Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Review: Urban Decay Naked Palette!

Throw Back!

Urban Decay Naked Palette
Today I'm taking it way back to the creator of my makeup obsession! haha. The Urban Decay Naked Palette was all the rage when I found the beauty community on YouTube. I didn't purchase it a few years back because it wasn't within my budget but now that the tables have turned and I can afford to treat myself every now and then I decided to go for it! It currently retails for $54 but I ordered it when Sephora sent me a $20 off coupon (gotta take advantage of the discounts!). I owned the Naked 2 Palette first but never used it enough to keep it so I sold it. This one suites me way more and I'm so happy to have this palette in my collection! :-)
Urban Decay Naked Palette
The packaging is really cute, a velvet exterior. I don't find it to be sturdy enough to travel with it though.
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Here's an overview of the palette! There's a total of 12 shades, a mixture of mattes, metallics and shimmers. It's the original neutral palette, leaning more on the warmer side. All the shades are so smooth and buttery, the best quality!
Urban Decay Naked Palette
You can truly get a wide range of looks from this palette, anywhere from natural looks to a smokey eye. The shades are all just so stunning!
Urban Decay Naked Palette
A little added bonus to this palette is the brush it comes with. I find that in a pinch it gets the job done.
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Here are the swatches! The two matte shades are the best transition and crease colors. I think I might run out of those first because I like to use them with other palettes too.
Urban Decay Naked Palette
The metallic shades are so pigmented btw! These shadows last all day over primer without creasing.

Bottom line: I can now see why this palette was the one to obsess over back in the day (and now!). I'm such a sucker for a great neutral palette even though I own way too many haha but somehow I find a difference between them. This one has gorgeous bronze and copper shades which I love to use. I know that Urban Decay has increased the price of this palette throughout the years, kinda sucks for the consumer but I suggest you wait for a 20% sale or gift card to get it because the price is pretty steep. The Coastal Scents Revealed Palette is a great alternative too and much more affordable! But there's nothing like owning an original :-)

5 comments:

  1. That is gorgeous. I have the Naked 3 palette but I've been drooling over Naked 2 for months! And Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar too! How much did the Naked palettes used to cost? I'd get them with my Ulta 20% off coupon but they don't apply to the high end brands...

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    1. I love my Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette! (any neutral palette to be exact haha) I think the Naked Palettes were $50 or a bit less but throughout the years there's been an increase in the price that tends to happen when they have a new collection/palette coming out. The Sephora VIB sale is the best one to wait for so you can get 20% off the higher end products! :-D

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    2. I purchased my Naked 2 Palette for $64 here in Canada, it was outragious but its been my holy grail ever since! I would get them on a sale though if I ever had money when the Sephora sale rolls around!


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  2. I've been debating about still getting this after getting my Naked 2 Palette but I still feel like they are so similar !

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    1. I had the Naked 2 palette first but never really used it because it was too cool toned for me haha the first one is my perfect match! Yeah and the prices are so steep so it's best to wait for a sale (or ask for a gift haha) :-D

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