4 May 2014

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette // REVIEW


Hey guys! There has been one palette recently that I have been turning to pretty much every single time I do my makeup, and that is the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette! I'm sure that many of you will have heard about it, and if not, where have you been?! I received this on my birthday last December, after uming and ahing about whether or not I should put it on my gift wishlist, however I am extremely happy that I did!

I had never tried any of the Urban Decay eyeshadows in the past, since I didn't really understand the hype surrounding them. Yes, there were some really pretty shades, but at between £22 and £37 for each palette, how could they be a huge amount greater than any palette half their price?

There are six, very neutral shades in the Basics palette - Venus (a frosted white, that I like to use as a highlight), Foxy (a very pale yellow shade, which so far I haven't found a use for), Walk Of Shame/W.O.S (a pale, almost flesh coloured, matte pink), Naked 2 (a matte, beigey taupe), Faint (a dark, matte brown) and Crave (a very intense, matte black)!

For my everyday makeup I use three shades from this palette, Walk Of Shame, which I apply all over my lids, Faint, as eyeliner on my lower lash line, and Venus, in a "C" shape in the inner corners of my eyes, to highlight! If I want something a little darker I will mix Naked 2 in with Walk Of Shame, however I haven't done this since Spring began.

The formulations are very silky and smooth, and all the shades, except Foxy, are extremely pigmented, which helps to create a really professional, clean look! I'm not sure why Foxy isn't as pigmented as the rest, possibly because it is such a light shade? Either way I just don't find that the payoff is great. The size of the palette it really handy too! It is very little and compact, so it can easily fit in your makeup bag or handbag, meaning that is is great when you are on the go.

The lasting power is amazing! It has gone around nine hours without showing wear, and that is without a primer. With a primer it obviously lasts for much longer, and I can apply this at around 9am in the morning and it will remain perfectly intact until I remove it at 9pm!

As you may realise already I absolutely love this palette! It's my go-to every time I do my makeup, and quite honestly I don't know what I would do without it. I am currently contemplating whether or not to splurge and buy the Naked 3 palette, although I'm not sure whether to try the apparent dupe first (the Revolution Iconic 3 Palette)! If you have tried either, or both, I'd absolutely love to know your thoughts and if you can, how you think the two compare to each other.

Have you tried the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette?






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19 comments :

  1. This is a really lovely palette for every day, I do keep thinking about picking it up as I've hardly any matte shades at all in my collection.
    Amy x | A Little Boat Sailing

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  2. Great review! I really want to pick this up!
    tarasauroh.blogspot.com

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  3. I want to try these, in fact I want them al! But I too can't see how they'd be much different to cheaper palettes!
    xxx | daisydaisyxxo

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  4. I've done a review on this too! I seriously love it! I use it every single day with out fail. I think this is much better that the Naked palette, unless you really into coloured shadows, this is perfect to people who just want to naturals :) Love it and love your review! xx

    pollypocketbeauty.blogspot.com

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  5. This palette is so beautiful! I know I would get a lot of use out of it for travel but I think for a regular day I would pick up other shadows

    Allison from http://www.mercuteify.com/

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  6. Sounds like a good palette I mean if it goes 9 house without wearing off and also without a primer it's deffo a keeper. I went to the mall to get the naked palette 3 and let's just say I ran out after hearing the price.

    Fashionkween.Blogspot.Com

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  7. This looks like a great everyday palette, think I'm going to have to invest in this one :) the colours look so natural. xx

    Anna-Maria | www.topdrawfashion.com

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  8. Hello Millie, you left me your link on Twitter and I am paying your blog a visit. First off, your hair in your blog picture is beautiful! I love your hair color. Makes me want to go back to red which I sported last fall. :) Second, I bought this palette for my thirteen year old niece for her easter basket and she loves it. I thought it would make a great beginner palette but now I am wondering why I didn't pick one up for myself as well! Great review! I am going to follow you on Bloglovin now! I really love your blog!

    -Darcy
    darcymae.com

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  9. I desperately want to try this palette.
    Amazing post,
    Chloe // throughchloeslens.blogspot.co.uk x x

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  11. I keep meaning to get my hands on this palette! I've heard such good things about it. After reading your post, I really want to buy it now!

    Love Emma xxx

    DollfaceBlogs

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  12. Hiya
    Got your link via #fblchat :)
    Sounds beaut, I'm used with palettes, I have loads but never use properly. This sounds like an ideal starting point.
    Love Kate xx
    prettylittleus

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  13. This is such a gorgeous palette. But I do own Naked 1 & 3 so I there wouldn't be much point in me getting it!

    Belle ♥
    Mascara & Maltesers

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  14. Such amazing palette. I've been wanting this for ages!! :)

    Inês xo

    ipeachycoral.blogspot.com

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  15. Been loving this palette ever since I got it earlier last year, it's my go-to palette when travelling! x

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  16. The darker shades are so unbelievably pigmented! Wow

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  17. I'm going to have to pick this palette up soon, I think I would get so much use from every shade in it :) x

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  18. I am soooo tempted by this! x

    www.amuchprettierpuzzle.com

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  19. This looks better than the actual naked palette in my opinion the fact it has matte shades is amazing!

    www.beautyandtheboy.com

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