The urban decay moondust come individually. I don’t usually pick eyeshadows sold separately since they can be expensive and aren’t great for traveling. But the good thing about them is that they come in plentiful compared to the tiny amount in palettes.
Anyways I decided to go for the urban decay space cowboy and here’s how it presented!
Description
The urban decay moondust eyeshadow is described as a ‘long lasting supercharged shimmer’ shadow that is designed to provide you with maximum sparkle and shimmery finish! This urban decay eyeshadow is said to be long lasting, when I say long lasting I mean long lasting! Upto 16 hours of ‘supercharged, shimmery’ colour! It features micro fine glitter which is how they come to possess such a sparkly effect.
The eyeshadow is infused with caffeine along with a vegan formula so fret not! The moondust eyeshadow should have a velvety feel to it making it easily blendable for a diffused glow that is radiant too! Sounds like a great product for glitter lovers! Just to let you know these shadows come in single packages.
Shades
The moondust eyeshadows come in 7 shades, with all of them being in the brown colour spectrum. The shades include space cowboy which is apparently one of their most popular colours, no wonder they were out of stock a few times I tried to grab myself one. Anyways other shades include solstice, tease which is more matte than metallic, psych, a muddy green, bad seed which has a rose tint to it and a bunch more!
At first, I wasn’t sure what shade to go for. I was originally going to pick a rosey hue but then settled on the urban decay space cowboy which I would describe as an almost browny hue with some light pink tint. It seems like a universal colour so thought it would be best as it’ll fit with many colour combinations.
Application
I applied as urban decay recommended, starting with priming the lids. After prepping is when I, using my fingertips swiped or more like dabbed on the shadow. They do state you can use either your fingers or a brush but since I am used to using the more controllable fingers that’s what I went with.
Anyways after getting on the eyeshadow, I decided to switch to a brush for blending to ensure I can get as smooth results as possible. The brush I used was the eco tools fluffy eyeshadow one and overall did a great job. I tried my best not to over blend since glitter can just vanish if you continue after a certain point.
So all in all I am pretty happy with the blending along with applying experience. I like how the glitter didn’t feel prickly or gritty either, most likely thanks to the ‘micro fine glitter’. I would say it has an almost creamy texture but not sure about the ‘velvety’ one which urban decay mention.
Lastage
The lastage for the urban decay moondust eyeshadow is one of its greatest assets according to the brand. I mean they do say exactly this ‘shimmery finish that last up to 16 hours’! Their words not mines. That sure is a pretty impressive number. I mean I’m still looking for an eyeshadow that lasts at least 8 hours on my oily lids. Could this be the one?!
Well the results are in! Drum roll! Trrtrr!
Surprisingly I managed to get a good 9 hours. That is a record breaker for the products I’ve so far tried. Did it go all smoothly though? Okay, I might be hiding something, or cheated a little. Basically I did around the 7th hour had to reapply since the shine did seem to weaken. Most my lid was fine except the middle area where my lids produce oil in excess.
I think it would be great for individuals with dry lids as well as even oily lids, just may need to keep an eye out otherwise you’ll be all fine. I definitely would say it is a long lasting product!
Overall
Overall I give the urban decay moondust eyeshadow a rating of 8/10! The application process is pretty simple as is blending. I like how the texture is not the usual gritty you would expect to come with glittery products. The lastage is something to talk about as well. I guess they can just about get away with the pigmentation too, not too strong nor weak.
It would be awesome though if they can make a few more shades, like a couple of brights as well as bolds. Also do be careful to not over blend!
That’s it for now peeps!
But if you don’t want to leave just yet then I suggest you tap here to check out more equally amazing glitter eyeshadows!
Have a great day!
6 Comments
angelce903
Hello! Generally I’ve heard good things about the brand Urban Decay. I’ve seen many friends wearing it especially when they wanted to have a somber look, because I’ve heard that their products were perfect to create smokey eyes. But I didn’t know about the Mooniest until I saw your review, which was excellent! I must really go to Sephora, I’m feeling out of touch these days…
Stacie
This is a wonderful review of Urban Decay MoonDust Eyeshadow! I see you said it comes in 7 colors in the brown spectrum color. That happens to be right up my alley. I love earth tones, and it would be exciting if they had a green or gold to accent as well.
Thanks for the great tip on not over-blending this shadow to retain the luster of the glitter. I am also excited about the texture and you said it was not gritty, but instead, it is smooth and glides on, intriguing!
This shadow is definitely going on my next beauty supply list.
Stacie
Kavitha
Hi Sariyah,
I absolutely loved reading your detailed review of the Urban Decay Moondust eyeshadow. I totally get your hesitation about single shadows being a bit pricey and not travel-friendly, but it’s great to hear that the product’s quality and quantity make up for it. Your breakdown of the Space Cowboy shade was super helpful, especially since I’ve been on the fence about which color to choose. The idea of a browny hue with a hint of pink sounds perfect for versatility!
Thanks for the heads-up about not over-blending. It’s a rookie mistake I often make with glitter shadows. Great review! Can’t wait to see what you think of other glitter eyeshadows next!
Jay Paul
As a guy who appreciates the effect of good makeup, I found the review of Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow on WeVeganMakeup quite enlightening. The detailed description of the shades and their application, especially the Space Cowboy hue, paints a vivid picture of its versatility.
It seems like a fantastic product for achieving a subtle yet impactful look. I’m curious though, how does the ‘Space Cowboy’ shade blend with darker skin tones? It’s great to see makeup that caters to different styles and preferences.
Michel
I was amazed to read that you can get 9 hours of lastage on a product that is made with glitter. I haven’t had any that I have purchased last anywhere near that long. I also like that you say the feel is not gritty, as is normally the case with glitter products.
I will definitely be on the look out for the Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow, and I think it will make a great addition to my daughter’s stage make up kit.
Alice
Absolutely loved reading your review—it really hits all the points someone would want to know before trying out the Urban Decay Moondust eyeshadow!
As someone who’s been using eyeshadow for years, especially shimmer and glitter formulas, I can totally relate to your cautious optimism when it comes to single shadows. I’ve also found them to be a bit of a splurge compared to palettes, but you’re right—the amount you get does make up for it, especially with something as sparkly and long-lasting as Moondust.
Space Cowboy is a fan-favorite for a reason! I picked it up a while ago myself, and I was honestly amazed by how buildable it is. You can go for a subtle glimmer or really layer it for that wow effect. I also love using it as a topper over matte shadows—it brings life to any look without overpowering it. And yes, fingers definitely give the best payoff with these kinds of shadows! The creamy texture you mentioned makes application so easy, and I also find that it doesn’t flake or travel to my cheeks like some other glitter shadows do.
Thanks again for such a fun and thorough review—it’s clear you know your stuff! Looking forward to more sparkly content from you!