Urban Decay Moondust Palette Review & Swatches

Oh hey, you know me... always late on the bandwagon. This eyeshadow palette was released in late 2016, it's now 2018 and I've only just tried it out. Well, I actually got it for Christmas, so I only got it a year late. Not bad if I say so myself. If you've been following my blog for a while, you'd know that I love Urban Decay and that I love glitter - so of course I had to ask Santa for this. 

This palette features eight brand new shades:

Specter - soft pink glitter (this is very similar to the shade 'dust' in the Naked 3 palette, here)

Element - a coppery, peachy glitter

Magnetic - purple with blue sparkle 

Lightyear - vibrant green glitter

Granite - silver/grey shade with multi-coloured glitter

Lithium - brown with 3D sparkle

Vega - bright blue glitter

Galaxy - smokey blue/grey with 3D sparkle

L to R: Specter, Element, Magnetic, Lightyear, Granite, Lithium, Vega, Galaxy

As these shades are glitters, I was worried about there being so much fallout. BUT, there was no need for me to worry. I had a few sparkles under my eyes after applying but it weren't anything major and it was super easy to wipe away. I do my eye makeup before applying my foundation for that particular reason and if you do need to wipe anything away then you can easily.

When I first got the palette, I didn't think that I'd wear every shade or even use the palette that often. But I have used it quite a few times already.

I tried out the application of the shadows both wet and dry. If you use these shadows dry, it gives more of a subtle look. If you use these wet, they just apply so much easier and they're more vibrant and intense. I found that wetting your finger and patting it on works better than using a wet brush as well. These shades are so highly pigmented and your eye makeup will last hours, I don't think I could be anymore in love. 

Have you tried the Moondust palette?

Urban Decays All Nighter Foundation Review

 

I have been meaning to get my hands on this foundation for absolutely ages. I've been using it for around a month now, why the hell didn't I buy it sooner?

The packaging of the foundation is uniquely beautiful and super lightweight. I was expecting it to have a little bit of weight like all other foundations I've owned. When I first held it, my initial thought was "is there actually any product in here? It feels empty". At least it's great for travelling. I also love how the barrel containing the foundation inside moves up every time you pump product out. At least you'll get every drop of foundation when you're almost out of it. Talk about getting your moneys worth, ey?

I was actually matched in store as a 1.0. I didn't want to be buying the wrong shade for something this expensive. I'm not used to buying hella expensive foundations, I usually stick to drugstore. You don't even need to use a full pump of product to apply this for a full face. A little goes a long way with this foundation, about half a pump will do. It buffs in easily and evenly with both a beauty blender and a foundation brush. It has a slight yellow undertone which is what I prefer instead of pink and it matches my skin perfectly. It is also a really lightweight foundation and my face has a soft touch to it compared to my usual drugstore foundations which always still felt quite dewy. It didn't seem to crease or sit in my smile lines at all either.

It definitely controls my oily skin and gives my skin the demi-matte look. It does last a good six hours but from there on, I find that it does go a little bit patchy on my t-zone. Although, that's not a huge problem as I just pat over my t-zone with a damp, clean beauty blender and it looks fresh again. Overall, this foundation is amazing and I'm so glad that I finally purchased it, I just wish it lasted a few hours longer.

Have you tried the all nighter foundation?

Naked 2 vs Naked 3: Which One to Buy...

I have only recently begun to properly love Urban Decay. The Naked 3 palette was the first UD product I owned and I used it near enough every day. As I loved it so much, I decided that I wanted the Naked 2 palette for Christmas. I think I will eventually end up owning every palette. The smoky palette is actually next on my list, hah!

Maybe I should've cleaned the palette before taking pictures of it, oops, I'm sure you don't mind. Everything about this palette is so pretty. Like all of Urban Decays palettes, they're so pigmented. Although, I do find that some shades are a little more pigmented than others. I also find that some shades are more loose than pressed. For example, you only need to dip your brush in once for 'dust' and 'blackheart' as it picks up so much product. Whereas, you have to brush multiple times on 'trick' and 'burnout' to get the colour you want. If you love pink and shimmery shades, then this will soon be your new bff.

