Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

After a few months of putting the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette to the test, I think its high time I gave it a full review here on my blog. 

As Im sure most of you know, the Naked 2 palette is the follow up to the very successful and famous first Naked palette from Urban Decay. I own the first one and used it for the past year religiously. The question everyone wants opinions on is how does this offering compare to the original? Is it better? Which one should I buy? 

Obviously the answers to all of these questions are a matter of personal choice and preference, but heres what I think.

As much as I love the texture and appearance of the original Naked palette, the Naked 2 is definitely more hard wearing and travel friendly. In no time at all the soft material of my first one got scuffed up, and this pencil-case like tin is much more sturdy and hard wearing which I like.  

I prefer the large mirror that comes in this palette, which I found very handy to use on holiday as I could practically see my whole face in it. I also prefer the double ended brush that comes in this one to the one ended flat brush I got in the first palette. This brush has the flat end for all over lid application, and a fluffier tapered end which is great for blending and crease work.

On a side note the mini lipgloss that came as an extra is pretty lovely too, a nice sheer neutral colour which would literally suit anyone.

Now...how about the actual eyeshadows...

Overall this palette is much cooler in tone, which personally I prefer and find much more wearable on my paler skin. This will obviously be different person to person, but the cooler colours just compliment me more.

I use this end of the palette the most, and particularly love Bootycall and Tease.

It is slightly annoying that Half Baked is repeated in this palette from the first, but not a total deal breaker as it is a lovely colour. 

Now, Im sorry these last two photos are slightly blurry, but you can still get the effect of what the colours look like. 

The middle few eyeshadows are completely stunning to me. Theyre perfect for mixing and matching as crease and outer-v colours, or even all over the lid. Theyre all right up my street and my favourite part of this second palette compared to the first. Id have say I love Verve as its a silvery colour which didnt feature in the first, and Pistol compliments it well too. 

The last three colours are all fantastic as well, I love that a nicely pigmented black is included, meaning that any look from this palette can be transformed to a sultry night look with a quick smokey sweep of Blackout.

Id have to say that all of these eyeshadows have amazing pigmentation, as with the first palette. The mattes and the more chunky glittery colours are great too, which can often be the downfall pigmentation wise with other brands, but theres really no issues here. 

The price of this palette could be something that would put people off, as it retails at around £35. However, when you divide it up it works out at just under £3 per eyeshadow, along with a free double ended brush and a lipgloss. Id say thats amazing value, especially as these are the nicest selection of eyeshadows I could imagine coming all in one set, and at such good quality too.

I feel like such a traitor to my first Naked palette at the minute as Ive been using this one none stop. Im not sure which I prefer as of yet. I think Im still in the novelty new-product-obsession stage of using this, the same phase I went through when I first got the original. The colours of this are much easier for me to pull off, and its a better choice for night time looks I would say. On the other hand Im very faithful to my old first one.

Im glad I have both as to me theyre not as similar as theyre made out to be, but maybe thats just my make-up obsessed brain telling me to think that.

Thanks for reading my rambling on if you got this far!

xoxo

July Favourites

In recent months Ive been talking abut my monthly favourites over on my youtube channel rather than here on my blog. Basically, I was just a little too lazy to do both. From now on Ive decided to still talk in depth on my video, and just post a quick overview and picture here so you can see the products more in depth.

You can view the video and here me jabbering on HERE!

Kiko Guava Pink Lipgloss - Ive already done a mini review and close ups/swatches of this lipgloss in this post about Kiko as a brand overall. Ive used it everyday since I got it, the perfect sheer pink, non-sticky gloss!

Origins Out Of Trouble 10 Minute Mask - This product along with several others from this post are going to get their own full review posts in the near future (I've got the blogging bug again), so I wont go too much into it. Basically, this has worked wonders on my spotty chin, a lovely image for you all I'm sure!

