It's really a shame that they're withdrawing from Japan. It's a valuable item. The color is very familiar and comfortable; to me, it feels like a brown-purple. Opinions vary, so please consider this as a reference. This eyeshadow is perfect for purple-toned luster makeup. Used only about 2-3 times for testing. Purchase date unknown. Purchased from the Shiseido online store. It's a beautiful color, but I have many similar colors that I haven't used, or have only tried out a little. I will be listing more purple-toned items little by little. Since it is not new, please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details. - Brand: laura mercier - Product Name: Luster Eye Colour - Color: Purple-toned Thank you for looking.