Outside of MAC’s monthly releases, name one eyeshadow palette that has reached cult status to the extent of selling out multiple times online, and having the dubious honour of being extremely hard to find. So hard to find, some people are willing to pay extra just to get hold of it.
Its the Urban Decay Naked palette and I’ll be honest, I don’t know why people are paying crazy prices for a permanent item. Yes ladies, the infamous Naked palette is permanent so if you can’t get it today, wait. It’ll come back in stock and you can get it the next time. Few things in life are worth paying over retail for – please bear this in mind!
Secondly, we will get a Sephora in Malaysia soon if the rumours are true; and if its anything like Sephora Singapore, we’ll see Urban Decay making an appearance. If it does, we will see Naked on the shelves. So don’t jump the gun right now. UPDATE: Sephora Malaysia is open both at KLCC and Bukit Bintang and it stocks Urban Decay. The Naked Palette retails locally at RM175 but goes out of stock often.
Now that I’ve gotten that out of my system, Ladies, say Hello to Naked. A paletteful of neutral eyeshadows that has grown women salivating over it like it was a Naked Chippendale – which it is not 😛 If you aren’t a fan of neutral eyeshadows, you will not get the hype, and rightly so too.
But we can’t deny it looks good. And its not all that pricey, everything considered. In the USA it retails at US$44 and in the UK its £27 while in Singapore, its S$73. I will not expect it to exceed RM200 if it comes to Malaysia because if it does, its too much to pay! If you’ve paid more than RM200 you’ve been swindled!
Many people have noted that the Naked eyeshadow palette is very versatile. I must concur. You can easily take it from subtle to smokey, day to night, neutral to dramatic, all with a flick of a brush. The only thing is, you are limited to 10 shades of brown and 2 shades of grey all tending towards the warm end of the spectrum. Perfect if you aren’t the adventurous sort; not so perfect if you like your colour.
Anyway, I did some quick looks to show you how versatile it can be.
Look #1 : Hustle, Toasted, Virgin
Simple work look with Hustle in the crease and on the lash line, Toasted as the main colour and Virgin to blend it altogether. Found it a little warm on my skintone. Paired with Chanel Pink Explosion on cheeks for colour.
Look #2 : Darkhorse, Smog, Sidecar
Another look I did for work – something a tad darker and this time I used the cooler toned colours. I think cooler tones work better on my skintone.
Look #3 : Creep, Gunmetal, Sidecar, Virgin
Decided to amp things up and Creep and Gunmetal are great for this one! I love how dark they are and when blended with Sidecar, I got something closely approximating my Nars Tzarine eyeshadow palette! Chanel Pink Explosion on the cheeks. I think I like this look so I’ll keep it in mind for future use 🙂
I think you get the general idea by now so these few simple looks will suffice. I prefer something darker for my eyes, so I will be using a lot of the Creep and Gunmetal. Maybe even Darkhorse.
I personally find Darkhorse, Sin, Sidecar and Smog a little warm. Its fine when I mix them in with the cooler darker shades, but on their own or mixed with Darkhorse or Naked, its a tad too warm so I did get someone asking why I looked so tired. Pity – they are lovely shades.
I’ve been using this palette on its own for about 2 weeks now and I can do a different look every single day, taking it from barely there to full on smokey eyes and it works every time. Its great that way.
Do you need this one? I’d stick out my neck and say No. I’d actually be content with a palette of just 4 or 6 neutral shades. 12 shades is just too much and because of that, the palette is a wee bit too big and unwieldy. Also I know many people love the tactile feel of the velvet cover but I do not. It is a dust and dirt magnet – woe betide ye who touches this palette with dirty fingers.
Notice I did not comment on the 24/7 Glide On Pencils included. Well, I don’t like them. Again, I’m in the minority. The reason I don’t like these is because they smudge on me, sadly enough. Zero is a lovely dark black and I guess if you wanted a pencil you can smudge, it works great but it does not stay put on my lids. Whiskey is a red toned brown so that is immediately red flagged as far as I’m concerned. Still, I’d use them because they are in the palette, but I wouldn’t buy the palette for these.