Clinique High Impact Mascara - I wasn't expecting much fro this little sample, and have been nicely surprised to find myself really enjoying using it. Its really buildable, for subtle lashes or full on spidery ones depending on your preference. I'm pretty sure Ill purchase the full size at some point.

Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel - My beauty discovery of the year so far, a full on rave review is to come. It is safe to say that I fully bought in to the bloggers hype surrounding this but I'm so glad I did. Its totally worth all the praise it gets, and I couldn't imagine my makeup collection without it now.

Benefit High Beam - This is the ultimate love/hate product for me. I love the amazing glow it gives, but hate how it smushes my foundation around when I apply it (good technical word there). However, since I've recently only been wearing Origins Vitazing through the day, I have no such foundation-smushing issues. This means Ive been freely using this without any worries and have had so many compliments on my complexion recently all down to this little beauty. Safely on the love side of the love/hate relationship for now at least.

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Again, another product with its own post on the way. I'm sure you've seen it many times already, but I want to give my own thoughts on it anyway. Since its here in my favourites, its safe to assume Im loving using it. Its maybe not the most necessary purchase Ive made this year but definitely not one I regret in the slightest, especially with £5 off in duty free!

Thanks for reading! If you would like t hear my thoughts in more detail, 12 and a half minutes of more detail to be exact, then dont forget to just click the link at the top!

xoxo

FOTE: My "Evil Eyes"

Long time no see! Ive been on holiday in Ibiza and have been spending the past few days pulling myself back together, but now Im back and ready to blog haha! Holiday posts to come but I thought Id get this quick FOTE up while I can still remember exactly what I had on. I went to the theatre ast night to see my friend in a show she was doing, and me and David went for a gorgeous curry afterwards. Ive called this my "evil eyes" as thats what David calls it whenever I wear dark eye make up, strange man haha!

Face:

MAC Studio Fix Fluid NW15

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer 01 Fair

Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel

Benefit Bella Bamba

MAC MSF By Candlelight

Eyes:

Benefit Creaseless Cream in Skinny Jeans

Pistol from UD Naked Palette 2

Clinique High Impact Mascara

Avon Supershock Gel Pencil Eyeliner

Avon Blonde Brow Pencil

 Lips:

MAC Hue Lipstick

Nars Turkish Delight Lipgloss

xoxo

FOTD; Easter Sunday 2012

I actually forgot I had even taken these photos, which is why this psot is so late! But better late than never, I can remember exactly what I was wearing make-up wise anyway...

Most of my make up styed very similar from what I did on Good Friday (post here), but I toned down the eyes and the bronzer a little so the bright lip didnt look too much.

Face:

Jemma Kidd Light As Air Foundation 02 Light

Nars Laguna Bronzer

Nars Orgasm Blush

Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiance Creme Iced Gold

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Medium

Eyes:

Mac Vintage Selection Paint Pot

Urban Decay Virgin (All over lid)

Urban Decay Toasted and Hustle (Through crease)

Maybelliene Gel Liner

Bourjois The Volumizer Mascara

Lips:

No7 Lip Liner in Plum

MAC Lipstick in Girl About Town

When I use this lipstick I always use a swipe of Lipcote over the top to keep it in place for literally ever, I can put this on for a night out and fter trying to wie it off with a wipe in the early hours, I wake up the next morning and my lips are always still stained this colour!

xoxo

FOTE/OOTE: Good Friday

I realise this is slightly late, but hey ho its here anyway. On Good Friday a huge bunch of us went out for the night as we do every year. Heres how I did my makeup and what I wore (Please excuse my hair!)...

