I know, this isn't exactly a hot topic anymore (I will try to be more current) but as I am building this blog, I wanted to be sure to touch on all topics that were relevant to the average user :)
The common question that I generally get from my friends is which is better? Urban Decay "Naked Palette" (original) or "Naked 2 Palette"?
Here's a brief summary for those of you are are not familiar with these fabulous shades:
- Urban Decay Naked Palette (original in a brown suede package):
- there are twelve shades, some of which are exclusive to this palette
- colours are called Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck, Half Baked, Smog Darkhorse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep, Gunmetel.
- some matte & shimmery products.
- Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette (the newer release in a metal package):
- also twelve shades with some exclusive to this palette
- colours are called Foxy, Half Baked, Bottycall, Chopper, Tease, Snakebite, Suspect, Pistol, Verve, York, Busted, Blackout.
- some matte & shimmery products.
In my opinion, the original Naked Palette is a warmer collection of colours whereas the UD Naked 2 Palette better compliments people with a cooler undertone. For people of Asian descendent (like myself), the skin tends to be more yellow even if the cheeks have a red undertone. I find that the Naked 2 Palette results in a bolder colour contrast which can be good or bad, depending on the look you are going for.
I also find that that the Naked 2 Palette looks great on people who have lighter colored eyes like blue and green because the shades like Suspect (my fav from this palette), beautifully enhances the eye colour when applied correctly!
This isn't to say that people with pink undertones can't use the UB Naked Palette (original) or people with yellow undertones can't use UB Naked 2 Palette...but if you are opting to buy just one of the palettes, I would caution you to buy the one that enhances your natural features best because you will fall in love with either one of these palettes! :)
