Sunday 23 December 2012


FAVOURITES: URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE

Okay. So anybody who knows me well knows that I am a biiiig fan of the neutrals.

Earlier this year, I was browsing through Youtube, watching make-up tutorials and product reviews, i.e. procrastinating, and I came across the Naked Palette by Urban Decay. I fell in love. Containing 12 full size, full quality Urban Decay eyeshadows all in beautifull matte, metallic and shimmer finishes, I just had to have it. If you don't have it, I suggest you go out and get it. Now.


I have used this every day since I got it, and I haven't bothered to use or buy anything else. Best thing about this product is that it is perfect for a student; easy to pack away when travelling and contains almost everything you need for picture perfect eyelids - Everything coordinates!


For what this palette contains, it is incredible value. Mine was £36 - may seem a little extortionate, but it is so worth the money. It comes with a travel size bottle of the Urban Decay Primer Potion (full size usually retailing at around £14.50) and a synthetic eyeshadow brush (however I think in the States the brush is replaced with a double ended eyeliner.) So it isn't just one product you're getting here guys, it's literally the works.


The 12 gorgeous shades are;



  • Virgin; a very pale pink, highly pigmented satin 
  • Sin; a champagne toned shimmer 
  • Naked; a nude, matte shadow perfect for every day
  • Sidecar; a slightly golden/cocoa colour with slight sparkle
  • Buck; another nude matte shade, a little richer and darker than 'Naked'
  • Half Baked; another highly pigmented bronze shimmer
  • Smog; medium to dark bronze shimmer 
  • Darkhorse; rich, almost mossy bronze shimmer with more sparkle
  • Toasted; a warmer, more copper shimmer tone
  • Hustle; an almost plum colour, satin
  • Creep; a stunning navy-black shimmer with silver and gold sparkle, onyx
  • Gunmetal; another blue toned gunmetal grey with silver glitter
The 12 shadows in all their glory!
The sparkly shadows like Sidecar or Creep have very fine glitter in them so there isn't much fallout all over your face after you've got a little too over zealous in front of the mirror. However, do keep a fluffy powder brush to hand to sweep away any excess shadow, or start with your eyes and apply your foundation etc. afterward to clear any bits left under your eyes and to polish your look off. 

The buff/matte nude shades are my favourite for every day looks, or for contouring your crease, and they don't at all appear dusty like some other matte shadows out there. The light satin shades look beautiful in the inner corners of the eyes, making them 'pop' and appear brighter and wider. They're also good for the brow bone, however you'll only need a tiny dab just to highlight the area. 

You can buy this from most major department stores like Debenhams

Thanks for reading,




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