 Face:
L'Oreal Studio Secrets Resurfacing Primer

Jemma Kidd Light as Air Foundation 02 Light

Collection Lasting Perfection Conceler 01 Fair

Nars Laguna Bronzer

Nars Orgasm Blusher

Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiance Creme Iced Gold

MAC Fix +

Eyes:

MAC Vintage Selection Paintpot

Urban Decay Virgin (inner half)

Urban Decay Toasted (outer half)

Urban Decay Hustle (Through crease)

MAC Beauty Marked (Outer V)

Maybelliene Gel Liner

Bourjois The Volumizer Mascara

Lips:

Carmex Lip Balm

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick Nude Delight

MAC Baby Sparks Dazzleglass

The dress I wore is from Topshop, Im not too sure if they sell it anymore but I absolutely loooove it! It is extremely short, way more than I would usually go but I feel it doesnt look too slutty because of the higher neckline, maybe? I just paired it with black wedges and a black bag, I think any other accessories would have been a bit too much for one outfit.

xoxo

FOTD: Avon Ideal Flawless Foundation

I havet posted a FOTD for so long, mainly because my camera is rubbish in nautral light so you only ever get flash photos. However I wanted to see how this new foundation wrks out with flash photos. So heres the results and what Im wearing. Even managed to get  half decent natural light photo of my eyes! This isnt a full review just yet, just an excuse for a FOTD!

As you can see its a wee bit shiney, but I dont mind that as I usually set with a powder anyways which would get rid of that! 

Face:

MeMeMe Seventh Heaven Primer

Avon Ideal Flawless Foundation in Ivory

Natural Collection Blush in Pink Cloud

Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiance Creme in Iced Gold

A spritz of MAC Fix+

 Not too much flashback either which is good saying as it contains SPF 15!

Lips:

Avon Mega Impact Lipstick in Charged Cherry



Eyes:

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Avon Blonde Perfect Eyebrows Pencil

Natural Collection Eyeshadow in Willow

Smashbox Eyeshadow in ASAP

Loreal Super Liner Carbon Gloss

Avon Supershock Liner in Blackberry

Bourjois The Volumizer Mascara

And thats all folks!

xoxo

FOTE...Unplanned Night Out

So on saturday at about 5:30pm me and my friends decided we were bored so we were going to go out in town, and had the best night in a long long time! Heres how I did my make up (I even wore lashes for the first time in about a year!)...

Face:

Loreal Studio Secrets Resurfacing Primer

Jemma Kidd Light As Air Foundation in 02 Light

 Bourjois Chocolate Bronzer

MAC Dollymix Blusher

MAC MSF Natural in Medium

Rimmel Brow Pencil in Hazel

ELF Eyebrow Treat and Tame in Ash

Eyes:

MAC Vintage Selection Paintpot

MAC Blanc Type e/s inner corner

Urban Decay Toasted e/s outer half

MAC Beauty Marked e/s through crease

Urban Decay Creep e/s a touch to define crease

Maybelliene Gel Eyeliner

Avon Supershock Liner in waterline

One coat of Step 1 of Bourjois Volumizer mascara to top and bottom lashes

Eylure Girls Aloud Kimberly Lashes with Duo glue

Lips:

MAC Girl About Town Lipstick



Im not too sure where I stand on false lashes. I like the ones that look natural, I never want to actually clearly look like Im wearing falsies, but for the hassle of putting these on they lok pratically identical to my own lashes when I put a decent mascara on. Not too sure if its worth it saying as it doesnt look so much different to me! What do you think?

xoxo

My Favourite Products of 2011

I realise that this is later than I would have prefered, and I also would have prefered to do this a a video...But Ive currently got tonsilitus and its just not a pretty sight (or sound for that matter). So here it is in blog post form....Theres quite a lot of products in here but Ive truely been loving each and every one of them to death this year! So lets get started...

Brushes...

 ELF Angled Eyeliner Brush - This is perfect for applying gel liner, and so affordable too. The angled part kind of helps to get into the eye better, if that makes sense?!

Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki - The only brush Ive used for foundation since I got it, amazing!! But a bit of a bitch to clean.
ELF Powder Brush - Pretty similar to the Sigma one, good for foundation but brilliant for cream blush, or setting powder

MAC 217 Blending Brush - My best investment this year, really soft, applies eyeshadow like a dream! Absolutely fab for blending as well as applying shadows. I want more of these.

