Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00 for 0.60 oz.) includes fifteen eyeshadows–twelve that are new, three that are repromotes–housed in a compact palette. It’s a good palette filled with mostly warm-toned neutrals in light and medium shades. The pops of color make it a little less typical, but I’m not sure they were the most suitable shades for this palette. I wish there was more differentiation between some of the shades, particularly in undertone. I personally wish that they had taken more inspiration from the artist’s body of work so that they could create a more versatile palette that would work with more skin tones than such a literal translation of Stefani’s look. If you like the shades and don’t already have a lot of neutral palettes, the quality is there, and the palette is a great value–$228 worth of eyeshadows!
Blonde is described as a “pale beige with pink iridescent shift.” It’s a light, warm ivory with pink iridescence and a frosted finish. It had great pigmentation with a soft, smooth, and blendable consistency that was easy to work with. The color stayed on well for eight hours. Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). NARS Andromeda (P, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Porcelain (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I514 Pink Ivory (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte It's Snow Time (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I414 Yellow Ivory (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). theBalm High Tide (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Pearl (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Sweet as Candy #2 (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). Zoeva Liquid Clock (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Sydney Grace Milk and Cookies (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Runway Worthy (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Joy to the Pearl (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Walking on Eggshells #2 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Mythicool Creatures #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Treat Yourself (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Dior Jardin #2 (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I526 Pearl Beige (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Marmalade Sky #2 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #5 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bathwater is described as a “pale beige with gold pearl.” It’s a light, yellow gold with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. The texture had a really soft, finely-milled feel to it, but it also had looser sparkle/shimmer, so it didn’t apply as richly as anticipated. This shade lasted for seven and a half hours on me. ColourPop Famous (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Trait de Caractere #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop High Tide (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Moon Rock (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Laura Mercier Dust (LE, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Éclat Énigmatique #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Becca Moonstone (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Last Dance #1 (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Babs (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Eggnog Latte (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Champagne (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME512 Golden Beige (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Unlocked (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). YSL Rosy Glow #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Ooh La La (Right) (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Starlight (GPV2 #2) (P, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Convoitise (90) (LE, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Coy #6 (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar). Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #3 (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D504 Celestial Beige (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Skimp is described as a “pale nude satin.” It’s a light-medium peach with warm undertones and a satin sheen. The texture was very finely-milled and silky, but it was also on the powdery side, which made it prone to sheering out. On me, the color wore well for seven and a half hours. Clarins The Essentials #1 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Inhale (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Tease #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). YSL Saharienne #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Viseart Peche (Sable) (P, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Navy #1 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Easy Gesture (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Make Up For Ever Jewelry (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Clinique Jammin' #1 (PiP, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Magnate (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte In a Flurry (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Divergent Serene Vanilla (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Jardins de Lumieres #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Smokeluxe #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay 5050 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Warm Breeze (PiP, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Shroom (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Champagne (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Virgin (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Standoff (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Steady is described as a “medium rose with metallic gold shift.” It’s a soft, medium copper with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had a really smooth, dense texture that made it easy to apply to bare skin without losing intensity. This shade stayed on for eight hours before fading. Charlotte Tilbury The Dolce Vita #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #7 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Splendid (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Icon (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). bareMinerals Ball Gown (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Crisp (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Rose Champagne (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Diva Lights (Prime) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Laura Mercier Rosegold (PiP, $29.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Soo Good (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora #happydays (DC, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Becca Champagne Toast (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Fabric (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). YSL Onde Sable (04) (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Starry Eyed (P, $9.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Copper Charge #1 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Endless (DC, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Old Church Street (Left) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Skin (75S) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Rose Quartz (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Punk is described as a “reddish brown matte.” It’s a muted, dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had pretty good pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that could have been a little softer, but it wasn’t too firm in the pan that it was hard to use. The color wore well for eight hours. Chanel Pourpre Profond (810) (P, $36.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Sugar Plum (PiP, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Stiletto (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Little Miss (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Anastasia Deep Plum (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Anastasia Beauty Mark (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Double Tap (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Dark Paradise (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Charming (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Risky Biz (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Cocoa What Fun (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Fun Fun Fun (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Ashes (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, less pigmented (95% similar). LORAC Cabernet (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Haute Chocolate (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Black Plum (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Editor (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Too Faced Cuddle Buddy (LE, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Power Plum (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Blackberry (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Baby is described as a “cool metallic rose.” It’s a muted, medium rosy copper with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had nice pigmentation with a fairly soft, blendable texture–but it was noticeably sparkly so it wasn’t as smooth–that applied well and lasted for eight hours. MAC Pure Bred #2 (LE, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Can't Stop (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek Starry Eyed (P, $9.99) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Rose Golden Rings (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Starlet #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Cheers! (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #7 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). bareMinerals Ball Gown (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Christmas Blend (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Daybreak (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Huda Beauty Crave (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Shining Star (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Golden Egg (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Buxom Champagne Buzz (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Inglot J409 Cosmic Glow (LE, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals Bare Skin (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Pont des Arts (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora Girl Talk (232) (P, $9.00) is less pigmented, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Outfitted (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Anaheim is described as a “light taupe-brown matte.” It’s a muted, medium brown with a hint of gray, warm undertones, and a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a very soft, cream-like texture that was a tiny bit powdery. The eyeshadow started to fade after eight hours. Sephora Flirt in a Skirt (LE, )(100% similar). LORAC Brown (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #3 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Stila Warm Honey (LE, $18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Fifi (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Absinthe #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Hazelnut Bon Bons (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Fix (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Stila Warm Taupe (LE, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). Zoeva New Era (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Les Indispensables #3 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cocoa Mirage #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Suede (58V) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Cobblestone (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #7 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 2 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Samael (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Wanderer (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Jetsetter (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Sandstone (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Stark is described as a “nude-pink matte.” It’s a light, peachy beige with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had nice color coverage with a soft, smooth texture that ran just a smidgen powdery. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. ColourPop State of Mine (LE, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (95% similar). Hourglass Atmosphere #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Estee Lauder Uninhibited (P, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Pirates Chest (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Truffle (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Magnolia (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Fawn (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Cove (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Relaxed (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Antidote (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Catch Me (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Barefoot in the Grass (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Pink Beige (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Soft Chill (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Viseart Apricot Nude (GPV1 #2) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Nudie (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Habit (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Werk It (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). NARS Hammamet I (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Zone is described as a “medium brown matte.” It’s a muted, medium brown with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, finely-milled consistency that blended easily on the skin. The color started to fade after eight hours of wear. Natasha Denona Zand (189CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Nude #4 (LE, $19.00) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Fix (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Cork (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Coloured Raine Hot Cocoa (DC, $6.99) is darker (90% similar). MAC Mumu (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Laura Mercier Dune (LE, $23.00) is cooler (90% similar). Stila Warm Honey (LE, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). Pretty Vulgar Nest Egg (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Mousse (PiP, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Safari (187CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Stila Warm Taupe (LE, $18.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). LORAC Undeniable (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Anaheim (LE, $19.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Dior Nude Dress #5 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). LORAC Bedrock (LE, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M660 Speculous (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Lumieres Naturelles #3 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Chessboard (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). LORAC Burlap (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Serious is described as a “smoky gray with iridescent floating pearl.” It’s a gray-leaning taupe with hints of warm brown in the base with fine shimmer. It had good color payoff with a soft, blendable texture. This shade lasted for eight hours on me. Lancome Purple Pageantry (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). bareMinerals Panorama (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Print (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Burberry Graphite (No. 28) (DC, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Cinder (Right) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Steel (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Smoke (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Hourglass Atmosphere #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Graphic Nature (DC, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Next Wave (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Sleigh Watch (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Smoke & Mirrors (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Affresco #3 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Smoky Black Friday #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Bad Influence (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Smokeout (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop 101 (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 20 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #10 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Keep Your Cool (DC, $21.00)(85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Pop is described as a “pale coral with iridescent sparkle.” It’s a light, peachy-beige with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. You could feel the sparkle/micro-glitter in the texture, as it tended to apply unevenly and had noticeable fall out during application as well as during wear. The color lasted about eight hours, but I would use a tacky base with this one. Too Faced Nude Beach (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Silk Teddy (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Anastasia Treasure (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia B1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Blush (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Ladybird (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Golden Reflections #3 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Vanilla Diamond (LE, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Crystal Spark (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Surratt Beauty Soie (P, $20.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel #1 (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Peony (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, brighter (95% similar). MAC Diamond Butterfly (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Uptown Girl #1 (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar). Tarte Fizz the Season (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Too Faced Devotion (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Alchemy (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Perfectly Wretched (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Soleil (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Harajuku is described as a “metallic blue-pink with iridescent micro-shimmer.” It’s a light-medium pink with cool undertones and slight sparkle over a frosted sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a dense consistency that tended to loosen as it was blended. It was hard to keep it looking intense, as it seemed prone to sheering out. This shade wore well for seven hours before fading.
