Dark Beauty Compared: Radioactive Unicorn Sandworm, Gravedigger & Nosferatu

Radioactive Unicorn Nosferatu Palette — 12 matte goth eyeshadow shades, one of three dark beauty products compared in this guide from ALTOE

Not all makeup is made for the faint-hearted. Radioactive Unicorn is a brand built for those who live in the shadows, embrace the alt-goth aesthetic, and refuse to compromise on pigment, ethics, or drama. Our Makeup collection features three of their standout products — a matte black lipstick, a duochrome liquid eyeshadow, and a 12-shade goth palette. Here's how they compare and how to build your dark beauty arsenal.


1. Radioactive Unicorn Sandworm Lipstick – Matte Black with Purple Shimmer

£11.95

Radioactive Unicorn Sandworm Lipstick in matte black with purple ghost shimmer — vegan, cruelty-free, long-wearing alt-goth lip colour

The Sandworm Lipstick is the statement piece your lip look has been missing. A deep matte black base is shot through with a subtle purple ghost shimmer that catches the light with every movement — dark enough to command a room, dimensional enough to keep people looking. The long-wearing, transfer-proof formula stays flawless without drying out your lips, making it as wearable for a full day as it is for a late-night out. Vegan and cruelty-free, with no testing on mythical or actual creatures. At £11.95, it's the most accessible entry point into the Radioactive Unicorn universe.

Best for: Daily alt-goth looks, costume glam, anyone who wants a bold lip that lasts.
Finish: Matte black with purple shimmer | Formula: Long-wearing, transfer-proof, vegan, cruelty-free


2. Radioactive Unicorn Gravedigger Green Duochrome Eyeshadow

£8.95

Radioactive Unicorn Gravedigger Green Duochrome liquid eyeshadow shifting from deep emerald to electric lime with sapphire and gold undertones

The Gravedigger is the most affordable product in this trio and arguably the most show-stopping. This professional-grade liquid duochrome eyeshadow shifts from deep emerald to electric lime, with hidden sapphire and golden undertones that flicker with every turn of the head. The wet-apply formula dries down to a smudge-proof, non-transfer metallic finish that holds all night. Versatile enough to wear on lids, lips, or anywhere you want a maximalist metallic hit. At £8.95, it's an extraordinary amount of impact for the price.

Best for: Editorial looks, festival and event makeup, maximalist metallic eyes, multichrome enthusiasts.
Finish: Duochrome liquid metallic (emerald to lime, sapphire/gold undertones) | Formula: Wet-apply, smudge-proof, vegan, cruelty-free


3. Radioactive Unicorn Nosferatu Palette – 12 Shade Matte Goth Eyeshadow

£19.99

Radioactive Unicorn Nosferatu Palette showing 12 matte goth eyeshadow shades including mauves, plum, charcoal, blood red, slate blue and undead brown

The Nosferatu Palette is the centrepiece of any dark beauty collection. Twelve buttery matte shades span the full gothic spectrum — mauves, berry, bone, plum, lilac, charcoal, blood red, slate blue, and undead brown — giving you everything you need to build from a subtle vampy soft glam to full undead drama. The formula is buildable and highly pigmented, performing flawlessly on all skin tones without constant touch-ups. At £19.99 for twelve professional-quality shades, the value is exceptional.

Radioactive Unicorn Nosferatu Palette swatched on skin showing the pigmentation and blendability of the 12 matte goth shades

Best for: Building a complete dark eye look, all skin tones, everyday goth to full drama, palette collectors.
Shades: 12 matte (mauves, berry, bone, plum, lilac, charcoal, blood red, slate blue, undead brown) | Formula: Buttery, buildable, vegan, cruelty-free


Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Sandworm Lipstick Gravedigger Eyeshadow Nosferatu Palette
Price £11.95 £8.95 £19.99
Product Type Lipstick Liquid eyeshadow Eyeshadow palette
Finish Matte + purple shimmer Duochrome metallic Matte (12 shades)
Colour Story Black / purple Emerald / lime / sapphire Full goth spectrum
Transfer-Proof Buildable hold
Vegan & Cruelty-Free
Best Occasion Daily / costume glam Editorial / festival Everyday to full drama
Value Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Build Your Dark Look

The beauty of the Radioactive Unicorn range is that these three products work together as a complete look. Start with the Nosferatu Palette to build your eye — a wash of undead brown in the crease, charcoal on the lid, blood red in the outer corner. Press the Gravedigger liquid shadow over the top for a duochrome metallic centre-lid pop. Finish with the Sandworm Lipstick for a matte black lip that ties the whole look together. All three are vegan, cruelty-free, and built to last the night.

Explore the full range in our Makeup collection.

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