Urban Decay Naked Palette, $44

This is the eyeshadow palette made for all makeup wearers, whether your only use eyeshadow sometimes or don't leave the house without it. The Naked Palette by Urban Decay was released not too long ago and has been selling out fast. Luckily this product is not a limited edition product. Even though it has been sold out on Sephora.com and isn't on the Urban Decay site right now you can still find it (I got mine at a Sephora store) and you will be able to find it for a long time, Urban Decay says that it is a permanent palette.

I wasn't drawn to this palette until I saw it in person. The twelve shadows range from light to darker and are a mix of smoky, grey, gold, and brown hues. The mixing possibilities seem endless with the variety of shades that are provided. The set also comes with a mini genie bottle of primer and a double-ended 24/7 Glide-On pencil in Zero (jet black) and Whiskey (chocolate brown). You basically have all of the tools to create whatever eye look you are going for.

This palette is made to be a neutral set that is still fresh and exciting. You can definitely get a neutral professional look with this palette or you can even create a sexy dark look too. The colors like Virgin, Sin, and Naked make great highlighters and base shadows while Half Baked, Smog, and Darkhorse are perfect for blending and shading. The last three colors in the palette Hustle, Creep, and Gunmetal are all great darker colors that can be blended with any of the lighter shadows to create a smoky look but they are also perfect solid shadows on their own.

I would suggest this palette to anyone who feels like they need a good everyday eyeshadow kit. While it is a palette full of neutrals it still manages to be fun and interesting and offers a variety of color and shadow ranges (from matte to shimmery).

Final verdict:
Cost: $44, you get 12 shadows, a mini primer, and two mini eyeliners
Will this really work for anyone?: I honestly think that Urban Decay created a palette that will appeal to all different women. I love this palette and so does my mom so I think it can really apply for any age group. The neutrals it promises aren't dull and they shadows are good quality--I don't know any girl who wouldn't be satisfied with that.
Repeat offender?: I think that I am going to use this palette primarily for a while. I want to experiment with mixing the different shades. I predict that this will be a palette that I actually finish and will have to purchase again. I'm really into it!

-M

Wishlist - 7/9/10

Hey guys, it's time again for me to rant on about how much I wanna buy makeup and nail polish and other essentials like that!

BTW, it's my mom's birthday today. Happy birthday, Mom! I got her The Multiple from Nars in Riviera (shimmery pink). It's a cream-to-powder stick that you can use for your lips, cheeks, wherever. It has a lot of really great reviews, so I hope she likes it!

Currently I am lusting over Urban Decay's new line of fake eyelashes. I really like the look of the plush one, or the little colored accents. I don't know if $16 is reasonable for eyelashes though . . .

Speaking of Urban, they now have the Ammo Palette (reviewed here) plus the primer potion (our staple) for $39 (would be $54 if you bought them separately). It's only in the new Eden color, which I haven't tried yet, but is supposed to be a matte natural that can hide bluish discoloration. I checked it as a sample for my last Sephora purchase, so we'll see how it works.

I've gotten this renewed interest in my nails, especially through the tumblr nailcrazy. Recently they posted a pic of nails with Nabi heart glitter on them. Omg! Want.

Are you signed up for HauteLook? They do sales on designer clothes but also on designer makeup. Right now they have this awesome Lorac sale where makeup is super discounted ($18 items for $4!). You might wanna act fast before it sells out! But don't worry, they tend to have great sales pretty often.

Speaking of sales, all Harajuku perfumes are half-off at Sephora. G is my favorite, so I got the original and the beach version.

One of Sephora's weekly specials is a palette from Smashbox with deep purples and lovely neutrals for just $15. No promo code needed!

I'm really holding myself back from getting this Too Faced palette--four eyeshadows, two lip colors, a blush, and a bronzer--for $16.25. Plus, the mirror lights up!

That's it for now, have a great weekend!

