Urban Decay Naked Basics Review and Swatches

Lets get Naked again! I love picking up a new lipstick or blush to try out, even if I think it might be outside of my comfort zone. Palettes, on the other hand, I'm incredibly picky about. I don't have a huge collection of palettes. I find that, when I'm looking at them in the store, I can always pick out a handful of shadows in them that ill never use. Most times, even though its more expensive in the end, I'd rather buy single eyeshadows and make my own palette.
Urban Decay is genius when it comes to putting together palettes. My original Naked palette is the most perfect collection of shades. I use it nearly every day. I didn't pick up the Naked 2 palette because the shades seem a little cool toned for me and sometimes that can make me look washed out.
I had heard quite a bit about the Naked Basics before I bought it. I loved the fact that most of the shadows were matte and I was looking to get more of these. My eyes are slightly hooded so matte shadows in my crease are best.
The packaging is really great. It's a hard rubbery case that closes tight. It's also a pretty compact size. It is honestly the most perfect travel palette. The possibilities of eye looks are endless because of the range of shades. From barely-there to smokey and sultry, it's really the only palette you would need on a trip. The price is right too. If you were just starting out with makeup I would definitely suggest this bad boy. The only complaint I have is that the shadows seem really powdery. My original Naked palette's shadows are very smooth. It doesn't seem to affect its blendability so it's not really too big of a complaint.
Shade #1: Venus
This is the only shadow that isn't matte. It has a satin finish so it still goes together with the other shades perfectly. It's a nice light highlight for your inner corners or brow bone or even for an all over wash over your lid.
Shade #2 Foxy
This one is a light shade with yellow tone to it. Kind of like a bone colour. Works well as a lid colour.
Shade #3 W.O.S.
This is a nude-y flesh colour. It's got a pinkish tone to it. Also a perfect lid colour.
Shade #4 Naked 2
This is very similar to Naked in the Naked 1 palette. It's a light-mid toned brown. It seems a bit cooler than the original naked. It works perfectly as a crease colour, transition colour or even an over lid colour for a darker look.
Shade #5 Faint
This one is similar to Buck in the original Naked palette but again it's more cool toned. It's a mid toned brown and kind of reminds me of hot chocolate mix. This is a great crease colour for an every day neutral look.
Shade #6 Crave
The last shade in the palette is a super dark almost-black-brown. It's such a great alternative for black for a smokey eye. It's such a versatile shade. You can use it to define your crease and blend it out to a nice warm brown or pack it on for a super smokey look. You can use it as a liner or pack it on your lid and blend it up into your crease for a super easy, super dark smokey eye for a night out.

Overall it's another home run for Urban Decay. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a new neutral palette. It's versatility and compact size size make it perfect for so many different kinds of people and I'm very glad to add it to my collection.

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