Monday 21 January 2013

Urban Decay NAKED Basics


Hello Lovelies!

They've done it again! Those rascals over at Urban Decay have brought out yet another pallet that I needed to buy! Yet another addition to the NAKED family, this time it's the NAKED Basics pallet. As soon as I seen it I knew I couldn't be without it, so I now have the complete set (until they release the next one!) 

I may be the last person in the world to find this out but Urban Decay do not test on animals! I think that is just amazing! High Five Urban Decay!

The packaging of this pallet is yet again different. Instead of it being velvety (NAKED1) or a tin box (NAKED2) it's a rubbery case, not all that different from that of NARS. Hopefully this won't get as grubby as NARS products tend to do! I actually found this little pallet quite difficult to open the first time I got my hands on it. You definitely need to get the nails at this one girls! 

Now as soon as I heard that the NAKED Basics was going to be a majority of matte shades I knew that it would be perfect for me! I normally reach for matte shades over anything else because I have really hooded eyelids and I find that shimmer shades don't really flatter this, it just makes the "hood" stand out more where as matte shades make my eyelid look somewhat normal!

The colours in the NAKED Basics are:
Venus
This is a satin finish eyeshadow. The only eyeshadow in the pallet that's not matte. It's perfect for highlighting the inner corner of the eye and the brow bone!
Foxy 
One of two flesh toned shadows. This is a more yellow-y toned one and it also appears in the NAKED 2 pallet.
Walk of Shame
This is the more pinker flesh toned colour of the two. I tend to go for this one more than Foxy as it just looks more natural on me.
Naked 2
This is the next step up on the colour scale of this pallet, this is a beige-y brown colour that I have been using all over the lid.
Faint 
This is a much darker "chocolate" brown colour, I love pairing this with Naked 2 for my day to day look since I've got this pallet!
Crave
And finally the dramatic shade in the pallet. At first glance I thought this was black, but on closer inspection it is an extremely dark brown. Perfect for turning the day time look into a smokey night time look!




These eyeshadows are unbelievably creamy, blend like a dream and the lasting power is out of this world! Urban Decay never fail to impress! Definitely not a necessary purchase if you own the NAKED 1 & 2 but if you're like me, this pallet will definitely bring happiness to any make-up collection! 


28 comments:

  1. I am yet to buy a Naked palette but it is on my wish list! Would you recommend? And are the shadows good for lasting and not creasing on your lid?

    www.lurchhoundloves.com x

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    1. Absolutely! I think Urban Decay are one of the best for the quality of their eyeshadows! I do use a primer underneath all the time but its only a cheap one! I always have problems with eyeshadows creasing but never with UD! Love the Naked 2 pallet!xx

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  2. i havent tried any of there naked palettes but i really need too! The colours are so so pretty!!xx

    vintage teapot//fashion, beauty & life

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    1. Oooh you should definitely check them out hun! I much prefer the Naked 2 pallet to the first one and this is so handy for day to day looks!xx

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  3. I want this palette. Especially because of Walk of Shame, Naked 2, and Faint x

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    1. Those were the colours I was most drawn to also!:) xxx

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  4. I have naked 2 and love it! this would be great for my purse!

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    1. So handy for travel! It's definitely the baby of the set!

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  5. These swatches rock!!!!!!!!!! xx

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    1. Thank you so much lovely! Took me ages to get proper lighting:O xx

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  6. Ooh it looks lovely in the swatches but I'm more of a shimmery eyeshadow girl and already have the first and second palette!! Xx.

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    1. I adore shimmery shades I wish I could get away with them so bad haha! xx

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  7. I don't have any of the naked palettes but I don't think the colours would suit me :( the palettes are absolutely stunning and well presented.

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    1. Awh that's such a pity! They really are gorgeous shadows! xx

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  8. I'm really tempted to get this but i know i shouldn't! xx

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    1. Haha I won't accept any blame for any purchases made! ;) xx

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  9. Need in my life www.adoramehitabel.blogspot.co.uk

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  10. the colors look so pretty!! debating if i should get it or not (even though i know i shouldn't)

    Karlymichellem.blogspot.com

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    1. I was the same and then I just went for it haha bad danielle! xx

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  11. I have the Naked 1 & 2, so am trying to stay away from this but it just looks gorgeous! xx

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  12. so pretty, i love those matte shades! also i'm running a jewellery give away on my blog, would love it if you checked it out: http://www.lvinlovewith.com/2013/01/fashion-hannah-makes-things-oui-necklace.html LV x

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