MAC Pinkluxe #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Wild Child (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Jingle All the Way Eyeshadow #5 (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Dior House of Pinks #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Stila Sea Siren (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Smashbox Celestial (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Dominique Cosmetics Pink Lemonade (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Coax (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Nocturnal (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Not Playing (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Capricious Nightingale (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Rhapsodie #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Boulevard du Montparnasse #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Huda Beauty Nude Light #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Dior Sugar Shade #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Crown Chakra (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Cutie Pie (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Sweet Candy (260) (P, $9.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Supah-Pink (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Viseart Cosmos (GPV2 #30) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Danger is described as a “deep metallic royal blue with blue micro-sparkle.” It’s a rich, medium-dark navy blue with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had fantastic color payoff with a soft, smooth texture that was blendable and applied well to the skin. This shade lasted for eight hours. ColourPop Etiquette (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Stila Sapphire (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Blue Black (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I218 Indigo Blue (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). JD Glow Sapphire (P, $7.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). bareMinerals Climax (P, ) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Ministry (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar). Sephora Diving in Australia (DC, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Paralyzed (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Aja (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Blue Envy (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Eternity (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Kimono (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Goddess (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Star Cobalt (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Terra Moons Into the Ocean (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Center Stage (P, $9.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #24 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior Party in Colours #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D222 Night Blue (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
1987 is described as a “bright metallic yellow-gold.” It’s a light-medium, yellow gold with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had great pigmentation with a soft, dense, and buttery consistency that was easy to work with. On me, it started to fade after eight hours of wear. MAC Heaven Loves You (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Very Frisky (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Burberry Gold Shimmer #1 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Burberry Gold Shimmer #2 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Crown (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Legend (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). theBalm D1 (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Rule Breaker (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Black Tie Attire #7 (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Third Eye (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Whenever You Call (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D410 Gold Nugget (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Coloured Raine Flashy (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia C2 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME406 Golden (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Inglot #403 (P, $7.00) is brighter (90% similar). Guerlain Coque d'Or #2 (DC, ) is warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Pixel Dust (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Let's Rage (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Blackout is described as a “blackest black matte.” It’s a deep, dark black with neutral undertones and a matte finish. The texture felt very soft, smooth, and almost cream-like in the pan. It had good pigmentation and was fairly blendable. The color lasted for eight hours on me. Urban Decay Blackout (P, $19.00)(100% similar). KVD Beauty Black Metal (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Lune Noire (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Nippy's Noir (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). City Color Black Widow (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay 13th Floor (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Fashionista (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Seduce Glow (Smoke) (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M100 Black (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Late Date (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Devotion (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop The Senses (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Sydney Grace Umbra (PiP, $5.25) is darker (95% similar). Huda Beauty Smokey #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). L'Oreal Noir C'est Noir (P, $5.99) is lighter (95% similar). Bad Habit Pagan (PiP, ) is less pigmented, lower quality (95% similar). Tarte Punk (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Let's Do It (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Noir (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Sugarpill Bulletproof (P, $13.00) is warmer (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Gwen Stefani
LELimited Edition. $58.00.
Blonde
DCDiscontinued. $19.00.
Bathwater
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Skimp
PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.
Steady
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Punk
DCDiscontinued. $19.00.
Baby
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Anaheim
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Stark
PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.
Zone
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Serious
DCDiscontinued. $19.00.
Pop
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Harajuku
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Danger
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
1987
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Blackout
DCDiscontinued. $19.00.
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Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette
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Urban Decay Blonde Eyeshadow
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Urban Decay Bathwater Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Bathwater Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Skimp Eyeshadow
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Urban Decay Steady Eyeshadow
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Urban Decay Punk Eyeshadow
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Urban Decay Baby Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Baby Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Anaheim Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Anaheim Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Stark Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Stark Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Zone Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Zone Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Serious Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Serious Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Pop Eyeshadow
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Urban Decay Harajuku Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Harajuku Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Danger Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Danger Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 1987 Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 1987 Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Blackout Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Blackout Eyeshadow
Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette
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Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette
Thats such a beautiful palette 🙂
you did great job with the review Christine 🙂 as always
Thanks, Rashmi!
