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Thursday 1 November 2012

Urban Decay Naked Palettes | Which One Should You Choose?

Urban Decay Naked and Naked 2 Palettes - £36

Lets face it, everybody and their nan's cat has something to say about the Urban Decay Naked Palettes - me included. I've owned these palettes for quite a while now, and feel as if I've used both of them for long enough to warrant putting my two pennies worth in. The Christmas season is coming up, and I know a lot of you have probably got one of these scribbled down on your list ready for the jolly old bearded chap to bring down your chimney. But which one should you choose?

Shades
Generally, it seems that the original Naked palette contains slightly warmer shades, compared with the cooler tones provided in Naked2. I find there's more choice for a daytime look in the Naked2 - as the colours are slightly lighter and brighter ('Bootycall' is perfect for the inner corners of your eyes and instantly wakes you up), whereas the original contains more subdued colours for a smokey eye. That said, I wouldn't struggle to create both daytime/nighttime looks with both palettes.  Also, I know a lot of people were slightly miffed at the fact that Urban Decay have included 'Half Baked' in both palettes. Personally, I am so glad they did. Half Baked became another staple shade for me, especially through the summer time as it's just the most beautiful bright gold colour, and it's one that I know I will continue to use.

Packaging
The packaging is another big difference between the two. I loved the original packaging - the velvet casing made the palette feel really luxurious and unique - however, as you can see, it easily becomes quite battered and worse for wear! Believe me, I haven't been throwing this palette from the rooftops although I'm aware it looks as if I've been in a fight with it... and goodness knows how the mirror cracked (7 years bad luck for me, crikey..) - if you're going to take this palette away on holidays and trips with you (as i have) then prepare for it to get battered. I much prefer the Naked2 packaging - no it isn't as luxurious, but it's so much sturdier and weightier and generally just feels better made. It also contains a larger mirror - which is a big plus for me. The brush that comes with the Naked2 palette is also more handy to have - as it contains a blending/contouring brush on one side and a general eyeshadow application brush on the other.

Which one do I prefer?
It really is difficult to pick one over the other. I'm very much sitting firmly on the fence with this one, and YES I'm refusing to budge from that fence! I must admit I think i'm leaning towards the Naked2...although I really wish they had included a slightly lighter matte shade in this palette - and if this was the case then maybe I'd be more inclined to opt for the second palette as my favourite. Naked2 seems more of a general 'all rounder'. Either way, they've been the best addition to make my makeup collection and i wouldn't be without either. If I'm ever going away on holiday, or staying away somewhere for a few nights, then they're all I need to bring with me - it's nice to have everything in one place. They have changed the way I use eyeshadow, and I've fallen in love with neutral shades more than ever. Do you need both palettes? Honestly, no. But as a makeup collector and cosmetic fan, of course it's absolutely essential... ;)

Which Naked palette is your favourite? Are you as in love with them as I am?
 

Apologies for the lack of swatches - so many people have swatched these palettes now that it seemed slightly pointless?

37 comments:

  1. I have the original and I really want Naked 2! I feel sometimes for daytime looks the original shades are too warm and glittery and I prefer cool tones! This was a great post - really helpful so thank you :) x

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    1. Aw so glad you found it helpful lovely! Yess i think I prefer the tones in the Naked2 palette. I find myself reaching for it more and more. :) xxx

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  2. I have the first palette and love it, especially the shade toasted. Don't think I could pick between the two either though! xx

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    1. OO yes i must admit i'm partial to a bit of 'Toasted'! haha Its so difficult to pick between the two. I couldn't be without either one of them! xx

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  3. oooh this has been so helpful! i have been unsure of which one to buy but think am gunna go for the naked palette 2 when i get some pennies together :) x

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    1. I agree lovely :) I think theres a bit more variety in the Naked2 palette and its easier to create really subtle daytime looks, but at the same time its great to have the matte black shade for nights out. If you were going to go for one palette then Naked2 is a great little all rounder xx

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  4. I've been wanting one of these for God knows how many years! I think i'd prefer the original Naked palette though :)

