Without a doubt the most hyped up palette this year so far, and sure it really is beautiful. I was right on that band wagon as soon as they released the pictures - and I had to get my hands on it - the second of the pre-release.
The pictures were incredible. I cannot resist a warm palette and this is warm toned goodness. I LOVE the shade range, I love a warm shadow palette. I have way too many already, but alas it is my weak spot, and I never seem to own enough of them.
So I bought it the day of the pre-release, and I reviewed it here.
I made my feelings on it pretty clear in the review:
Overall, I am happy I bought it - I would have had serious FOMO without it, and it is a stunning selection of colours. But I don't think it is worth as much hype is it is getting. I strongly feel it needs a gold, half baked would have been beautiful in it (and I know its already been in 2 palettes, but it is the best shade ever lol)
I also feel that (OMG Urban Decay don't hate me for saying this...BUT) the Violet Voss Holy Grail palette is nicer, and if you have that, you don't need this - unless you have FOMO like me then GET IT! lol
BUT, 10 days after buying it & Reviewing it... I sold it. And here is why.
1. It's all a bit SAMEY.
There is only really two eye looks you can do with it, the shimmery reddy brown eye and a matte reddy brown eye, I just don't feel inspired when I use it to create a different eye look every time. - and that makes me sad for the price.
2. The Shimmer Shades Don't Apply Well
As much as Scorched swatches beautifully, it just doesn't apply well using a brush on the lid. It requires fix+ or using your fingers - its just effort.
3. The Shade I Do Love - I Have Already.
My absolute favourite shade in the palette is Lumbre, and the Sweet Peach palette has a shade exactly the same, or MAC melon pigment is a more amped up version :)
4. Ember
This swatches beautifully, but when you blend it out, this turns into a cool grey tone. Which RUINS any warm eye. I had a moment to cry when it ruined a look I did. It was upsetting.
5. No Black. No Gold.
This shade is missing a good dark shade, and it is missing a gold. Every good warm toned palette like this needs a good gold shade. Half Baked would be the perfect addition, but for once they didn't add it. WHY UD! It needs it to break it up a bit. And sure I could buy the single. But I shouldn't have to spend another £16 on a single to make a £40 eyeshadow palette work.
6. I Just Wasn't Reaching For It.
I did my makeup every day after buying this, and usually when I wear makeup after buying a new palette I cannot stop using it. But I didn't get the excitement over it at all, I didn't pick it up wanting to use it - I didn't pick it up at all.
7. I Have Palettes Like It - and That I Like More
Buying this made me pull out my Violet Voss Palette which I LOVE. It got me more excited over using the violet voss palette than the Heat, I just prefer it. It also had me wanting to use the MAC singles I have like it, just everything but it really!
8. I Got Back What I Paid For It.
I bought it for £39.50, then selling it on a local site after swatching and using it, I got £40 for it. So if I do decide I want it again (which I doubt I will) I haven't lost any money.
So, I know this will be an unpopular opinion, but thought I would share anyways.
The Naked Heat palette will be available to buy at the end of this month!
What is your thoughts on it? Do you have it and love it? Would you buy it? Let me know in the comments below :)
The UD Palette is available here for £39.50 Via UD
The Violet Voss Holy Grail Palette is available here for £40.00
The UD Palette is available here for £39.50 Via UD
The Violet Voss Holy Grail Palette is available here for £40.00
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