As you can see, this palette is a lot cleaner than the Naked 3 palette. There's a mixture of warm and cool tones in this palette compared to Naked 3 which is just full of warm tones. Again, some shades are more pigmented than others and there's some that are loose and pressed. It was so hard choosing my favourite palette as I love both of them the same. I think Naked 2 has to be my favourite though as there's more of a range of colours and I'd wear these colours more than the ones in Naked 3.

All of the shades in both of the palettes are long-lasting and true to how they look in the palette. They're also really lightweight and easy to blend.
Overall, the quality of the palettes are exactly the same, the colour themes are just different. Do you own any of the Naked palettes? If you don't which one out of these two would you choose to buy?

A Cheaper Alternative to Urban Decays All Nighter Setting Spray?

There was a deal on in Boots at the time I bought this. I think it was something like if you get 3 for 2 on Maybelline cosmetics, you get a free setting spray. As I always do, I done the 3 for 2 deal and took the free setting spray, obvs.

I swear by my Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray, I wouldn't turn back to anything else. But as it was free, I really wanted to try this out and see if it did the job.

All you have to do is give it a good shake and simply spray it on your face after you've done your makeup. It does leave your face quite wet unlike UDs All Nighter, but it's okay after around ten seconds. Yes, this keeps my makeup in place all day but unfortunately it doesn't control my oily skin. Also, my makeup seems to look quite 'cakey' and bundle in certain places by the end of the day - usually where my pores are; around my nose and cheeks.

So, this could be a cheaper alternative to Urban Decays All Nighter as it still does the same job but it's just not as good. I'd probably use this if I was running a few errands whereas if I was working a nine hour shift, I'd stick with my holy grail All Nighter.

What drugstore setting sprays have you tried?

My Current Top 3 Makeup Favourites

Urban Decay Original Primer Potion-
Although this is a sample which I got when I ordered a lipstick, this has lasted me AGES! A little goes a long way with this primer. It keeps my eye makeup in place all day without creasing or getting oily. It's so good that if I accidentally get some mascara on my eyelid, it's bloody hard work to clean it up. I usually wait for the mascara to dry and then go in with a cotton bud. It normally flakes off easily but since using this primer, it's a nightmare. Try to avoid any mascara mess! I'm super happy with this, I'll definitely purchase the full sized one once I've run out.

Maybelline Master Shape Brow Pencil-

This is very new to my makeup bag and I've become very fond of it. It's very pigmented and the colour and shape lasts all day. It's a waxy formula and the perfect colour. I'm normally used to just a pencil but the wax formula actually shape the hairs into place and I find it a lot easier and quicker. It's also great for the natural brow look. The only down side to this is that the pencil becomes blunt very quickly so it's hard to create those neat lines but it's not a problem, just sharpen it. I can see me going through this fairly quickly but for £2.99, you can't go wrong.

Maybelline Lash Sensational-

I have been using this mascara for a while and it's still one of my favourite makeup items. I don't think anything will replace my forever loved lash sensational for a long time. I love the weightless feel of the mascara on my lashes. It definitely gives my lashes volume and a nice curve. The bristles also space out the lashes evenly which I love!

July Favourites

The last monthly favourites post I wrote was in March. I say it every month but honestly... where has the year gone? It won't be long till I'm on a countdown until Halloween and Christmas. As if I just mentioned those two events in a July favourites post.

No pair of sunglasses EVER suit me. But, after years of searching, I finally found the perfect pair from River Island. I love everything about them; the colour, they're so comfortable and I don't look like a fly. For only £10, I'm glad I found these! Hopefully they last me foreverrrr.

