Epic ColourPop Super Shock Shadow Collection March 21, 2020
Since launching in 2014, ColourPop’s Super Shock Shadows remain one of the brand’s best selling products for good a reason! If you’ve wondered about the formula but are unsure of which shade or finish will work best for you, please check out this epic ColourPop Super Shock Shadow collection roundup! I share 57 Super Shock Shadow swatches, as well as share my tips for applying and preserving these unique shadows.
What is a Super Shock Shadow?
Super Shock Shadows are ColourPop’s famous creme-to-powder eyeshadow formula. These potted Super Shock Shadows are well-loved and well-known for their unique, bouncy texture that delivers bold color in a single swipe. Moreover, the Super Shock Shadows promise to last on the eyes without creasing, fading, or producing fallout.
Additionally, Super Shock Shadows come in four finishes: matte, satin, ultra glitter, and ultra metallic.
How do you use a Super Shock Shadow?
The ColourPop Super Shock Shadows can be used in a variety of ways depending on the desired effect and the finish of the shadow. As someone who is a fan of the satin, glitter, and metallic finishes, my preferred way to use the Super Shock Shadows is to use them as an inner corner highlight, an all-over lid shade or as a sheer eyeshadow topper.
Using your fingers is the best way to apply a Super Shock Shadow. Not only does this provide you with the best color payoff, but it reduces the chance of creating any mess. However, if you hate to apply eyeshadow with your fingers, flat brushes can be used to pack the satin, glitter, or metallic Super Shock Shadows onto the eyelids.
Although it may seem odd, a matte Super Shock Shadow can be used similarly. More specifically, finger application provides the best color payoff even though the shadows are matte. However, it is possible to pack, blend, and diffuse a matte Super Shock Shadow on the lids using a dense packing brush.
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How long do Super Shock Shadows last?
When worn over an eyeshadow primer, Super Shock Shadows last for more than 12 hours on my oily lids. Even if I’ve applied a glitter Super Shock Shadow in my crease, I experience no creasing, fading, transfer, or fallout when wearing my Super Shock Shadows.
Although ColourPop Super Shock Shadows receive a bad reputation for going bad quickly (i.e. drying out), I experience no issues with the shelf life of my Super Shock Shadows. In fact, according to the ColourPop website, Super Shock Shadows last up to three years if left unopened. However, once Super Shock Shadow is opened, the shadows only last up to one year if they are properly stored and sealed after each use.
Despite owning so many Super Shock Shadows, I’ve never had any issues with my shadows prematurely drying out. At this point, I’ve owned most of the below shadows for over a year and have not had any issues with any shade drying out.
Did you know that ColourPop introduced its first Super Shock Shadow inside a pressed powder palette within the Sweet Talk Palette. Does it compare to the traditional Super Shock formula? Read my review to find out.
How much do Super Shock Shadows Cost?
Super Shock Shadows regularly retail for $6.00 individually. However, there are three ways to save money when purchasing a Super Shock Shadow:
- Use a Discount Code | Many beauty influencers have 10% off discount codes that can save you money. Using one of these codes would bring the Super Shock Shadow price to $5.40.
- Wait for a Sale | ColourPop regularly offers 25% off sales on its website. If you wait for one of these sales, a Super Shock Shadow will only cost $4.50.
- Buy a Bundle | Taking into account the short lifespan of a Super Shock Shadow, a bundle may ~not~ be the best option. However, buying a Super Shock bundle typically brings down the cost per shadow.
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How large is my epic ColourPop Super Shock Shadow Collection?
My ColourPop Super Shock Shadow Collection consists of 57 shadows.