I’m totally getting this for me and my best friend. 😀 I hope she will like this, I’m also excited for the Tartelette 2 in Bloom!
This is so good for those who are very very fair in complexion and I hope my best friend would love this.
Hope you and your friend enjoy the palette, Victoria!
I have to say I really like that box! Such a collector’s item definitely NOT for traveling!
It seems as sturdy as other palettes to me – it might get scratched traveling, but I don’t think it should have problems!
I love Gwen Stefani and the packaging. I love neutrals but I will be skipping this palette. There is nog enough variety of colors and the colors are too light. As an NC30 I think many of the shades will be ashy on me. This is really only suitable for people with fair to light skin.
I totally understand, Lauren! I don’t think it was versatile on my skin tone (NC25-NC30).
After seeing this swatched this a pass for me. Think I’m going to get Naked 2 and add a few singles to it.
Good idea! 🙂
That’s a solid score without primer! Thought it will perform well.
The quality is good!
Overall I’m really liking the look and sound of this palette.
Awesome!
This looks so lovely although I’m not sure I need it! Sadly most of the shades I’m drawn to are ones that I can already dupe with my naked 3 palette. I really REALLY love urban decay eyeshadows so I may end up picking this up when its available in the UK! 🙂 Ps I’m loving the eye looks as usual Christine <3 xxx
Thanks, Caitlin!
Hi, just wondering if you know of an alternative to this palette, possibly one with more cool tones? As always, love your reviews. Thanks!
Not many cool-toned palettes out there, the only one who has any permanent options is Viseart, IMO!
Thanks! I’ll go have a look
Zoeva has a nice cool toned neutral palette: https://www.zoeva-shop.de/eye-makeup/palettes/en-taupe-eyeshadow-palette/a-9008728/
The quality is not premiere but if you wear it with primer, it’s fine. The colors are nice.
Also; the Shu Palette if you could still get hold of it is pretty neutral and as someone who wears mostly cool shades, I am able to wear it.
I need this! That blue is to die for!
It’s pretty!
I will probably get this. It looks great, and I cannot resist Danger. It’s one of my favorite blues.
Happy to hear it, Kimberly! 🙂
I agree with everything you said in your synopsis, Christine. This is a high-quality palette with mostly well-performing, nicely pigmented shades. But the range of shades leaves something to be desired if one wants something more contrasting instead of mostly these light to medium variations of BEIGE! Gwen did do purples and turquoise pops way back in the earlier part of her career! I do not recall seeing her wear navy blue, however! This palette is just…Idk? Leaving me tangled in the Spiderwebs.
Haha! When I think about a celebrity releasing something, a large part of me thinks they release it for fans, and to that end, I think that palette doesn’t really consider the full spectrum of fans that I’m sure her fan base has. It will work for some and be really great for some, I am sure, but it just seems like it will miss even more folks than your average palette does.
Easy miss, it’s a nice palette but too many similar/pale shades for me.
Yep, there are a lot of light shades!
Well, glad this got a decent score for those who like these colors, but this is a skip for me. There are way too many skintone shades that are going to all look the same on my lid, and while I like Danger (blue), I have 3 of the dupes already (CP Kimono, UD Evidence, MAC Moon is Blue)
I wish they’d gone with a cooler light shade, neutral light shade, and then maybe a more overtly shimmery warm shade – but at least mixed it up a bit more. You could layer or mix in the pan to adjust/add shimmer.
I completely agree with your comments about a palette inspired by her work. I grew up on No Doubt and Gwen Stefani when she went solo and remember how bright and vibrant her videos were and a palette that would’ve reflected that would have been awesome. Its a beautiful palette but it won’t work on my NC 45 skintone.
Glad I’m not alone! Especially when it’s just one palette being released, then a shade range that is more inclusive makes more sense to me. If she had released two or three smaller palettes, then you could break it down into her literal look, maybe a smoky version of it, and a brighter take on her/her style.
Agree with you.. I don’t see this palette working on my NC 40 skin either… I thought like you it would have been inspired more on her work than her literall look… not many of us are that pale… ?
This clinches it; I’m getting it. I can deal with the sparkly shades that need a little help.
Yay! Enjoy, Rachel!
This is disappointingly geared toward her exact coloring (even someone pale but cool toned would have a hard time getting much use out of this as all of the highlights and most of the shadows are conspicuously warm). That being said, the only ones I really like are Punk, Serious, and Dangerous so this was never going to be my type of palette.