There is a mini sized Primer Potion included but I don’t find myself using it. You can read my previous review of the Urban Decay Primer Potion to find out what I thought of it. I think the quality of these Urban Decay eyeshadows in the Naked palette are good enough to stand on their own without the need for a primer.
Pros: Versatile user-friendly colours for everyday use, Good mix of warm and cool tones, Thoughtful addition of eyeliner and primer for an all in one palette
Cons: Palette is a bit too long, Velvet cover attracts dust and dirt, Colours tend to be a tad too warm
In fact, this isn’t my first Urban Decay palette. My first was from quite a few years back, also purchased in the UK. After using it, I decided I did not like UD eyeshadows because they were by turns too glittery, or lacking in pigment. I gave away my palette then. But I’m holding on to Naked, thank you very much 😛
You don’t NEED this palette. No sirree! But I bet you WANT it anyway, doncha? 😉
Paris B
Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palette retails at US$44/ £27 / S$73 respectively. Available at Sephora for RM175 and this was purchased at House of Fraser, London.
I WANT! And yes, I don’t need. HAIH.
LOL Told ya! 😉 Wait for it maybe?
I must be one of the few who isn’t crazy about this palette. I’ve never been too fond of earth/nude shades in the first place as I find they make my skin look “muddy”. Also, I don’t get the need to nude shades that are so similar to the next.
* I mean I don’t get the need FOR nude shades so similar to the next!
You’re absolutely right. Those who aren’t into neutrals or nude colours won’t like this. I must say the 12 colours do have their own “personalities” and work very well together but there are just too many!
I don’t need it, that’s for sure! Do I want it? Well, it’s cool to have a whole bunch of wearable colors on a single palette but knowing myself, I don’t do well with palettes. I probably have similar colors of all the shades just in singles. But I do want THE BLACK palette and that one’s not permanent T_T
Oohhh Lets hope the Black palette is still around! *fingers crossed* For an expert like you, palettes probably aren’t the best thing. But for people like me who get flustered around singles, palettes are the way to go 🙂
You are so right, PB… I don’t NEED the palette, but by golly do I WANT it! 😛
I’m trying to convince myself that the absence of a neutral palette in my collection is not good enough an excuse to get it… but still… I wonder if I should ask my friend in US to play makeup mule for me this December… 😀
You could have till Nov to decide if you want it 😉 Its not bad if you like using neutral shades because its not all THAT nude – lots of scope for colour.
I love this palette!!! But I do agree with you that 12 shades is too much. I only use maximum 6 colors only. And yeah~~You’re not the minority because I do not fond with UD 24/7 Glide on Pencil too. They glide on smoothly and pigmented but it smudge on me very badly. 🙁
Aww you too! That’s 2 people not liking the 24/7 pencils. I use about 3 colours each time when I use the palette and although I like the choice, its just too much looking at 12 colours and trying to decide which works
What a gorgeous palette! Something that I don’t need certainly – but ooh…just gorgeous! Sephora in Malaysia? Wow!! That’d be fantastic to come home too
Yup! If rumours are to be believed anyway 🙂 Looks like its taking shape though. I’m sure we’d hear a lot of buzz once it opens 🙂
Hahaha, so finally caught up with Naked huh? I got em when they first got released and I love em to bits! A gal can never have too many neutral shades 🙂 I’m sorry that the eyeliner doesn’t work on you, it worked great for me so well that I actually shunned other liners..haha.
Have fun with Naked!
