainbow Swatches
Swatches are not a perfect indicator of eyeshadow performance. However, they do provide a clue as to a shadow’s pigmentation and ability to blend.
I’ve swatched each eyeshadow on my arm without any primer. More specifically, I swatched each eyeshadow using a finger (top) and brush (bottom). Finally, each swatch represents one swipe of color.
Eyeshadows (top to bottom in below swatch photo) | Falling Up (icy taupe with pink and blue glitter), ZZZ (metallic copper with rosy flip), Roy G. Biv (warm pink with gold duochrome flip), Milky Way (pinky violet with blue flip), REM (periwinkle with lavender and silver glitter), and IRL (Yellow-Green with bronze duochrome shift)
As you can see by this photo, each shadow included in the Double Rainbow kit swatches perfectly with a finger. In comparison, the shadows are nonexistent when swatched with a brush. Every shade included within the kit is high shine. Also, the colors are vibrant metallics but do not look chunky.
ColourPop Double Rainbow Eyeshadow Kit Swatches
Even though I don’t wear a ton of light eyeshadows, the colors that I use the most are Falling Up and Roy G. Biv. These are the most “wearable” shades for my daily life. The light color and high shine formula make my eyes look huge. In fact, I even panned one of these shades in 2020!
Application & Wear-Time
The Super Shock Shadows apply best using fingers rather than brushes. A flat brush may work, but applying with my fingers provided the best color payoff. I needed to firmly press into each pan and pat two layers of shadow onto the eyes to reach full pigmentation. As a result, the shadows crumbled and produced fallout.
Although the shadows look bulky, there is little product in each pan. The pans are not deep, so it is easy to go through these shadows. [Edit: LOL NO. Follow along with my journey to finish one shade.]
Overall, the shadow performance impressed me. When worn with a primer, the shadows stayed in place without fading or creasing for over 10-hours. When worn without a primer, the shadows only lasted 4-5 hours before creasing and fading.
Where is the Double Rainbow Kit Sold?
Sadly the Double Rainbow Kit is no longer for sale.
ColourPop Double Rainbow Review – Final Thoughts
All in all, after analyzing my ColourPop Double Rainbow review, I am pleased with the kit. Despite some minor flaws, I love the Super Shock Shadow formula. I wholeheartedly recommend this kit to anyone who loves playing with colorful eyeshadow.
However, if less than four shades in the kit speak to you do not purchase it. Instead, purchase single shadows in the standard packaging rather than the Double Rainbow Kit.
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Tauriste says
March 19, 2019 at 11:17 amGreat review! They look so beautiful, especially the shade ‘REM’. It sucks you’ve hit pan though, the bulky packaging is quite deceiving. It’s so difficult to access Colourpop in the UK but if I venture to the US anytime soon I’ll definitely swatch these in store!xx
The Newbury Girl says
March 19, 2019 at 11:30 amThank you so much for your comment! 💜 Hopefully ColourPop will expand more into the UK!! They recently did a collab with Zoella, so hopefully that is a sign they will be doing more in the UK soon. ☺️
I was really pleased with the performance of these shadows! I don’t mind hitting the pan so early (because I own WAY too much makeup), but this might be a deterrent for someone looking to really invest in some shadows for the long-run.
Thalia Jeavons says
March 19, 2019 at 4:40 pmSo cute 💓
The Newbury Girl says
March 19, 2019 at 6:34 pmthank you! I really loved this little bundle!! 🙂
jennifertarheelreader says
March 19, 2019 at 9:36 pmLove your thorough reviews and this packaging sings to me! Wow! But you are right- I’d do better with the individuals than the whole palette because so many are colors I don’t wear well. Wonderful job, LP!
The Newbury Girl says
March 19, 2019 at 9:45 pmAw thank you, Jennifer! 💜💜 ColourPop definitely sells many neutral Super Shock Shadows in matte formulas, too! They used to have a very neutral bundle that donated a portion of each sale to the LA Humane Society!! 🐶 🐱
molly rose says
March 20, 2019 at 1:24 amThis is a great review, as always!! Wow, these shadows look amazing, I’m in love with the packaging! I don’t normally play with a lot of colourful shadows, but these shadows really make me want to experiment! The pinky toned shadows really speak to me, they look beautiful 😍 😍
The Newbury Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 9:45 amAw thank you, girl! 💜 Your support always means everything to me!! ☺️ I’m so glad that these colors make you want to experiment with some color!! Brands like CP and ABH are so good at making color approachable. 🌈
Estée Izaola says
March 20, 2019 at 1:26 amI think I prefer to purchase the single shadows because like you, I don’t wear light colors that much. My favourite shade was ZZZ.
Thank you for this honest review. Have a great day.
Estée Izaola
The Newbury Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 9:46 amThank you for your comment! 💜 I’m glad you liked ZZZ!!
Simone says
March 20, 2019 at 5:48 amI’ve hit pan on the Colourpop SSS super quick too! These shades don’t really appeal to me but I do like the SSS overall!
The Newbury Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 9:57 amLol fair enough – these are pretty wild colors, but so fun for adding a pop to my eye looks! ☺️
Simone says
March 20, 2019 at 12:37 pmThat’s very true!!
The Beauty Wonk says
March 20, 2019 at 1:17 pmI loved the review here! One of my friends just ordered this palette and I am just controlling the urge to buy any more Colourpop palettes. I just have too many Colourpop stuff now!
Love
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The Newbury Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 1:49 pmThanks, girl! 💜 ColourPop is like my weakness but I really need to control myself!
