ColourPop Sage the Day Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

ColourPop Sage the Day Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Sage the Day

ColourPop Sage the Day 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.32 oz.) is supposed to be a sage-inspired color story, though I’d just say it’s green-leaning rather than a particularly literal-translation of sage as a hue. It was grounded by warmer browns. The matte shades were pigmented, smooth, and blendable, while the shimmers were mostly opaque in coverage but a couple were a bit more loosely-pressed in feel.

Ingredients

Lit Vibes

Lit Vibes is a very pale, peachy-gold base with green-to-gold shifting duochrome shimmer.

  • Opaque pigmentation
  • Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
  • Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
  • Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

  • Urban Decay Shifty (LE, $19.00).
  • Make Up For Ever 106 Grenny White (P, $26.00).
  • Dior Emerald #2 (LE, ).
  • ColourPop Rich Rich (LE, $4.50).
  • Rare Beauty Will-Power (LE, ).
  • ColourPop La Playa (P, $4.50).
  • Huda Beauty Mint #2 (LE, ).
  • ColourPop Striking (LE, $4.50).
  • ColourPop Come One (LE, $4.50).
  • JD Glow Peachy Keen (P, $7.50).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. – $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Lit Vibes

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Retreat Me

Retreat Me is a light green with moderate, warm undertones and a frosted finish.

  • Opaque pigmentation
  • Smooth, more loosely-pressed but not dry
  • Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
  • Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. – $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Sips Tea

Sips Tea is a pale, yellowish-green with a matte finish.

  • Mostly opaque color coverage
  • Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
  • Applied evenly and was blendable
  • Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

  • Sydney Grace Calmeria (DC, $5.25).
  • Clionadh Sublimate (P, $4.50).
  • ColourPop Fresh Cut (LE, $4.50).
  • Terra Moons Estella (P, $6.00).
  • Natasha Denona Zest (433CP) (LE, ).
  • ColourPop Almost Famous (LE, $4.50).
  • Huda Beauty Neon Green #1 (LE, ).
  • Huda Beauty Neon Green #3 (LE, ).
  • Clionadh Bramble (P, $4.50).
  • ColourPop Designer (LE, $4.50).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. – $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Sips Tea

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Keep Calm

Keep Calm is a light, slightly brighter, lime green with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

  • Opaque color coverage
  • Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
  • Applied evenly and was blendable
  • Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. – $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Keep Calm

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Tree of Life

Tree of Life is a darker, olive green with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen.

  • Opaque pigmentation
  • Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense
  • Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
  • Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

  • Charlotte Tilbury Green Lights #2 (LE, ).
  • Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Power Eyes Enhance (LE, ).
  • Sydney Grace Gold Earth (P, $6.00).
  • Clarins Jade #4 (PiP, ).
  • Sydney Grace Commission (P, $6.25).
  • Hourglass Vivid (P, $29.00).
  • Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline (LE, $36.00).
  • Natasha Denona Antheia (286DC) (LE, $29.00).
  • Devinah Cosmetics Fury (P, $5.00).
  • Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #6 (PiP, ).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. – $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Intuition

Intuition is a light-medium, orange-brown with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.

  • Opaque color coverage
  • Soft, velvety, smooth
  • Applied evenly and was blendable
  • Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

  • ColourPop Tuscan Fun (LE, $4.50).
  • Fenty Beauty Take Cover (PiP, ).
  • NABLA Cosmetics Ghibli (PiP, $8.00).
  • MAC What Clout (P, $20.00).
  • Sydney Grace Poppy (Deep) (PiP, $5.25).
  • NABLA Cosmetics Narrative (PiP, $8.00).
  • Viseart Warm Mattes #3 (PiP, ).
  • Urban Decay Nudie (PiP, $19.00).
  • ColourPop Like a Bull (LE, $4.50).
  • KKW Beauty Calabasas (PiP, ).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. – $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Intuition

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Manifest

Manifest is a medium-dark brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.

  • Opaque color coverage
  • Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
  • Applied evenly and was blendable
  • Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

  • MAC Spice Dynasty (LE, $17.00).
  • Urban Decay Drip (PiP, $19.00).
  • ColourPop Highest Rated (LE, $4.50).
  • Viseart Latte (PiP, ).
  • Kaja Rich Espresso (PiP, ).
  • Viseart Nue (PiP, ).
  • Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #10 (PiP, ).
  • ColourPop Grasslands (LE, $4.50).
  • Dose of Colors Churro (LE, ).
  • Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Seduce Glow Enhance) (LE, ).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. – $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Manifest

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

Nature Bae

Nature Bae has a warmer, reddish-brown base with green-to-blue shifting duochrome shimmer.

  • Opaque pigmentation
  • Smooth, more loosely pressed but had good adhesion
  • Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
  • Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

  • Sydney Grace Scarab (LE, $6.25).
  • Wet ‘n’ Wild Comfort Zone #8 (PiP, ).
  • ColourPop Sassy (LE, $4.50).
  • Anastasia Sponsored (LE, $12.00).
  • Give Me Glow Gifts Galore (P, $7.00).
  • Terra Moons Illusion (P, $6.00).
  • Natasha Denona Orion (105DC) (PiP, $29.00).
  • Sydney Grace Starry Night (P, $8.00).
  • Pat McGrath Dragonfly (LE, $25.00).
  • Urban Decay Lounge (DC, $19.00).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. – $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Smudge Me

Smudge Me is a rich, deep olive-green with muted, warm brown undertones and a matte finish.

  • Opaque color coverage
  • Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
  • Applied evenly and was blendable
  • Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

  • Natasha Denona Zeal (388CM) (PiP, ).
  • ColourPop Charmed (PiP, $4.50).
  • Zoeva Herrengasse (LE, ).
  • Natasha Denona Savanna (LE, ).
  • Sydney Grace General (P, $5.25).
  • ColourPop Earth Rumble (LE, $4.50).
  • MAC Damn She Olive (LE, $17.00).
  • Natasha Denona Scrap (339CM) (LE, ).
  • Sydney Grace Enchantment (LE, $5.25).
  • Zoeva MT150 (PiP, ).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. – $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Smudge Me

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.