Honestly. I’m sitting here typing out a post as an ice storm continues to plow down across Ontario. In April. The weather report? Not much better to be honest-rain, rain, rain. Don’t get me wrong, I know the phrase “April Showers bring May flowers” but this has just gone on and on. I’m over it. I want to wear shoes instead of boots, and a lighter coat. I say all this knowing that in May I’ll be saying that it’s too warm.
Wow-that’s a title isn’t it? It’s actually been years since I’ve used an Urban Decay Product. I don’t suppose there’s any particular reason for it other than the fact that I have all the Naked palettes (minus the Heat one), and don’t have a particular ‘love’ from the brand. I used to be a die hard Primer Potion fan but feel like they have changed the formula, and not for the better. Since I started my new job, I am fortunate to be surrounded by many different ‘options’ when it comes to skincare and makeup. While I was cruising one of the larger Shoppers’ Drug Mart locations, I was walking by and saw the Urban Decay All Nighter Pollution Protection Environmental Defense Setting Spray. The last product I did purchase from UD was the B6 Vitamin Infused Complexion Prep Priming Spray-and I loved it. So many people didn’t care for it but for me, it helped my skin a ton in terms of a moisture boost with brightening. I may purchase that one again and review it, so stay tuned.
Let’s give this a go!
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:
NAKED 2 palette
NAKED Basics palette
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.
Urban Decay Primer Potion-I always get the *large* size
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:
Revolution lipstick in Rush
And there you have it…..
I know you must have tried Urban Decay-what are your favorites? Tell me below!
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These palettes have been raved about and raved about! Rightfully so….who couldn’t use a palette full of high quality neutral eye shadows?
The Naked 2 palette contains 12 “never boring” neutrals in matte, shimmer AND glitter textures. This palette can produce many looks from everyday to going out! There is also a full size double ended crease/shadow brush and a miniature lip gloss in the shade Naked.
I don’t know of anyone who wouldn’t love this palette as a gift!
Find the Naked 2 palette on sephora.com (retail $60.00 CAD) or on the Shopping Channel ($60.00 CAD)
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