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It’s time to get Naked…again!!

Yes beauty fans the wait is over! We’ve managed to get our hands on the coveted Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 to give all you lucky things a glimpse at what’s in store.

So the question on everybody’s lips is ‘does it live up to the hype?’ We all loved the neutral hues of the very first Urban Decay Naked Palette (you gave it 5 star reviews) and there’s no way that’s leaving our make up bags — but do we really need another? What’s Naked 2 got on the original?

We, in the name of beauty, decided to investigate and here’s what we found…

Here they are side by side.

Top -  Urban Decay Naked Palette

Bottom – Urban Decay Naked 2

So at first glimpse it may not seem like there are any particularly huge differences between the two, the only obvious one being the packaging.  Urban Decay took into account feedback regarding the gripes of the original Naked Palette’s velvet packaging (most notably lint clingage), and came up with a sleek tin, which is easily portable and more robust that the first Urban Decay Naked Palette. And the best thing about the packaging? It’s got to be the huge mirror which spans the entire length and width of the palette. It also closes a lot more securely in comparison to the magnetic closure on the first Urban Decay Naked Palette so all eye shadows are well protected whilst on the move!

Now a closer look at the colours.

Top – Urban Decay Naked Palette (Left-Right) Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck, Half Baked

Bottom – Urban Decay Naked 2 (Left – Right) Foxy, Half Baked, Bootycall, Chopper, Tease, Snakebite

Top – Urban Decay Naked Palette (left-right) Smog, Darkhorse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep, Gunmetal

Bottom – Urban Decay Naked 2 (Left-right) Suspect, Pistol, Verve, YDK, Busted, Blackout

What you will notice about the Urban Decay Naked 2 is how much cooler the shades are compared to the first one and this is essentially the main difference between them. There’s also double the amount of matte shades with four in the Urban Decay Naked 2 compared to two in the Urban Decay Naked Palette.  The addition of the matte black shade Blackout is also great as this is perfect for shading and really getting that beautiful, sultry, smokey eye effect which nude palettes are made for.

The Extras

Top – Good Karma Shadow brush from the Urban Decay Naked Palette

Bottom – Good Karma double ended crease and shadow brush from the Urban Decay Naked 2

Another great addition to the Urban Decay Naked 2 is the Good Karma double ended crease and shadow brush which is exclusive to the palette, you won’t find it anywhere else!  The shadow brush is great for packing on those gorgeous shimmer tones while the crease brush is perfect for blending colours out to become a glittering goddess. And with an Urban Decay brush averaging at about £15+, I think this is a fab deal as you’re basically getting two!

The Urban Decay Primer Potion that came with the original Urban Decay Naked Palette has been replaced with an Urban Decay Lip Junkie lip gloss in the shade Naked, of course! This is a gorgeous mint scented gloss which feels really moisturising on the lips and gives a beautifully, subtle wash of colour which would perfectly compliment any skin tone…it’s your lips but better!

So all in all it’s decided, the Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 is any make up addicts New Year essential! It perfectly compliments the colours in the original Urban Decay Naked Palette and the packaging is just irresistible.

The Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 is available nationwide in House of Fraser stores and at www.houseoffraser.co.uk from 6th February.

Will you be tempted to get Naked again?