Terra Moons Cosmic Chameleon Shadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 2 of 2)
Radiation
Terra Moons Radiation Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a brighter, minty green base that ran slightly cooler-toned paired with multichrome shimmer that shifted from peachy gold to gold to chartreuse. It had a sparkling, metallic finish with a subtle to moderate shift on the lid.
The consistency was soft, slightly more loosely-pressed compared to other shades in the range, but it applied evenly to bare skin, wasn’t prone to fallout, and blended out without difficulty. It had nearly opaque, buildable color coverage that stayed on nicely for eight hours before creasing visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Mint Frosting (P, $8.50) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tink (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #5 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Topiary (P, $13.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Perfect Vacation (P, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tempest (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Haute (Fade Into Hue) (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Orb (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Quasar (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Cryptic (P, $6.50) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$15.00/0.05 oz. - $300.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a cross between "vivid metallic and iridescent chameleon," so they have a stronger color base but a multichrome shift. The brand recommended applying over an eyeshadow primer and in a thin layer to "intensify the shift," though I did not personally find that primer necessarily impacted the shift as they were readily apparent used on their own.
They were richly pigmented with a soft, smooth consistency that was lightly emollient but not too thick or too densely-packed into the pan, so it was easy to pick up product with a dry brush as well as fingertips/dampened brushes if preferred. The eyeshadow applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well along the edges.
The vivid, more colored base helped make these easier to incorporate with other eyeshadows, too, so those who find multichromes daunting may like to start with this type of multichrome. They lasted between seven and eight hours on me before creasing visibly.
Browse all of our Terra Moons Cosmic Chameleon Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Silica, Tin oxides, Boron Nitride, Nylon 12, Caranuba Wax, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic Triglyceride, Isododecane and Phenoexyethanol.
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.
Radiation
PPermanent. $15.00.
Moon Tide
Terra Moons Moon Tide Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a brighter, violet base with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic, multichromatic finish that shifted between pinky-purple, blue, and cooler violet. It was richly pigmented with a soft, smooth consistency that wasn’t too firmly-pressed into the pan but wasn’t powdery at all.
It picked up well with a dry brush and had good adhesion to bare skin. The eyeshadow blended out with ease, and I didn’t need to use it wet to get an intense, visible shift. It wore well for eight hours before creasing faintly on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Gemstone #9 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Clionadh Royalty (P, $12.50) (100% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chameleon #7 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Etched (P, $11.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Digital Skies (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Enamel (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Digital Blast (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Self-Care Moment (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Purple Clouds (P, $8.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Omen (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$15.00/0.05 oz. - $300.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a cross between "vivid metallic and iridescent chameleon," so they have a stronger color base but a multichrome shift. The brand recommended applying over an eyeshadow primer and in a thin layer to "intensify the shift," though I did not personally find that primer necessarily impacted the shift as they were readily apparent used on their own.
They were richly pigmented with a soft, smooth consistency that was lightly emollient but not too thick or too densely-packed into the pan, so it was easy to pick up product with a dry brush as well as fingertips/dampened brushes if preferred. The eyeshadow applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well along the edges.
The vivid, more colored base helped make these easier to incorporate with other eyeshadows, too, so those who find multichromes daunting may like to start with this type of multichrome. They lasted between seven and eight hours on me before creasing visibly.
Browse all of our Terra Moons Cosmic Chameleon Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Silica, Tin oxides, Boron Nitride, Nylon 12, Caranuba Wax, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic Triglyceride, Isododecane and Phenoexyethanol.
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.
Moon Tide
PPermanent. $15.00.
UFO
Terra Moons UFO Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark purple with subtle, cool undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It shifted between peachy-gold, gold, and warmer pink, but it was a subtle shift and took a little more effort to see in person.
It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly emollient consistency that wasn’t too firmly nor too softly-pressed into the pan. This shade lasted well for eight hours before creasing a bit on my eye.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Alter Ego (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Purple Hills (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Adore U (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Clionadh Spire (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Kinetic (346MC) (LE, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- JD Glow A Lot (P, $15.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Clionadh Flame-blown (P, $19.00) is warmer (80% similar).
- Terra Moons Stunt Double (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Clionadh Gothic (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Beauregarde (P, $15.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$15.00/0.05 oz. - $300.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a cross between "vivid metallic and iridescent chameleon," so they have a stronger color base but a multichrome shift. The brand recommended applying over an eyeshadow primer and in a thin layer to "intensify the shift," though I did not personally find that primer necessarily impacted the shift as they were readily apparent used on their own.
They were richly pigmented with a soft, smooth consistency that was lightly emollient but not too thick or too densely-packed into the pan, so it was easy to pick up product with a dry brush as well as fingertips/dampened brushes if preferred. The eyeshadow applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well along the edges.
The vivid, more colored base helped make these easier to incorporate with other eyeshadows, too, so those who find multichromes daunting may like to start with this type of multichrome. They lasted between seven and eight hours on me before creasing visibly.
Browse all of our Terra Moons Cosmic Chameleon Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Silica, Tin oxides, Boron Nitride, Nylon 12, Caranuba Wax, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic Triglyceride, Isododecane and Phenoexyethanol.
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.
The pigmentation on these is utterly phenomenal! Moon Tide is my favorite of the three above. Definitely one I want to get.
Like Nancy above, I am really taked with Moon Tide. But all of them are really good value.
Moon Tide took my breath away, but I want all of them.
I have moontide……. one of my favorites in all of my collection……you can pair it with a taupe crease color and let the shade stand alone! Stun–ning!!!!
These are gorgeous too!! I love how all these indie brands are killing the competition! Just shows how good some of the big name brands could be if they still wanted to focus on quality.
I wore Moon Tide the other day and everyone -seriously- it’s gorgeous!!
Radiation looks like my kind of shade, but I have Clionadh’s Courtyard on the way, so I think I can keep from purchasing.
Moontide is mesmerizing. I should think I have Royalty on my wish list already, but added this one even though they are so similar. I also love UFO, of course I do, purple is my favourite colour and I love how it enhances the green in my eyes.