Bethany Jane says
March 20, 2019 at 4:32 pmWhat a brilliant, thorough, in-depth review! I have (still) never tried Colourpop which is quite bad really, isn’t it? I love the look of these shadows so much though, and you’re right, the packaging is iconic. I am living for this rainbow twist to the packaging! The colour of the pots vs the actual shadow colour is very striking and cool. I love the look of Milky Way, it’s definitely the kind of shadow I’d pick up and then be scared to wear haha! I’m not sure I’d buy the whole set but there are a couple of shades I’ll have to check out as singles. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Beth x Adventure & Anxiety
The Newbury Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 10:46 pmThank you so much for this thoughtful comment! <3 I'm glad that you also love the striking contrast between the shadows and the packaging. Definitely let me know if you grab any Super Shock singles!! 😀
Come And Read With Me says
March 20, 2019 at 4:36 pmI loved this review! Thank you for sharing x
The Newbury Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 10:45 pmThank you so much for these kind words! <3
Tsundoku Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 5:21 pmThis couldn’t have come at a better time! I was just looking at Colour Pop! And also, I have the same issue as you with the oily lids so this has sold me!
Rhianna x
The Newbury Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 10:42 pmAhh I’m so glad that you found this at the right time. Having oily lids is such a struggle – like I can never use concealer to prep my lids because it won’t last! Definitely let me know if you end up picking anything up. <3
Tsundoku Girl says
March 21, 2019 at 3:54 pmYeah same! I hate it when it creases on your eyelid! 😭 I’d recommend the Ordinary silicon primer though, I’m really impressed with it so far! 💜
Loren says
March 20, 2019 at 5:22 pmLove how thorough and precise you review is. Now I’m interested in trying it out.
Thanks for sharing!
Loren | Plaid & Sugar
The Newbury Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 10:40 pmThank you so much for your kind words! Definitely let me know if you try anything!
Kayla Jayne says
March 20, 2019 at 5:25 pmSuch a fab review girl, I really like the shades and shimmers of these eyeshadows – I’m yet to purchase from Colour Pop but these are tempting!
The Newbury Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 10:35 pmThank you so much – I love the shades, too!! I really love ColourPop and they are so affordable, so I def recommend trying if you ever get a chance / something catches your eye!! 😀
glowsteady says
March 20, 2019 at 7:08 pmI love Colourpop, they do some really amazing products. I’m still yet to try the super shock shadows though. This looks like a really pretty set x
Sophie
The Newbury Girl says
March 20, 2019 at 10:34 pmI agree – I love them so much!! 🙂 I hope you get to try some of the CP Super Shock Shadows, soon!
Hunida says
March 21, 2019 at 6:08 pmWow! I would not have expected that you hit pan on one of these in just 3-4 months. All of the shades are just gorgeous & the finger-swatches really turned out beautifully. Great review!!
The Newbury Girl says
March 21, 2019 at 9:46 pmThanks girl! <3 I was a little surprised when I hit pan so quickly – but I just own so many eyeshadows that it wasn't off-putting to me lol.
Hunida says
March 22, 2019 at 10:36 pmI love hitting pan & getting through makeup, too! I totally understand!
allthingsalexx says
March 22, 2019 at 1:32 pmYour recent colourpop posts have made me really want to put in an order and get some bits for myself. Living in the UK you have to do a big order to make it worth it but I really just want to make one (especially with the release of the Disney Villan collection and the spring collection). There are some super shock shadows that are so unique that I just NEED to try one. Thank you for such an in-depth review lovely!
Alex x
The Newbury Girl says
March 22, 2019 at 2:43 pmAwe thank you, girl! 💜 And I just did some major damage ordering stuff from the Villain collection lol! ColourPop is so good, but so addictive once you start trying stuff from them lol!
allthingsalexx says
March 22, 2019 at 2:44 pmPlease tell me there will be a review girl please!! I haven’t tried one thing and I’m buzzing to make myself an order. The spring collection looks amazing too so I can’t wait to try them😍
The Newbury Girl says
March 22, 2019 at 2:46 pmOmg lol – I bought the spring palette collection too lmao!!!!! 🙈🙈🙈 and yes I will be doing a review! I wasn’t planning on making these purchases, but I watched the ColourPop “swatch party” videos on YouTube and I was hooked! I need to avoid those in the future lol
allthingsalexx says
March 22, 2019 at 2:46 pmHaha they are gonna be the end of all our money I swear. I need to see them all, even if it’s on insta😍 I’m gonna get myself some and try the hype out!
The Newbury Girl says
March 22, 2019 at 3:22 pmomg but actually – especially b/c they have so many sales!!! Their email list will be the death of me lmao!
Tayler says
March 25, 2019 at 10:10 pmThese are sooo pretty!! I have actually never used their Super Shock Shadows but have used the Super Shock Cheek highlighters and really like them!
The Newbury Girl says
March 25, 2019 at 11:39 pmMe too!!! I have a few of them – I really love the Super Shock formula because it really is the best of both worlds! 😀
agirlwithantlers says
March 26, 2019 at 1:25 amI love the look of Falling Up, it’s so nice!! I would be too scared to wear it out though! Also, I had no idea about Talc, but I’ll definitely check next time. I can’t believe that it’s FDA approved.
The Newbury Girl says
March 27, 2019 at 11:50 amthank you so much for your comment – Falling Up is definitely a lovely shade. Some colors can be intimidating at first, but I’m definitely growing more and more confident in taking risks with my eyeshadow color choices. And yes – talc is such a strange mineral … I don’t mind it *as much* with shadows, but I may switch to a talc-free setting powder for setting my face makeup!