NAKED 3 - BY URBAN DECAY REVIEW 2014

Hello everybody!

So here I am, back with another review...but this isn't any review....oh no, its the long awaited Naked 3 Palette by Urban Decay review!!! Now this is so exciting for me as I have been waiting a long time to be able to write this blog post as this palette was probably the hardest thing on the planet to get your hands on. I wanted this palette the moment it was released, but as you may already know it sold out across most of the world (it sold like gold dust). Months and months I sat on their website waiting for it to say it wasn't sold out...and for a while I gave up waiting. However, last week I was very lucky and seen one in the Debenhams store on my day out and could not resist buying it. I spent the whole shopping trip looking for the Urban Decay stand, and just as I was about to walk out, there it was!!!! ....But was it worth the wait???

Packaging

(isn't is just lovelyyyyy)

(Can't help but love the texture)

Right so first things first...lets talk packaging. The palette has one of the best eye shadow packaging ever, it's in a really cook metal tin which I find it wipe able, durable and latches together really easily. I think when carrying eyeshadow palettes around it's really easy for the latches to come open which then breaks the eye shadows inside, this however is different and extra sturdy - something I look for in packaging. I would say this palette could be carried in your hand bag, but you would need a big makeup bag for you to fit it in. I really like how the palette comes with a dual ended brush, which has a section for it to fit in nicely and not come into contact with the 12 eye shadows meaning less breakage and damage to the bristles. The palette also contacts a large mirror which is super handy when carrying this palette around. Generously, this palette also came with some samples of the Urban Decay eyeshadow Primer Potions in the shades: Original, Sin, Eden and Anti- Aging.

Original:  This shade is the invisible shade that I like to wear when using the lighter colours.
Sin: This primer is almost a champagne shimmer shade also good for the lighter colours.
Eden: This primer is definatley the matte primer which highlights the eyes better.
Anti- Aging: A nude shades which promises to improve the appearances of blemishes, fine lines and wrinkles.

Each primer comes in a healthy sized sample which you can get a lot of uses out of.

 (Primers)

 (Perfect for all eyes)

Shades

Something that drew me to buying this palette was the lovely pink toned shades which have a good mixture of matte and shimmer shades. I personally love shimmer shades a lot so felt that I could not resist this gorgeous palette. I like how the shades are still natural wear, but completely different to the Naked 1 and 2 more brown based palettes. This palette comes with 12 beautiful shades which I think work well for natural eyes to a smokey effect. I also love the names of the colours.

Let's talk colours..

Strange: This shade is pale and very neutral. I personally find this great as a base and highlighter.
Dust: Dust is probably my favourite shade of the whole palette. It's light and in a gorgeous shimmery pink shade - very rose gold.
Burnout: This shade is a dark pink/peach satin shade which is almost matte with a hint of shimmer.
Limit: A very matte shade in darkish pink shade.
Buzz: This is a metallic rose shade with silver shimmer throughout.
Trick: More of a copper pink shade with shimmer.
Nooner: This is a dark pink/brown matte colour - good for defining.
Liar: A metallic medium brown shimmer.
Factory: Brown with pink shimmer satin shade.
Mugshot: Metallic taupe shade with shimmer.
Darkside: A very dark brown, taupe satin.
Blackheart: Black matte with the added pink and red shimmer throughout.

All shades are beautiful in there own way and I love experimenting with blending the shades. I'm assuming that when designing the colours, Urban Decay were inspired by the current Rose Gold trend. Now I know that not everyone would be interested in wearing pink, gold and brown shades but I feel like they really work as a neutral look...they would be perfect for a day out, day at the office to a night on the town. This palette is so versatile and fresh so wearable for any occasion.

Overall thoughts?


So I suppose the real question is, after spending a heafty £37 on this palette...was it worth it???


I'm happy to say that yes I think it was. I like to make sure that when splashing out a lot of money that I am infact getting what I paid for but so far, so good with this palette. I love its packaging, brushes, primer and the amazing shades. So much variety all in one place! - what more can a girl want? I think this palette will be wearable for a long time and it's helped me come out of my brown and cream neutrals comfort zone. It's nice to splash out in a bit of colour and pink is definatley the way forward. When applying the eye shadow I couldn't help but notice the quality difference from my average drug store eye shadow's. There was less fall out and the shades were really pigmented. I feel that some of the shimmery shades aren't as pigmented but after using a few coats it really brings the colours out. I think this palette would also last a long time as so far I have noticed that when using it, I don't actually need to apply much to the brush. My high hopes for this release and long wait has not let me down. Problem is, I now have an addiction to Urban Decay products, I don't mind paying extra if it's worth it...and this brand defiantly is. So my pennies are already being saved so I can buy either the Urban Decay palette in 1 or 2 as I don't actually own those yet..I was very tempted to buy all palettes since it was pay day, but I couldn't warrant spending that much on make up all at once. I would recommend this to every girl...or boy in the world! I also think this palette would be perfect for weddings!

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Daily Bow

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