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Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
The Naked Palette by Urban Decay took over the internet via tweets, YouTube tutorials and reviews, sells more than one every minute, and remains (after two years on the market) the beauty industry’s best-selling palette!
The most anticipated sequel since Empire Strikes Back, with shades ranging from the palest nude to the lewdest black, Urban Decay’s Naked2 palette takes full frontal to another level.
These are the colours!:
Blackout Blackest black with matte finish (Repromote, not available individually)
Booty Call Shimmery cork (New)
Busted Deep brown with shimmery finish (New)
Chopper Copper shimmer with silver micro glitter (Permanent)
Foxy Cream bisque with matte finish (Repromote, not available individually)
Half Baked Golden bronze with shimmery finish (Permanent)
Pistol Light greyish brown with shimmery finish (New)
Snake Bite Dark bronze shimmer with metallic base (New)
Suspect Pale golden beige with shimmery finish (Repromote, not available individually)
Tease Creamy pale brown with matte finish (New)
Verve Oyster with shimmery finish (Repromote, not available individually)
YDK Cool bronze shimmer with metallic base (Permanent)
Naked Sheer shimmery pinky neutral (Lip Junkie) (Permanent)
Good Karma Shadow/Crease Brush Dual-ended brush
Urban Decay Naked 1 vs. Naked 2 Palette Dupes & Comparison Swatches
Foxy doesn’t have any comparable shades in Naked 1.
Half Baked is a repeat from Naked 1, so yes, there is a dupe–in fact, it’s 100% the same!
Booty Call is a peachier version of Virgin (Naked 1), but they’re really, really close. It’s just slightly warmer.
Chopper is more orange than Sidecar (Naked 1); I wouldn’t say they’re dupes, but they’re not totally different.
Tease doesn’t have any dupes, because it’s matte, so it doesn’t really appear the same as contenders like Sin and Toasted (both from Naked 1).
Snakebite is not as golden as Smog (Naked 1), but it’s nowhere near as dark as Darkhorse (Naked 1); however, if you mix both Smog and Darkhorse together, you get something rather similar.
Suspect is just a little more beige compared to Sidecar (Naked 1).
Pistol doesn’t have any comparable shades in Naked 1.
Verve doesn’t have any comparable shades in Naked 1.
YDK looks pretty similar to both Sidecar and Toasted (both from Naked 1), and Sidecar is closer.
Busted is very, very similar to Hustle (Naked 1); at best, it might be a little less red-toned. It’s not like Darkhorse (Naked 1), though.
Blackout doesn’t have any comparable shades in Naked 1.
Laura Mercier Luxe Colour Portfolio
This is pretty well my perfect december palette. Hehe...
Laura Mercier blushes are some of my favourites;
they always harmonise beautifully with skin tone
and bring a rush of natural looking flush that enlivens rather than takes over the face.
I'm also a huge fan of Laura's Tightlining method
and there are three Tightline Cake Eye Liners included as well as a brush.
The six eye colours are deliciously wearable for smokies that don't overwhelm the eye
unless you want them to but also as individual shades that are packed with pigment and stay the course.
It's just all round love with this as far as I'm concerned.
LAURA MERCIER
FACE ILLUMINATOR
(LIMITED EDITION)
What it is:
A beautiful face illuminator with a soft rose gold shimmer perfect for highlighting.What it does:
This unique formula has high pearl levels and provides buildable long-wearing color with an exceptionally smooth application.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
One of my very favorite makeup items is an illuminator.
I've tried almost every texture (liquid, powder, cream, etc.) and brand on the market.
The Laura Mercier Rose Gold face illuminator is the very best one I've used!
Great natural shade for most any skin tone,
beautiful compact,
and it is the perfect balance of shimmer without being "sparkly".
This item seems to be marketed as a "limited edition" item.
From what I've seen, it is out of stock everywhere... both in store and online.
PLEASE, do not ever deprive women of this treasure!
MAKE UP FOR EVER
AQUA EYES
What it is:
An award-winning, waterproof, smudge-proof, and fade-proof eyeliner that doubles as a vibrant eyeshadow.
What it does:
This best-selling eyeliner has become a favorite among all women who fear the dreaded raccoon eyes. Formulated to glide on effortlessly and withstand the most extreme conditions, it stays put on eyelids without melting for precise application and intense color throughout the day.
What else you need to know:
Aqua Eyes is available in extensive range of 25 vibrant shades.
Fun Fact: Dany Sanz originally created this product for performers of water ballet.
Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Eyes line is probably one of the top eyeliner formulas on the market to-date. It’s extremely budge-proof, smudge-proof, and water-resistant.
It actually holds up quite well to all three claims.
Add to that a diverse range of color choices, and you have a winning combination.
They’re smooth, well-pigmented, and deliver long-lasting color.
To compare these liners to Urban Decay 24/7,
I'd have to say I love these for their satin finish and it's really helpful if you have watery eyes,
but I also love UD 24/7 for its metallic finish.
It gives more texture to the look.
So both are great according to their purposes.
MAKE UP FOR EVER
AQUA EYES
What it is:
An award-winning, waterproof, smudge-proof, and fade-proof eyeliner that doubles as a vibrant eyeshadow.
What it does:
This best-selling eyeliner has become a favorite among all women who fear the dreaded raccoon eyes. Formulated to glide on effortlessly and withstand the most extreme conditions, it stays put on eyelids without melting for precise application and intense color throughout the day.
What else you need to know:
Aqua Eyes is available in extensive range of 25 vibrant shades.
Fun Fact: Dany Sanz originally created this product for performers of water ballet.
Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Eyes line is probably one of the top eyeliner formulas on the market to-date. It’s extremely budge-proof, smudge-proof, and water-resistant.
It actually holds up quite well to all three claims.
Add to that a diverse range of color choices, and you have a winning combination.
They’re smooth, well-pigmented, and deliver long-lasting color.
To compare these liners to Urban Decay 24/7,
I'd have to say I love these for their satin finish and it's really helpful if you have watery eyes,
but I also love UD 24/7 for its metallic finish.
It gives more texture to the look.
So both are great according to their purposes.
