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*
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! ;)
I don’t know that I’d call it gunmetal, but WOW that eyeshadow is stunning! I love the multidimensional glitter.
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!
Hi Jamilla,
I’m so glad Iris mentioned it! :)
Wow very beautiful sparklesGY003 !!!
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
Hi Elaine,
I love its complex sparkle. :) Glad you remembered the Pink~!
Perfect for night event or clubbing!!!
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. ;)