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Thursday 12 January 2012

Naked2 and Naked Comparison Review

I think I have a problem.

Oops.

So yes, I bought Urban Decay Naked2 after I already had two of the original Urban Decay Naked palettes. However, my kind sister is going to buy one of them off me so thank you Alie!! =p

As you can see, I caved. I bought the Naked2 online pretty much as soon as I could. I loved Naked so much, and I'd seen swatches on American blogs, that I knew I HAD to have it. And, don't get me wrong, I love it. I looove the shimmery eyeshadows (I know people wanted more mattes but I'm a sucker for shimmer) and the way they feel, blend and last. But I couldn't help feeling like a LOT of the colours are super similar to Naked.

I know you guys have probably read a hundred of these reviews already, so I'm not going to go into depth. You know it comes with a decent eye brush (shading and blending) and the most pathetic size of lipgloss ever.



The colours are as follows:

And yes, I did cut out the last shade (a matte black called Blackout). Don't ask me why.

And here's the customary swatches:
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In natural light (i.e. outside)

Inside, no flash

Inside with flash

So it's all very beautiful, especially Verve (a lilacy shimmer) and YDK (a delicious bronze). As you can see, Foxy barely shows up on my skin at all, no matter how hard I tried. However, I was glancing at my orginial Naked Palette and noticed some distinct similaries.

Naked top, Naked2 bottom.

Here is my opinion of which colours are similiar. Now bare in mind the only duplicated shade is Half Baked, but I do feel the following shades are very close in colour.

The top row is the swatches of Naked2 I had already done, underneath are the shades from the original palette which I feel are closest in colour to them (some have no comparison).

Here's more specific pictures:

No flash

Flash

Again, the top row is Naked2 and bottom row is original Naked.

a) Bootycall (N2) and Virgin (N)
b) Tease (N2) and Naked (N)
c) Snakebite (N2) and Smog (N)
d) YDK (N2) and Toasted (N)
e) Busted (N2) and Hustle (N)
f) Blackout (N2) and Creep (N)

As mentioned, none of the shades are identical, but as six of the shades are quite comprable, and one is a duplicate, it means only 5 of the 12 shades are completely unique to Naked2.

My conclusion is that if you didn't buy the original Naked and want to try out the gorgeous (and they ARE gorgeous) shades in Naked2, go for it! If you already have Naked and like it but wouldn't repurchase it, don't bother with Naked2. However if, like me, you LOVED Naked and more of the same is not a bad thing, then invest!!

What do you think guys? Are the shades too similar? Will you be buying it? Are you fed up of Naked2 posts already?!
Let me know!

~ Lauren

20 comments:

  1. I agree that they are similar which I think might disappoint some people But it does have more pale colours which I enjoyed and the glitter isn't too much. No one really needs Naked 2 if they have the original, but I, and I'm sure a lot of other people, have quite a lot of stuff they don't really need.

    http://www.daniellesdiscerningeye.blogspot.com

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    1. Completely agree! I'm definitely happy I have both, I will get a huge amount of use out of both of them. Yes, this palette is more cool toned which is a nice balance to the warmer shades in Naked.

      For people who aren't 'makeup addicts' like me, I probably wouldn't advise buying both, but I'm happy I did! ^_^

      ~ Lauren <3

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  2. I don't have either of the Naked Palettes but am very tempted.. the shades are so nice! I wish they were a little cheaper! x

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    1. Yeah, they're not the cheapest, but an Urban Decay eyeshadow by itself can cost £13-15, and you're getting 12 (admittedly smaller sized) eyeshadows for £35/36! So if you like the shades, it's worth the investment. =p

      ~ Lauren <3

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  3. I reallyyy want naked2, i dont have the first one but wish they were both cheaper! xx

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    1. I know, but it's cheaper than buying even three normal Urban Decay eyeshadows! =p They are both sooo nice, I don't know which I prefer yet. ^_^

      ~ Lauren <3

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  4. They look beeautiful shades hun, can totally see why you had to have them all :p

    Sarah
    http://fashionismyh2o.blogspot.com/
    xx

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    1. I'm shocking, I just can't help myself around beautiful makeup! The colours are just perfect tho. Who knew neutrals could be so exciting?? =p

      ~ Lauren <3

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  5. i've honestly never used any of their products! must look into this!

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    1. ...!!! You must! Urban Decay is my absolute favourite makeup brand ever, their products are all so much fun and such high quality. ^_^

      ~ Lauren <3

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  6. I only got the firs tin November so cant justify both, but now i can see you comparison im not disapointed as both are great, but wont have both. great post.

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    1. I've not long had the first one either actually but I have zero will power ha! =p

      ~ Lauren <3

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  7. I've awarded you the cute blog award hun :) http://justtiffeny.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-7th-blog-award-xx.html xoxo

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  8. I'm just gonna pick it up when I'm away in the summer, I only wear neutrals and seriously only use the naked palette. But no rush to get it at the moment! Nearly did, the lipgloss is just a stupid idea for eyeshadows? :S

    http://Lucyywrites01.blogspot.com
    Lucy
    x

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    1. The lipgloss is actually really nice, but no idea why they included it in th palette. Yeah, Naked is all I used too so now I just have more choice! =p

      ~ Lauren <3

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  9. I am hoping to get one soon, the colours look lovely.

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    1. They're honestly so pretty and the shimmery ones are ultra pigmented!

      ~ Lauren <3

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  10. Great review. I think i prefer the naked2 as the colours look alot more cooler. Helpful post:)

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    1. Yes, they defo are cooler. It all depends on your skintone but I actually have found combos on both I love!

      ~ Lauren <3

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