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Wednesday 19 February 2014

Urban Decay | 'Freelove' Eyeshadow

Urban Decay | Singular Eyeshadow in 'Freelove' | £14.00 | Link

Hold the phone...Beth has made yet another impulse purchase. Say hello to my newest addition to my eyeshadow wardrobe - Urban Decay's 'Freelove'.  Urban Decay are without a doubt my favourite brand to go to when it comes to all things eyeshadow related - whether it be their selection of palettes, their amazingly pigmented eye liners or their primer potions - I adore them all.  I'm yet to find a collection of eye shadows that are so consistent with their pigmentation, consistency and overall quality.  'Freelove' isn't a shadow I've heard much about on blogs - it isn't one of those famous blogger shades and it isn't your run of the mill standard neutral either.  It's a beautiful shimmery peachy coral shade - described on the website as a 'golden, vibrant peach'. I'm usually quite scared of anything coral going near my eyes - but i love the fact it isn't too 'out there' and it still has a sort of neutral vibe to it - it brings warmth to the eye area and makes a nice change from your typical bronzes and gold tones.  It's a baby step outside my strict browns and golds neutral comfort zone and it's a rather unique little shade that has made a welcome addition to my collection.

Needless to say, 'Freelove' is velvety soft to the touch and blends onto the eyelids with ease.  It's highly pigmented and applies smoothly.  The colour isn't for everyone - although it isn't overly bright it's not your typical neutral shade and I don't own anything else like it in my collection.  Personally, it was love at first sight for me - i loved it when i saw the swatches online and I loved it even more when it arrived on my doorstep and I saw it in the flesh.  It's such a gorgeous shade that's perfect for every day wear and can be used for warmer smokey eye looks to create a pop of colour.  I have dark green eyes and I always find that warm shades such as reddish bronzes and orangey golds suit me quite well - and this one is no exception.  It looks stunning on the lids and really does bring out the greenish hues in my eyes - that being said, I can imagine this would suit most eye colours - especially those who tend to lean towards warmer tones.


Overall, I'm so glad I've added this little beauty to my collection. Admittedly, it's not one I'd adorn when I'm a little worse for wear or haven't quite racked up enough beauty sleep as I can imagine the coral tinge might not do me any favours, but it's a lovely one to use when I fancy a little bit of something different.  I wore it yesterday (seen above) blended into 'Sunset' from the Stila 'In The Light' palette (post here) and it looked really striking with a touch of Mac's Smoulder eye pencil on the lower lash line. I also ran it underneath the lash line with a smudging brush just to add an extra pop of colour. As I've said before, it's probably not everyone's cup of tea - and I must be honest and say this is pushing the boat out a little bit for me as I'm usually very, very picky with what I wear on my eyes.  But you can't beat throwing caution to the wind sometimes and trying something outside of your comfort zone, can you?


Do you own any shades similar to this? What's your favourite way to wear warm tones like this?

32 comments:

  1. This looks lovely I haven't tried any of UD individual eyeshadows x

    Catherines Loves

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  2. I love everything about this eyeshadow. The packaging, the colour, the name! It all works perfectly. I haven't heard much about Urban Decays individual eyeshadows but the pigmentation on this one looks amazing xxxx

    Verity | Life of Verity

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  3. This is so pretty! I haven't tried any of the individual eye shadows but this seems like a good place to start <3

    http://sparklyghosts.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. What a beautiful colour!

    Sian
    xo

    http://sm-beautyblog.blogspot.co.uk

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  5. It reminds me of an Everyday Minerals eyeshadow I used to own. I wonder how it compares to X?

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  6. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the UD individual eyeshadows. Cant get enough of them! Moonflower is my favourite :-) xx

    http://ikonikbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. What a lovely neutral eyeshadow, but still it adds some solid color to the eye :) x / almeidas.se

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  8. I adore these eye shadows and the packaging is equally as beautiful, great review Beth :)
    Amy x | A Little Boat Sailing

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  9. This reminds me of Expensive Pink by MAC. Really nice.

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  10. Oooohhh, pretty! I love this colour!x

    Maddy from UNSTITCHEDD

    

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  11. Ah gorgeous shade - so unique! That's what I love about urban decay.

    Katydesu.blogspot.co.uk

    Katy x

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  12. That is such a pretty shade! I only own Urban Decay palettes but might have to look into investing in some of the individual eyeshadows.

    www.yayifications.co.uk
    XXX

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  13. This is such a beautiful colour and especially on your eyes it adds just the most beautiful pop!
    Stefanie | Casualllyawkward

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  14. This eye shadow is so pretty! And affordable, I think I may need this in my life x

    Georgina | headintheclouds

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  15. This is so pretty :) I've just bought a build your own Urban Decay palette and only have 2 shadows in it so I'm looking for more to add to it! This looks like a perfect eye shadow for my palette. Lovely review Beth xx

    belle-amiebeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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  16. How pretty! This looks great on you x

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  17. I really like this shade. I dont own many single eyeshadows - just a lot of palettes! I get a lot of wear of out bronze colours, all of which are really on trend at the moment!

    www.britishbeautyaddict.com

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  18. This is a gorgeous colour I love it, something I might be nabbing now xxx



    www.jesscaedmunds.com

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  19. This looks absolutely perfect for Spring time! And such a nice change from a complete neutral (though what beauty can ever say no to a nice taupe haha). I have a peachy color in my UD Vice 2 palette but not as bright!
    Amber
    Lovely Notions

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  20. I always struggle to wear warmer tones. I always learn towards cooler neutrals which is why I love the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette.
    xx
    Celina | The Celution | Bloglovin’

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  21. Oh this color is so perfect for spring!

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  22. This is a very pretty shade. I never think to look at the individual shades urban decay offer!
    ​​Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x

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  23. So pretty...and looks as soft as butter!
    xxx

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  24. I love the look of this, it's not like anything else I own! Bet it would look lovely used as a blush too x

    Elissa | styleaffix.com

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  25. This colours gorgeous, it really makes your eyes pop! :)
    xxx Claire
    http://wwwclairabelle.blogspot.co.uk/

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  26. this looks beautiful :) the packaging is amazing !
    Melissa | theinkedblonde

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  27. Gorgeous colour, I definitely need to try more UD, I'm completely hooked on my Naked 3 palette! xx

    Kat from Blushing Rose Beauty | Tiny Flutters - Mummy & Baby

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  29. I love Urban Decay. Your photos are amazing. What camera do you use?
    Beth x

    http://www.thebritishgirl.co.uk/

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  30. That is such a gorgeous colour. Must check it out next time I am in work.

    Rachael x
    All The Little Things x | Rachael McClenaghan

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  31. looks so pretty!, love urbandecay :)

    http://sbr-fashion-fashion.blogspot.com/

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  32. I love the colour, but I would really have to want it before I bought it due to the price! I love how it looks!
    Tania xx

    taniaxkoi.blogspot.com

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