Moira Phoebe, Callisto, Orion, Alpha, Dawn Lucent Cream Shadow Reviews & Swatches
Phoebe
Moira Phoebe Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a medium gold with strong, warm peach undertones and a lightly 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
- Tom Ford Beauty Suspicion #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Mayor (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Lumineuse (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Mediterraneen #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Moo (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Flirt (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Keep It PG (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Let It Whip (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop New Hope (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Lumiere (46) (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (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
Dimethicone, Octyl Palmitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Talc, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylene/ Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, May Contain/Peut Contenir/Puede Contener (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
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.
Phoebe
PPermanent. $7.50.
Callisto
Moira Callisto Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a medium gold with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Nearly 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
- NARS Bayadere #3 (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Moonlight (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wild Life (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Shimmy Dip (78) (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Agate (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Cruise Look #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Palm Wine (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Starship (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Early Birdie (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Bahia (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% 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, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Talc, Ethylene/ Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, 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.
Callisto
PPermanent. $7.50.
Orion
Moira Orion Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a light brown with warmer, rosy undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Nearly 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 Sparkler (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC English Gilt (LE, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- JD Glow Rose Goals (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Reversible (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Aesthetic (PiP, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Woodwinked (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Kaja Sunny Amber (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Flock Party #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Something's Fishy (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Eclipse (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, 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
Mica, Dimethicone, Octyl Palmitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Talc, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylene/ Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, May Contain/Peut Contenir/Puede Contener (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 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.
Orion
PPermanent. $7.50.
Alpha
Moira Alpha Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a light mauve with slightly warmer, brownish undertones and cooler flecks of sparkle and shimmer that resulted in a shiny, 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
- Glaminatrix Stripped Back (PiP, $8.04).
- Too Faced Wanna Piece of Me (LE, $16.00).
- Urban Decay Not a Bot (LE, $19.00).
- Clionadh Glow (P, $7.75).
- Pat McGrath Lunar Haze (LE, $25.00).
- ColourPop On a Wing (LE, $4.50).
- Make Up For Ever 104 Blue White (P, $26.00).
- Viseart Lunar Eclipse (GPV2 #5) (LE, ).
- MAC Girls, Girls! (LE, $22.00).
- ColourPop Sunflare (LE, $4.50).
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, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Talc, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylene/ Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, May Contain /Peut Contenir/Puede Contener (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 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.
Alpha
PPermanent. $7.50.
Dawn
Moira Dawn Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and lighter copper sparkle throughout.
- 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
- Sephora Antique Copper (359) (P, $9.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Casual Friday (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sous Le Sable #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Seduction (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Djali (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop A Little Quarky (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Bronze (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #7 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Shook Up (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Be U (LE, $4.50) is less 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, Mica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Talc, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylene/ Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, May Contain /Peut Contenir/Puede Contener (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 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.
Moira has no right to come for me with such pretty shadows!!!
These are beautiful – all of them. But over the years, I’ve become very leery of buying cream shadows because of how quickly they dry out and become unusable But if these are a cream to powder formula (sort of like those from L’Oreal), they last for ages so I’d be more likely to try. Nice price too!
Phoebe, Orion, Alpha and Dawn are for me! I love the softer look of this formula compared to most CP SSS’s. More refined and yet still have some complexity to some of the shades, as seen in Phoebe and Dawn. Those 2 with just my usual browbone e/s and a nice toasty matte brown as a transition, and kapow!
Aren’t these little beauties? Gorgeous everyday shades, inexpensive and impressively rated. Phoebe and Orion have my attention. An online retailer in Australia (Cosmetic Capital) carries Moira products and I am hoping that they get these ones.