ColourPop Blowin' Smoke Eyeshadow Palette — Silver & Smokey 9-Shade Palette, 3 Metallics & 6 Mattes, Long-Wear Blendable Finish

ColourPop Blowin' Smoke is a silver-and-smoky eyeshadow palette with nine high-pigment shades—three metallics and six mattes—designed for long-wear, blendable smokey-eye looks.

This compact 0.3 oz palette focuses on grayscale tones so you can build everything from a soft daytime haze to an intense evening smokey eye. The formula combines finely milled powders that adhere smoothly, layer without patching, and blend out with minimal fallout. Three shimmery metallics give reflective pop while six matte neutrals provide depth and transition, making it straightforward to create classic monochrome eye looks.

How do the finishes and shades work together to create a smokey eye?

The palette pairs matte transition shades with concentrated metallics so you can sculpt shadow, deepen the crease, and add a luminous center or inner-corner highlight. Use mattes to contour and smokes out edges; pack metallics for intensity and dimension. The shade range—cool greys, charcoal, and silver—was curated to layer seamlessly without muddying.

• Three metallics for lid highlights and reflective accents
• Six mattes for blending, crease definition, and soft transitions
• Cool-toned greys that stack without shifting warm
• Blendable pigments formulated for smooth layering

Will this palette give me long-lasting color throughout the day?

The formula is created to adhere well to the eyelid and resist fading when applied over a primer or base. Softer powder particles help the color meld to the skin, reducing patchiness and helping blended edges hold shape. For best retention, press metallics on with a flat brush or finger and set mattes by layering lightly.

• Long-wear powder blend minimizes creasing and fallout
• Apply over eye primer for extended staying power
• Use flatter brushes for maximum pigment payoff
• Layer mattes gently to build even, lasting depth

What tools and techniques give the best finish with this palette?

Tool choice changes how the shades appear: denser brushes deliver vivid payoff while fluffier brushes diffuse edges for soft transitions. A small angled brush works well for precise liner effects using deeper mattes. Metallics perform best pressed onto the lid rather than swept, which preserves their reflective quality.

• Flat, firm brush or fingertip for packing metallics
• Fluffy blending brush for seamless soft edges
• Small angled brush for smoked liners or tightlining
• Layer from light to dark to control intensity

How can I adapt these shades for daytime and evening looks?

For daytime, favor the lighter greys and softer mattes blended out for a subtle, smudged effect. For evening, deepen the outer corner and crease with charcoal mattes and add a metallic center or inner-corner highlight for contrast. The palette’s tonal cohesion makes transitioning between looks quick and predictable.

• Day: soft matte wash with subtle crease definition
• Night: deepen with dark matte, add metallic pop on the lid
• Smudge lower lashline with a small brush for balance
• Use a clean blending brush to soften harsh lines

Who is this for: ColourPop Blowin' Smoke is ideal for anyone who loves cool-toned, monochrome eye looks—from beginners wanting an easy smokey-eye kit to experienced artists seeking portable greys and silvers. It suits people who prefer cruelty-free, trend-aware formulas and those who need a compact, versatile palette for day-to-night makeup routines.