When I first started getting into makeup, one of my first high end makeup products was the original Urban Decay Naked palette, a palette I still adore to this day. Since then, I have grown my little collection of Naked palettes to complete status well that was until a newbie arrived on the scene. Enter the Naked Smoky palette, the newest addition to the Naked range. Obviously I couldn’t let my collection down and had to purchase this. The palette is complete of dark and smoky shades all fit for the perfect smoky eye whether it be an everyday look or a full on night time smoky eye. Compared to the other Naked palettes, this is up there as one of my favourites and a palette I know I will get a lot of use out of.
First things first, we have to mention the gorgeous packaging. Without a doubt this is by far the best packaging of all the Naked palettes. The exterior packaging has a hard casing and feels pretty sturdy especially in comparison to the packaging of the original palette. The palette also features a magnetic closure making it easy to open and close as well as an improved top lid which makes the palette open further. The packaging design is also super beautiful, a grey and black smoked out pattern matching the smoky theme of the palette. Also, you can expect to find the usual decent sized mirror inside and also a double ended brush which is actually different to the brush included in the earlier palettes. I tend to stick with using my own brushes but it is nice to find a decent enough brush in a palette that doesn’t include spongy applicators!
I’ve heard a lot of people saying that the quality of this palette doesn’t live up to the other Naked palettes although I can’t really say that I agree. I find the quality of these eyeshadows superb as you would expect. The pigmentation is there, they are super blend-able and they are also pretty long wearing too! I never really found any application problems as the eyeshadows are all a dream to work with. In terms of the shades included in this palette, there is a mix of finishes. With 12 shadows in total, the palette is arranged by finish starting with four shimmers, four satins and four mattes. Rather than arranging the shades by colour I actually prefer the layout in this palette by finish. The shimmer shades are probably my favourites as they are all so gorgeous. A beautiful inner corner highlight followed by warmer toned bronze-y shades which then leads into a selection of cooler toned shades. Whilst I always tend to go for my usual warm shades of browns I have been really liking the cooler toned options in this palette. Despite the intimidation of the smoky eye, all these shades are super wearable which I love and they all don’t have to be reserved for a full blown smoky look. Following the cool toned options are some more smokier dark shades that work a treat at smoking things out a little for a more night time appropriate look. Finally the addition of two lighter toned matte shades which are perfect as a base shade or for highlighting the brow bone. Overall this is gorgeous palette and whilst the smoky eye look isn’t for everyone I do find that this palette offers a full collection of wearable shades that can work from day to night. Another big thumbs up to Urban Decay!
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This palette looks gorgeous! The pigment looks very similar to the others. I have heard people say that it doesn’t live up to the other Naked palettes too but this doesn’t look like it would disappoint! Maybe one to add to my Christmas list 🙂 xx
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This palette is so beautiful! Yeah I think the pigmentation is still up there with the other palettes! Definitely makes a lovely Christmas gift!
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Looks like a great palette, and it’s good they included 4 mattes this time around! I don’t own a single UD Naked palette. 😋
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It’s so fab! Yes and the mattes are really good too! Oh my goodness! You are missing out big time!
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Mainly I didn’t buy the others because they had no mattes and the shimmers were just OVER the top glittery. But if they start to incorporate more mattes and less crazy glitters, I might reconsider! I do have singles of some of the shades from some of the UD palettes like Naked and Smog. 🙂
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Yeah if you are more into mattes they are not the most appealing palettes but I love a bit of shimmer so they have always been up my street! This palette has a nice mix though!
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i am the same as Stashy xxx don’t own any of them …… YET xxxx
this one looks like it would be the most wearable though xxxx
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Gaaahhhh! Cat you need a Naked palette in your life! They are all so good but yeah I think you would love this one 🙂
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❤ thanks babe xo so weird not to have one right ! lol xoxoxoxo YES this is the ONE XO
THANKS FOR THE NUDGE XO lol xoxoxoxo
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Love this !! I have been contemplating on getting this palette since I’ve been recently loving darker shades!☺ I own the naked 1 & 3 and I looooove them! Might snag this one during the sephora sale ;p
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It’s so gorgeous! I definitely recommend it! Yeah I am really getting into darker shades too and its just the perfect palette!
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Yeah! Dark shades are just very tempting now that the weather is cooling down 🙂
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I know! I am so loving it!
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The palette looks STUNNING! I’ve been dying to try a naked palette. I am quite jealous you have all of them haha
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It is so beautiful! Haha! They really are all amazing! Definitely worth it if you ever get one!
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Love the naked palettes. I’ve been waiting for swatches of the newest palette so this is great!
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Agreed! They are so good! No bother 🙂 It really is a lovely palette!
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This palette is everything! I have been wanting this one since it came out. I love how pigmented the shadows are.
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It really is everything! I highly recommend it! I know the pigmentation is so good!
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It will definitely be my next purchase!
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So worth it!
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Ugh, I want this soooo badly! lol
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Hahaha I understand, it is super gorgeous!
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The packaging is gorgeous!!
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I know right! Its so beautiful!
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The Smoky Palette is on my Christmas list! I wish it had more shimmer shades but it is, of course, still amazing 🙂
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Its super gorgeous! So worth it! The shimmers are so gorgeous, it has a good mix in the palette though!
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I love the colours in this palette especially the gold it’s so beautiful!
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I know the shades are beautiful! I love it 🙂
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It’s so pretty! I feel like I’m too much of a chicken to get a lot of use out of it though. I go for more safe looks haha! Maybe after I become a little more experimental..
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Its super gorgeous! I am loving it! Haha I have always been a bit scared of eyeshadow but the more you practice the more better you get! The palette looks a little intimidating but you can get some gorgeous wearable looks from it!
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Love the range of cool and warm tones in this palette. The packaging is gorgeous and the swatches look really great quality. Will definitely have to choose between this or the original palettes for christmas: is this one your favorite?
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I know there is such a good range of shades! The packaging is so beautiful, definitely the best out of all the others! It is super good quality too! Ooo you’ve left me with a tough question Anne hahaha! As I have just been using this lately I am pretty damn obsessed with it right now but the original one is also incredible! If bronze-y brown-y shades are your thing then go with the original but if you want a bit of a mix then this is a good option!
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I know it’s a tough question! Thanks for the answer though, I will keep it in mind when I visit the counter to check them out in person 🙂 Such lovely palettes!
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No bother! They really are lovely, I am struggling to decide which is my favourite!
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I think it will be wuite a challenge once I see them in real life 😉
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Some awesome golds and bronze colours along with some decent smokes! 👌🏼💕😌xx, Annie | Annie’s Beauty
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I know, there is such a good range of shades!
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I absolutely love this palette! I think I may do a post on it soon as i’ve created quite a few looks with it recently. I would love to see some looks you’ve created! I love your photography by the way! It looks so professional 🙂 xxx
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I love it too! It’s seriously so good! I would love to see your post! Aw thank you so much 🙂
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