naked smoky palette | naked ultra nourishing lip gloss (color is “beso”) | eyeshadow in “midnight cowboy rides again” | all-nighter makeup setting spray | eyeliner in “zero” | eye primer potion
I’ve been a longtime fan of Urban Decay’s makeup products. In fact, I’ve been using their eyeshadow primer and eyeliner for years and they’re both total holy grail products for me.
I was excited to try out some of their products I hadn’t used before to create a shimmery New Year’s Eve look (as you can see, this post is late, but you can use this for any evening look!)
I shared some video clips on my snapchat of the look and you can really see how gorgeous my eyeshadow was in those. I uploaded one of the videos here so y’all could see the final look since the eyeshadow showed better on video!
Here’s how my look turned out: The Smoky shadow palette’s colors are absolutely gorgeous and beautifully pigmented. There is such a wide array of neutral shades that the looks you can create are endless. I personally used “high” all over my lid, “password” to line my lower lash line and on my lid, “whiskey” in my crease and then the shimmery black shadow called “black market” to line my top lash line.The “beso” naked lipgloss is a must-have, IMO. When I saw the color in the tube, it looked too purple/berry-ish to me, but on the lips, it actually gives a soft stain of color but for some reason it’s not purple or dark at all— as you can see, it’s just an enhancing color that’s more pinkish. I love it when brands send me colors to try that I would have never picked out on my own because I’ve truthfully been wearing this gloss nearly every day since I got it!
What are your favorite UD products? Let me know if there are any others I should try!
Dani Stephens says
I have been using DiorShow Extase mascara for quite a while now, but I was recently convinced by Sephora to try the UD Perversion mascara. I really like it a lot!
Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says
I got this palette for Christmas but haven’t tried it out yet.
Tammy says
I must try the best naked lip gloss 🙂
Rebecca says
8 photos of your face, but not one with your eyes closed. You can’t even see the eyeshadow very well in the video. Kinda defeats the purpose of this post to be completely honest.
Veronika says
To be honest, I did try to take photos with my eyes closed but none of them turned out well so I also posted the video. The great thing about this palette is that everyone can use the shadows to create their own look since there are so many shades to choose from. My goal is to comment on the quality and pigment of the colors so you can determine if they’re worth purchasing. Sorry you were disappointed in this post!
Sarah says
I’d love to see your beauty and style evolve a little more. Try a new hairstyle/color, a different clothing brand other than jcrew or gap, etc. As a beauty & fashion blogger, I guess I just expect MORE. There was nothing about this post that made me want to buy this palette – and I know it’s a great one!! What makes this palette different from any other palette you’ve loved?? I’m not just a collector of stuff and a truly informative post that shows the power of this palette would be appreciated. XO
Veronika says
Hi Sarah! Thanks for your feedback. I understand what you’re saying. I don’t consider my blog to be a fashion blog since I’m simply showcasing my everyday personal style. I have an office job so my wardrobe reflects that and the brands I shop (j.crew, Nordstrom, h&m, loft, banana republic, gap, just to name a few) are brands that offer affordable clothing that is office-appropriate. I know a lot of bloggers are showcasing all kinds of different looks and trends, but most of those bloggers blog as their full time job so they have the time and resources to shop extensively and create new looks and content daily.
It’s absolutely true that I don’t change my look up a lot. I’m happy with the way I look and I don’t have time in the morning to try a different makeup routine or do extensive eye makeup when I have myself and two young children to get out the door. In terms of trying a new hairstyle or color, I really love my hair so it’s not something I’m eager to change just for the sake of it either.
I appreciate your feedback about my review of this palette and I will take that constructive criticism to heart. You’re right that I could have done a better job at talking about the palette, why it’s different, what I liked most about it, etc. This is something I will work on for future posts. Thanks again!
Dani Stephens says
Please don’t change your hair! Your hair is beautiful. As a fellow Houstonian, I am in awe that it always looks even with our humidity 🙂
FWIW, I enjoy your fashion posts. It’s refreshing to see a blogger that isn’t wearing a $2000 outfit. And you are the reason that I wear BR Sloans everyday to work!
Veronika says
Hi Danielle! Thanks for your comment 🙂 I LOVE the Sloan pants (am wearing them today!) I’ve always been a big believer in “if it’s not broken…don’t fix it!” I cut about 4 inches off of my hair last year and it was definitely needed but I missed my longer hair so I let it grow out again.
