Dark Beauty Compared: Radioactive Unicorn Sandworm, Gravedigger & Nosferatu

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

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

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

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.

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

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.