Infrared
Terra Moons Infrared Neon Matte Pressed Pigment ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a vivid, pinky-red with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It was intensely pigmented with a soft, lightly powdery texture that had good adhesion to bare skin and blended out well. It stayed on well for nine hours but left a stain behind.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Seas the Day (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Fruit Dove (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tuned In (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fleet (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop My Milkshake (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Lil Miss (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Bijou (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fair Play (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Gabriella (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% 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 Neon Matte Pressed Pigment swatches.
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
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.
Terraverse
Terra Moons Terraverse Neon Matte Pressed Pigment ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, cotton candy pink with cool, blue undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage with a soft, lightly powdery texture that wasn’t too thin or too dense, which made it easy to pick up with a dry brush and blend out without losing intensity. It wore nicely for eight and a half hours and left a faint stain behind.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Good Manners (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Jolof (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Popsicle (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Miracle Romance (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia A3 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Homie (DC, $8.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Ace Beaute Rosefinch (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Angel Face (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Daydream Bby (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% 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 Neon Matte Pressed Pigment swatches.
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
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.
Not That Sirius
Terra Moons Not That Sirius Neon Matte Pressed Pigment ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, darker pink with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly and blended out with ease on my skin.
The texture felt smooth, finely-milled, and a touch powdery in the pan but wasn’t prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. This shade lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Atelier (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Mu Mu Bloom (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Doll Face (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay 1960 (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Tulip (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fair Play (LE, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Fruit Dove (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Lotus Pink (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Ruby #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Bijou (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% 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 Neon Matte Pressed Pigment swatches.
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
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.
Palm Reader
Terra Moons Palm Reader Matte Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium pink with warmer undertones and a mostly matte finish. The texture felt soft, smooth, and velvety with a touch of powderiness, which made it a blendable and easy-to-work-with product. It had opaque pigmentation that stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop QT (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Loves It (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M856 Fresh Pink (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Melody (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Pillow Mint (LE, $4.50) is darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop Uggghhh (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Scrunchie (LE, $19.00) is darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop Fan Fiction (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Too Faced Young and Free (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (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, 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.
Meet Me on Mars
Terra Moons Meet Me on Mars Neon Matte Pressed Pigment ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a neon, coral-orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was moderately powdery and more prone to sheering out, so it was best used with a good base. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that wore decently for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Viseart Melon (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Intense (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Rose (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Quicksave (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flowerboy (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Flamingo (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Nothing Personal (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Scammin’ (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Cosmic Blaze (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dear (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (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 Neon Matte Pressed Pigment swatches.
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
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.
Cosmic Blaze
Terra Moons Cosmic Blaze Neon Matte Pressed Pigment ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was on the thinner, more powdery side, so there was some fallout during application. It lasted well for eight and a half hours and left a faint stain behind.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Flowerboy (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Bloom (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Nothing Personal (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Flamingo (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Scammin’ (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Quicksave (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Blow (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Ardency Inn Punch (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Crushin’ (PiP, $6.99) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Melon (LE, ) is lighter (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 Neon Matte Pressed Pigment swatches.
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
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.