Jackie Aina

Anastasia Jackie Aina Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.392 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that features 14 shades across three Pressed Pigments and 11 eyeshadows in various finishes, from matte to pearl to metallic. Where this palette shines is in its cohesive, yet versatile, color scheme. The left side of the palette has a pink/purple vibe, while the right side is warmer, earthier with taupe and green brown.

There's a nice mix of depth, undertone, and finish to create many looks. The mattes in the palette are some of the brand's best; they had some of the soft, lightly powdery nature that most expect from the brand's formula, but I had hardly any fallout from the mattes and found them to be quite pigmented and blendable overall. A couple of the shimmers seemed a bit too loosely-pressed, but as long as you're someone who doesn't mind applying with fingertips or a wet brush (or if you normally use a tacky base), I don't expect that to be a deal-breaker.

The three Pressed Pigments (Big Wig, Pinker, Supreme) are "not intended for use around the immediate eye area." The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. Brands in the US typically market these products as "Pigments" (instead of "Eyeshadow"), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or the label as a result. Some color additives in "Pigments" have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the eyes. I recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions: FDA/CosIng.