Terra Moons Metallic Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 2 of 4)
Green Goblin
Terra Moons Green Goblin Shimmer Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep teal with subtle, cooler undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was slightly thicker and not quite as emollient as other shades in the range, but it was still a very good eyeshadow… just didn’t quite reach the highest highs that most of the shimmers did in this formula! It had opaque pigmentation that lasted nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Jealousy's Descent (P, $6.25) is darker (90% similar).
- Buxom Pre-nup (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #28 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME304 Emerald (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Emerald City (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Alchemy (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Michoacan (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME304 Emerald (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Hug Life (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.05 oz. - $125.00 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 Shimmer Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, 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.
Green Goblin
PPermanent. $6.25.
Illusion
Terra Moons Illusion Shimmer Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium, reddish-brown base with duochrome shimmer that shifted from blue to green. The texture was more emollient with a looser press, so I had to be careful to use a softer touch when picking up product to avoid fallout or excess kicked up in the pan.
It had nearly opaque color payoff that had good adhesion to bare skin and blended out well along the edges. There were signs of fading present after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Gifts Galore (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Red Chameleon (P, $6.25) is warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Dragonfly (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Orion (105DC) (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Ardency Inn Peacock (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Scarab (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Peacock (P, $8.77) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wishful Thinking (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wishful Winking (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Photosynthesex #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.05 oz. - $125.00 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 Shimmer Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, 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.
Illusion
PPermanent. $6.25.
Tipsy Mermaid
Terra Moons Tipsy Mermaid Shimmer Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a brighter, lime green with subtle, cooler undertones in its base and warmer, more golden shimmer throughout. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin while remaining blendable along the edges.
The texture was lightly emollient, soft to the touch but not powdery to work with. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Picnic (P, $8.04) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Soul Sister (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Clionadh Dragonfly (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Python #2 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Climate Change (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mojo Jojo (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #5 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Courtyard (P, $12.50) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tempest (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Freak (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.05 oz. - $125.00 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 Shimmer Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, 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.
Tipsy Mermaid
PPermanent. $6.25.
Dragonfly
Terra Moons Dragonfly Shimmer Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a bright, medium-dark bluish-aqua base with contrasting, gold-to-green shifting shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. The consistency was smooth, lightly creamy to the touch, but it was thin (not in a bad way!) and had good adhesion to bare skin, while blending out with ease. It was richly pigmented and stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Electric Mint (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Seashore (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Keytar (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Under the Sea (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Golden Aquamarine (86P) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Coy #10 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Sigil (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- City Color Beach Cottage (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Up Shot (P, $5.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.05 oz. - $125.00 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 Shimmer Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, 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.
Dragonfly
PPermanent. $6.25.
The Kiss of a Mermaid
Terra Moons The Kiss of a Mermaid Shimmer Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a faded, light-medium blue with subtle, cooler undertones in its base and warmer, contrasting gold shimmer throughout its more metallic finish.
It had rich color payoff that applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of product. The texture was soft, lightly emollient without being too thick or too dense. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia D1 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Fancy (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Cosmic Ocean (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Ciel (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- NARS Chiang Mai (Left) (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- JD Glow Secrets (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- NARS Grand Large (LE, $28.00).
- Make Up For Ever D206 Celestial Blue (P, $17.00).
- JD Glow Bora Bora (P, $7.50).
- Clionadh Snowdrift (P, $5.25).
- Clionadh Aqua Vitae (P, $5.25).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.05 oz. - $125.00 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 Shimmer Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, 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.
The Kiss of a Mermaid
PPermanent. $6.25.
Dirty Martini
Terra Moons Dirty Martini Shimmer Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium olive green with warmer undertones and even warmer, golden olive shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. The eyeshadow was intensely pigmented with a smooth, creamy consistency that was moderately dense but not thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Joie de Glitz (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Yukon (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Antique Olive (14M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Grunge (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Golden Olive (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Shaken Not Stirred (PiP, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Olive U (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- NYX Bewitched (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Extravirgin (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.05 oz. - $125.00 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 Shimmer Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Allantoin, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Triglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristrate, 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.
The Kiss Of A Mermaid is icy haute! Waaay back in the early 80’s by Maybelline that looked identical to this one (hey, back then, they knew how to make some great shadows).
These are all so lovely.
That mermaid color!! So tempting
Two of these are ones I purchased… Dragonfly and Dirty Martini. I love them both, but Dragonfly is really special in my collection. These are some amazing eyeshadows and it only took about 1.5 weeks to get to me after ordering so super quick turn around. If anyone is on the fence about trying it is worth it!
Well heck, I’d wear all of these.