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    1. I really recommend them - i hardly ever buy eyeshadows now because i have all the colours in one place that i use daily :) x

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  5. These posts are always so helpful! I have the Naked 2 and adore it because I do think the shades are slightly better for all year round, although I do wish it was in more portable packaging like the first one as I'm scared of scratching it xxx

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    1. aw thanks Meg :) Yess i agree - definitely more of an all-round palette and its been great for summer because of all the gold/lighter shades. Yess im terrified of ruining mine too - i like things to stay nice and neat! :P xxx

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  6. I bought the original as soon as it released but I only bought naked 2 a few weeks ago because I just couldn't decide if I needed it or not. I'm so glad I picked it up though, I used it today and I already love it. Verve literally is the most amazing inner corner highlight in the world, I love my inner corner to be super bright and shimmery and thats perfect for it. I'm going on an overnight stay next weekend and the naked 2 is the only palette i'm taking.

    Lx

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  7. I bought both as soon as they were released and I couldn't live without either of them! x

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  8. In general, I love the shades of the Naked2 more (and the packaging as well) but the mattes on the Naked1 are fantastic and I need my mattes so I would pick the original Naked :)
    xx

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  9. I only have Naked but I've been eyeing Naked2 but I just know that I won't use it as much, so I don't ask for it. But I would still be happy if I got it, I just can't bring myself up to buy it.

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  10. I really need Naked Palette in my llife!!!

    Love your blog

    Nafisah
    www.bamblingsofnaffy.blogspot.co.uk

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  11. I think I prefer the Naked 2 version.... but both are so amazing ! I really do need something like that..

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  12. I have the Naked2 and I bought it because I much prefered the colours to the Naked original palette. I am not a fan of blue-hued colours on me and the original has two shadows with blue-tints in them. I also love the brush that the naked2 comes with, its quality!

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  13. I didn't have these on my list to the bearded man, but i do now,
    i really want to get both, seeing as so many people have got them,
    i do have the MUA Undressed palette as its been compared to the second palette
    but would like to defo get these for christmas :)

    thanks for doing this post :)
    xxx
    http://chloeh1192.blogspot.co.uk/

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  14. naked 2 all the way, great post

    xo

    http://abullettothehead.blogspot.ie/

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  15. I just bought the naked 2 and i love it Beth! It was between that and the original Naked palette but the black shadow in 2 one me over because it's so so useful for smokey eyes.. i'm sure i'll invest in the original one day soon though haha xx

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  16. I have the Naked 1 and love it. I'm pretty sure I gonna wind up getting the 2nd one for xmas :) After all, I agree, you can't really have too many eyeshadows ;) xx

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  17. I recently bought the Naked 2 palette which I'm reviewing soon I think it's definitely better than the first xxx

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  18. the original palette you can use at night and 2 is perfect for daytime! x

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  19. I already have the original Naked palette and adore it but now you're made me feel like I definitely need the Naked 2 palette, it looks fab!

    Gem x
    http://www.gemmameansjewel.com

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  20. I have both and love both - they are musts for a neutral eyeshadow lover. I have to say that I have a slight preference for Naked2 as well :)

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  22. Love this post! Am deff guns gt a naked palette now:)?

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  23. great post - i'm trying to decide which one to get at Christmas!

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  24. Naked2...just cuz cooler tones fit me better...but both are great!
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  25. I have both and I love them equally :)

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  26. This is the perfect post hun, im vhoosing which one to get for christmas at the moment, i think the naked 2 pallette is for me. half baked looks like a great shade, glad theyve included it again! x

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  27. i really really reallllly would like to get my hands on the naked 1, i prefer matte colours to the shimmery ones, perhaps santa will surprise me :) xo

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  28. Love the UD palettes, I love both but use my Naked 2 more. I find the Naked 1 is more suitable for people who like matte/brown shades and the Naked 2 is more suited to people who like a smokey eye with some more neutral/highlight shades. Both palettes are perfect, I don't need any other shadows!

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  29. I like the first one.

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