I feel like I have been waiting on Urban Decay to release a warm palette for AGES, I mean I did a whole post on it here back in January, and I must admit I was on the right track. I am in love with a warm eye, so I couldn't say no to this pre-release.
This went live on their website at 11am on Tuesday, needless to say everyone was online buying them, like a bunch of crazed bloggers, so I know a fair few of us managed to get our hands on them. I was on the phone to Angela from BeautyByTheBunny at the time, we got ours together, then Caitlin from Bath'sBeauty got her hands on one too!
So many of us managed to get one, so I am so happy Urban Decay sorted it out so if you wanted one, you could get one! So it will be nice to see lots of reviews from people who have bought it, rather than PR samples! :) - good move Urban Decay - I see what you did there! ;)
The first thing I noticed was the change in cardboard packaging, its now like a little drawer, really nice to open, and the packaging of the product is very similar to the Smokey. Sturdy and well made. Definitely what you would expect from Urban Decay.
What I wasn't expecting was the change in Brush. I was expecting the brush from the usual Naked palettes, but this one is different, it now has a more fluffy end for blending, a welcomed addition. (even if the brush from the Spectrum palette is still the best)
Ounce The highlight shade in this palette isn't as strong as what I would like it to be, but still a pretty shade. I'm sure it works much better on a darker than paper skin tone like mine, but still it is pretty.
Chaser This shade barely shows up on me, simply because its the same shade as my skin tone, but if anything that makes it perfect for blending out any mistakes.
Sauced I LOVE sauced. It is my perfect transition shade, it just blends beautifully.
Low Blow low blow will be the best friend to anyone darker than myself. It is stunning.
Lumbre this is easily my favourite shade. I love the pinky warm tone too it, I reminds me a lot of MAC melon, and I love MAC melon!
He Devil The perfect matte warm terracotta which has made me buying the ultimate basics off the table. I love this shade, and I think it will be a forgotten favourite.
Dirty Talk This is the one shade I think I will never use, it just doesn't stand out all that much to me, and I think if I could change it I would swap it to Half Baked. Because I feel like it is missing a golden colour.
Scorched AAAH this swatches so beautifully but doesn't apply in the same flawless way. Maybe it was my application but I feel like I had to wet my brush to get this to apply in the way I wanted it too, I just hope this was a bad first impression.
Cayenne Again a stunning warm matte shade, it is so pretty I love it.
En Fuego This doesn't swatch well at all, but it is beautiful when used, it blends well and I like using it to deepen a look.
Ashes A darker version of En Fuego and more purple based. Perfect again for darkening the look.
Ember Ember is another that swatches so beautifully, but I don't think it belongs. When you blend it out it looses its warm tone and turns more grey dirt coloured. Think it will be better wet.
Here I did one eye bolder than the other. The lipstick is Urban Decay Hitch Hike!
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
What is your thoughts on it? Did you get it? Do you want it? Let me know in the comments below :)
The UD Palette is available here for £39.50 Via UD
The UD Palette is available here for £39.50 Via UD
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I've been so intrigued by this palette but I have absolutely no idea if the colours would suit me at all what with pale skin and silvery grey hair! I only have Naked 2 and only really bother with it on the weekends so I doubt it would be a good investment for me but my the colours are pretty! I like the subtler look that you did in the picture - its so gorgeous!
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Thank you lovely! You never know it might just really make your eyes pop with your silver hair, I bet it would look stunning :)
DeleteYessss this looks so pretty! I've been so unsure about whether to get this and then I saw Lady Writes post yesterday and was like I need it! Now I've seen yours and that you've compared it to the Holy Grail which I already have! But then I get FOMO too! I just can't decide :(
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FOMO is such a nightmare! Nothing worse! I do like it, but I love the Holy Grail more! :(
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