Aura

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid ($28.00 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a cool, pinky lavender with more of a washed out white base and very fine, pink and lavender pearl. It had sheer to semi-sheer coverage that gave my skin a slightly lighter, brighter, and pinker appearance without being noticeably shimmery. The consistency was thin without being too watery or wet-feeling on the skin, so it was spreadable without losing all of its coverage. It dried down and stayed on well for eight hours.

The Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid is supposed to be a “sheer, weightless formula” that gives skin a “dewy, lit-from-within look.” I think one of the key takeaways from the brand’s description is that it is “sheer,” “subtle,” and “never overdone” — it is a subtle highlighter, and they tend to look more similar than not applied (at least, on me). They had sheer to medium, buildable coverage with a very fluid, thin texture (not quite watery) and were blendable on the skin, whether bare or over liquid foundations. If I was too vigorous blending out the product, it did cause some separation of my base products if I had powder on top, but it was fine with gentle blending (fingertips or stippling brush). The formula dried down and wasn’t tacky on the skin, and they lasted between seven and a half and eight hours on me.

The brand posted some video demos that included using it alone as well as mixed with foundation. I think that the smaller amount is less conducive to regular mixing with base products but is a sufficient amount for a spot highlighter. If you wanted something more for mixing, similar products with similar subtly often contain at least 0.50 fl. oz., if not more.

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Fireball

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid ($28.00 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a muted, peachy-pink with warm undertones and fine pink and gold pearl. I didn’t really see the shift that the powder eyeshadow and highlighter has with this in liquid form. Some of the warmth seemed to get lost or camouflaged with my actual skin tone, so it may be more apparent on someone with a lighter or deeper skin tone or cooler undertones. It had a smooth, lightweight texture that wasn’t too watery and blended out without issue. The coverage was sheer and yielded a subtle glow after it had dried down that didn’t appear metallic or frosted. It wore well for eight hours on me.

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Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Aura Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid

Urban Decay Fireball Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid