4 Editors Tried the Urban Decay Moondust Lip Eclipse Lipsticks — And All We See Is Shimmer

Sarah, Senior Editor

Shade: Solar Flare

This orange, shimmer-flecked lipstick looks super cool in the tube, but on my lips? I had my reservations.The shade is much subtler than expected, though. It glided on, leaving behind a fiery yet subdued orange tint and a coat of fine glitter particles that sparkle in the sun but are not overly apparent from far away. I like that the formula feels moisturizing and comfortable, too. My favorite way to wear Solar Flare is over a matte red-orange lipstick for some extra, well, flair. 

Genesis, Assistant Editor

Shade: Rising

Admittedly, I’m not a glitter gal. I prefer a matte or a glossy finish when it comes to my lip products, but what I appreciated about these Moondust lippies is that they are buildable. I got the shade Rising, which is a subtle pink with shimmer that appears nude with reflective glitter against my light to medium skin tone. One swipe of this shade gave me a really pretty, shimmery finish that was wearable on its own. If you’re someone who lives for glitter, though, you can apply multiple layers for a super iridescent finish. 

Samantha, Assistant Editor

Shade: Retrograde

I normally only reach for nude or pink lippies. If I’m feeling really wild, I’ll even gravitate toward a bright orange. But being that shade Retrograde is a holographic purple, I wasn’t quite sure this lipstick was in (or anywhere remotely close to) my comfort zone. But after swiping it across my lips, I was pleasantly surprised. While it looks super pigmented in the tube, the product actually applies pretty sheer. It has a holographic, shimmery finish that I’m obsessed with, too. If I’m wearing this shade solo, I’ll do just one swipe, but if I’m layering it on top of another lipstick, I’ll do a few swipes to really get the glitter payoff.