As a loyal, loyal UDPP user for several years, it’s only right that I talk about Urban Decay. They have SO SO many items and I have so few of them. As I write now, I remember that I have forgotten to take a photo of one of my favorite Urban Decay Tools (the Good Karma brush). So while my sampling of favorites may seem small, keep in mind that I’ve got a lot of love for UD.
So of course, it wouldn’t be a UD favorites post without featuring an eyeshadow palette or thirty. I’ve selected the NAKED 2 and NAKED basics. My NAKED palette bit the dust but I’m going to circle back and pick up another because I’ve found that these shades just work. And when I say they work, I mean with almost everything. They blend so easily, they are rich and soft, well pigmented and play well with others. I’ve been working a lot with my basics palette and using those shadows as crease colors and transition shades (which I still need help with so if you have any tips, leave me a comment below!). Anyhow, these are beyond swatch-worthy and any self respecting makeup lover should have one of them in his/her arsenal. I also like that UD makes palettes in a wide array of price ranges….so if you can’t afford the vice 2 or smoked palette, you could pick up the ammo palette and still have a nice selection of eye shadows. Anyhow, enough of me, let’s look at the palettes:
And what better to apply these lovely shadows with then an eyeshadow primer? Urban Decay Primer Potion is an absolute staple for me. I don’t apply eyeshadow without it. It’s what works for my lids….and I’ve tried a LOT of products (there is one product that comes close and if you want to know about that, let me know in the comments below). I love that UDPP comes in a variety of finishes….the one I’m using now is ‘Eden’ but I also love the original and am dying to try Sin.
Finally, something new from UD that’s come into my life recently that I don’t want to do without are the Revolution lipsticks. These lipsticks have MAJOR stay power but are still hydrating and don’t pull on your lips during application. I think I am the only person on the planet who didn’t get the shade, 69 but whatever. There are 22 of them and I’ll work my way through them eventually. I love love LOVE this one:
And there you have it…..
I know you must have tried Urban Decay-what are your favorites? Tell me below!
Kelly
I do like the UDPP. I don’t have anything else though. Great post Meredith! That lipstick is gorgeous. Hey, I am the last person on the planet to not have shade 69. You’ll get it way before I do! lol
meredith
@Kelly I’m actually probably not going to get that shade BECAUSE too many people already have it!
Denyse Malette
I sadly do not have any urban decay palettes or shadows, the primer potion is the next item I have to try from them and the urban decay revolution lipstick I got from ipsy is on 69, hahaha 🙂 I agree about the lipsticks they are great
meredith
@Denyse Malette Yes try the primer potion….hahahaha on the 69.
Rebecca
I tried the eye primer and did not like the way it creased. Sure love to try the eye pallets!
rasilla
I have Naked2…and have never used it. I think its been two years lol I kept saying I need to try and hit pan on some other stuff first…
Anyway Sin was the first full size UDPP that I bought, and LOVED it. Would have gone back to it but using the pro size original one atm. But I think I would go back once I’m done. The shimmer is just perfect for shimmer lovers 🙂
lisa
I love the urban decay basic palette and also the lipstick, I only have one shade in the lipstick but it is one of my favs, it goes on so smooth and lasts.
Denyse Malette
Was wondering if you got my shipping info I sent to your gmail ? Not trying to be a pain but if for some reason you did not get it I will try again and I do not want you to think I am blowing you off 🙂 looking forward to your next post
Maria
Urban Decay is my favourite cosmetic line…I just purchase the Revolution Lipstick in Jilted, which is befitting, since my ex (technically – still married) is filing for a divorce finally! How nice, on my birthday and our anniversary month….I feel Jilted may be the colour for the month of October! xxxx
jillojello
great products one again! I know not everyone loves the basic palette, but I really like it. I feel it can help out just about any palette with its nude/matte shades.
meredith
@jillojello I’m still figuring out the basics palette…I’m not a huge fan of matte shadows but I do find it useful for transitioning between the crease and brow.