Yes. You read that correctly. How did I amass so many Super Shock Shadows? I frequent buy of the Super Shock Shadow bundles. Currently, I own the following bundles:
- Best of Bundle (contains 10 Super Shock Shadows)
- ColourPop x Halo Top Mint Chip Bundle (contains 2 Super Shock Shadows)
- ColourPop x Halo Top Strawberry Bundle (contains 2 Super Shock Shadows)
- Double Rainbow Bundle (contains 6 Super Shock Shadows)
- Heavy Metal Trio (contains 3 Super Shock Shadows)
- Sunshine State Bundle (contains 4 Super Shock Shadows)
- Super Shock Shadow Vault (contains 25 Super Shock Shadows)
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Swatches of my Epic Super Shock Shadow Collection
ColourPop Best of Super Shock Shadow Bundle Swatches
Best of Super Shock Shadows Bundle Swatches
Within the ColourPop Best of Super Shock Shadow Collection bundle, my favorite shades are Frog, Amaze, Ritz, Sequin, and Party of Five. These shades work perfectly as an all-over-the lid shade or as an inner corner highlight.
ColourPop x Halo Top Swatches & ColourPop Double Rainbow Swatches Swatches
Top: ColourPop x Halo Top, Bottom: Double Rainbow
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ColourPop Sunshine State Swatches & Heavy Metal Trio Swatches
Top: Sunshine State Bundle, Bottom: Heavy Metal Trio
Within the Heavy Metal Trio, the shade Liberty is my absolute favorite. How high shine does that silver look?!
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Super Shock Shadow Vault Swatches
Within the first set of Vault Swatches, my favorite shades are Moon, Swoon, and Millennium.
Within the second set of Super Shock Vault Swatches, my favorite shades are Voila and Sleep Tight.
Within the last set of Super shock Shadow swatchs, In Axis, Dreamlover, Shook Up, and Nocturnal are my favorite shades.
In reviewing my ColourPop Super Shock Shadow collection swatches, I realized that I unintentionally purchased duplicates of the same colors. Beyond the literal duplicates, I realized just how often ColourPop recycles nearly identical shades with different names. For example, Very Berry, Roy G. Biv, and Nocturnal look nearly identical.
Moving forward, I will need to be way more critical when considering expanding my ColourPop Super Shock Shadow collection.
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Final Thoughts on my Epic Super Shock Shadow Collection
I love my Super Shock Shadows collection. These shadows have such a unique formula with a high shine finish that adds a little bit of ~OOMF~ to any eyeshadow look. Also, Super Shock Shadows are so perfect for one-shadow looks on the days I’m in a rush or want a more low-key look.
As someone with a huge makeup collection, I like that I have more of a chance of finishing these little Super Shock Shadow pots than traditional powder shadows. I even panned my first ColourPop Super Shock Shadow this year – follow along with my 2020 Project Pan journey
Given the price point, variety of finishes, and versatility on the eyes, I highly recommend that everyone try at least one Super Shock Shadow.
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Catch up on the rest of my Beauty Collection Series
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Which shade from my epic ColourPop Super Shock Shadow collection would you love to own? How do you feel about bulky packaging or the formula? Let me know in the comments below.
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Mimi says
March 21, 2020 at 11:57 amThey are so pretty, I’ve never bought them because CP is a nightmare to get in italy but they are gorgeous, Restmore and Nocturnal are beautiful
The Newbury Girl says
March 22, 2020 at 9:55 pmCP can definitely be difficult to get outside of the US, but hopefully as they continue to grow they’ll make it easier for makeup lovers in other countries to get their products! They’re so worth it – especially at the price point.
PoojaG says
March 21, 2020 at 1:45 pmOmg all the colours are so pretty!
The Newbury Girl says
March 22, 2020 at 9:55 pmSo many fun colors, textures and finishes!! 😀
mehsi says
March 21, 2020 at 4:37 pmThese are all sooo pretty, I never heard of this collection, but dang I want it now! I just adore the colours and loved that you showed them how they look on skin.
