Urban Decay Naked 2 Basics Palette | Review + Demo

I’m so happy to finally be getting around to reviewing some of the things I bought in my Ulta Haul a month ago. First up is Urban Decay’s Naked2 Basics eyeshadow palette. I’ve been using it just about daily since I got it, and I love the cooler tones!

UD Naked 2 Box

Naked2 Basics is a cooler version of the popular Naked Basics matte palette. The Naked2 packaging looks very much like the original with the same soft-touch outer case, the same large mirror, and the same size and number of pans of eyeshadow.

Urban Decay Naked Basics

 

 

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UD Naked 2 Closed

 

 

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The colors in Naked2 are cooler and pinker and there are more mid-tones than in the original.

Urban Decay Naked2 Basics

Urban Decay Naked2 Basics

Urban Decay Naked Basics

Urban Decay Naked Basics

The lightest color in each is the only non-matte in the palette. It’s got more of a satin or shimmery finish, but isn’t glittery. The darkest shade in the original palette is a true black, but in Naked2 it’s a warmer lighter grey/brown color.

Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Swatches

Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Swatches

I’m always on the hunt for a matte medium taupe eyeshadow and the 3rd pan in this palette could be the one! I’ve been using the lightest 3 shades a lot lately and getting so many compliments on my eyeshadow! They make a great go-to natural day look that compliments both warm and cool skin tones.

UD Naked2 Demo

The quality of the shadows in Naked Basics is top notch while the quality seems to have gone down a peg with Naked2. The Naked2 Basics has the same gorgeous color saturation and blendability as the original Naked Basics, but the shadows aren’t as creamy as the original. I noticed on the first use that they’re dryer and chalkier so they leave a little crumb pile in the pan and have more fallout.

UD Naked2 Basics Eyes

It’s not a deal breaker, but tapping off the excess shadow is essential to avoiding fallout landing on your cheeks.

Overall, Naked2 is a great palette with natural wearable colors. It’s compact size and big mirror make it great for travel, and the $29 price point makes it affordable. I’m glad I got it and can definitely recommend it!

Shopping links for both Naked Basics palettes:

Naked2 Basics at Sephora*

Naked2 Basics at Ulta*

Naked2 Basics at Amazon*

 

Naked Basics at Sephora*

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