Terra Moons Ascension, Among the Stars, Photosynthetic, Amber Dusk, Stellar Wind, Skywatcher Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Galactic Mint
Terra Moons Galactic Mint Duochrome Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark emerald green with a cooler base undertone and warmer golden green and emerald green shimmer throughout. It had a high-shine, intensely metallic finish.
- Opaque, smooth pigmentation
- Creamy, moderately dense, and smooth
- Adhered well to bare skin, blendable
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia C5 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Emerald Green (16M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Moss (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Levy (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Phat Pockets (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Phases (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Chanel Affresco #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Mean Green (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Optimism (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.00/0.05 oz. - $160.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "blendable" and "pigmented" with "a bit of kick up" when used due to being "pressed by hand." Some shades come with "additional information" such as being sheerer on the brand's website (for that particular shade) or to use a "glitter primer" due to the finish.
I found that some matte shades were more noticeably powdery than others, but whether there was just a little bit of powderiness or more noticeable powderiness really depended on a shade. The neon shades were the most powdery and hardest to work with on their own; some had more specific tips/guidance on how to work with them, which I felt was great for disclosure, but it could get hard to remember what shade needs to be applied in such and such fashion since it really did vary a lot shade by shade. The darker and less neon matte shades tended to perform the best for me--more pigmentation, better blendability, and were easier to work with and were more consistent.
Most shades--matte and more shimmery--were pigmented, easy to blend, and applied well to bare skin. They lasted between seven and eight hours with most closer to eight hours before fading (more of the mattes) or creasing (some of the more intense metallics).
Browse all of our Terra Moons Duochrome Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Magnesium Stearate, Nylon-12, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. MAY CONTAIN: Iron Oxides, Aluminum Powder, Tin Oxide, Lakes, Dyes, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Carmine, Hydrated Chromium Oxide, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfide.
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.
Galactic Mint
PPermanent. $8.00.
Ascension
Terra Moons Ascension Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark lavender with neutral-to-cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. There seemed to be nearly imperceptible (in person) pearl throughout, which helped the product blend and adhere better.
- Opaque, smooth pigmentation
- Lightly powdery but finely-milled, more velvety
- Use with a lighter hand, blendable
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Lunar Haze (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Otaku (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Flowery (PiP, $8.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Glaminatrix Periwinkle (P, $7.30) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Wanted (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- LORAC Lilac (LE, $19.00).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "blendable" and "pigmented" with "a bit of kick up" when used due to being "pressed by hand." Some shades come with "additional information" such as being sheerer on the brand's website (for that particular shade) or to use a "glitter primer" due to the finish.
I found that some matte shades were more noticeably powdery than others, but whether there was just a little bit of powderiness or more noticeable powderiness really depended on a shade. The neon shades were the most powdery and hardest to work with on their own; some had more specific tips/guidance on how to work with them, which I felt was great for disclosure, but it could get hard to remember what shade needs to be applied in such and such fashion since it really did vary a lot shade by shade.
The darker and less neon matte shades tended to perform the best for me--more pigmentation, better blendability, and were easier to work with and were more consistent.
Most shades--matte and more shimmery--were pigmented, easy to blend, and applied well to bare skin. They lasted between seven and eight hours with most closer to eight hours before fading (more of the mattes) or creasing (some of the more intense metallics).
Browse all of our Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Magnesium Stearate, Nylon-12, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. MAY CONTAIN: Iron Oxides, Aluminum Powder, Tin Oxide, Lakes, Dyes, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Carmine, Hydrated Chromium Oxide, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfide.
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.
Ascension
PPermanent. $6.00.
Among the Stars
Terra Moons Among the Stars Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, lemony-lime with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was a slightly greener take on “highlighter yellow.” Neons tend to have issues in coverage, application, and texture, and while this felt improved from past neons by the brand, it was still prone to typical problems of neon shades.
- Medium, somewhat buildable pigmentation
- Somewhat powdery, airier, prone to fallout
- Use with a lighter hand, blendable
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours)
- Stained after removal
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Zest (433CP) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fresh Cut (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Designer (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #1 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Cucumber Avocado (LE, $6.99) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Relapse (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Almost Famous (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sea Breeze (P, $5.00) is more muted, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC My Kid Could Make That (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "blendable" and "pigmented" with "a bit of kick up" when used due to being "pressed by hand." Some shades come with "additional information" such as being sheerer on the brand's website (for that particular shade) or to use a "glitter primer" due to the finish.