When I heard about the new Pinita Colada range in the body shop, I was beyond excited. I personally love pina coladas and I thought it would be perfect to add to my bathroom shelf. It's such a sweet summery smell, I just can't get over it. It's only £5!!

Ok, this month was the first time I've ever tried the Garnier micellar water. I know what you're thinking... "you have a beauty blog, how have you not tried it?" or "you've missed out!" I know. I don't have a clue why I hadn't tried this sooner, it's AMAZING! I won't go into too much detail about this product as you've probably read hundreds of reviews. It's gentle on my sensitive skin, it doesn't irritate my eyes and I find it quicker than using makeup wipes. I only bought the 125ml to see what it was like and because it was £1 in Boots.

I have never tried the Urban Decay setting spray before, although I have been eyeing it up for over a year. On nights out, my best friend always let me borrow her UD setting spray and I was completely satisfied every time. So I took the plunge and splashed out £22 on this setting spray. It's better than Makeup Revolutions, to be honest, you and I would be surprised if it wasn't. It has been fantastic in the hot weather that the UK has recently had. When I thought that my makeup was melting off, it didn't budge once! I'm so pleased with this and I will definitely be buying a second one.

Next is my favourite contour kit from Sleek. It's the perfect contour shade for pale skin, it blends easy and stays on all day long. The highlighter is very pigmented and illuminating. This duo compact is my fave and it's travel friendly! I have used this every single day since I've purchased it and I've had quite a few compliments on my highlight. I have written a separate post on this product (here) if you would like to read a bit more about it.

I recently bought Lee Staffords Coconut Spritz from his Coco Loco range. If you love coconuts then I guarantee that you'll love this! It's a quick and easy moisturising spray that you spray before blow-drying your hair. And, I also spray it in my hair throughout the day if my hair looks a little dull and dry. I use this all the time, I literally smell of coconuts. I'm so tempted to just buy the whole Coco Loco range.

What have been your favourites for this month?

Only £9 for a High-End Lipstick!?

Over a month ago, someone tweeted that the revolution lipsticks on the Urban Decay website went down from £15.50 to £9 just for that day, how good is that!? If I remember rightly, I think it was something to do with bank holiday (which was ages ago, sorry it's late!) So of course I headed straight to their website. There was so many colours to choose from, I didn't have a clue what colour to buy as I personally like swatching them before buying. In the end, I decided on 'strip' because nude lipsticks are my fave and of course I needed another one. On another up, the delivery was FREE! Oh and did I mention that I also got a free sample size original eye primer. Urban Decay, why are you so nice? Not that I'm complaining, I only paid £9 on the Urban Decay website... what the hell!

When it arrived, I was so excited. I had never tried Urban Decay lipsticks before. Mainly because I personally think that they're so pricey for a lipstick. But at just £9, you can't go wrong. As soon as I took it out of its packaging, I was even more thrilled! The metallic chrome design and wavy texture pulled me in. When you take the cap off, the product itself is sitting in a metallic purple shell which is so pretty. Also, I've never held a lipstick that's so weighty before.

I absolutely love the consistency. It's so creamy and easy to apply as it just glides on. I did think that the 'nude' colour I was expecting was different to my usual preference. It's more of a dark nude but it's a lovely colour and after wearing it a few times, I eventually got used to it. I don't normally go for dark lips but I'm trying to build my confidence to go for them shades. This lipstick is highly pigmented, to be honest I would be surprised if it wasn't. It lasts a good few hours, although after eating and drinking I do have to do a little touch up. Overall, I love this lipstick and I'll have to get more. Hopefully UD does some more offers soon!

What do you think of Urban Decay lipsticks?

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Don't you just love trying out new eyeshadow primers? I most certainly do. For Christmas, I luckily received the Naked 3 palette. I didn't realise until a few days after using the palette that there was a little pocket of different primers in the box.

ORIGINAL
"This undercover wonder works invisibly to keep colour in place"

Ok so lets be honest, I accidentally used up WAY too much of this! Oops.