Glad to know the whole palette works so well for you! 😀 Its certainly great value for money eh? I must say though that now I have the Naked palette, I don’t need any other neutral shades… because I’ve got ’em all!
i’ve never been a fan of neutrals honestly but this palette attracted me somehow! yes i don’t need but i want it quite badly! i’m quite a sucker for eyeshadows/palettes hehe 😛 oh the 24/7 pencils smudges?! :/ what a shame…
I think its just me that it smudges on. The pencils are very popular otherwise. I haven’t been a fan of neutrals too. This palette sure fills that hole where a neutral palette should be 😉
some colors are too light to my liking. sometimes, too many shades to choose from, make it a much more difficult choice. 😉
Haha!! Yeah I sometimes am boggled by the choice and to decide what goes with what. At the end of the day, you do get a feel for these things so its not too bad 😉 The light colours are good for highlighting – there’s pretty decent colour pay off
i definitely DON’T need it…but i wanted it! Wanted because now I feel abit shaken after reading your thoughts. I have most of the colors in singles too, and I definitely will not tote this palette with me when i go out because of its size. *sigh* i am torn!
Nope, I for one won’t tote it around because its just too long. If you already have the colours in singles, maybe put them all in your own homemade palette… and you’d have your very own personalized Naked palette!
no body in the makeup industry needs this but everyone is looking at it with drools! me too! the swatches are beautiful. i am not that tempted as it takes a lot to tempt me these days.
however, i am very interested in your necklace in the first pic. 🙂
Thanks! You noticed the necklace LOL! Its by Sweet Contemplation Accessories 😉
This is definitely a Want (But Don’t Need) palette.
Gosh darnit if only it wasn’t so pretty.
Unfortunately, every word you say is true 😛
needed it. have it. loves it. MINE!
Succinct!
i love the how all the colours look very attractive next to each other but i guess i won’t get it because i know that i’d only use 3-4 of them while i wouldn’t know how to use the rest ;P
Aww… its easy! Just swipe on your lid and go! 😉 I was a little bit sad that many shades tended to be warm. I don’t handle warm very well.
i know what you mean… they look really attractive in the palette yet don’t look quite as good on your lids. i bought one from l’oreal that looked so much like the palette i liked from dior and thank god i got the cheaper version as i discovered that warm colours don’t look good on me either. strange eh.
Hey! I pegged you for a warm tone – I guess i’m mistaken! I’ve learnt that I’m cooler toned now. Maybe I always have been and never realized before 😛
It’s always a want not a need 🙂 Most of UD eyeshadows are glittery, sparkles all over the face and not a good look. The Naked palette is still on top of my wishlist though Thanks for reminding us about Sephora Malaysia opening soon. Think will wait until then.
Actually, I find the Naked palette a departure from UD’s regular sparkly, glittery, unpigmented mess. These are smooth, don’t have fall out and apply very well. Wait up for it and decide! 😉
ooo what nice colours! (is a neutral colour fan) but I do agree it’s a bit too much….><"
Yup! 12 colours are absolutely mind boggling in the morning!
I love the eyeliners, personally! I’ve got a sample size and it works perfectly on me. Unfortunately I can’t find anywhere to get a full sized one argh 🙁
Well if Sephora and UD are in soon, you can soon replenish your UD 24/7 eyeliners! 😉
I’m not exactly a neutral shades person. And i wasn’t tempted by all the hype and swatches online til i saw it in person. After swiping all the shades, i’m a convert. Love them and finally bought it last week! It was OOS here in Singapore for so long! Anyway…Yay!! 🙂 I say if anyone is lacking in a neutral palatte, this is the one to get. Worth it.
You’re right! It fills the missing “neutral palette” hole if you don’t already have a ton of singles or neutral palettes. The quality of the shadows are pretty good and I’m so happy they are NOT like the regular shiny glittery UD shadows.
I like the 3rd look. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
lol…i bought mine off a spree from urbaydecay.com for RM182
Quite a bargain considering there are 12 almost-full-sized eyeshadows inside 🙂
Its a pretty decent price you got considering you had to have it shipped here and everything 🙂