Urban Decay Naked Palette Swatches

I'm guessing the hype has passed since this palette is almost a year old now, but I figured I'd dedicate a swatch post to it since it's such a wonderful palette and I use it SOOO much!! I took these pictures when I first got it so I'm a bit tanner in the swatch photos, but I hope they're helpful.
My palette came with a mini urban decay primer potion and the double ended 24/7 eyeliner. I really like the eyeliner. I don't use the UDPP since it doesn't help with creasing on my lids (i trust my mac paint pots for that job!).



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Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar

Buck, Half Baked, Smog, Darkhorse

Toasted, Hustle, Creep, Gunmetal

I am definitely a neutral eyeshadow kind of gal, so these shadows are right up my alley. They all have a gorgeous buttery texture and blend like a dream, I just LOVE urban decay eyeshadows. If you don't love shimmery shadows this might not be the palette for you since there's really only two matte colors (buck & naked). For me though, this is definitely a palette that I use at least every other day, and I can easily pair any of the shadows with each other or with other shadows in my collection. The only issue I've heard with the palette is that cool toned skin tones will probably have to work harder to make the shadows flattering, as they could pull too warm.
My favorites from the palette are sin, smog, toasted, and hustle :)
Definitely check it out if you haven't already!

Comments

  1. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I love it too :-) x

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  2. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I love this palette, I just like admiring the lovely colours and packaging :)

    Great swatches, cannot wait for some more looks you try with it!

    Becca x

    honestlybec.blogspot.com

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  3. JanalynMay 8, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Great palette! Love UD!

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  4. Bad JoanMay 10, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    This really is a great palette! Nice blog.

    http://badjoan.blogspot.com/

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  5. MalikaMay 10, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I have been wanting to get this palette for so long, but it's always out of stock!
    Then I found it today and ordered it right away, can't wait for it to come in the mail! (:

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  6. MaviDenizMay 19, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    this palette really is gorgeous, i just wish they had more satin or matte shades in it.

    Love your blog, new follower :)

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  7. HannahJune 18, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I want this palette so badly! I haven't seen such good swatches yet, so thanks for posting them!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I am so in love with this palette too! I did a post on it because I just can't get over how awesome it is. A great purchase!

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