Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette (or first edition here)
I'll start off by saying I wasn't as excited as everyone else was when this palette came out-- I hadn't even heard of the Naked palettes before! But since going through my makeup collection, I had realized that I lacked quality eyeshadows. Shopping for eyeshadow just doesn't seem as fun as shopping for lipstick, you know?
If you're like me and are terrible at choosing individual shades of eyeshadow, a palette is the way to go! I logged on to Sephora and bought this one, which is the "neutral sequel" to the original UD Naked Palette, which features brighter shades.
I must say, I am impressed. The colors are absolutely beautiful and super pigmented. I hardly had to sweep the brush across the shadow to pick up any color. This is how all eyeshadows should be!
Here's a (somewhat) close up of all the colors. I haven't tried to mix and match them all yet, but I can tell that the colors will work well together or just on their own.
Today, I wore "Verve" as a base color all over my lid, concentrating on the inner corners for a highlight. Then I used "YDK" for my crease, and "Snakebite" to define the outer corners of my lids. I am definitely not an eyeshadow expert, and often just wear one shade all over my lid at a time. But with so many colors, why not experiment?
The end result is a very natural and soft wash of color. I normally use an eye primer, and probably should have to get a more dramatic result, but I wanted to see how the colors look on bare lids. It's not bad at all!
The price is a little hefty, but I assure you that the quality and variety make up for it. I'm curious to see if they release a third one!
Let me know if you have suggestions for your favorite eyeshadow palettes! I love trying new products!
Love it and can't wait to pick up mine! Erica
ReplyDeleteYay! So glad you like it :) I heard they are releasing a half sized palette called naked basics or something. I think it's supposed to be all mattes :)
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, really?!? i'll have to look into that then... :)
DeleteYay! So glad you like it :) I heard they are releasing a half sized palette called naked basics or something. I think it's supposed to be all mattes :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for posting a review on this. I'm not much of an eyeshadow expert myself but perhaps this will make it easier and more fun. Time to consider buying an Urban Decay Naked palette now! :)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, if you get a chance, please do visit my blog for the latest post and a fun giveaway! Thanks so much!
Richa
www.urbanmantra.blogspot.com
Hi Richa! Will do. :)
DeleteLet me know what you think of the palette when you get it!
totally get you when you say super pigmented b/c quality eye shadows are just that! i used to use drugstore ones, but i am in love with this one from Too Faced http://www.sephora.com/naked-eye-soft-sexy-eye-shadow-collection-P263701 and would love to have the naked palette too. but i only need one at a time since they'll last forever it seems!
ReplyDeleteLisa, that Too Faced one looks great! and much cheaper than the Naked palette :)
DeleteI'll keep this one in mind when it's time for another palette ;)
I LOVE the Nakeds. I have both, but I must say I favor the 2 for my particular eye color. It's pretty much all I use now, although my "Sin" from Naked 1 has hit pot, so I'd recommend that color if you're looking at picking up any singles!
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ReplyDeleteWhat outfit are you wearing? I like the purple and is that v-neck?
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