Moira Black Hole, Vega, Supernova, Rigel Lucent Cream Shadow Reviews & Swatches
Black Hole
Moira Black Hole Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a deep gray with cool, bluish undertones and a smooth, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly creamy, more of a cream-powder feel as it wasn’t too emollient
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Clionadh Narwhal (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Divine Mink (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Slayed (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Metallic Denim #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Dazzling Diamonds #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Galaxy (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Badass #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Goody Two-Shoes (P, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Granite (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME108 Steel (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.50/0.074 oz. - $101.35 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "silky-rich pigment" with a "blendable, soft-cream-gel." The majority of the shades were quite pigmented with very little product needed to get full opacity. I found that the finish of the shades tended to be quite shiny--they looked wet even though they did not feel that way.
The texture was lightweight, lightly emollient but more of a cream-to-powder product as it did not feel overly slick or wet when initially picked up or as it dried down. The dry down was powder-like as it remained somewhat blendable and very flexible, so it wasn't smudge-proof (like if one wiped their eyes) but did have good longevity as there was no fading or creasing unil after 9 hours of wear.
Browse all of our Moira Lucent Cream Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Octyl Palmitate, Mica, Talc, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyethylene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/PUEDE CONTENER (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Tin Oxide (CI 77861).
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.
Black Hole
PPermanent. $7.50.
Vega
Moira Vega Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a rich, coral-red with strong, warm undertones and a smooth, pearly sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly creamy, more of a cream-powder feel as it wasn’t too emollient
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Georgia (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop 2Nite (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Strawberry Pear (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Bailar (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Garden Date (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Love Lock (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Seize the Day (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Dwindle (LE, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop The Ram (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.50/0.074 oz. - $101.35 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "silky-rich pigment" with a "blendable, soft-cream-gel." The majority of the shades were quite pigmented with very little product needed to get full opacity. I found that the finish of the shades tended to be quite shiny--they looked wet even though they did not feel that way.
The texture was lightweight, lightly emollient but more of a cream-to-powder product as it did not feel overly slick or wet when initially picked up or as it dried down. The dry down was powder-like as it remained somewhat blendable and very flexible, so it wasn't smudge-proof (like if one wiped their eyes) but did have good longevity as there was no fading or creasing unil after 9 hours of wear.
Browse all of our Moira Lucent Cream Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Octyl Palmitate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Mineral Oil, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Ethylene/ Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, May Contain/Peut Contenir/Puede Contener (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), D&C Red No.6 (CI 15850), D&C Red No.6 Ba Lake (CI 15850), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).
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.
Vega
PPermanent. $7.50.
Supernova
Moira Supernova Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a bright, fuchsia pink with cooler undertones and lighter, fuchsia sparkle throughout that gave it a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly creamy, more of a cream-powder feel as it wasn’t too emollient
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Lub (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sleep Tight (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Winter Berry (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop UR My Sunshine (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Ladies Dancing (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- JD Glow Sprung (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Peeps Pink (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Heather (P, $7.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Pink Fury (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Halley's Comet (P, $8.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.50/0.074 oz. - $101.35 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "silky-rich pigment" with a "blendable, soft-cream-gel." The majority of the shades were quite pigmented with very little product needed to get full opacity. I found that the finish of the shades tended to be quite shiny--they looked wet even though they did not feel that way.
The texture was lightweight, lightly emollient but more of a cream-to-powder product as it did not feel overly slick or wet when initially picked up or as it dried down. The dry down was powder-like as it remained somewhat blendable and very flexible, so it wasn't smudge-proof (like if one wiped their eyes) but did have good longevity as there was no fading or creasing unil after 9 hours of wear.
Browse all of our Moira Lucent Cream Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Octyl Palmitate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Mineral Oil, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Ethylene/ Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, May Contain/Peut Contenir/Puede Contener (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), D&C Red No.21 Al Lake (CI 45380), D&C Red No.27 Al Lake (CI 45410), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).
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.
Supernova
PPermanent. $7.50.
Rigel
Moira Rigel Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a bright, magenta pink with strong, cool blue undertones and a smoother, metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly creamy, more of a cream-powder feel as it wasn’t too emollient
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Christmas Town (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ivy League (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Jump Turn (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Solstice with the Mostest (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Interstellar (GPV2 #25) (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Ultraviolet #2 (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Lost in Space (P, $8.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ringlet (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.50/0.074 oz. - $101.35 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "silky-rich pigment" with a "blendable, soft-cream-gel." The majority of the shades were quite pigmented with very little product needed to get full opacity. I found that the finish of the shades tended to be quite shiny--they looked wet even though they did not feel that way.
The texture was lightweight, lightly emollient but more of a cream-to-powder product as it did not feel overly slick or wet when initially picked up or as it dried down. The dry down was powder-like as it remained somewhat blendable and very flexible, so it wasn't smudge-proof (like if one wiped their eyes) but did have good longevity as there was no fading or creasing unil after 9 hours of wear.
Browse all of our Moira Lucent Cream Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Octyl Palmitate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Mineral Oil, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Ethylene/ Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, May Contain /Peut Contenir/Puede Contener (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), D&C Red No.27 Al Lake (CI 45410).
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.
Is this love??
As if I need another purple or black eyeshadow, but I really do love Rigal and Black Hole!
Oh – Black Hole is such a lovely and complex colour and has a good rating too.
None of these are my kind of colours, but I certainly do appreciate the A+ rating on them.
Moira is on my Brands To Try This Year list because holy cheese, almost every review you post about them is amazing!
Love this formula. Very pigmented, smooth and easy to blend out.
Do you think Black Hole would work as an eyeliner?
Yes!