Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette - £20
I think Urban Decay managed to create something extraordinary when they brought out the original Naked Palette back in 2010. Everyone had to get their hands on it at the time, myself included, and this magic power seems to have extended to not one but two additional palettes in the Naked range. The Naked Basics isn't the type of thing I usually go for and I'm not sure I even owned a matte eyeshadow before buying this, but once again something about this cute little compact drew me in.
Despite my sceptical first impression though, I've managed to get so much use out of it and have worn pretty much nothing but these six colours since buying the palette at the beginning of the month. I've always admired the formulation of the Urban Decay eyeshadows, and the Naked Basics is no exception. Well pigmented and smooth to blend, they last all day on my eyes. From right to left the colours are Venus, just off-white with a shot of subtle shimmer running through, Foxy a yellow based cream, Walk of Shame a slightly more pinky beige, Naked 2 a very light greyish brown, Faint a richer brown and Crave a completely matte black. The one downfall with these and something I've actually noticed in all the previous Naked palettes is that the colours are very cool toned. I can just about get away with this but I'm not sure how well they would work for those who need a bit of warmth from their eyeshadow.
Probably the best thing about the Naked Basics palette though is the fact that it's so multi-use. Faint is a great eyebrow colour and Walk of Shame and Foxy are perfect for setting concealer in place. My favourite little extra use of this is the highly pigmented matte black Crave which has pretty much replaced liquid liner in my life. When applied with an angled brush it gives a much softer line to the eyes while still defining them well. I've actually filmed a short video demonstrating how I use the palette in this way for an everyday look, so if you'd like to get some ideas, click here!
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I like the fact that it's multi use. I looks like a great, neautral pallette for day :)
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the colours are wonderful!
But indeed, i'm a bit afraid the colours will be to 'cool' for me. Nevertheless it's beautiful.
this is number 1 on my wishlist :D i have the naked 2 and love love love it but this would be a great addition :D
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I don't have either of the naked palettes so I think il go for this one as they are my kind of shades! Xx
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Great review, I've been pondering over whether to get an UD palette and this has helped! xo
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Love this neutral palette, I really want it! xxx
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Really like this review and your video to show how you use your basics palette, I have the Naked 2 and its helped me to think of new ways to use my palette. Thank you! xx
I like it but I don't think I need it!
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I have it and I think it's a great addition to my collection. I actually am in the process of reviewing it on my blog.
I really want this palette I love matte eyeshaddows!
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Im dying to buy this palette, I've seen it on every blog I read and I'm craving the cute matte set!
Georgia, x
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seen so much about this palette recently, i really want it!xx
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I really wanted this palette, I loved the first naked palette
I keep going to buy this to complete my naked collection, but I always seem to doubt myself as to whether it's completely worth it, but I think you may have just sold it to me.
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The pictures are great! I soo badly want to try this out it looks amazing! <3 Im going to get sometime! I love all the colours in the palette!
Sofia x
this is such a good palette xx
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I really like the look of this palette and it definitely has eyeshadows that I use on a daily basis which is good. I really want to purchase this x
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I really really really want it, haha. it's number 1 on my wishlist atm!
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I've recently bought this palette to give myself a push from my usual no eyeshadow comfort zone - I will definitely be giving your YT video a watch very soon to perfect a few looks!
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loved our tutorial using this, it's so pretty but I definitely can't justify it! :( x
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It's such a cute palette and I love all things Urban Decay but I'm just not overwhelmed by this palette :( xx ♥
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I waaant!
Such a lovely review and your tutorial is amazing. I'm definitely going to have to pick one of these up! X
Love this palette!! The colours are great! :) ♥
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I really want these palettes! I must invest in one!!
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I heard about this palette a lot and I really love the shade of it!<3xo
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I *love* this palette. It seems to simple and basic at first glance, but like you mention, is just so multi-functional you can't help but reaching for it constantly. Like yourself, i've been using this palette every day since I got it. I'm almost certain it will be the first palette I hit pan on!
Allie
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I seriously need to get this to add to my collection! I don't even know it but because I have the other naked palettes I feel like I need this one, clever marketing urban decay!
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I saw this in store but didn't get it and now I'm totally kicking myself for it!
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What a lovely read, thank you for the detailed review.
Will definitely be getting this at some point this month.
I don't have many matte pallets so this will be a nice addition.
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Wow ! Nice colors :)
I Iove the size of the palette but the shades are way too light for my liking. I have the other 2 Naked palettes already so investing in another one is not in the horizon. Love how the shades are matte though :)
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