At least it wasn’t going to be on your list either way! I was surprised there wasn’t more nuance in undertone in the very light shades. Similarly, I was surprised at how close the browns were.
I think everybody needs to remember that Gwen created a palette that she would use herself. This wasn’t meant to be a representation of her career or her overall style. This was meant to be something that she would wear herself, the perfect palette for her, and considering she typically goes neutral on the eyes, this makes sense.
I’ve been incredibly excited for this palette. Not because I’m a particularly big Gwen Stefani fan but because she’s a fairly pale gal with a taste for neutral eye looks. I knew that whatever she created would be suitable for me, being a pale gal myself. After seeing these swatches, I can tell you this is a palette I would reach for every single day. I’m excited to finally see a neutral palette that won’t be too dark or too muddy on me. I only wish that this was a permanent fixture in their collection because I’m already worried I’ll run out and be upset.
I’m glad you’re excited for it, Kelsey! It was only my personal opinion (as stated above) that there was a way to achieve both: something she could wear and something that a greater portion of her fans could wear when there were 15 shades in the palette. I would have rather seen two or three smaller palettes, because I’m sure there are many skin tones who would love to create her look, in a way that works for their particular skin tone 🙂
That’s precisely it, Christine, not ALL of Gwen Stefani fans are pale, I’m a huge fan, and I’m an NC40! Therefore, nowhere near pale enough for this to work well for me and other fans who are, say, NC20 or NW15 or above .
Maybe what they should have done was take out of some of those pops of color and just made it a full-on neutral palette–but with deeper neutrals; the idea of creating the concept of her look but with additional shades for darker skin tones.
However, without the pops of color, there would be the gripes of “It looks too much like the Naked palettes… Why can’t UD make colorful palettes…? There are too many neutral palettes already, and it just looks like another Naked palette…” Not every product will suit every skintone/coloring. There are tons of products out there that won’t work for me, including the original Naked palette, so I just spend that money on products that do work. As much as I want to love this palette, it seems too warm for me, and will possibly be a skip; I definitely won’t be stressing about being able to procure it, but there are a few shades I really do like. The thing about palettes, particularly UD, is that the pans are a generally a good size, so even if I can’t wear 1/2 the shades, I’m still getting a better deal than when I buy singles.
I totally respect your opinion, Christine. Didn’t mean to sound rude or as though I didn’t. 🙂
It’s just that, while I totally get what you’re saying, I feel as though there are already SO many options out there in the neutral department for people with darker skin tones than myself (I mean, when I say I’m pale, I mean I’m REALLY pale — lighter than an NC15). I do feel sorry for those that feel they’re not going to get much out of this palette, and I do understand why, but I selfishly feel that it’s about time Urban Decay released something more friendly for us pale gals.
Kelsey, totally on board with what you’re saying. I agree w/Christine that it would’ve been awesome to see a couple of options for palettes that represent different themes or eras of Gwen’s work (e.g., this one vs. a more brightly colored one)–but selfishly-speaking, for my NC15ish skintone, and with that packaging–GAAAHHHH it’s so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! I thought I was done w/my makeup shopping for the year after the Sephora VIB sale, but this palette was totally made for me :-0
It’s a great palette for a pale person. Stark is a HG transition shade. It might be redundant for those with medium to dark skin.
Yes, it should work for very fair skin tones with warm complexions. I wish they had at least included a few cooler neutrals in it, since I see far more readers with fair and cool skin tones than fair and warm!
I agree. It could have used a taupe, pewter or silvery purple in place of some of those yellowy or peachy ones. It’s crease shades are bang on (for my NW5 skin tone), but I’m not sure what I would put on the lid bc I tend to wear neutral to cool lids. One can’t wear Danger every day!
Bingo! That would have made the palette work for me. I’m fair neutral and although there are certain cool yellows and creams I can wear, all of the oranges would make my olive undertones look ashy or dirty. So it’s frustrating to see a light toned palette (yay) but with too much warm orange (boo!)
The Naked 2 Basics palette is great for fair skin. Totally recommend it if you don’t have it.
That really is my only gripe with this palette. I do wish it had more cooler toned shades, because I am on the cooler side. But too many neutral palettes are too dark for me on a day-to-day basis, so I’ll deal with the warmer shades. 😉
Bingo! Had they given some thought to the pale/cool market, it’d have made the palette a LOT more versatile. Pale/warm is niche, even by the pale girl market!
