Saturday 20 September 2014

Naked Basics 2 preview….

I couldn't be more excited. I'm not a huge eyeshadow wearer - a slick of liquid liner and a bright lip is my signature look and I reserve the smokey eyes and fancy eyeshadow looks for makeup jobs on shoots etc. But every now and again a girl needs some kind of crease definition or a matte brown toned shadow to complement a nude lip or just to spice things up in general. I'm not one for crazy colours, and shimmers always get a bit messy on me so when Urban Decay bought out the Naked Basics palette it was instant love. It's the most worn palette in my collection by far, so when I saw the Naked Basics 2 in Sephora when I was in New York last week I did a little makeup squeal of excitement. This thing is gorgeous. 


The same sleek packaging as the original Basics palette this is spot on for travel or just throwing in a makeup bag. More cool toned than the original, it echoes the same theme with five matte shadows and one satin finish that acts as a perfect highlight. The darkest shade is on the grey side of things and actually acts as quite a nice brow shade for me so this really is all I need when travelling. 


The taupe shade shadows are great crease colours, all over lid shadows or accompaniments to other Urban Decay palettes like the Electric palette that need grounding with some neutral shadows to make them more wearable. Fans of the original Naked palette, of cool toned taupe shadows, good quality matte eyeshadows or just neutral eyes in general will love this. Released on the 1st of October in the UK, this one is a must have in any collection. 11 out of 10.


L-R Skimp (pale nude satin), Stark (nude-pink matte), Frisk (warm grey matte), Cover (muted red-brown matte), Primal (muted brown matte) and Undone (deep, smokey brown matte).

Loves
xxx



9 comments:

  1. I have the first naked basics palette and love it so this one is definitely on my list!

    Salt and Chic // UK Fashion Blog

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    1. you should definitely get it it's fab :)
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  2. Ooooh this looks lush! Really want to buy a naked pallete, this might be on my Christmas list ♥

    Emilyldn.blogspot.com xx

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    1. it's such a staple in any makeup bag you won't regret it!
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  3. Oh My God! How could I not know about this? I need it in my life!
    Hope you have a lovely Sunday x

    www.aimeroseblog.com

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    1. get it as soon as it comes out babe it's amazing!
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  4. Nice! Looks like the perfect neutral palette
    xL

    The Marcy Stop

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