Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette Swatches and Video Review

Neutral Eyes and Red Lips Tutorial Using MAC Lithe Pigment and Urban Decay Naked Palette

MAC Lithe pigment (left)



I tried to combine two of my favorite things right now, and those are MAC Lithe pigment from the Fabulous Felines collection, and of course the cult fave Urban Decay Naked palette, and I am blown away by how beautiful the combination is. Lithe really complemented the uber-warm colors of Naked, and this pigment is really the quintessential lid color for me: shimmery without being over-the-top, neutral but not boring, and makes the eyes look refreshed and more awake. Naked palette is the perfect complement of Lithe in terms of crease, outer lid and highlight colors.

This entry is pretty special for me because this is the first time in a long, long while (read: two years) that I tried super bright red lips again. With all my "experience" in makeup, I still find red lips on me intimidating. I always wear dramatic eyeshadows but subdued lips, so this time, I did the opposite: subdued eyes with screaming red lips. And guess what - I kinda like the result!

For my red lips, I used my MAC Dare To Wear lipglass in Bold & Brash:


Bold & Brash (bottom)

Here is a step-by-step. All eye products Urban Decay unless otherwise noted:


Apply primer potion in Sin all over lid. Apply Original primer potion on lower lashline. Using a MAC 239 brush dampened with Fix+, apply MAC Lithe pigment on lid. Smooth harsh edges with finger.

Neutral Eye Look Using Aromaleigh Ciao Italia! and Comparison With Urban Decay Naked Palette

Here is a look featuring some of my favorite eyeshadows from Aromaleigh's Ciao Italia! Collection. This look reminds me of the neutral look I used using the Urban Decay Naked Palette, so these colors might be a good alternative if you don't have the UD palette yet.


With flash


natural light


For my base, I used MAC Coral Crepe paint pot.

All products Aromaleigh unless otherwise stated.


Apply Urban Decay primer potion in Sin all over lid and lower lashline. Using a fluffy shader brush, apply MAC Coral Crepe paint pot on lid. Blend with finger. Using a stiff shader brush like the MAC 239, apply Bacio dry on lid in patting motions.


Using the same brush, apply Ciocolatto dry on outer V and crease.


Blend harsh edges using the MAC 224 brush.

Urban Decay Naked Eye Shadow Palette Look and Tutorial

As promised, here is a step-by-step illustration of my Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette look. Really am loving this palette because it is so versatile even if it's very basic and simple in concept. Of course, all eye products are Urban Decay unless otherwise stated.



One of the non-Urban Decay products I used for this look is my beautiful MAC Coral Crepe paint pot from the Pret A Papier collection. This is such a gorgeous, gorgeous paint pot. I love that it looks coral in the pot and upon application, but it doesn't really give a coral look to your shadows when you use it as a base. It just gives a beautiful richness to your shadows and makes them last the whole day.


Apply primer potion in Sin all over lid and on lower lashline. Using a fluffy shader brush, apply MAC Coral Crepe paint pot on lid. Smooth with finger.


Using a stiff shader brush like the MAC 239, apply Sin eyeshadow on inner to mid-lid.


Using the same brush, apply Half Baked on mid to outer lid.

Neutrals and Corals Using Urban Decay Naked Eye Shadow Palette and MAC Stereo Rose Skinfinish

Okay, I just wanna say for the record that for the first time in quite a while, my husband actually told me I looked extraordinarily beautiful when he saw me the day I was wearing these products. He was so used to me all primped up that it was just routine for him to see me made up. However, on this particular day, he said I looked very beautiful and he wanted me to look like this all the time! LMAO, are these miracle products or what? =D

As I had mentioned, here is a look using my current favorites - MAC Stereo Rose mineralize skinfinish (MSF) and Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palette. I love the total look! I also used my new NYX round lipstick in Frappucino, but for some odd reason, it didn't look too brown but actually coral-ish in the photos. I guess that's because I layered MAC Chillin' cremesheen glass over it. I was also wearing my favorite liquid foundation of late: Chanel Mat Lumiere in Ginger (review coming up!). I love how it evens out my skintone and gives a beautiful soft matte finish which is especially great for summer. I finished off with my favorite Aromaleigh ultra resolution finishing powder in Peaches & Cream. It is similar to MUFE HD finishing powder, except that Aromaleigh has this peachy tint that really gives a beautiful peaches and cream complexion and also blurs imperfection and sets the makeup.

Of course, the star product of the look is the beautiful MAC Stereo Rose MSF. I had thought that this product was all hype, but for the first time ever, I believe this is worth the hype. As I had mentioned in my review, I never really used my first Stereo Rose from the initial 2005 release. I sold it and I'd never missed it since. This time, however, the 2010 version is an absolute beauty. It is less metallic pink on my skin but more of a peachy-coral glow that is just gorgeous. I don't want to run out of this but I can't help using this every day, I might actually have to get a backup!

If you want one, The Shades Of U MAC Stereo Rose sweepstakes/giveaway is still ongoing. You can have a chance to get a beautiful Stereo Rose MSF that is sold out everywhere.

I will be coming up with a step-by-step tutorial of the eye look, but for now here are some face photos!

Face Of The Day photos and list of products used right after the jump!

Urban Decay Naked Eye Shadow Palette Review and Swatches

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I finally got my Naked palette from Urban Decay website last Friday. This palette is a highly-coveted one as it is a very wearable palette, of course because the colors are neutral and can be used in a wide variety of looks - from soft, everyday shades to smokey or vamped-up eyes for special events or nights out.





See the rest of the review and swatches after the jump!