Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Urban Decay | Feminine Palette | Review


Collage of five pictures: Picture 1 Six colorful eyeshadows in opened Urban Decay's feminine palette; Picture 2 Mini Lip Junkie Lip Gloss; Picture 3 Closed Urban Decay Feminine palette; Picture 4 Six eyeshadows and mini Lip Junkie lip gloss in Urban Decay's Feminine palette; Picture 6 Six eyeshadows in Urban Decay's Feminine palette and an eyeshadow brush laying across it. Text Reads: Ultima Beauty Urban Decay Feminine palette review

The brand name 'Urban Decay' used to make me shy away from their products.
But when I saw this little beauty on sale at the check-out counter in Ulta, I couldn't resist.
 Now that I have tried some of their products I adore them! Especially this little palette. 
The exterior packaging is elegant with a bit of an edgy vibe.
The palette zips closed to keep the contents nice and safe.

Purple eyeshadow palette zipped closed

Purple Eyeshadow palette, unzipped closed

 But what's inside is even more eye catching! 

First Impressions


Close up of six eyeshadows in Urban Decay's Feminine palette & mini Lip Junkie lip gloss

It contains 6 eyeshadows and a travel sized Lip Junkie lip gloss.
The eyeshadows range from lighter colors like Bordello and Skimp to darker shades like AC/DC (beautiful in the crease of the eye), Gunmetal (perfect for smoky eye looks), Hijack and Lost 
The lip gloss is in the shade Wallflower.
The palette has a good sized mirror for on-the-go application. And the interior line design remind me of fishnet stockings.


My Thoughts on the Products

Eyeshadows:


Six eyeshadows in Urban Decay's Feminine palette

Product: Eyeshadow palette
Shades & Colors:
Bordello (pearly, medium pink shimmer), Skimp (satin vanilla), AC/DC (purple-mauve shimmer),
Gunmetal (dark grey shimmer), Hijack (dark teal shimmer), Lost (metallic coppery-brown) 
Finish: Multiple: pearl, shimmer, satin, metallic
Formula: Pressed powder
True Pigment: Yes
Needs Layers: Not necessarily
Lasts for (without creasing): 4-5 hours without primer, 7-8 with primer
Fallout: Minimal
Blendable: Yes
Smooth Application: Yes

 Pros: These eyeshadows are very pigmented. The colors go on exactly the same shade as they appear in the palette.
 Cons: None.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)

Repurchase: Yes
2019 Update: Although this palette is no longer available, all of the eyeshadow shades, with the exception of Skimp (try UD Vanilla), are available in single eyeshadow pots.

Also:
Some say Urban Decay shadows have a lot of fallout or fall down (term depends on where you're from, but you get what I mean; shadow falling under the eye). I have to say I've noticed minimal to no fallout at all.
Whether you use a primer on your lids or not (I've tried both ways) these shadows stay on super well. Very pleased with them. I can see these shadows lasting me quite a while because they're so pigmented.

Lip Gloss: 


Mini pink lip gloss

Product: Lip Junkie Lip Gloss
Shade & Color: Wallflower (Nude pink)
Finish: Glossy
Formula: Gloss
True Pigment: Yes
Last for: 1-2 hours

Pros: This comes in a cute little tube and the color suites almost any occasion. 
It goes on smooth and doesn't feel very sticky which is a plus. 
It has a soft mint flavor with a cooling sensation. 

Cons: Only downside is the scent; it has a chemically mint smell. However it's not a strong scent and it disappears fast.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⋆⋆⋆
Repurchase: No

Also:
 It says on the tube "Cools & Plumps" I have noticed the cooling sensation but not much plumping. When it fades it leaves a nice hint of color and doesn't dry my lips.

Final Thoughts


Six eyeshadows in Urban Decay's Feminine palette with an eyeshadow brush laying across it

This little palette is so convenient and easy to carry. 
It provides the perfect range of colors to take you from day to night. And the price is a steal!

 A combination I like: Bordello all over the lid, Lost in the crease and Skimp on the browbone to highlight.


Overall Star Rating: I would give this product (shadows, gloss, palette) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆ (4 out 5 stars)

My love for Urban Decay is just beginning.
I keep drooling over the palettes and other products on their website.
What UD products do you love and why?
Drop me a comment 😀


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