This photo is from my Instagram when the palette was new which is why the quality isn’t as good.
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One thing I have noticed with my blog is that I barely post reviews anymore. Which is strange considering that’s what I started this blog doing. I’ve decided to bring it back today by reviewing the ColourPop Going Coconuts eyeshadow palette. I’ve been on a spending ban for a while now, so instead of showing you new products, I’m going to throw it back and review some of my favourites.
This is my ColourPop Going Coconuts Eyeshadow Palette Review.
Going Coconuts is one of ColourPop’s nine pan palettes and it’s full of wearable neutral tones. It leans slightly more cool than warm, and as I have recently discovered; cool toned neutrals are my thing. They suit me better than warm tones, so of course I had to pick this palette up.
The Packaging
Yeah… I don’t like it. It’s in beige plastic packaging and the cursive writing is already starting to chip away. I also find it extremely hard to open, when I first bought this palette I had acrylics on and couldn’t get the palette open without fear of breaking a nail, and I didn’t have them that long at all. I also find that I have to really make sure that it’s clicked shut, as just pushing it down doesn’t close it properly. I’m not sure if all of the nine pan palettes are like that, but I much prefer the cardboard packaging.
I do like that the shades have names and that they are written under the shade, as well as being on the back. Also the pans are magnetic, so if you like re-arranging your palettes, you can do that to.
It also has a mirror which is very handy, as it’s a good size.
The Pigment
I find that the matte shades aren’t crazy pigmented, but they are opaque and build nicely. I’ve never had a problem with applying too much and having to spend time blending it out. They’re very easy to work with, and I have no complaints at all.
The shimmers are a bit more pigmented, with Palm Reader being extremely blinding. It is a little chunky and crumbly, but it’s the most pigmented white shade I’ve ever tried.
If you’re new to eyeshadow you can’t go wrong with this palette, it’s very beginner friendly.
The Fallout
I know to expect fallout with ColourPop’s shimmery shades, and this palette is no different. When I use Coco Crush over the lid, I always get a bit of fallout under my eyes, but it doesn’t bother me, as it sweeps away easily. If fallout does bother you then that is something worth noting.
The Swatches
Top to Bottom: Shredded, Palm Reader, Coolada, Lovely Bunch, Coco Crush, Shell Yeah, Get Crackin’, Da Coco and Nutty.
Shredded: A matte yellow/ beige.
Palm Reader: A white shade with a slight gold flip.
Coolada: Matte taupe.
Lovely Bunch: Matte brown
Coco Crush: A pale Copper
Shell Yeah: Matte plum brown
Get Crackin: Cool toned brown with silver flecks
Da Coco: A golden bronze
Nutty: A darker chocolate brown
The Price
This palette retails for $12, which I think is brilliant for what you get.
Final Thoughts
Overall I really like this palette. I love how every shade is extremely wearable, as I find this palette is brilliant for travel. Every shade is covered, and I don’t need to reach for other palettes to complete a look. Even though I don’t like the packaging, it isn’t a deal breaker, as I love the shades and how they perform.
I struggle with neutral palettes, as I find that a lot of them are orange based and it simply does not suit me. Whereas I don’t have that problem with this palette. I’m also very happy that there isn’t a pressed glitter in this palette.
I just really love this palette and can’t recommend it enough.
That was my ColourPop Going Coconuts Eyeshadow Palette Review.
Have you tried a ColourPop eyeshadow palette?
Thank you for reading!
I love this palette 🙂
It’s a good one!xx
I haven’t tried any of their products, but would like to at some point. It looks a beautiful neutrals eyeshadow palette.
http://shimmeringhighlights.blogspot.com/
They have some really great products! It’s definitely a must if you like your neutrals xx
Some of those shades are gorgeous! Shame about the packaging though x
Lily Loves
This is a cool toned lovers dream! x
Beautylymin
It really is! It’s such a good palette xx
that’s a shame about the matte shades, usually colourpop are quite good with them! Coco Rush looks like my kind of shade but yes I agree some of their shimmer shades aren’t packed in that much. that’s a massive shame about their packaging, but I guess that’s what you get with their price! xx
I know what you mean, it’s not a deal breaker with how they perform, but I know some people like their mattes to be very pigmented. Coco Crush is my favourite, it’s such a lovely shade. That’s true!xx
This is such a gorgeous palette! These are the sorts of shades I’d usually go for, I love neutrals over anything bright xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
It really is! If you love cool toned neutrals then you’ll love this palette. I don’t do brights either xx
This palette looks so pretty! However the fact that they do have some fallout when you apply them would totally annoy me, it’s something I hate unfortunately! It does seem good for the price though – again, I love the shades. Thank you for this comprehensive and honest review!
Take care! x
Julia x
http://www.juliaspeaksbeauty.blogspot.com
It’s such a good one! Yeah I know that fallout can be annoying, it’s personal preference. It’s definitely good for the price, as the shades are so wearable, they’re so easy to throw on. It’s no problem, thank you for stopping by xx
Ah, these shades in this palette looks incredible!
It’s such a good palette!xx
The palette looks so nice! I personally love buying their single eyeshadows and build my own palettes; I somehow find that singles have a better pigmentation and color pay-off, but palettes like this one are worth checking out too! xx
Naya
http://www.nayatilly.com
I love their single shadows too, the BYOP deal is amazing! I think I prefer my single shadow palette too, but this one is still nice xx
This is such a gorgeous palette, so many pretty nude shades! xo
Gemma | Makeup Muddle
It’s a shame that they have some fall out but they are lovely shades and it’s nice they all work for you 🙂
Hope that you are having a nice weekend 🙂
Gorgeous swatches! I can imagine that you get a lot of use out of this palette!xx
Amber | http://www.amberatlanta.blogspot.co.uk
Those swatches are so satisfying! What a gorgeous mixture of shades within this palette. This looks great for everyday wear and really easy to use which is the kind of palettes I love to use xx
Lauren
this looks like a beautiful palette. also, I love that your swatches are so neat!
emjbarker.blogspot.co.uk
Gosh these colours are so pretty! I love this palette!
Amber – The Unpredicted Page –
These are definitely the kind of shades I go for. I’m a cool-neutral girl too! It’s a shame the packaging isn’t great, but I guess for the price of the palette it isn’t a deal breaker. Thank you for introducing me to this one, as I’ve never seen it before x
I have only tried a few single shadows from ColourPop, but I haven’t tried any of their palettes & I want to! I’m a big fan of colorful shades so this palette isn’t for m, but I know they have a ton of colorful palettes!