-T

Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow Box, $38

I know we have done a few Urban Decay eyeshadow reviews for you all so you really don't need me to tell you how awesome their eyeshadows are, but I still can't help but gush! I got this palette a few weeks back when Urban Decay had a special 30% off promotion. The Deluxe Shadow Box comes with 9 different eyeshadows, two double sided sponge brushes, and a small tube of my beloved eye primer.


I decided on this palette because I really wanted something with some colors that were nothing like I had. I was initially going to go for some single shadows but I realized I'd be spending about the same on 2 shadows that I would be for 9! I picked the Deluxe Shadow Box due to the blue shadow called Peace. I thought that it was sooo pretty and would be wonderful to use as a liner. This palette also doesn't have any of the same colors that Ammo has. The only color I have a single shadow case of is Ransom and this is a beautiful neon purple that makes my eyes pop, so more is fun!


This sleek palette is perfect for me because it includes a variety of neutrals and some daring shadows that will suit whatever mood I am in. I also love the tiny bottle of primer--this will definitely have a place in my bag whenever I go out of town (I tend to always pack heavy so the smaller the better).

Final verdict:
Cost: $38, that is about 4.20 per eyeshadow. Personally I like to buy palettes if I think I will want to use all the colors in them. Obviously some I will like more than the others but it is worth it to me to buy a palette filled with options for around the same price as only 2 shadows. More bang for my buck right?
Are the shadows as pretty as they seem in the box?: Yes! Urban Decay eyeshadow is and always will be one of my go-to shadows for this reason--they look the same on your eyelids as they look in their packaging.
Repeat offender?: I'd like for Urban Decay to put out some new shades of shadows. I wouldn't want to buy another palette if it has repeated eyeshadow shades that other palettes do. But like I said before, I'll keep getting their shadows as long as they keep making them!
-M

Kat Von D for Sephora True Romance Eyeshadow Palette, Metal Orchestra, $34

Tattoo artist/reality star Kat Von D is definitely rock and roll. The girl is always decked out in some crucial heels, shredded shirts that show off her collection of body art, but most importantly she is forever wearing some really rock and roll makeup. I have been dying to try this Kat Von D palette that she has helped design and create with Sephora for a long time now. As part of my birthday gift my bff/coblogger Tori got me this awesome palette called Metal Orchestra.


The palette comes wrapped in a silvery coal tissue paper and a sticker with Kat’s initials. The outside art is all designed by Kat herself with her signature lightening bolts, religious symbols, and of course skulls. The smooth treasure box is full of eight different shadows in blue and silver tones and two double-sided brushes. The shadows from left to right are named: First Class, Techno, Thrasher, Dagger, Lucifer, Glock, Razor Gray, and Slayer. With names like that it is kind of hard not to be badass.


The different array of colors all compliment one another and can easily all be mixed, blended, or paired. I think that is what makes this palette different from others I have, it is definitely easier to combine the different shadows. The last color in the palette Slayer is actually a really awesome cream shadow that goes on smoothly and leaves a really awesome silver sparkle that reminds me of the wet looking silver sparkle leggings that Kat likes to wear sometimes (yeah I was a little obsessed with her for a while lol).


So far I’ve experimented with the blues which have stayed vibrant all day and did not crease or smudge. I also wore Glock and it was a really unique dark silver that gave me a smokey eye without having to actually mix any other shadows with it. For a more low key look you can pretty much use the dark shades as an eyeliner by using a slanted brush and just dust some of the lighter shades on your lid.


Final verdict:
Cost: $34, comes out to about $4.25 per eyeshadow color which is cheaper than some drugstore brands, plus it is all packaged in a beautiful silk screened box.
Is it worth it?: I definitely think it is worth it for the quality of the product and the uniqueness of the palette as a whole. If you are into the rocker look or just want to have some cool dark options this palette is a must.
Repeat offender: Most definitely, I have my eye on two other Kat Von D for Sephora palettes including Momento Mori and True Love.
-M

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