Have you noticed how every new movie these days has a 3D version of it? Aren’t they tired of it yet? I personally refuse to watch anything in 3D – gives me a headache and when I realise, after suffering through wearing heavy 3D glasses that feel awkward and uncomfortable, that most of the movie doesn’t give the 3D experience, I feel cheated.
Fortunately, the Kanebo Lunasol 3 Dimensional Eye palettes deliver 🙂
I love my Japanese makeup but there are many who don’t because it is perceived to be too sheer or too shimmery. Japanese makeup, for the most part, seems to accentuate rather than colour. I like that and I find its not as easy to make mistakes too! 😀
The Kanebo Lunasol 3 Dimensional Eye palettes from last year are a slight departure, in the pigment department. These palettes are pretty pigmented, which is always a nice surprise. Plus, they also have that lovely iridescent shimmer that somehow only Japanese makeup seem to be able to perfect – the one that makes your skin softly shine without looking like a glitter ball exploded in your face.
I had my eye on 05 Deep Beige for the longest time since I had a peep at it and sometime late last year, I caved and got it. Its a very neutral eye palette but one that can pack a pretty punch. Plus, I get something ridiculous like 8 shades of varying textures in 1 very compact palette. What’s not to love? 😀
Apologies for the obviously used, messy looking palette. Its well used as you can probably tell, as I pull this one out every so often when I want a clean sophisticated look, or a look for work or just when I’m boggled and too tired to be creative.
The palette is a standard sized Lunasol palette with a bronzed metallic looking cover. Its just metallic to look at though as its quite light. Each palette comes with 2 applicators – a dual ended sponge tip applicator and a dual ended sponge/brush tip applicator. I usually toss my applicators at the first opportunity but with Japanese makeup, I usually keep them. They perform at a pinch, and the brush ends are usually of very good quality even for a small dinky thing like that.
Like most Japanese eye palettes, the colours are gradiational and from the same colour family. For 05 Deep Beige, we’re talking taupes and deep grey-browns. Absolutely beautiful shades!
Kanebo Lunasol 3 Dimensional Eye palette – 05 Deep Beige
You can see that there are 2 pans in there that contain 3 shades of colour of slight variations but with 3 different textures. The 2 solid colours are shimmery. The one on the top right, is a shimmer gold-cream that is best used as a highlight. The one on the lower left with the name Lunasol imprinted in it is a shimmer light taupe that is surprisingly pigmented and makes a very pretty lid colour all on its own. The shimmer shades are what gives the 3D effect to lids.
The top left pan houses an almost glittery gold-cream, shimmer cream and iridescent cream shade. These shades can be used alone or you can just brush over all 3 shades and get a combination of textures. You could use this on its own, or use it as a highlight powder.
The bottom right pan houses a matte deep grey brown that is almost black, shimmer grey-brown and a lighter more glittery grey brown. I prefer to use these 3 colors separately. The matte deep grey brown works well for lining while the other 2 deep shades work well for shadow and contour. What this palette is good for also, is for a smokey eye.
The colours are relatively soft to the feel, but aren’t too powdery when used with a brush. I don’t experience fall out of shimmer or glitter or colour. They stay on my lids even without primer (I don’t have oily lids) although if you have oily lids, a lid primer solves that problem.
Here are the swatches to give you an idea of what it looks like on skin. I swatched these with my finger with just 1 pass.
Kanebo Lunasol 3 Dimensional Eye palette 05 Deep Beige swatches Clockwise from Top Left: Shimmer gold-cream, Shimmer white, Iridescent shimmer white; Shimmer light gold cream; Glittery grey brown, Shimmer deep grey brown, Matte grey brown black; Shimmer taupe
Pretty pigmented colours, wouldn’t you say? The top trio is pretty sheer but they are mostly for highlight anyway. The shimmer single shades are almost creamy on skin and are so easy to blend and apply. You could use fingers or just a brush and it works well. The only colour I’d say is a bit more patchy is the matte black so I use it more to line, or I mix up the colours and then the texture is less patchy.
Here’s how I wear it most of the time.
I usually use the deep shades in the lower right pan on the outer lid, then in this one, I used the shimmer cream-gold on the inner lid and blended with the deep shade. Then, I took a fluffy blending brush, brush it across the 3 light shades in the top left pan and use it to blend and tie all the colours together. Its simple, quick and makes for a lovely defined, I might say 3D eye 😀 Definitely one of my favourite eye palettes of all time.
