Kosé Visée Aqua Shining Eyes in GY 003
In a Twitter chat yesterday, Iris reminded me of Kosé Visée Aqua Shining Eyes in GY 003, a cream eyeshadow that has since been discontinued. Thanks to new distractions, I’d completely forgotten about this pretty thing.
Iris’s mention of it sent me rummaging for the shadow and I found it – brand new in box – nestled snugly between new eyeshadow singles and palettes in one of my drawers for Japanese makeup (I have two; one for products currently in use and one for BNIB items).
To my delight, the product is still fresh in its tube and swatched beautifully.
A complex gunmetal grey with mauve tones, GY 003 is infused with multi-coloured sparkles dominated by reflective rose-pink micro-glitter. An indubitably unique shade!
I wasn’t sure if I should have labelled this post ‘Makeup Memories’ since this product has long been discontinued but I’m thrilled with this (re)discovery. 
This was part of a lineup that included other pretty shades.
Aqua Shining Eyes in WT 001, PU 100 and GR 700 were also in my stash. I’d taken the two photos above when I first received these shadows from a custom purchase that Iris had done for me; I can’t believe they’re still in my PC!
I can’t remember what happened to the purple and the aqua but the white was in my kit for quite a while. It was reminiscent of Beauté de Kosé Eye Fantasist in Crystal Cream, only with slightly bigger glitter particles. I have since used it up – it was a beautiful product for night-time bridal makeup.
The Aqua Shining Eyes are more watery than the Eye Fantasists and aren’t as crease-proof but like them, they have very pretty sparkles. ♥
Image source: Kosé Visée
I loved that GY003 shade so much! Too bad I didn’t get a back-up of it, then again it’s a cream eyeshadow and I’m always wary of cream products expiring in just a couple of years. Now you just need to use your Jill Stuart eyeshadow palettes! *COUGH*
I don’t know that I’d call it gunmetal, but WOW that eyeshadow is stunning! I love the multidimensional glitter.
Hello dear!
I’m looking forward to using it – it’s such a great find. Here’s to more stash-shopping! Yes, yes, I hear you on the Jill Stuart!
Hi Justine,
I think it also depends on which angle the light captures it at? It actually looks quite steely from some angles. The sparkles are something else!
Fantastic colour!
Wow very beautiful sparklesGY003 !!!
Hi Jamilla,
I’m so glad Iris mentioned it!
Hi Jess,
Very special it is!
Hi Mag,
Beautiful color!
I am reminded of mine now! I have this in Pink.
It is indeed very sparkling. :p
Perfect for night event or clubbing!!!
Hi Elaine,
I love its complex sparkle.
Glad you remembered the Pink~!
Hi Loi,
It’s a nice product for the night but it’s suitable for the day too.
Wow, this product would be a nice base for smokey eyes!
Hi Seri,
Absolutely – the sparkles twinkle nicely through powder shadows.