First off, let me start out by saying that there is no possible way I could be writing this post if it weren't for Judy (Judy's Beauty Blog) and her absolutely generous giveaway, that I won! I've never won anything before and it's fine and dandy that the time came during this one! The Urban Decay Naked Basics palette is the newest edition in the Naked family. It is Urban Decay's answer to all us Naked palette lovers; an all matte palette! I've always loved my Naked and Buck shades in the Naked 1. I use them for "no makeup" make up looks and they make excellent blending colors! So yeah, I was excited when this palette came out, to say the least!
Naked Basics is packaged in a rubberized material (think NARS packaging almost). It's super compact which would make it great for traveling! It's a little smaller than an iPhone 4 and it fits nicely in the palm of my hand. It's half the size of the Naked 1 or Naked 2 palette; instead of 12 shadows it comes with six. The palette is meant to be all matte but there's on shade that has a bit of sheen to it and it seems almost satin-y. Venus is a satin, pearl white shade (the only one that's not completely matte). I've been loving wearing this in the inner corner, it really brightens up the eyes! Foxy is a yellow-toned neutral shade that you may also have if you have the Naked 2 palette. Walk of Shame (W.O.S.) is the pink-toned neutral sister of Foxy. Either one makes a really nice natural looking brow highlight. I like to actually blend them together for an all over lid color. Naked 2 is a super light toned brown. It's really similar to Naked in the Naked 1 palette, just a tad more yellow toned and lighter. Faint is a light chocolate brown. It's not too deep a brown so it makes a nice crease color, as well as just an over the lid color. Crave is a a dark, matte black color. Nothing new there, you'll probably have a ton of matte blacks lying around in some palettes by now! The formulation on all of these was very smooth and pigmented save for Crave. Crave came out a little on the drier side but it still applied nicely on the lid. The colors blend really nicely and work well with a lot of different shadows.
Overall, I'd say this palette is worth the $27. At first glance, I wasn't sure if this was something I needed (I knew it was something I wanted!) but upon seeing it in person and then swatching it I'm sure I would have bought it myself. I highly recommend this palette for anyone who wants a few more matte colors to round out the neutrals in their collections! Winning this giveaway meant that my Naked Palette collection is now complete and I'll write up a post soon on wether or not you need all three/reasons to want each!
What do you guys think of this palette? Something for you, or something you'll pass?
thanks for this post and congrats on winning the giveaway! it looks like a great palette. i actually do not own any naked palettes i feel like i should - and this might be the one. love that all the shades are matte and not glittery.
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the shade to the far left is a bit "shiny" but I feel like it works well and could really make a natural highlight color! if you're not a fan of the shimmer than this would def. be the palette to try out for you! :)
DeleteGreat review Jessica! I love this palette so much :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm really starting to love it as well!
DeleteI have been wanting to try this out for a long time now but having swatched it I think the colours are too light for my skin tone :(
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Oh no :( I'm sort of on the 'really' pale side and the colors faintly show up! I haven't tried it but check out the LORAC Pro palette, I've heard they have a really good range and pigmentation as well :)
DeleteHmmm I would probably prefer the Naked 1 over this since I'm not a huge fan of matte shades - great swatches! Girl, did you know you had the most awesome phone case EVER?!
ReplyDeleteA girl after my own heart! Haha shimmer is where it's at! These just make me look less like a disco ball! :D And haha, it is pretty fantastic! :)
Deletecongrats on winning! i love all the "naked" products that urban decay are coming out with,i cant wait to see a look you come up with using this :) also i am DYYYING for you're phone case!
ReplyDeleteSame here! I'm even lusting after the NAKED foundation after testing it on my sister! I'll come up with something and share soon! Haha, and thank you! You can find it pretty easily if you search "bejeweled mermaid phone case" :) xx
DeleteI really want this palette, I already have the naked one and I'd love some matte shades to go with it :)
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This would be the perfect "best friend" palette for the Naked 1! :)
DeleteOoh well done on winning such a great prize! I really want to get this as I only have one matte NARS duo eyeshadow in my collection as everything else is packed full of shimmer! I'm not sure the last three shades would really get any use, but I'm planning on getting this with my Debenhams beautycard points as I'll only have to pay the tiniest amount!
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You'd be surprised! I didn't think I would get much use either but they're great to deepen a more "natural" look. Yes, that'll be perfect! And then you won't feel so bad about not using the darker colors as often :) xx
DeleteWhen this palette came out, I wasn't too sure if I wanted it or not. So instead of paying $27 for this, I paid $20 for the Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral palette from Target. I have actually really enjoyed it. Plus, I like the idea of paying less for more. :) Congrats on winning!
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