NEW KATE EYESHADOW: FORMING EDGE EYES

Almond eyes are trending right now in Japan?

it's about time to explore other eye shapes, i suppose! rounded eyes have been in vogue for way too long in japan, so i'm glad the korean wave finally hit some sense into the beauty industry to start trends that actually enhances what we have instead of making us lust for something we don't have.

asian eyes are usually long and slender, it's the exact shape most caucasian makeup style goes after: the almond shaped eyes.

while you don't need this exact eye shadow palette to create the effect, this is KATE's way of recognizing and promoting a trend that i approve of!

introducing the FORMING EDGE EYES, available in 8 colour variations.

FORMING EDGE EYES | 1400 YEN

the eye shadow palette trio consist of a highlight shade, a medium shade, and a dark colour.
the shape of the pan is similar to the shape of how you'll apply the eyeshadow.

application instructions.

they recommend applying A first, followed by C, and lastly B to add definition to the eyes.
the palette comes with a sponge tip applicator, which is a pity because i think a brush will work much better with the blending.

before and after.

the eye shadow looks rather frosty, especially the highlight and medium shade.

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swatches of the different colours

EDITOR'S NOTE

looking at the swatches, i notice the eye shadow is mostly frosty, which reminds me of their BROWN EDGE EYES. the only difference in this new palette lacks the nose shading powder the latter has. 

KATE is known to rehash their products, so this is definitely not a must if you already own some of their older eye shadow palettes. however, it's a good addition if you feel like experimenting with japanese eye shadows because for the price, KATE's products will amaze you. i can vouch for the smoothness and buttery-ness of their eye shadows.

KATE has a good selection of browns. if browns are too boring for you, check out GN-1, deep khaki. it's an uncommon shade among the western beauty brands! i'll personally stay away from BU-1 because frosty blue just don't float my boat.

all images belong to KATE.