 Face Products...

Firstly I'd like to mention MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish Natural as my favourite powder of the year, I ran out and have another en route in the post so dont have it to photograph otherwise it would be here.
MAC Dollymix Blush - Its bright pink, and its beautiful with a light hand, great for both winter and summer.
MAC Blushcreme Ladyblush - The perfect everyday colour, looks incredibly natural on the skin, my fave.

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - Creamy, long lasting, fab coverage, inexpensive...best concealer ever.

Jemma Kidd Light As Air Foundation - Really blendable, a little goes a long way, feels so lightweight on the skin but gives an amazing coverage and is incredibly long lasting, my ultimate foundation. I even have a back-up....and I never do that with foundations!

Eye Products...

MAC All That Glitters Eyeshadow - I use this over my lid most days, everyone should own this! It will go with any skin tone too, great for a  wash of colour and a flick of liner.

MAC Satin Taupe Eyeshadow - An absolute staple in my collection, the perfect crease colour.

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Need I explain this one? Love it to death, cant wait to try Naked 2!

Avon Supershock Mascara - Loved this for years its amazingly volumising, couldnt be without this in my collection.

ELF Eyeshadow Primer - Its £3 and keeps my eyeshadow in place all day, bloody amazing.

ELF Eyebrow Treat and Tame - I only use the tame side, as a blonde brow gel, its cheap and works well too.

MAC Vintage Selection Paint Pot - Its an unreal primer, and also so pretty alone, Ive worn this to death this year.

Avon Supershock Eyeliner - It sso creamy but doesnt transfer, blackest black ever, this is my third this year! Literally cant see myself trying a different black eye kohl ever.

Maybelleine Gel Liner - Drug store price for a high end quality product. Stays in place all day and goes on a dream, much easier to use than liquid I think.

Lip Products...

Avon Pro-to-go Lipstick in Provocative Plum - Its the perfect "wash" of plummy colour, and is a nice colourul daytime option without being too full on. Lovely.

Carmex Cherry Lipbalm - Simply put, its the most effective lip balm Ive ever came across.

MAC Big Baby Plushglass - You can see how much Ive used this, its a perfect peachy nude and lovely formula, favourite ever lipgloss.
Nars Turkish Delight Lipgloss - Only bought because of Kim Kardashian (ridic.) But its actually bloody gorgeous, and looks great over nude lippie.
No7 Lip Pencil in Plum - These are so cheap with a £5 off No7 voucher and are lovely liners, really soft, I have a few and love them all just decided to picture this one
MAC Girl About Town Lipstick - My favourite night out lipstick, lovely and bright but doesnt look too crazy, I always get compliments when I wear this.
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight - The perfect nude for my skin tone, no concealer lips here! Alsot he formula is super silky and gorgeous.

Skincare...

Firstly, if I could I would include my new Liz Earle products and my Clarisonic in here as they blow all other skincare Ive used out the water, but since I only owned them for 6 days of 2011, I cant really...so these lot are things I have liked, but not as much as my new stuff!

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream with SPF50 - This is my go to sunscreen, which I should use everyday but often forget. Its not greasy or suncream-ish at all, and is really a lovely moisturiser in itself. Applying this once in the morning on holiday protected my face from burning all day. Winner.

S&G Off Your Face Wipes - If you could ever find a face wipe that was really good, this is it. Expensive, but so much nicer than the cheap ones in every way.

Clearasil Seal and Clear Spot Treatment - Slightly gross, but I find this works nicely at reducing any breakouts, especially if I get them as soon as they arrive!

Dermalogica Face Mask & Exfoliant - Boy have I made these babies last me! Teeny samples but Ill never afford the full size. Each use has seen my skin magically so much cleaner and clearer and beautiful. Loveeeee.

Nails...

Barry M Nail Paint in Pink Flamingo - I never had this off my nails all summer, so pretty in the sun with a tan!

