Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadows & Pressed Pigments Reviews & Swatches (Part 5 of 5)

Utopia

Terra Moons Utopia Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-sheer to medium coverage paired with a drier, more powdery texture that was slightly thin. The product was more prone to fallout and sheering out when applied to my skin, though it blended out evenly. It lasted for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Viseart Liaison (Violette) (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Naga (344CM) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Brr Baby (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Uplevel (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Two to Mango (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Zoeva Daydream (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Crossroads (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Tailors Ticket (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Ghostin' (PiP, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Friendly (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted (85% similar).

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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, 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.

Utopia

PPermanent. $6.00.

C+

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

79%

Total

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Star Crazy

Terra Moons Star Crazy Neon Matte Pressed Pigment ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft to the touch, but it was thinner and very powdery; you could really see the pigment disperse in a lil’ cloud of lavender when applied or blended out.

It had semi-sheer pigmentation that was hard to work with on bare skin, and even regular eyeshadow primer was so-so. I’d recommend using a tackier base, like a cream eyeshadow, which gave it something to hold onto. There were signs of fading after seven and a half hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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NABLA Cosmetics Lotus (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Zoeva Daydream (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Uplevel (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Neon Pink #7 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Sugarpill Player One (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Coloured Raine Cute (PiP, $6.99) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Terra Moons Utopia (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Terra Moons Neon Matte Pressed Pigment swatches.

NOTICE: All products categorized under "Pigment" carry a warning in the US that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." Brands in the US typically market these products as "Pigments" (instead of "Eyeshadow"), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. Some color additives in "Pigments" have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions: FDA/CosIng.

Ingredients

Star Crazy

PPermanent. $6.00.

D+

6.5

Product

Pigmentation

6.5

Texture

Longevity

3.5

Application

68%

Total

Cognac

Terra Moons Cognac Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which adhered evenly to my skin and blended out with ease. The texture was soft, smooth, and substantial without being too firmly nor too softly pressed into the pan. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Smashbox Wait, What? (P, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop ICYMI (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Mandala (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Euphoric (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop OOO (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Cuteologist (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Too Faced Spice is Nice (LE, $16.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Jasper (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
Too Faced Extra Spicy (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Moxie (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce

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.

Browse all of our Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Cognac

PPermanent. $6.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Butter Nut

Terra Moons Butter Nut Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a light-medium orange with strong, warmer and more yellow undertones paired with a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that was a smidgen powdery in the pan but not prone to fallout during application. This shade was lovely to work with and lasted well for eight hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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NARS Crushed (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M720 Apricot (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
Urban Decay Road Soda (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Viseart Cantaloupe (Warm Mattes #6) (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Sunkiss'd (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Koi (P, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Morphe Creamsicle (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Guava (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Sequoia (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Chanterelle (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce

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.

Browse all of our Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Butter Nut

PPermanent. $6.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Decadent

Terra Moons Decadent Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage that applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even laydown of product that diffused well along the edges. The texture was soft, a smidgen powdery in the pan, but wasn’t prone to fallout. It wore well for eight hours before fading a bit.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Tarte Profesh (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
NARS Bali (P, $19.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
Too Faced Maple Syrup (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Golden Wheat (PiP, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever M549 Dark Taupe (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Deep #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
bareMinerals Vow (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Lula (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Driftwood (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce

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.

Browse all of our Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Decadent

PPermanent. $6.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Split

Terra Moons Split Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark gray with cooler undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, slightly drier and more powdery texture, so there was a bit of fallout during application. The color showed signs of fading after seven and a half hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Anastasia Claudia (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Laura Mercier Steel (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Bebe (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Chanel Quintessence #9 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Dynam-O (P, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Deep Space (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Slated (DC, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Russian Blue (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Gata (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics GF (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce

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.

Browse all of our Terra Moons Matte Eyeshadow swatches.