This primer goes on invisibly and makes the eyeshadow last all day without creasing. The vibrancy stayed constant throughout the day too. It's a very creamy consistency so it was very easy to work with.
Would I buy this? Yes


SIN
"Just a dab of this shimmering formula prevents fading and creasing"

This was much more shimmery than I expected. Once applied, it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I also created a very shimmery eye look so that worked well with the primer. My eyeshadow lasted all day without creasing and fading.
Would I buy this? Yes


EDEN
"This nude matte formula preps lids and prevents shadow meltdown"

I found the consistency of this much harder to work with than any of the other primers. It went on invisibly which I was pleased about. Although, the eyeshadow did fade throughout the day.
Would I buy this? No


ANTI-AGING
"Makes shadow last AND in an 8 week clinical study: 100% of participants had a measureable improvement in the appearance of fine lines, 100% had measurably brighter skin, 97% had a measurable improvement in radiance and clarity.

The consistency was very creamy and easy to work with. My eyeshadow lasted a full twelve hours. I obviously haven't been using the primer long enough to notice a difference of my skin. This probably may have been more noticeable on older skin.
Would I buy this? Yes


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Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

I have finally jumped on the bandwagon to own this beautiful palette by Urban Decay. I have never owned anything from Urban Decay until now, and I must say that I am impressed! After falling in love with all of the naked palettes, I chose this one. Included with the palette, I got four eye primer samples. Original, sin, eden and anti-aging. I will be posting a separate post on this, so keep your eyes peeled! There is also a dual ended brush included in the palette. The fluffier side of the brush is great at blending out the eyeshadow and the other side picks up just the right amount of eyeshadow. Overall, I really love this brush and use it all the time.

This is a very pink themed palette. I'm not usually a huge lover for pink eyeshadows as I have such pale skin but I thought I'd give it a go and I love it! First of all, I'm going to mention that the pigmentation is sky-high. I've never competed with pigmentation as good as this!

Without Flash

With Flash

All of the first six shades are just pretty much pink. Strange is a very light matte shade which could be perfect for a base colour. Trick is a very hard shadow to apply, I had to keep going back to it quite a few times for it to actually show up on my skin. As you can see, some shades out of these six have better pigmentation than the others.

Without Flash

With Flash

These last six shades are without a doubt my favourites in the palette. Nooner is a little on the pinker side of the scale and it's a nice warm matte shade. Factory has been very popular in my everyday makeup looks, I think my love for this shade is excessive. Just take a look at blackheart, isn't it just so beautiful? I love the purple shimmery tinge, it would be perfect for that smokey eye look you'd go for.

I have been loving trying out different makeup looks with this palette. Let me know if you would like to see any.

Do you own a Naked palette?


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Blogmas Day 19 : Makeup Must Haves for 2016

I have put together a list of makeup must haves for 2016. The majority of these products have been quite popular throughout the year of 2015, so they're perfect to try out in the new year if you haven't yet. I have found that Urban Decay products are always high quality and I've always wanted to try the prep spray. I've heard fantastic reviews on the setting spray so that's a heads up. 

Charlotte Tilbury has been very popular throughout this year, lipsticks in particular. I haven't yet tried anything from Charlotte Tilbury but if I had to get something, I would get this lipstick in the colour 'Walk of Shame'. Just because I feel like it would suit me and it's different to all the other colours I own.

I have been wanting the Anastasia dipbrow for a while now. I've heard so many great reviews on it in the past, so maybe 2016 will be the year for me to try it out myself.

MAC Ellie Goulding Lipstick - £17.00

Urban Decay NAKED Smoky Palette - £38.00

Urban Decay B6 Vitamin-Infused Complexion Prep Spray - £22.00

Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick - Walk of Shame - £23.00

Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade - £12.00

Benefit License to blot - £15.50

Makeup Revolution 144 Palette - 2016 Collection - £10.00