I’m glad you can relate to my style posts 🙂 I truly believe in showcasing affordable styles that are easy to wear to the office, because that’s my real life. I know a lot of other blogs have a lot more to offer in terms of beautiful photography and highly styled outfits (albeit impractical for the office in most cases) but that’s just not me! It’s tough enough to keep up with blogging at all to be honest. Appreciate your feedback!
Sara says
Love the earrings! That lipgloss is one of my favorites 🙂
Sara | Lipstick, Lattes & Lunges
Colleen K says
I use the Naked Basics palate everyday and really love it – but I love the wider variety of color options averrable on this palate! Especially the golden and purple shades! You look gorgeous Veronika!
xoxo http://www.touchofcurl.com
Fabianna Miller says
I also have a career (I’m an attorney) and I always look to your blog for office/courtroom appropriate styles! You are totally right, most of those come from banana, jcrew, ann taylor, etc and I have picked up so many great pieces due to your recommendations! I love that your blog is different in that it’s not JUST fashion, it’s about your style when it comes to clothing, makeup and home. I love that your blog is geared towards professional women with families and homes – I can totally relate!
SFO says
You look the same to me!
Marie says
I agree with what Dani wrote. Your hair is stunning and your style fun, tasteful, and fashionable. Overall, I enjoy your blog because it incorporates such a nice mixture of “real life” situations that all sorts of women and moms can relate to and learn from. Also, you project such a warm, friendly confidence that’s welcoming, yet you aren’t afraid to be direct and honest about some of the ups and downs of life and motherhood. Your genuineness, enthusiasm, and positivity is so refreshing! Stay true to who you are. I think it was Dr. Seuss who said something like, “There’s no one more you-er that you!”
Evelina says
I have the Naked2 palette and love it so much! The colours blend so well together and are super pigmented. UD makes great products!
Scolon says
good post! thanks sharing!
Anne Marie says
I love reading your posts and feel that I am able to relate to you, more to then any other mom blogger. My husband and I both have full time careers (his is shift work). I have two babies, both under 3. Sometimes I feel like I cannot handle work, keeping up the household, being a good mom and wife all while maintaining a demanding career. Have you ever considered doing a post on being a working mother? And how you juggle it all. Would love to hear about someone else’s point of view. I don’t have any other working mom friends that I can relate too.
Keep up the good work.
XO
Melissa says
Thank you for your awesome blog! I love the Naked pallette too, and use it everyday. As a working career woman and mom, I really appreciate all of your posts about hair, makeup, and clothes. One question I had is are you wearing fake eyelashes in this post, or what mascara are you using? Your eyelashes look amazing!
Veronika says
Hi Melissa! Thanks for your comment 🙂 yes the lashes in this post are faux– I wish my lashes looked that good! 🙂
Konstantina says
Hello Veronika! You look amazing. You have changed my routine and you saved me a lot of time about hair, make up and matching nicely the clothes. I like your style and I am impressed how do you manage to combine all these -family-office work-blog!!
I am leaving in Berlin and unfortunately we don’t have all these brands here so I am following your recommendation of the clothes-products and ordering them on line.
PS The way that you are curling on you hair is remaining the same as you have in your youtube channel?
Thank you in advance! And keep going! You are our inspiration!
Ellie says
Thanks for sharing this post. I love the Smoky palette and I consider it affordable when compared to single eyeshadows sold by M.A.C. . Their lipsticks are wonderful, I haven’t tried the lip gloss yet though, but the lipstick is creamy yet with high staying powers. I also like the feel of the eye pencils although I don’t own them myself. The L’Oreal Paris eye pencils highly compare and are half the price.
Jennifer Fox says
Veronika I have looked at the palette so long and almost gotten it. I’m over 50 now and just a bit shy of shimmer. Everytime I see a picture online it looks different. I love their Naked 1 basics palette as it’s all matte. I use that most work days. I’m glad to see you venturing into more lipstick and gloss. It really looks pretty on you alot!
Ana says
I love your personal style! Need more details about your hair 🙂
Veronika says
I have since darkened it up a little bit but I just get the ends painted in a subtle ombre style! 🙂 the balayage technique is also good to achieve this look!
Ana says
Thank you for your reply! Any idea about the exact shades?
Veronika says
I wish I knew! I know my colorist uses goldwell. My roots are my natural color though and I just get the ends done and then some darker pieces pulled through as well to break things up. I do know that the colorist who did the color in this picture uses actual color to do my blonde and NOT bleach. 🙂 I hope that helps!
Ana says
That’s great that they don’t use bleach! Really helpful, can’t wait to try. Thanks heap! And happy holidays 🙂