In a nutshell
The Lunasol 3 Dimensional Eye palette in 05 Deep Beige is one of the 5 shades of the 3 Dimensional palettes available in the range. Each palette contains 2 pans that have 3 shades in them, so you have a total of 8 shades of varying textures in one very compact palette. The applicators included are of quite high quality and are definitely useable. I like the textures and colours in Deep Beige. The colours are safe and neutral and can be lightened or deepened depending on your preference. The colours are quite pigmented and its nice that the shimmer shades are not too shimmery. On skin, they just glide on, looking creamy with a lovely shine without glitter. I’d say this palette is a winner from Lunasol. I hope they don’t discontinue this!
Pros: Safe and easy to use colours, Many shades with different textures in one compact palette, Shimmer shades are creamy on skin and not too glittery, Easy to blend colours without fall out, Pigmented colours
Cons: Pricey, Some may find it too shimmery
Who will like this: Anyone who likes Japanese style eyeshadows, Anyone looking for a neutral compact eyeshadow palette that is wearable daily or to create an evening smokey eye look
For the sake of completeness, here’s how I usually look when I wear Deep Beige.
Ok sometimes I don’t look so happy 😛 But I usually go light on cheeks (I used the Lunasol blushes) and kept the lips a neutral sort of rosy that isn’t too bright nor too nude (can’t remember lipstick now… sigh!)
Its a gorgeous palette and I absolutely love it so I will highly recommend it if you don’t shy away from shimmer. Its surprisingly easy to use and looks good whether you use just 1 shade or do an elaborate smokey eye. Definitely check it out 🙂
Do you do 3D movies? Have you tried anything from Lunasol that you like? I had one of their first eyeshadow palettes (Skin Modelling). Wasn’t terribly impressed with it and the later palettes that had chunks of glitter in them. I ignored the brand for a while, but I feel they have redeemed themselves in my eyes with their Fall 2011 collection and I’ve been keeping an eye on the brand since. The products are pricey but ultimately the results are worth it 🙂
Paris B
Lunasol 3 Dimensional Eye palettes come in 5 shades Price: RM185 Availability: Kanebo Lunasol counters and salons
Lily says
June 25, 2012 at 9:16 amI have this too and I agree it is so easy to wear! The shimmer isn’t overwhelming and the taupes and greyish browns are gorgeous. I’ve been neglecting this palette for a while now. Time to bring it out again 🙂
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:14 pmYes yes, time to bring it out to air 🙂 I think this is the best of the 5 palettes. I have the lilac one and it isn’t as amazing somehow.
Kel says
June 25, 2012 at 9:18 ami have the same series in soft beige which i love-hate and whilst i have dont face the problems with the shimmer/glitter fall out like other Jap brands, i cant seem to make the browns ‘sit still’ on my lids..i dont have oily lids + i use eye primer but by mid day, the deeper shades would have fallen onto my eye-bag area…this is really one of those love-hate palletes that i own..always want to use it coz i just love the colour but will kick myself by mid day, coz i look like a walking tara-panda.
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:16 pmAww… its a pity the browns refuse to stay put for you 🙁 Its quite odd though that they wouldn’t stick to primer either. Have you tried patting it on? I find that patting on my shadows help them stick better than swiping them on my lid.
Cynthia says
June 25, 2012 at 9:47 amI love Lunasol!! I always wanted to get this series but it’s always sold out at the counter near my place. 🙁
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:16 pmSeriously? Sold out? Wow! I think this is the best series Lunasol has come out with. Hope you manage to get your hands on it 🙂
sharon says
June 25, 2012 at 9:59 amI have the exact same palette but due to my medium skin tones it turns out to be quite an enhanced rather than made up look. Although I like my colours but I guess neutrals are good for ‘no brainer’ days lol. I somehow find that Japanese makeup are more suited for people with fairer skintones, medium skintones like myself are better off with Dior or Mac or Sleek 🙂 I also do not think I will be getting any more of Lunasol stuff cos I feel they are very highly priced for something thats too ‘neutral’ lol.. By the way 3D movies make me giddy too but I usually opt for the original versions.
