Lunasol Nature Color Eyes 03 Nature Brown

Lunasol's Nature Color Eyes was first released on spring 2010. Lunasol fiend that I am, I couldn't help but get at least one palette. 03 Nature Brown is my favorite Lunasol palette so far.

Nature Color Eyes' texture is softer (but not really buttery) compared to Blooming Eyes. The wave patterns and "LUNASOL" imprint on the bottom row make the palette feel more special. 

These shadows are shimmery except for the liner color. The yellow on the lower left row has a golden base to it but still retains its distinctive yellow character. Its complementary color, a bronze shimmer on the upper right row applies with a somewhat grayish undertone. The highlight on the upper left is almost nonexistent. I typically ignore liner colors in Lunasol palettes. I find they are not only hard but also smudge badly onto the lower lash line. One of the better alternatives is Lunasol's Noble Shade Liner. 

Overall, this is a great neutral palette if you are into the soft, natural look. Nature Eyes 03 is not a bold palette. To be honest, I do not at all think Lunasol palettes are worth their cost anymore since two of the four colors always do not work for me. Of course, this is while judging the product purely on function. But if you are a sucker for packaging and labels (like me), Lunasol always delivers on those points.

Lunasol Blooming Eyes 03 Purple Gradation

Lunasol belongs to Kanebo's more sought-after brands and also happens to be one of my instant favorites. It all started with Lunasol's powder foundation and eye makeup base. Their eyeshadows also attract a lot of attention, although I personally think they make better bases, eyeliners, and mascaras. 

Blooming Eyes or Layer Bloom Eyes in 03 Purple Gradation:

I believe only the two main colors are worthwhile in all Lunasol quads. In this case: the light lilac on the first row, and the darker lilac on the second row. Both apply so sheer. They are not buttery soft. Actually they are quite hard. Frankly, I expected something better from a Japanese department store brand. Below are swatches, layered at least three times to achieve the colors. 

However, if you don't mind slowly layering eye shadows, this palette is good because of its uniquely sedate but interesting outcome. The shades are more lilac than purple. Here is a great review done by PJ on A Touch of Blusher. I think these lilac shades especially flatter Asians yellow undertones. The dark liner is wanting in staying power. The glitter shades are better layered over the lilacs for shimmery effect as opposed to highlighting the brow bone because it can hardly be seen there.

Worth looking into if you are a violet-family shadow fan.

I also reviewed Blooming Eyes in 05 Orange Gradation on Makeupalley.