Known for its widest and most unique ensemble of colors, ranging from enhanced eye products to emulsifying foundations and sexy powders, Urban Decay takes a step ahead by launching its newest product, which is based on the same lines, with few introductions and up gradations, as the previous Original Naked Palette. It hosts 12 powder shades, one dual tipped shadow brush and a mini lip gloss. In a nutshell, the new Naked 2 promises to be an ultimate recipe for beauty funkies.
Key fetures
Letâs take a close preview of the key features of Naked 2 palette:
1. The new Naked 2 palette comes housed in a tin style container, resembling an Asian pencil case, with a mirror embedded on a cardboard across the entire length of the box at the top.
2. It consists of 12 powder shades, out of which 5 are new additions and 7 are upgraded from the original Naked Palette.
3. It includes a synthetic brush with a dual end having a rounded brush on one side and a flat one at the other end.
4. A cute miniature sized lip gloss, with a textured cap having a filigree design, also forms part of the container. The shade of the lip gloss is a shimmer pink neutral one, which seems to be pretty good and wearable by all, with a mint-cool sensation.
5. The Naked 2 contains more of light metallic shades with predominantly medium-grey taupe colors.
6. This palette can act as a standalone-use collection or as a continuation palette to the original Naked palette.
The product
1. The general format and layout of the new Naked 2 palette is quite the same as its original version. It proves to be a perfect choice for neutral shade lovers, with a perfect blend of matte, metallic as well as satin-finish shades.
2. The most outstanding and sensational addition is the gorgeous rose-gold chopper which features a copper metallic shimmer with silver micro glitter contents, less on density and most user-friendly.
3. The mini lip junkie gloss, with squeeze-angle application system, is made more rubbery to apply with a drag and easily carry-able in the purse.
4. The mirror attached to the palette is larger than its original old series, which is absolutely the apt size for easy applying of the eye-shadow.
5. Where the original Naked palette had more of browns in its couture, the newer version, the Naked 2 palette has more of medium taupier colors to its disposal.
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1. A great bargain price-wise
The Naked 2 palette has been reasonably priced at $50, for a collection of 12 shades, which seems to be an excellent bargain, price-wise. Individually, the retail price of one single Urban Decay eye-shadow is $17. If one opts to buy 12 shades singularly, he would have to shell out $204 for it, where the new Naked 2 palette is made available for just $50 for the same quantity of shades.
2. Additional benefits
Not only does the new Naked 2 palette provide 12 excellent powder shades, it also contains a dual-tipped brush and a no-fallout lip gloss which is super smooth and well pigmented as well. Isn’t it an icing on a cake? Even the mirror, which has been embedded to cover the entire length of the case, makes it very handy to apply, even during outdoors and on-the-move.
3. A well-rounded palette
The Naked 2 has been well equipped with a full range of eye-shadow with wonderful colors in their variant tones and finishes. All in all, it is a well rounded and upgraded series of the original Naked palette, with newer additions in the form of neutral metallic shades with glitter, shim and shine.
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1. Not arranged properly
Unlike the original Naked palette, the shades in the new Naked 2 palette have not been distributed properly, following the progressive line-up from light to dark shades, thus making it unsystematic and not well arranged. Moreover, the few coordinating shades have also been scattered distantly, thus confusing the first-time users mainly.
2. Repeated shades
If you already possess the original Naked palette, then the Naked 2 would not be of much use to you as most of the shades are a replica of the previous one, with slight variations and only a few new innovations have been made to the new series.
3. Not a preferable choice for all
If your preference and taste is inclined towards more of earthy warm browns, then the new Naked 2 is not for you as it has more of medium metallic shades to offer. Moreover, the brush provided with the palette is a little stiff, making it harsh on sensitive skin.
The beauty ramp verdict
The professional line-up and all associated with the beauty ramp and the glamour world have really appreciated the new Naked 2 palette, not only for its choice of shades, but also because of its long lasting feature and the ease in which one can use it. The glitter in the Naked 2 palette in a copper shade is a sure-shot hit and the two new introductions, out of 5, the matte highlight shade and the matte black, make it more complete and a hit with all its users. However, some celebrities, who seem to be more inclined towards traditional warm shades in brown prefer to opt for the original Naked palette instead of its newer version. But, to sum up in a nutshell, it is sure to hit the bull’s eye.
Price
The new introduction by Urban Decay namely the Naked 2 palette has been priced at $50 USD.
Availability
This new series of eye-shades by Urban Decay, the Naked 2, would be soon available at Sephora, Ulta and some selected Macy’s stores by mid to late January 2012. However, it is already available online at the company’s own website and would go international by the second month of the year 2012.
