Colored Big Fatty Mascara ($17.00) is Urban Decay’s colored version of their famous Big Fatty mascara. Colored mascara can be a great way to pop open peepers on lazy days or minimalist days (especially blues/purples). Wende Zomnir, Urban Decay’s Creative Director, says “A colored mascara is the perfect summer beauty uniform.” Big Fatty mascara adds decent volume and length to lashes–it’s probably not my favorite mascara formula (Plushlash, love ya!), but I did use it for many months in the past, so obviously it caught my fancy!
- Electric Blue Add a jolt to brown eyes, or light your blue eyes on fire. And against bronzed skin? Mesmerizing.
- Indigo This inky blue, a free-spirited alternative to black, brings a mischievous edge to eyes of any
shade. - Purple Haze Lend a violet aura to eyes of every shade, adds richness to brown eyes, or intensifies blues and greens.
- Black Cherry Sexier than basic black, Black Cherry creates a bit of studied mystery to eyes of any color.
Big Buddha Body Brush ($36.00) is a silky soft brush that’s enormous! It’s one of those brushes that feels so soft to the touch that all you want to do is pet it. While MAC’s 179 is ridiculously soft, it is also ridiculously expensive. At $36, the Big Buddha is both the answer to my body brush needs, and the limits of my wallet. Plus, Good Karma brushes is a cruelty-free line where bristles are synthetic and 100% animal-friendly.
Want to know what I thought of the rest of Urban Decay’s Summer Launch?
De-Slick Mattifying Powder ($28.00) is designed to be a blot powder that reduces shine. I know there will be a few of you who are excited about this product! It can be applied under or over foundation, which means you can prep your skin with it, but toss it in your bag for on-the-go touch ups. What I love about it is that it is a universal color–it will work for every skin tone (well, I can at least attest that it worked for mine!).
Blaze & Rush Eye Shadows ($16.00) are two summer colors launched this year, and I have to say, Rush? I’m all over you! Blaze is described as a “peach champagne shimmer,” while Rush is a “bronze gold shimmer.” Urban Decay shadows are highly pigmented, smooth and velvety, and I haven’t run into a bad apple yet. I know that you are able to use them wet, though I haven’t personally tried it yet.
Rush / Blaze
Urban Decay Baked Bronzer in Gilded ($24.00) is a baked bronzer that Urban Decay launched in 2002 (Baked and Toasted). Gilded is a bronzer with gold shimmer baked into a warm bronze. It is lighter than its predecessors, making it ideal for even lighter skintones. One great thing about any baked product is that you can use them wet or dry without fear of ruining the product. I personally like this kind of bronzer, because it is incredibyl subtle, but still noticeable.
Pick up your summer favorites by Urban Decay at www.urbandecay.com or www.sephora.com.
kellie
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hey Christine could I use that brush to apply the MAC skin sheen spray?
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hey Kellie, probably!
I know that a lot of MAs were saying that they preferred using their hands for skinsheen over a brush though.
JK
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Do the shadows have glitter? I love UD shadows but I’m not a fan of glitter particles.
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hey JK!
No, not that I would say… they were very smooth, subtle sheen. Maybe a touch of shimmer, but no glitter chunks.
Tracy
Thursday, May 8, 2008
That purple haze mascara looks awesome! I think it would suit my green eyes pretty well.
I used to wear a red mascara in HS and it looked surprisingly good. Sounds weird but I liked it. Perhaps the black cherry would be nice too..
Now if only I could find a decent green mascara that would be great.
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
I think it would, too :)
Wow, red mascara?! I’ve never seen that!
Tracy
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Yup! Sounds strange, right? I don’t remember what brand it was but I only used it on the very tips of my lashes and it looked really good.
Carrie
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hey Tracy, I totally hear you about the greens! have you checked out the Sephora brand green mascara? The brush it comes with is really crummy, but I think the product itself is decent, a nice shiny forest green color. I’ve also been longing for the gray-green mascara from Korres!
Zainy
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hey Cristine,
Ahhhhhhhh im luving Blaze very much!!Nd Purple haaze Mascara looks OH LALA!!
zZAINY…
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
It’s a nice neutral color, perfect for summer!
Jude
Thursday, May 8, 2008
I need Black Cherry mascara and Blaze and Rush shadows. Are these out yet?
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hey Jude! Yep, they’re up at Sephora :D
Katherine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hey Christine,
What do you think of Urban Decay’s 24/7 pencils? They have that big advertisement photo of the Deviant pencil (bright blue) for summer but I am skeptical. Thanks!
Katherine
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hey Katherine! I do like them, actually. I find they wear very well for a regular eyeliner pencil. They’re very smooth! I love Stash (kind of a dirty golden olive color).
MariahGem
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Oooh! The colored mascaras look great!! :D But I wish they’d come out with some better shadows. They pretty much have those colors out already (maybe even several times over. All the Midnight Cowboy/Cowgirl colors?) I mean, they’re pretty, but I like something more unique.
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
I’m not too familiar with the line honestly, so I couldn’t even tell you how similar they are! It’s too bad that they are similar, though, from what you’re saying!
HeavenLeiBlu
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Funny, I was checking out the Indigo and Purple HAze a few days ago. I think I’m gonna check them out this weekend.
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
How ironic! Let me know what you think if you buy ‘em!
Ariele
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Eee, I have been wanting a purple mascara! Looks like UD heard my silent wish :) I will definitely be picking up Purple Haze. Both of those shadows also look lovely – and that brush? Can I take it to bed with me? :)
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Aww!! LOL! That’s what I said to the 179. Except I didn’t buy it, but if I did…
gracee
Thursday, May 8, 2008
i really liked this review. you hit all the products! thanks christine i would love to see you do more on urban decay again!
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Thanks, Gracee! I’ll try :)
Christine B
Thursday, May 8, 2008
I’m so glad you reviewed these. I saw the De-Slick Mattifying Powder in Sephora the other day but there weren’t any reviews up on MUA yet. I’m super intrigued and think I will try it out. What do you think I should use to apply this if I keep it in my purse to carry around and use throughout the day?
I think I may actually try one of the colored mascaras too…and maybe Blaze because that looks beautiful! I’m such an UD whore haha =)
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Sure thing, Christine B :)
I’d probably get disposable sponges for on-the-go touch ups!
Critty
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Ooo nice! I love me some UD. I am going to Sephora tomorrow to check it out!
Christine
Thursday, May 8, 2008
What are your favorite UD products?
Pquanda
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hey Christine! I have a question for you.. How does Blaze compare with All that Glitters from MAC? I am a pinky champagne whore, but there’s no use having two of the same colour!
Christine
Friday, May 9, 2008
It’s a little smoother, but I want to say the colors are similar. I don’t own All That Glitters, so I wish I could be MORE helpful!
Pquanda
Friday, May 9, 2008
thank you so much, Christine! You’re always such a big help.
Christine
Saturday, May 10, 2008
No problem, Pquanda!
Jen
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Great review! I live for Urban Decay’s new summer products… and I love every single one I tried! Big Buddha is by far my favorite. Sadly, my 2 1/2 year old son is obsessed with it as well, and constantly steals it from my bag!
Christine
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Awesome! I’m so glad you’re enjoying UD’s new summer launch. LOL, is it any wonder? Big Buddha is great!