I decided to finally take the plunge into the high end makeup world. I have been looking at the Naked palettes for some time now but couldn't bring myself to spend the money on it. However, this year I decided to put more effort into my appearance as I am graduating and hoping to enter the professional working world. Therefore, I thought that the Naked 2 palette would be the best item to purchase for this purpose.

To start off, this purchase came with the palette (obviously), four different Urban Decay shadow primers (each of which are suppose to last a week. So that is four weeks of primer), as well as a dual ended eyeshadow brush.

I decided on the Naked 2 palette for several reasons. I felt the Naked 3 palette would not have been as versatile. I think this is mainly due to the pink. If I already had one of the other two, this probably would have been my choice. However, I was looking for a more neutral palette instead of a pinky palette. I also decided to forgo the original Naked palette because I felt that the Naked 2 has more browns and coppers while the original ventures into a few berries and even a grey-ish blue at the far right end. In terms of packaging I feel the Naked 2 and 3 are better packaged. I do not like the velvet casing of the original. I also particularly like how the later two palettes snap closed unlike the original.

I just have to say one thing about this palette, IT'S BLOODY BRILLIANT. I never used eye shadow often until now. I am okay at applying it but I have always had an issue blending shadow. This is why I usually skipped it unless it was a special occasion. These shadows though are so incredible. They blend incredibly well and easy. The first eye look I tried was so easy to achieve. Also, I have found that many other drugstore brand eye shadows have been chalky. These Urban Decay shadows are so buttery and smooth.

Since I have never really used eye shadow, I never used primer. I always thought it was just a scheme to get you to spend more money than you needed to. Oh boy, was I wrong! I used the original primer that came with my palette and my eye shadow did not smudge or wear off at all. I will definitely be buying more primer when these samples run out.

The one thing I did not like about this palette was the applicator brush. Don't get me wrong, it is infinitely better than the tiny sponge brush applicators that come in drugstore eye shadows. However, I found it very difficult to blend even these easily blend-able eye shadows. I think this brush would be good in a bind, but I much prefer my other eye shadow brushes.

Overall, I think this palette is well worth the money. It is exactly what I wanted. The colors are the perfect neutral shades and are a much better consistency than drug store brands. If you are unsure of splurging on this product, I honestly believe it is worth it and a great first step into higher end makeup.

Let me know your opinions on the Naked palettes or any other products to try. I'm always up to trying new products.

As always, let me know if there's anything you want me to write about on my blog! Until next time...