Revlon Facets of Fuschia - Love at first sight with this one, so so pretty camera doesnt do it justice.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Top Coat - Pretty awesome topcoat, makes my polish last ages longer! This bottle has gone gloopy now though and its nearly empty, time for a new one!

Barry M Red Glitter Nail Paint - Nothing is more Christmassy than this polish, but I want to wear it nowwww. So pretty it distracts me from things haha.

Hair...

Aussie Aussome Volume Shampoo/Conditioner - I literally cant use anything other than these two when washing my hair or it goes flat as a pancake, used them all year and my hair is still responding nicely. I wont be straying at all in the near future.

Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo - Its cheap and works fine in my blonde hair for freshening it up, I only like the Tropical scent though.

Elnett Hairspray - Its just the best, by far. I love how it brushes out and doesnt leave much build up on your hair at all but still holds a style amazingly. I once had full on curls for 3 days because of this.

The Tangleteezer - The most effective yet gentle brush ever. So kind to my hair, I havent touched another brush since I got this.

John Freider Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray - This has brought a new lease of life to my nautrally dull blonde hair and its such a prettier colour now and I havet had to dye it properly. Savior!

Body, Bath, Etc...

S&G Hand Food - Best hand cream ever, gone through tonnes of this stuff now, Im slightly addicted to it.
S&G The Righteous Butter - I have got the world and his wife using this now, even my good old Nana loves it. Such a silky body butter that works wonders and smells unreal.
Paco Robanne Lady Million - This is my signature scent now. You must all smell it, Im in love with it and barely wear anything else now.
S&G The Breakfast Scrub - Another thing where I wont be straying to sample different brands, this is my favourite scrub by miles. Smells so good I could eat it and does a fabjob at slogging off my dead skin, lovely thought I know!
Lush Pop in the Bath Bubble Bar - Ive been through dozens of these this year, they have a gorgeous fresh smell that Im always in the mood for, lovely bubble bar :)
Rituals Foaming Shower Gel - Only had this a month but really love it. It leaves you feeling super clean and fresh and the foam feels rather luxurious, definately will repurchase it!


Dear me this has taken me SO long to sit and write I think I need a good cup of tea haha. Thanks for reading if you got this far!

xoxo

FOTE: Rihanna

 Some of you may or may not have seen me babbling on about gonig to see Rihanna on Sunday night. She was out of this world! I expected nothing less to be honest, shes definately my biggest girl crush. Heres how I wore my make-up (and a few pics at the end of the lady herself).

 I went for quite a heavy winged out smokey eyewith lashings of mascara, with a little contouring rather than full blush and a nude lip.

Also...my brows are a mess. Does anyone know anywhere good to get them threaded, I really wnat to try it!

Face:
Jemma Kidd Light as Air Foundation in 02 Light

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in 01 Light under eyes

Natural Collection Peahc Melba Blush to contour

ELF Complexion Perfection Poweder to set
MAC By Candleliht MSF to highlight

 

Eyes:
MAC Paintpot in Vintage Selection

 Eyeshadows: Urban Decay Naked Palette
Sin ...Inner half of lid and brow bone highlight

Toasted ...Over rest of the eyelid

Gunmental ...Outer half
Creep ...Lightly built up in a v shape between crease, outer corner of the eye and the end of the brow

Avon Supershock Gel Liner Pencil in Black through waterline
Loreal Superliner Carbon Gloss to line the lid with small cateye flick.

Avon Supershock Maz Mascara ....Probably about five coats here. I know, its ridiculous.

Lips:
Carmex Cherry Lip Balm

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight
MAC Plushglass in Big Baby

 

Probably my most used lip combo!

If only make-up could make me look like her....

xoxo

FOTE: Girl About Town

Im just gunna put it out there and admit that Im having an affair. An affair, with a lipstick. If you hadnt already guessed by the title of the post, the lipstick in question is Girl About Town by MAC. I know Ive shown it on me before, but I really enjoy wearing it so I thought when I was wearing it for an Engagement party at the weekend that I would take some quick snapshots before I left the house....

