Last week I was talking about the Naked Smoky Palette so this week I thought I’d explain why I prefer the Naked 2 Basics Palette. This is my everyday go-to palette since I got it last year.
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Naked2 Basics Palette
Urban Decay
First Thoughts
The Naked 2 Basics Palette has 6 shades which have very subtle differences. Because of this, it’s extremely easy to mix and match shades to create different looks. But because they’re all neutral and all but one is matte it’s great for day looks.
The pigments are easily applied and are both blendable and buildable on your eye lid. Undone’ is the only shade which doesn’t get much use, and that’s purely because it’s too dark for my skin tone – but it works well to touch up eyeliner!
After Use
Because it’s a much smaller palette, it fits into my makeup bag a lot easier. This means it’s perfect for when I’m travelling and the case is durable enough that it hasn’t broken in my bag. Although it’s got less selection of shades, I do find these shades to be much more versatile in their use. So it means I have more options even when I’m on the go.
I find that the pans hold a lot of product, and so each shade lasts a long time. As you can see in the images, I’ve already been using the palette, but the palette looks nearly brand new still. This makes it have a much better value for money than other palettes I’ve used.
Would I Purchase Again?
I will definitely purchase this again when I run out of product! It’s become a staple in my everyday makeup routine and I don’t know what I would do without it.
candice says
Such a pretty little palette
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Dawn says
So pigmented and longlast!
Melissa Kacar says
This palette looks like a great selection of neutral shades to go with any other shadows in your collection! Ill have to check it out! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Steph says
This is a great review and it’s good to know about the hype. Btw outstanding layout of your blog.
Aoife says
I really like the lighter shades in the Naked palettes but find the black to be too dark for my skintone, do you use it that much?
Em says
Don’t you find these palettes to be a bit boring? There’s not much you can do with multiple browns.
Carol says
Thanks a bunch for sharing this, you actually realize what you are talking about! I love these eyeshadows.
Jasmine says
Have you tried many other Urban Decay Palettes? I find they pigment so well
Ellie says
I love this palette for everyday use!! It’s so easy to blend with the pigmented shades.