Today’s review is going to be the Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette. Even though I like to experiment with bright eyeshadows every now and then, I love my neutral eyeshadows and I prefer them on any day. The Naked Palette wasn’t on my wishlist until recently so I had to get it. I immediately ordered it from the Urban Decay website. How did the Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Original fare out for me?

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Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Review and Swatch
Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Review and Swatch

What The Company Claims?

A universally flattering palette that features 12 eye shadows for a distinct, Urban Decay look.

This long, lean, and seductive case is packed with 12 gorgeous neutrals that work for absolutely everyone. The shades range from delicate champagne to gritty gunmetal in a variety of textures, including glitter, shimmer, and matte. This versatile palette can take eyes from work to evening looks. The mirrored case also features a professional-quality, cruelty-free Good Karma Eyeshadow Brush for effortless application. The rich chocolate velvet and gold foil-covered case conjures up images of pure decadence.

QUANTITY- 17gm
PRICE- $54

Ingredients: Gunmetal: Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zinc Stearate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Methylparaben, Acrylates Copolymer, Propylparaben. Sidecar: Polyethylene Terephthalate, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zinc Stearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. Half Baked: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. Sin, Smog, Toasted: Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zinc Stearate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. Darkhorse, Hustle, Virgin: Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehyroacetate, Sorbic Acid. Buck: Talc, Zinc Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehyroacetate, Sorbic Acid. Naked: Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehyroacetate, Sorbic Acid. Creep: Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehyroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide.
All shades may contain: CI 77019 (Mica), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 75470 (Carmine), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77289 (Chromium Hydroxide Green), CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), CI 77000 (Aluminum Powder), CI 77400 (Bronze Powder), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 lake), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake).

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Urban Decay Naked 1 Eyeshadow Palette Review and Swatch
Urban Decay Naked 1 Eyeshadow Palette Review and Swatch

How Did Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Work For Me?

The Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette comes in a sleek brown velvet outer packaging with rectangle shadow pans embedded in the palette. Under the lid there is a decent sized mirror which is really useful while doing the eye makeup. Though it is made of cardboard, the packaging is sturdy and very travel friendly. There are 12 eyeshadow pans in the palette and it comes with a good karma eyeshadow brush which is really soft and sturdy. The palette has 1 frosty, 2 mattes, 3 satins, 2 shimmery and 4 glittery eyeshadows. All of them are smooth, highly pigmented and does not have a lot of kick off. The palette has a beautiful array of neutral shades which is almost like the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette. If I had to compare the two then the Naked Palette is not as buttery and pigmented as the Too Faced but it is still good.

Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Review and Swatch
Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Review and Swatch

The best way to apply the Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette is to first prime the eyelids with an eyeshadow primer like Urban Decay Primer Potion, Kryolan Eyeshadow Primer or MAC Painterly Paint Pot. You do not get the same intensity when you try to apply the colors without a primer. The only drawback with these shadows is that they start to patch up if I spray the brush with MAC Prep n Prime Fix + Spray before picking up the colors. The shadows are easy to blend with minimal fall outs and once applied, they stay on all day without creasing or budging. One can create simple everyday looks to dramatic party looks with this palette. It is super versatile and is very travel friendly to take during trips.

Urban Decay Naked 1  Palette Review and Swatch
Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette Review and Swatch

So why did I choose the Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Original? I did an online comparison of the Naked 1 Vs Naked 2 & 3 and found that the Naked Original has eyeshadows that will flatter all complexions beautifully while the other 2 had more shades that will look good on people with pink undertones in their skin. Naked 1 is an all rounder palette which can be used as both an everyday palette and for special occasions.

There are several dupes in the market for the Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Original like the W7 In The Buff Palette in Lightly Toasted, e.l.f. 32 Piece Eyeshadow Palette in Natural, NYX Nude On Nude Palette and Coastal Scents Revealed Palette.

  • Virgin is a pale satin shimmery nude beige
  • Sin is a frosty champagne
  • Naked is a medium matte beige-brown
  • Sidecar is a medium shimmery bronze with golden glitters
  • Buck is a medium matte taupe-brown
  • Half Baked is a metallic coppery bronze
  • Smog is a deep metallic coppery bronze
  • Darkhorse is a deep olive brown with bronze glitters
  • Toasted is a medium satin pinky taupe-brown
  • Hustle is a dark satin plummy chocolate brown
  • Creep is a deep blue-black base with steel blue glitters
  • Gunmetal is a deep steel blue with silver glitters
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    Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Swatches-

    Urban Decay Naked 1  Palette Review and Swatch
    Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette Review and Swatch
    Urban Decay Naked 1  Palette Review and Swatch
    Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette Review and Swatch

    Turn Ons-

  • Chic packaging
  • Travel friendly
  • Gorgeous array of neutral shadows
  • Smooth and pigmented
  • Applies evenly
  • Long wearing
  • Blends easily
  • Turn Offs-

  • Patches up if you try to layer it
  • Expensive
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    Would I Recommend Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette?

    Yes this is one of my favorite neutral eyeshadow palette.

    RATING- 4.5/5

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    2 Comments on Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Review, Dupes, Swatches & Price

    1. Mariyam
      October 25, 2016 at 11:23 pm (7 years ago)

      This version of UD palette looks perfect for Indian skin tones!

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