KATE
KATE Color Control Eye Base (EX-2 Blending Lemon)
KATE Color Control Eye Base (EX-2 Blending Lemon)
@cosme rating: 4.7/7.0
Eyeshadow color is exactly as you see it
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
Control the base color of your eyelids with color. Eyeshadow color appears as you see it. Eyeshadow base that controls the base color of your eyelids with color, leading to eyeshadow color appearing as you see it. Liquid type that spreads easily on eyelids. Improves the texture of the skin on your eyelids, improving the spread, adhesion, and staying power of your eyeshadow. Contains moisturizing ingredients. hyaluronic acid, water-soluble collagen. Gives a smooth finish that is not sticky. 3 colors available EX-1 Hidden Lavender EX-2 Blended Lemon EX-3 Red Peach
Ingredients
Water, phenyl trimethicone, methyl trimethicone, butylene glycol, silica, sorbitan isostearate, glycerin, hydrogenated polydecene, propylene glycol dicaprylate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, maltitol, tribehenin, dipropylene glycol, shea butter, dimethicone, disteardimonium hectorite, tocopherol, hydrogenated lecithin, sodium hyaluronate, hydrated silica, water-soluble collagen, phenoxyethanol, sodium dehydroacetate, sorbic acid, methylparaben, titanium dioxide, talc, mica, iron oxide, tin oxide
How to use
Take some eye base on the tip and lightly blend an appropriate amount over your entire eyelid before applying eyeshadow. You can also use it on your lower eyelid. We recommend using a makeup remover to remove it.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. Every item is bought from an official seller in Japan, or direct from the brand for pre-orders,
never from resellers or grey market stock. Counterfeits and grey market listings are a real problem in
Asian beauty online, and buying only through official channels is how we rule it out.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
When it was first released as a limited edition, it was out of stock and I was unable to purchase it, so I bought it when it was re-released. To begin with, beige eyeshadows didn't suit me, so I only used blue-toned eyeshadows. However, the problem with blue-toned eyeshadows was that they turned beige over time. I felt that this eye base was very effective in keeping the color beautiful. However, it's unfortunate that it accumulates around the double eyelid, whether it's the way I apply it or the amount I use. I'd like to try applying it a little more.
I've been waiting for this product to be restocked ever since I realized that my face needs blue undertones. By adding just a little blue to the base, it makes it easier to match eye colors that are more yellow-toned, which I don't really like. I usually use Canmake's Lasting Multi Eye Base, so I wanted to compare how well it lasts. I want it to become a standard product.
Canmake's eye cream primer has been discontinued, and I've almost used up my Excel Fit Eye Base, so I'm exploring new options. I'm glad I can still buy it, even though it's a limited edition product. My skin was uneven and dull, so yellow was my only choice. I also have sunken eyes, so I was hoping it would brighten my eyes. The large tip holds a generous amount of liquid, so I dispense it onto the back of my hand and then apply it with my fingers. It brightened my skin slightly, and the faint yellow that remains has made the unevenness better. It doesn't turn dark red over time, and the color payoff and staying power are quite good. It also feels moisturizing. If it weren't a limited edition, I would have repurchased it...it's such a shame. Until now, I'd been using yellow powder eyeshadow. Rimmel London Prism Powder Eye Colour 016 (discontinued. It was a golden yellow and looked great in many ways), Parado Single Eyeshadow YE01 (bought the discontinued version at Celle and it removed the dullness), Visee Avant Single Eye Colour 024 (a lemon yellow that was too light...), KATE The Eye Colour 051 (just right), etc.
This was my first time using an eyeshadow base, so I can't compare it to other products, but the color payoff and staying power were better than just applying eyeshadow. My eyelids were dull, so whatever I applied always ended up looking gray or brown, but this product gives off beautiful color. I think it's worth trying out before trying an expensive eyeshadow base. I recommend it for beginners.
I saw high reviews on social media, so I searched around and bought this. When I apply this and then my eyeshadow, it stays on so well that it barely smudges or comes off, even when I'm out and about late at night! It's scentless and easy to use. I liked the lavender color, but I can't find it anywhere, so I'm not sure which color to buy next!