Moira Bel Air, Green Paradise, Treasure Trove Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow Reviews & Swatches
Green Paradise
Moira Green Paradise Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) has a blackened base with lighter, green-teal sparkle and micro-sparkle.
- Semi-sheer to medium coverage (marketed as opaque)
- Thin, more watery feel
- Became gummy as it dried down (do not blend/mess with during this stage)
- Hard to manipulate/get even
- Best applied as a sheerer layer, do not build up
- Long-wearing (10 hours without creasing/fallout)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Moira Cosmos (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Haus Labs Deep Teal Shimmer (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Trendy (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Equilibrium (382M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Shameless (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- The Estee Edit Wavy (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Patchwork (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Orphic (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Buxom Twilight Tryst (P, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Kaja Magic (P, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.50/0.1 oz. - $85.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "no fallout" and will not crease while "glid[ing] on effortlessly." There did not seem to be a specific callout with respect to opacity, and the actual opacity ranged from sheer to more opaque with most being semi-sheer. The brand's promotional swatches/demo images showed the shades as fully opaque in coverage, though.
The consistency was very watery initially; thin, fluid, and on the more watery side so that it was hard to apply the product evenly. I tried to use my fingertips but found that my fingertips seemed to absorb the formula and caused it to dry down faster, which turned it into a gummy consistency--this was even harder to manipulate and even out! I would recommend a larger, flat synthetic brush or the included doe-foot applicator.
I found the formula to be particularly difficult and inconsistent to work with, and I think it would be best for someone who would use the shades as a sheer wash of color and is not particularly concerned for a 100% perfect evenness or layered over another eyeshadow. They have some tremendous sparkle and shine, so I can see some people loving them for real-life use.
Once on, they were crease- and fade-resistant and did not have fallout for 10 hours, as they did fully dry down, but they easily removed with water.
Note: some shades contain plastic (PET) glitter.
Browse all of our Moira Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Water, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, PVP, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-7, Tin Oxide, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/PUEDE CONTENER (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), D&C Black 2 (CI 77266).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Green Paradise
PPermanent. $8.50.
Treasure Trove
Moira Treasure Trove Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) seemed to have a more translucent base with flecks of silver glitter and lighter silver sparkle throughout.
- Sheer coverage (marketed as opaque)
- Thin, more watery feel
- Became gummy as it dried down (do not blend/mess with during this stage)
- Hard to manipulate/get even
- Best applied as a sheerer layer, do not build up
- Long-wearing (10 hours without creasing/fallout)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Creeper (LE, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Villain Era (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop First Class (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Plum Tulle #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Flashing Lights (DC, $6.99) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Sterling (PiP, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Mercury (GPV2 #14) (P, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Rock Icon (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Frosted Yum (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Tingle (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.50/0.1 oz. - $85.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "no fallout" and will not crease while "glid[ing] on effortlessly." There did not seem to be a specific callout with respect to opacity, and the actual opacity ranged from sheer to more opaque with most being semi-sheer. The brand's promotional swatches/demo images showed the shades as fully opaque in coverage, though.
The consistency was very watery initially; thin, fluid, and on the more watery side so that it was hard to apply the product evenly. I tried to use my fingertips but found that my fingertips seemed to absorb the formula and caused it to dry down faster, which turned it into a gummy consistency--this was even harder to manipulate and even out! I would recommend a larger, flat synthetic brush or the included doe-foot applicator.
I found the formula to be particularly difficult and inconsistent to work with, and I think it would be best for someone who would use the shades as a sheer wash of color and is not particularly concerned for a 100% perfect evenness or layered over another eyeshadow. They have some tremendous sparkle and shine, so I can see some people loving them for real-life use.
Once on, they were crease- and fade-resistant and did not have fallout for 10 hours, as they did fully dry down, but they easily removed with water.
Note: some shades contain plastic (PET) glitter.
Browse all of our Moira Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Water, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, PVP, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-7, Aluminum, Tin Oxide, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/PUEDE CONTENER (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77499).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Treasure Trove
PPermanent. $8.50.
Bel Air
Moira Bel Air Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a light-medium peach gold with a sparkling sheen. It was very, very sheer!
- Sheer coverage (marketed as opaque)
- Thin, more watery feel
- Became gummy as it dried down (do not blend/mess with during this stage)
- Hard to manipulate/get even
- Best applied as a sheerer layer, do not build up
- Long-wearing (10 hours without creasing/fallout)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Power (P, $10.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Rare Beauty Clarity (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Moira Goodness (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Moira Main Character (P, $8.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mystical (P, $9.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Limbo (P, $6.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Phytosurgence Fractal Freesia (LE, $17.07) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Angel Fire (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Dior New Look #2 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Shook My Snow Globe (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.50/0.1 oz. - $85.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "no fallout" and will not crease while "glid[ing] on effortlessly." There did not seem to be a specific callout with respect to opacity, and the actual opacity ranged from sheer to more opaque with most being semi-sheer. The brand's promotional swatches/demo images showed the shades as fully opaque in coverage, though.
The consistency was very watery initially; thin, fluid, and on the more watery side so that it was hard to apply the product evenly. I tried to use my fingertips but found that my fingertips seemed to absorb the formula and caused it to dry down faster, which turned it into a gummy consistency--this was even harder to manipulate and even out! I would recommend a larger, flat synthetic brush or the included doe-foot applicator.
I found the formula to be particularly difficult and inconsistent to work with, and I think it would be best for someone who would use the shades as a sheer wash of color and is not particularly concerned for a 100% perfect evenness or layered over another eyeshadow. They have some tremendous sparkle and shine, so I can see some people loving them for real-life use.
Once on, they were crease- and fade-resistant and did not have fallout for 10 hours, as they did fully dry down, but they easily removed with water.
Note: some shades contain plastic (PET) glitter.
Browse all of our Moira Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Water, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Glycerin, Silica, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, PVP, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Laureth-7, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/PUEDE CONTENER (+/-) : Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I’m not sure what part is worse: 1.) Horrendous quality, or 2.) Seeing PET glitter as an ingredient. There are still a few shades that look far better pigmented and smoother, and do not appear to have any glitter in them. So here’s hoping! 🤞🏼
It just shows that a brand can’t be good at everything – a fabulous ombre blush, some excellent singles, but really dud liquid eyeshadows.
I really wonder if Moira could pull a Colourpop on these and do a reformulation. The products are absolutely terrible.
Not very encouraging at all…. I’ve pretty much given up on liquid shadows because even the good ones dry out long before I can finish them but these are so “not good”. That green one looked promising but maybe it should be renamed Green Hell!