And had they done it, I’d probably have picked it up just because I try to pick up palettes that lean this way in an attempt to encourage companies to release more of it – like Kat Von D’s Innerstellar, even though it isn’t the best performing!
Nice try Urban Decay , but I’m sure I have every single eyeshadow in this collaboration in my collection of palettes and single eyeshadows.
There are dupes for sure!
I am normally into stuff like Tom Ford, but after I bought my first UD lipstick I got interested in the brand. I don’t use much color on my eyes any,ore since wearing red lipstick, so this is really nice. I just wonder how to figure out which colors I should use since they are somewhat similar. Too many choices…
But I totally dislike Gwen Stefani as a musician. Don’t care so much though if the product is nice, the only color that has a C I wouldn’t use anyway.
Do you think you will get it, Andreea?
Great review! I’m a little ugh about the palette not coming with a brush (or mini primer) for the price of it, but the colors seem so great for fair skin that I’ll wind up buying it.
Hope you enjoy it, Alexa!
This is a hard pass for my nc-45ish skintone.
Totally understand!
I’m surprised to find that I like the look of this one. I am in the target shade range, though, as a fair neutral gal. And with that fab dark blue – such a difficult colour for so many brands to nail! – I might grab this after all, when it gets to the UK.
Awesome, El!
I was a huuuge Gwen fan growing up so I have to get this. I’m happy to hear it performs well! Although I’m a neutral lover, I actually don’t own any Naked palettes, so I won’t feel too bad about buying this one. I’m curious if Gwen and UD will collaborate on more products in the future.
Enjoy, Megan! They have alluded to future products in 2016.
I’m an NC15-20 with neutral undertones. Yup, this will be a no brainer for me and will end up in my collection!
Enjoy it, Silke! 🙂
I don’t NEED this but I will probably buy it anyway. It’ll look great on my vanity, and there are a few shades in there I actually do need. Lol
Hope you love it, Andrea!
Definite skip for me as an NC45 girl, I’m really bummed out that she went the “stuff suited for me that I wear” route as opposed to the “stuff inspired by my music and band’s general aesthetic” route. I’ve about given up on pre-made neutral palettes in general though and just made my own with MAC, Inglot, UD, etc singles. I was tired of so many useless beige shades.
I do think they could have incorporated a few deeper tones that would give darker skin tones “her look” so-to-speak but in colors that translated on darker skin.
I really want this, I don’t need it, but I think it would be a great no brainer palette for the more stressful days. I think it’s a pity that the very pretty pink wasn’t performing as well as it should have. The blue is gorgeous.
I wish the pink wasn’t so glittery!
I’m very fair and slightly warm toned. This would actually be a great travel palette for me, but there’s just too much overlap with what I already have to justify purchasing it.
… Also, I’m petty and don’t like the mismatched circles on top v. the inside eyeshadow pans. Sorry, Gwen!
I’m not surprised! It’s pretty dupable, since it is a lot of neutral shades!
Sadly this will be a pass for me. I am pale enough and have warm undertones, but UD has come out with so many neutral palettes, that I don’t need this one too. I already have so many neutrals from them, that this one seems quite redundant. I was really excited when I first heard about it, but I agree that this was too much of a literal translation her personal make-up style for me to want it. Some of the light colors are just too similar to have needed to include them all in my opinion. I’m glad the quality is there though for the people who are still excited about. I hope they really enjoy it, even if it’s not for me.
That’s true, Catie! Lots of neutral palettes between UD and other brands, so it can easily be redundant in one’s stash. It was nice that it was still a decent/good palette!
Wow – so many of the featured colours are so similar to each other. There is very little contrast between them that when used on your eye they will all look the same. No purples, greens or light greys. Just one or two colours – the pink and the blue. This is disappointing.
It could definitely have used some more contrasting shades!
That’s just what I was thinking Genevieve! So many are so alike! Some grey and green would be beautiful.
Nice review as always Christine. I’m disappointed that UD would drop their quality on such a highly anticipated palette. I mean, they just spit out Vice 4 and Spectrum and they were better. Why can’t they do the same here?. Gwen deserves to be represented with top notch product. Sorry, I’m a big fan of hers. Another UD palette that is in a cool case and needs a primer and possibly a base so you are dependent to buy their other product also. There are better out there and they can do better. I planned to get this. I’m not sure now. I like the case more than the contents!
