Jill Stuart Jelly Eye Color N in 06 Berry Sparkle

Jill Stuart Beauty is so attractive because its designs epitomize the bureau of the happily-ever-after princess. Kose knows that reality + tiny bit of fantasy = beautiful sales figures. 

I always looked at Jill Stuart with a wary eye because of that. I was very much skeptical whether this brand had enough substance beneath its intricacy. On a trip to Taiwan (incidentally the cheapest place to purchase Jill Stuart beauty items), I was lured to the counter. After trying to look with some detachment, I finally settled on their famed Jelly Eye Color N (and loose powder, which I have just finished).

There's no arguing with the packaging. It is the most gorgeous eyeshadow cover I ever laid eyes on. The pot has a scallop rim running all around it.

06 Berry Sparkle looks pink in the jar, but it applies as a cross between pink and violet. The texture is amazing: like cold jello. I can literally feel the product bouncing softly each time I dip my finger into the pot. It is neither solid nor understated like Shiseido's Hydro-Powders. Steer clear if you hate sparkle, because Jelly Eye shines,shimmers, and glitters like fireworks.

I usually use it on top of powder eyeshadows to intensify colors. Many times I have paired it with Lunasol Blooming Eyes in 03 Purple Gradation. This product does not travel around the face. It stays put nicely. Overall, I love the product. 

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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.