Moira Summer Lovin' Sculpt and Glow Duo Stick Review & Swatches
Summer Lovin'
Moira Summer Lovin’ Sculpt and Glow Duo Stick ($12.00 for 0.39 oz.) includes a pearlescent, light copper paired with a deeper, warm-toned bronzer with a matte finish. Both shades were fairly pigmented, blendable, and easy to work with whether applied onto bare skin or over foundation as they were not prone to lifting up. As the formula was cream-to-powder, they both had good longevity and weren’t prone to migration.
Summer Lovin'
PPermanent. $12.00.
Summer Lovin' (Highlighter)
Summer Lovin’ (Highlighter) is a very light, golden copper with strong, warm undertones and a soft, pearl sheen.
- Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
- Lightly emollient, spreadable
- Applied evenly on bare skin and over foundation
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading noticeably)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Milani Dayglow (P, $10.00).
- Chanel Warm Gold (20) (P, $58.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Nudegasm (Super Glow) (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Taffy (LE, $12.00).
- Too Faced Sweet Peach Illuminator (PiP, ).
- Cover FX Moonlight (P, $34.00).
- Morphe Spark (P, $14.00).
- Jouer Citrine (PiP, $24.00).
- Melt Cosmetics Kill (PiP, ).
- Chanel Rosy Gold (30) (P, $58.00).
Formula Overview
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The formula is described as a "cream-to-powder" one that will "last all day" and is "non-sticky." The consistency was lightly emollient, thin while retaining enough glide to apply well to bare skin as well as layered over foundation. The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque in a single layer, but it remained blendable and easy to sheer out. I found the formula played particularly well with stippling brushes for a sheerer, more buildable-level of coverage.
It dried down in about 10 seconds to a more matte finish, so it did not appear dewy, but it wasn't flat and could still be gently blended on the edges without it lifting up base products or becoming patchy. The pearl was fine and noticeable when the sun light hit my cheekbones but might be too subtle for some people's preferences. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Browse all of our Moira Glow Stick swatches.
Ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Synthetic Wax, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ozokerite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Persea Gratissima(Avocado) Oil, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/PUEDE CONTENER (+/-): Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), Tin Oxide (CI 77861).
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.
Summer Lovin' (Highlighter)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Summer Lovin' (Bronzer)
Summer Lovin’ (Bronzer) is a deep brown with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation but easy to sheer out/apply less if desired
- Lightly emollient, spreadable
- Applied evenly on bare skin and over foundation
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading noticeably)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Rose Inc Capri (P, $36.00).
- Anastasia Hazelnut (P, $35.00).
- Tower 28 Pacific Coast (P, $20.00).
- elf Sun Kissed (P, $7.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Deep (8) (P, $44.00).
- Becca Luna (6.5) (-, $30.00).
- Phytosurgence Golden Twilight (11) (P, $25.50).
- Fenty Beauty Chocolate (P, $32.00).
- Kaja Hot Chocolate (PiP, ).
- Benefit Hoola Toasted (P, $30.00).
Formula Overview
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The formula is described as a "cream-to-powder" one that will "last all day" and is "non-sticky." The consistency was lightly emollient, thin while retaining enough glide to apply well to bare skin as well as layered over foundation. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, but it remained blendable and easy to sheer out. I found the formula played particularly well with stippling brushes for a sheerer, more buildable-level of coverage.
It dried down in about 10 seconds to a more matte finish, so it did not appear dewy, but it wasn't flat and could still be gently blended on the edges without it lifting up base products or becoming patchy. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Browse all of our Moira Sculpt Stick swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone, Phenyltrimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isododecane, Stearyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Mica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octadecene, Phenoxyethanol, C18-38 Alkyl HydroxyStearoyl Stearate, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Persea Gratissima(Avocado) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/PUEDE CONTENER (+/-):Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499), Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492).
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.
Another stellar Moira cheek/face duo! It looks perfect for those who have tan up into almost deep warm or neutral skintones, I would imagine.
There are so many different shades of these glow sticks that they are starting to run together in my mind. I guess I don’t really need to remember them because they have all scored so well that whichever one chose, it would be good. I don’t remember seeing any that are cooler toned and that would be my preference. I have quite a few of these products and all in warmer tones which probably works okay for the purpose but still would like some neutral or cooler toned options.
Great products and I love the highlighter shade – not for myself, but I just think it’s a beautiful colour.