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:20 pmI will have to agree. Asian makeup does tailor best to those who have fairer skintones. I suppose its because of their market – Koreans and Japanese are by nature very fair to start with so their cosmetics will definitely not suit those who need more colour. Also, shimmer tends to show up more on deeper skin tones too, I find. Still, there’s a wealth of Western cosmetics that cater to a variety of skintones out there so there’s lots of choices to have! 😀
Hanny says
June 25, 2012 at 10:09 amI’ve never tried Lunasol before heh heh heh. Nowadays I use my custom Inglot palette for neutrals and my huge Tarte Jewelry Box (From Xmas 2010) heh heh heh.
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:22 pmI have a duo of Inglot neutral shadows. I think the “problem” is that you have to pick the right colours and textures from the billions available, because the ones I have are just alright. I’m not blown away 🙁 Tarte does make very good quality shadows but they are a bit soft, I find. Texture wise, I think the Japanese have the best quality but they may not always have the best colour selection 🙂
Germs says
June 25, 2012 at 10:17 amOh Paris i love the lipstick you have on! What a pretty shade of rose (prays you’ll remember what lipstick it was) 😉 i like how this palette defines the eyes in a gorgeously subtle way, but the price is :O nonetheless i think i’m going to have to give this a try at the counter because i’m on the hunt for a work appropriate palette!
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:26 pmI believe it might be Dior Addict Icone. Its the only lipstick that’s sitting on my dresser for the past few weeks so I’m “guessing” that’s it 😛 Sorry! Yeah the price is quite off putting but Lunasol is marketed as a higher end cosmetics brand which explains the price point 🙂 I hope you’d like it if you decide to give it a go 😉
Gin says
June 25, 2012 at 11:25 amI have always LOVE lunasol!and gosh this is soo ‘delicious’!
I have one of the 4 colors cream, pink, purple& Brown palate…
Would u recommend to get this when I already own the naked palete?
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:29 pmHmm I’d say its a tough call. You know I’m not that big a fan of the Naked palette so if its up to me, then I say yes. The quality of shadows in Lunasol is, I personally feel, better. However, in terms of variety of colours, the Naked palette trumps this at a smaller price tag. So I’d say that if you do have the cash and don’t mind a similar sort of neutral palette, then its a nice one to own. But if you feel its too similar to the Naked palette, then you can always pass 🙂 That said, all the palettes in this range are very neutral toned. Japanese makeup is quite subtle 🙂
plue says
June 25, 2012 at 12:50 pmso pretty! these sort of colours are one of the loveliest and easiest to wear, though yeah it’s a bit boring 😛 i always go and look at Lunasol’s e/s, but I never bring them home, I guess it’s the price that’s stopping me! 😛
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:37 pmActually I wouldn’t call them boring, coz the colours are quite unique, being quite neutral and not warm or cool at all. And the shimmers are very unique 🙂 I will say its more normal, brown being a very safe colour to go with. I usually wait till there’s a promo on or I buy them from my salon where I get rebates anyway so it pinches the pockets less 😉
Jan s says
June 25, 2012 at 1:54 pmWhat a gorgeous palette!! Is it still on sale? I must save up for one… I have the famous beige beige which does not even show up on me except the darkest shade. Lunasol’s lipsticks are my favorite among all the Japanese brands though!
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:39 pmYep, its a permanent colour and range 🙂 I think I know the one you mentioned. One of the early ones? I think the quality in the earlier ones weren’t as good to be honest. This is much better, and yes, their lipsticks are amazing! Pricey as heck though
Issa says
June 25, 2012 at 2:21 pmit looks really pigmented! I haven’t tried anything from Lunasol…. maybe time to check it out…
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:41 pmYes, these palettes are quite pigmented, but it still has that sheer shimmery quality of Japanese makeup. Definitely worth taking a look 🙂
Memoiselle says
June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pmI am currently falling in love with Lunasol. Most of their eyeshadows are great! They are buttery, smooth and almost no fallouts. Although the price is not cheap, I still don’t mind paying that price for a good palette.
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:41 pmI have to agree! They are easy to overlook but the quality of most of their makeup is pretty good.
Helz Nguyen says
June 25, 2012 at 3:18 pmBeautiful palette! I think this would be great for creating smokey eye look 🙂 I only own one eyeshadow palette from Lunasol and I got it a really long time ago when I was on a trip in Asia – at the time I never knew anything about the brand..
