Baubles, Rouge & Tulle: UD Palette Review

One of the hottest makeup items for fall is a set of 12 neutral shades of eyeshadow by Urban Decay. I was first tipped off to this product by one of my favorite makeup gurus, celebrity makeup artist Kandee Johnson, in this video.

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This product, called Naked Palette, has the most amazing range of colors and textures. You can tailor your eye makeup from office to night out with this palette and the colors are anything but boring. I strictly stick to neutrals—no bright blues or greens for me!—and rarely can you find a quad of neutrals that’s as much fun. I would describe the Naked Palette as the perfect range of earth tones, which includes navy colors called “Gunmetal” and “Creep,” a deep purple called “Hustle” and then a beautiful range of my all-time favorites: browns, beiges and golds, with names like “Darkhorse,” “Sidecar” and “Smog.”

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And don’t worry! All of you ladies out there who prefer matte to shimmer and glitter, the palette comes with several matte colors as well. But that’s not all. In this kit, which set my bf back just $44 at Ulta, you also get a double-sided eyeliner (which glides on perfectly and comes with brown and black) and a mini eyeshadow primer to help the colors last all day! The shadows are so pigmented that the rich, deep color should last a long time.

If you’re ready to add this to your wish list, you may want to get on Urban Decay’s list to be notified when it’s back in stock. This product has been flying off the shelves since it came onto the scene this summer.

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Here’s one way I apply the colors. I would wear this for a night out:

1. I like to line my top lashes first with the black liner pencil that came with this palette.

2. Sweep a light tan color all over the lid as a base. The color I used is called “Naked.”

3. Brush a dark brown color on the lower lid below the crease. I used “Darkhorse.”

4. Using a blending or eye crease brush, sweep a gold shimmery color in the crease of your eye. This could be a combination of a few colors. I use “Sidecar,” or “Half Baked.”

5. Use the lightest color, in the case of this product, “Virgin,” and use an angled brush to sweep it on right below the brow bone and in the corners of the eyes.

6. For added dramatic effect, choose a dark purple color and brush it on the outer half of your lower lid and eyelid crease. “Hustle” is good for this.

7. Don’t forget to curl your lashes (definitely the Shu Uemura curler) and brush on some dark mascara! Then, separate your lashes with a spoolie (eyelash separator) brush, and you’re ready to go!

How do you do your eyes for a night out? Are there any similar palettes out there that I should try? Let me know in the comments below, or drop me a line at [email protected].