I found that some matte shades were more noticeably powdery than others, but whether there was just a little bit of powderiness or more noticeable powderiness really depended on a shade. The neon shades were the most powdery and hardest to work with on their own; some had more specific tips/guidance on how to work with them, which I felt was great for disclosure, but it could get hard to remember what shade needs to be applied in such and such fashion since it really did vary a lot shade by shade.
The darker and less neon matte shades tended to perform the best for me--more pigmentation, better blendability, and were easier to work with and were more consistent.
Most shades--matte and more shimmery--were pigmented, easy to blend, and applied well to bare skin. They lasted between seven and eight hours with most closer to eight hours before fading (more of the mattes) or creasing (some of the more intense metallics).
Browse all of our Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Magnesium Stearate, Nylon-12, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. MAY CONTAIN: Iron Oxides, Aluminum Powder, Tin Oxide, Lakes, Dyes, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Carmine, Hydrated Chromium Oxide, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfide.
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.
Among the Stars
PPermanent. $6.00.
Photosynthetic
Terra Moons Photosynthetic Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium, grass green with sublet, warm undertones and a matte finish. It blended out to more of a yellowish tone when more heavily diffused.
- Mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation
- Lightly powdery, fairly blendable
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours)
- Stained after removal
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Lucky (15) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Morphe Nature (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Clover (Bright Editorial #3) (P, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Desert Spoon (PiP, $5.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Granny Smith (DC, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Sentimientos (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Coloured Raine Mint Leaves (LE, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "blendable" and "pigmented" with "a bit of kick up" when used due to being "pressed by hand." Some shades come with "additional information" such as being sheerer on the brand's website (for that particular shade) or to use a "glitter primer" due to the finish.
I found that some matte shades were more noticeably powdery than others, but whether there was just a little bit of powderiness or more noticeable powderiness really depended on a shade. The neon shades were the most powdery and hardest to work with on their own; some had more specific tips/guidance on how to work with them, which I felt was great for disclosure, but it could get hard to remember what shade needs to be applied in such and such fashion since it really did vary a lot shade by shade.
The darker and less neon matte shades tended to perform the best for me--more pigmentation, better blendability, and were easier to work with and were more consistent.
Most shades--matte and more shimmery--were pigmented, easy to blend, and applied well to bare skin. They lasted between seven and eight hours with most closer to eight hours before fading (more of the mattes) or creasing (some of the more intense metallics).
Browse all of our Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Magnesium Stearate, Nylon-12, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. MAY CONTAIN: Iron Oxides, Aluminum Powder, Tin Oxide, Lakes, Dyes, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Carmine, Hydrated Chromium Oxide, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfide.
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.
Photosynthetic
PPermanent. $6.00.
Amber Dusk
Terra Moons Amber Dusk Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a brighter, medium orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque, smooth pigmentation
- Lightly powdery but finely-milled, more velvety
- Use with a lighter hand, blendable
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Sequoia (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Gina (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Mensaje (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Twilight Flash (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Topaz #1 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Orange #5 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Mango Tea (P, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sugarpill High Score (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bump This (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Buttarum (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "blendable" and "pigmented" with "a bit of kick up" when used due to being "pressed by hand." Some shades come with "additional information" such as being sheerer on the brand's website (for that particular shade) or to use a "glitter primer" due to the finish.
I found that some matte shades were more noticeably powdery than others, but whether there was just a little bit of powderiness or more noticeable powderiness really depended on a shade. The neon shades were the most powdery and hardest to work with on their own; some had more specific tips/guidance on how to work with them, which I felt was great for disclosure, but it could get hard to remember what shade needs to be applied in such and such fashion since it really did vary a lot shade by shade.
The darker and less neon matte shades tended to perform the best for me--more pigmentation, better blendability, and were easier to work with and were more consistent.