The Newbury Girl says
March 22, 2020 at 9:57 pmThese are really stunning shadows – definitely some of my favorites!! Also, I tried leaving a comment on your blog but there doesn’t see to be a link tied to your profile!
mehsi says
March 24, 2020 at 3:14 pmThat is weird? I am commenting from my WP account, so I would think there is a link to my blog there. I will see if I can find something. Thanks for letting me know, and thanks for trying to comment back. 🙂
The Newbury Girl says
March 24, 2020 at 3:56 pmOf course – I had this happen to me – there is likely an issue with your gravitar profile. Like for example, I had an issue a 2 years ago when I changed my domain but didn’t update my profile! So the link to my blog from my profile was broken!
mehsi says
March 24, 2020 at 4:02 pmOh no, that is not good that it didn’t automatically update. And you don’t notice it yourself as you expect it to just work. I checked both my WP profile and Gravatar and it seems both just didn’t have a link to my blog… I know for sure I added one. Let’s see if it works now. *crosses fingers*
The Newbury Girl says
March 24, 2020 at 4:03 pmYes – it’s there! So I’ll visit and return the love! 💜
mehsi says
March 24, 2020 at 4:03 pmYay! Happy that it works now~ Thank you! 😘
Nancy says
March 21, 2020 at 4:41 pmOoooh! I love all of the different eyeshadows in the picture! The impressions are super cute and I am in love with the shimmer!! It is great that they last a long time as well. I can definitely see some of your favorites, hehe. They are super affordable too! Wow, 57 is impressive!!! Thanks for sharing your collection!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
The Newbury Girl says
March 22, 2020 at 9:58 pmlol I honestly had no clue I had so many of these – kinda embarrassed at how many I own. But, oh well! I’m steadily working through these and I am almost completely done with one of these pots lol!
makeupmuddle says
March 22, 2020 at 4:13 pmI am so obsessed with the Super Shock Shadows. My favourites that I own are DGAF, Quiche and Ritz, but I think I have about 35 now! xo
Makeup Muddle
The Newbury Girl says
March 22, 2020 at 10:01 pmCP Super Shock Shadows are seriously like chips – it is hard to have just one lol! I feel less bad about how many I have now LOL. Nearly done with one completely now!!
Ellis James Designs says
March 23, 2020 at 8:01 amWow, an epic collection is right!
“Sleep Tight” caught my eye, look how vibrant that shade is…
Des | itsbetterinheels says
March 23, 2020 at 2:46 pmWow! You have quite the collection!! I’ve heard great things about Colourpop’s products. These Super Shock Shadows are extremely pigmented and fairly priced! That seems like a win overall in my book! I have a few palettes that I need to get through but I think Colourpop is a brand I need to go after next! Thanks for sharing your cool collection with us doll!
Des | https://www.itsbetterinheels.com
Castles and Hurricanes says
March 26, 2020 at 2:48 amThese colors are so pretty! I only own a few, but they’re so fun to use! I didn’t realize that they were sold in bundles-I might look into some of the smaller ones to expand my collection.
The Newbury Girl says
March 31, 2020 at 9:02 pmyes!!! CP does bundles all the time – what really made my collection expand though was the vault collection which came with 25 shadows. I didn’t plan on purchasing it but my BF bought it as a V-day gift a while ago lol
Simone | Beautymone says
March 28, 2020 at 11:04 amI love how unique this CP Super Shock formula is! I have a small collection but I would really want to expand it with more beautiful shades.
The Newbury Girl says
March 31, 2020 at 9:51 pmI really love the Super Shock formula, too. I have waaaaay too many – my collection really exploded when my BF purchased the vault for me lol. I gotta work through these!!
Hunida says
June 16, 2020 at 11:52 pmI have always wanted to try these Super Shock Shadows. That’s amazing that you own 57 different shades, wow!! I do see how the ones you mentioned do look similar though– I wonder if CP really does recycle them & just change their names? Or do they make them just sliiiightly different? Hmm… also, that silver shade, Liberty you pointed out really is SO blinding. Love it!!!
Thank you for sharing your collection with us, LP. ♡ Maybe you’ll have to write a post on how you store your makeup, so these will last on everyone’s shelves for more than a year like they do for you!
The Newbury Girl says
July 3, 2020 at 12:11 pmLMAO I have way too many. BUT in my defense, my boyfriend purchased me the vault collection (with 25 shades) for V-day last year so that’s why the number is so exponentially high hahahaha