Terra Moons Neutron Star, Phases, Aquarius Moon Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Neutron Star
Terra Moons Neutron Star Duochrome Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a brighter, chartreuse green with flecks of pink sparkle and fine shimmer that gave it a subtle shift. The finish was shiny and very metallic.
- Opaque, smooth pigmentation
- Creamy, slightly more loosely-pressed but dense enough to pick up well with a brush
- Adheres well to bare skin, blendable and easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Green Goddess (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Billionaire (P, $9.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Critical Mass (P, $8.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Lime (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- JD Glow Granny Smith (P, $7.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Freak (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lake Days (P, $8.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lake Days (DC, $8.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Rare Beauty Trust (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Celebrate (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.50/0.05 oz. - $170.00 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.
Neutron Star
PPermanent. $8.50.
Phases
Terra Moons Phases Duochrome Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a rich, cooler emerald green base with contrasting, gold-green shifting shimmer that gave it an intense, shiny metallic finish.
- Opaque, smooth pigmentation
- Creamy, dense without being overly thick
- Adheres well to bare skin, blendable and easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8-9 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Emerald Green (16M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Morgana (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Moss (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME304 Emerald (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Cielito Lindo (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- City Color Beach Cottage (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Galactic Mint (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Electric Mint (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Special Delivery (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- Anastasia C5 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.50/0.05 oz. - $170.00 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.
Phases
PPermanent. $8.50.
Aquarius Moon
Terra Moons Aquarius Moon Duochrome Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a darker blue with cool undertones, but not so cool that it leaned into purple territory, paired with flecks of navy blue and warmer purple flecks of large sparkle. Per the brand, they advised using a glitter glue when working with it due to the larger particle size, which I’d agree with, in order to avoid fallout.
- Opaque, smooth pigmentation
- Lightly creamy, smooth but has a fragility to it
- Moderate fallout applied dry; best applied with fingertip or dampened brush to minimiz efallout
- Long-wearing (8), has light fallout over time on its own
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- JD Glow Watermark (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Ursa (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Karma (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Tipsy (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Sephora Stormy Seas (113) (LE, $13.00).
- Tarte Dark Seas (P, $14.00).
- ColourPop Right Tempo (LE, $4.50).
- Terra Moons Into the Ocean (P, $6.25).
- Glaminatrix Sandra (P, $8.04).
Formula Overview
$8.50/0.05 oz. - $170.00 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.
I like the new review style! 🙂
Yay! Easier on me, but it seems like it might be more useful for readers, too, so win-win…
I agree!
I’ll gladly take all three shades for a very oceanic mermaid themed look, please! These are really gorgeous looking.
I really love the Terra Moons colour stories but not a big fan of the fact that they say on their website that they cannot guarantee any definitive shelf life and they are not responsible for any reactions that users may experience
Gorgeous shades for a summery eye look – that navy blue is divine – but also wish it didn’t contain any sparkly bits.
Yes, I like the new review style here too.
Really happy Neutron Star got a good review from Christine, I’m waiting for that one with my small order. It was hard to choose from all the greens in this release. TM has beautiful eye shadows! 🙂
The green ones are gorgeous! Some day I’ll have to order me some Terra Moons.
So pretty! Phases immediately made me think of Borealis from your Quintessence palette.