Most shades--matte and more shimmery--were pigmented, easy to blend, and applied well to bare skin. They lasted between seven and eight hours with most closer to eight hours before fading (more of the mattes) or creasing (some of the more intense metallics).
Browse all of our Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Magnesium Stearate, Nylon-12, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. MAY CONTAIN: Iron Oxides, Aluminum Powder, Tin Oxide, Lakes, Dyes, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Carmine, Hydrated Chromium Oxide, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfide.
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.
Amber Dusk
PPermanent. $6.00.
Stellar Wind
Terra Moons Stellar Wind Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep, raspberry pink with cooler undertones and a semi-matte finish. There was very, very fine shimmer that ran through it that aided in blending but didn’t make it appear shimmer (or even satin!) in person.
- Opaque, smooth pigmentation
- Lightly powdery but finely-milled, more velvety
- Use with a lighter hand, blendable
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
- Stained after removal
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Infrared (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Gabriella (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Latchkey (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- MAC Bijou (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Lil Miss (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Seas the Day (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Scarlet (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Tuned In (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "blendable" and "pigmented" with "a bit of kick up" when used due to being "pressed by hand." Some shades come with "additional information" such as being sheerer on the brand's website (for that particular shade) or to use a "glitter primer" due to the finish.
I found that some matte shades were more noticeably powdery than others, but whether there was just a little bit of powderiness or more noticeable powderiness really depended on a shade. The neon shades were the most powdery and hardest to work with on their own; some had more specific tips/guidance on how to work with them, which I felt was great for disclosure, but it could get hard to remember what shade needs to be applied in such and such fashion since it really did vary a lot shade by shade.
The darker and less neon matte shades tended to perform the best for me--more pigmentation, better blendability, and were easier to work with and were more consistent.
Most shades--matte and more shimmery--were pigmented, easy to blend, and applied well to bare skin. They lasted between seven and eight hours with most closer to eight hours before fading (more of the mattes) or creasing (some of the more intense metallics).
Browse all of our Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Magnesium Stearate, Nylon-12, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. MAY CONTAIN: Iron Oxides, Aluminum Powder, Tin Oxide, Lakes, Dyes, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Carmine, Hydrated Chromium Oxide, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfide.
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.
Stellar Wind
PPermanent. $6.00.
Skywatcher
Terra Moons Skywatcher Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a brighter, cornflower blue with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque, smooth pigmentation
- Lightly powdery but finely-milled, more velvety but did sheer out slightly
- Use with a lighter hand, blendable
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Bluebell (P, $7.30) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop GSW (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Lost and Found (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Da Ba Dee (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Dream Catcher (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop On Paper (PiP, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Wink (P, $7.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Anastasia B4 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Sugarpill 8-Bit (PiP, ).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "blendable" and "pigmented" with "a bit of kick up" when used due to being "pressed by hand." Some shades come with "additional information" such as being sheerer on the brand's website (for that particular shade) or to use a "glitter primer" due to the finish.
I found that some matte shades were more noticeably powdery than others, but whether there was just a little bit of powderiness or more noticeable powderiness really depended on a shade. The neon shades were the most powdery and hardest to work with on their own; some had more specific tips/guidance on how to work with them, which I felt was great for disclosure, but it could get hard to remember what shade needs to be applied in such and such fashion since it really did vary a lot shade by shade.
The darker and less neon matte shades tended to perform the best for me--more pigmentation, better blendability, and were easier to work with and were more consistent.
Most shades--matte and more shimmery--were pigmented, easy to blend, and applied well to bare skin. They lasted between seven and eight hours with most closer to eight hours before fading (more of the mattes) or creasing (some of the more intense metallics).
Browse all of our Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Magnesium Stearate, Nylon-12, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. MAY CONTAIN: Iron Oxides, Aluminum Powder, Tin Oxide, Lakes, Dyes, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Carmine, Hydrated Chromium Oxide, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfide.
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.
Ascension and Galactic Mint look mighty interesting! But the neons I will leave for braver folks than I.
Galactic Mint gets my vote! What a beautiful, stunning emerald green shade.
Ha! I confused Among the Stars with Land on Stars and was like “didn’t Christine already review this?”
Skywatcher has never been on my radar but I dig it!