 Face:
Jemma Kidd Light As Air Foundation in 02 Light
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in 1 Fair
A touch of Benefit Dallas to contour
MAC Dollymix Blusher
ELF Makeup Mist & Set to set

Eyes:
MAC Paintpot in Vintage Selection
Urban Decay Virgin Eyeshadow all over lid
MAC Satin Taupe Eyeshadow outer half
Urban Decay Cree Eyeshadow through crease
Loreal Superliner Carbon Gloss to line lid
Avon Supershock Eyeliner in waterline
Avon Supershock Max Mascara 2 coats

Lips
No7 Lip Liner in a pinky colour similar ot Girl About Town (cant find it for exact name, sorry!)
MAC Amplified Lipstick in Girl About Town


What do you think? :)
xoxo

FOTE/OOTE....Smokey Eyes and Leopard Print

As I mentioned in a few previous posts it was my friends 21st Birthday party on Friday night. Heres what I wore and how I did my make-up...
(Sorry for the flash photos but it was night time!)

Oh how I cant wait for my new full length mirror!
My dress is £15 from Missguided....Bargain.

Face:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid (NW15) mixed with Jemma Kidd Light As Air Foundation (02 Light)

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer under eyes
Smashbox Cream Cheek Colour in Speedracer to contour

MAC Dollymix Blusher

ELF Complexion Perfection to set

Eyes:
MAC Paintpot in Vintage Selection
Urban Decay Virgin (all over lid)
Urban Decay Gunmetal (outer corner-middle of lid)
Urban Decay Creep (tiny bit through crease)
Avon Supershock Liner (tightline and waterline)
Loreal Paris Superliner Carbon Gloss (lid)
Avon Supershock Max Mascara (2 coats)

Maxfactor False Lash Effect Mascara Waterproof (1 coat)

 Lips:
Carmex
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight
Nars Turkish Delight Lipgloss

Face like a slapped arse...why?
Just a fulll length picture, I was testing out angles and where I could balance my camera for a full length photo. I think this might work? Although you cant see my beautifully huge wedges here.

Tell me if you like these posts and Ill do some more
xoxo

FOTD...Nude Delight

Long time no see! Freshers week has literally taken over my life, busy busy busy! Ive found a quick moment to share with you the new nude love of my life....Rimmels Nude Delight. Ive never had a nude lipstick before this as I was nervous of the concealer lips look, but this is just beautiful. My boyfriend even asks me to wear it because he loves it, and that just shows its good if he even notices!

Isnt it lovely! Heres how Ive been wearing it...a pretty basic but fresh face which Ive found really easy for the mornings after the night before (of which there have been many of recently) when Ive worn loads of make-up on he night time and want a cleaner look through the day.

Eyes: 

UD Sin eyeshadow
Avon Supershock eyeliner
Avon Supershock mascara

Face:
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation (51)
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer (fair)
Smashbox Creme Blush in Speedracer

MAC MSF Natural (Medium)

Lips:
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight

What do you think? I really like it! A lovely nude but not too pale, and its so silky soft too its gorgeous, highly recommended!

xoxo

FOTD: Diorkiss

If you read my recent favourites video youll know I have a new lipstick obsession with the Dior Addict lipstick in Diorkiss. I recently paired it with an eyeshadow look that I created from my Naked palette, another love of my life.

 

Face:
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in 52
Smashbox Cream Blush in Speedracer
MAC MSF Natural in Medium

Eyes:
MAC Paintpot in Vintage Selection
Urban Decay Virgin (over whole lid)
Urban Decay Toasted (outer corner)
Urban Decay Hustle (through crease)
Avon Supershock Gel Liner Pencil
Eyeko Big Eyes Mascara

Lips:
Dior Addict Lipstick in 578 Diorkiss
(Love of my life!)

xoxo