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:43 pmYes! Its quite easy to create a smokey eye look with this one, and the shimmer helps bring a sparkle to the look that’s quite unique 🙂 I think its quite popular in Japan and Taiwan but over here, it seems to be a bit under rated. Still, I have liked everything I’ve tried so far and its good to know that you’ve picked up one palette at least! 😉
Sam says
June 25, 2012 at 3:43 pmI’m not into 3D movies (I think the last one I saw was at Movie World long ago) but I love that palette! Don’t have any Lunasol stuff but just about to open a tab to search…
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:45 pmPsst! Look on adambeauty.com 😉 Good luck! *whistle*
Rin says
June 25, 2012 at 4:38 pmG.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.
I really shud get it *winks* I love your look too. I love the make-up. Everything.
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:46 pmThank you Rin 😀 Its such an easy palette to use. If you get it, I hope you’ll like it too 😉
Sunny says
June 25, 2012 at 5:25 pmI’ll actually have to look into Japanese brands when I’m home (soon, yay) this summer. I never got into makeup before I left, so I don’t really know what to expect! I guess I’m too used to eyeshadows packed with pigment at this point, though I do think the mix of finishes in this one is interesting!
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:48 pmHaha Taiwan is heaven for Asian makeup 😀 I think though that if you are used to very strong colours then Asian makeup will definitely be a bit of a disappointment. Its always that age old debate. My choices of Western makeup is also dictated by my preference for Asian – so I go for sheerer colours overall but high quality 🙂
Ching says
June 25, 2012 at 5:42 pmYet to own anything from Lunasol …. You are such a temptress!! (love & hate you, Paris!! Lol)
Very curious on your take of what would be a better buy… This or Naked (original aka #1)?
Last note… I hate 3D movies! Hate d glasses! Always smudgy, scratchy and god knows how many billion bacteria are “homing” there!!
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 2:59 pmWhew! Lucky you said love before hate LOL!!! 😉
As for the comparison with Naked, as I told Gin above, I think it comes down to preference. The Naked palette is a bit cheaper (RM10 I think) and the colours are more varied. This is more different shades of the same tone. I can’t say which is better, but this is more compact as opposed to Naked. I think it’ll come down to personal preferences. I’m not a huge fan of Naked so if pushed, I’d pick this 😛
Jean says
June 25, 2012 at 5:52 pmThis is beautiful, earth tone is still the tone that I will comfortably use on my eye lids.
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 3:00 pmNeutrals are under rated and are the easiest colours to wear 🙂 I do have problems with warm browns so this one is quite perfect.
Jennifer says
June 25, 2012 at 10:22 pmLove the shimmer light gold cream, lol the moth in me is talking again! Very pretty on you and makes it a very versatile for day and night wear I think 🙂 You make me want to wake up extra early tomorrow morning and copy the look! Whee 😀
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 3:01 pmThanks Jennifer, did you manage to do your eyes today? 😀
Jennifer says
June 26, 2012 at 3:48 pmSorry I look more like a raccoon today. Just tired from the intense meetings and work. Sigh just tired and wonder if it is me or generally my work is zapping energy out of me. Fret not I think. There’s still tomorrow lol.
Paris B says
June 27, 2012 at 9:44 pmHope you’ve gotten over Hump Day! Is all downhill after this 🙂
Alene says
June 26, 2012 at 2:06 amso beautiful! and the palette too! lol. defnitely created a lemming. nooo
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 3:03 pmThank you, from both of us LOL!! 😉 Keep that lemming in a cage! Or maybe let it lose at the Lunasol counter 😉
nani says
June 26, 2012 at 2:05 pmLove this, Paris! Earth Warm color is definitely my color. Always look odd with cool tone color. And, btw i enjoy your FOTD a lot. Those other beauty gurus out there are very good with make-up. But most are too complicated for me to try. I like the simplicity of yours. It compliments your face and you definitely know what works for you. 🙂
Paris B says
June 26, 2012 at 3:25 pmAww thank you Nani! You made my day! 😀 The primary reason I don’t do fancy makeup is because I’m really not all that good at it and what you see is what I’m wearing to work so I can’t do anything too fancy 😉 But its great to know that it helps you and my mantra is “Life is simple, don’t complicate it” and I guess it carries over into what I do too 😉 Thanks again!