I think the texture of the shades in this palette were actually a lot more consistent and smoother than past releases, but they weren’t quite as pigmented (well, not all of them) as other UD shades.
I understand. I guess with so many shades looking like light to mid tone neutral, my main concern is if this will be able to show up much on my medium skin tone? I’d even be wiling to use primer.
Unless you tend to like a really natural/sheer application of your colors, I probably wouldn’t rush to get it. Knowing that you have a larger stash, I bet you have dupes or similar shades–or neutral palettes you like more. Speaking for myself only, it’s not a palette I’d get for myself, because there are only a handful of looks to get out of it – they all look the same on me. There’s nothing about the shade range that’s really unique or compelling without more mid-tones!
Thanks for being honest with me Christine. I love that about you! I had planned to buy this from UD this Sun. But, I’m definitely not now. If I get it, I will at least want to see it in person. You are right, I do have a ton of neutral palettes and there is too much on my perpetual wish list to buy things that go unused. Thank you!
Of course, Nicole! It should show up in-stores, so might as well wait and see 🙂
This looks like a teenager’s first “real” palette purchase. A bunch of shades that probably look okay swiped over the whole lid, but not enough variety to create very many expert-level looks. The color shades could have been more carefully chosen. I have no idea how someone with a finely tuned eye for makeup could incorporate that blue into the rest of those neutrals without having to grab transition shades from somewhere else.
I think they tried to split the difference between “instagram-blended” worthy and “one shade over the whole lid” and it didn’t work out well for either camp. If Gwen’s idea had been to curate a palette of neutrals plus a few good colors, she really missed the mark here.
Good point, Ray! The blue seems like it could blend into the pink shade decently enough, but it will be a little harder with other shades. It is probably easiest (or most foolproof) as an eyeliner!
Are ULTA or Sephora supposed to get this? If so, do you know when?
Yes. The only date provided is November 22nd, but usually UD gets it first on their site – but it may not be the case here.
It’s in stores on December 1st! 🙂
I purchased this earlier in the week (when beauty.com accidentally posted it) & I have to say I am not in love with it. I am NC25/30 as well and there isn’t much versatility on my skin tone. I’ll probably end up returning it.
I hear you, Kelly! You can get a pretty look out of the shades, but a lot of them come out looking the same (I am also NC25/30).
I love that last look Christine, don’t suppose you remember which colors you used? Thanks for all your hard work!
Blonde, Steady, Anaheim, Zone, Stark, Serious, Punk, Skimp
Thanks Christine! May just try to dupe it, I’ll have to see.
Probably won’t buy this. Far too many neutrals and I already own all the Naked palettes. I am curious though…UD keeps posting that this is a customizable palette. I’m not seeing what is customizable about it though?
I’m not sure what they mean by that?
I’m loving the packaging of it, but meh the colors just seem too similar. I love your eye look as always!
Thanks, Lupe!
I just feel so disappointed with this palette… I understand it’s a palette of her favorites and colors she likes but why release a palette with sooooo many similar colors?! I really wish there would have been a collection, like maybe a few lipsticks, lip liners, eyeliners, a favorites palette and then a palette as colorful as her style has been?? hahaha I daydream too much about what makeup brands COULD have done. =P
It’s surprising how even shades like Pop, Baby, and Steady are only marginally different from each other.
I like that is has a lot of light colors, but this is just too warm for my pink, Scandinavian skin.
I’m surprised they didn’t make it cooler-toned!
Ughh, Gwen Stefani hasn’t been cool for a decade and this proves it. I’m irrationally mad I didn’t like her solo music, or this palette. Gurl bye✌?️#haterzgunnahate
Easy skip for you! 🙂
Loved and have most of the palettes. I like the colors and swatches but just bought the new VICE and other new palette. The colors are similar in one palette or another so I may actually pass on this one.
Definitely easier to skip if you already have a lot of the Naked line!
Not much variety, like you said, and the pops of color are not my taste (medium pink and leaning-navy blues are probably my least used colors). But I’m using light neutrals so much rn I know I will get a lot of use out of 13/15 of these shades. Packaging is gorgeous. I’m sold.
13/15 is good!
Great review Christine! So tempted to get this palette. Would you recommend this palette or the Anastasia Beverly Hills self-made palette?
I think it depends what you’re trying to get out of it? This is very neutral, and the Self-Made is a lot more versatile/colorful in a way.
Whatever happened to the spectrum palette that was supposed to release on ud.com??? I want that one more than I would want this one but it never became available
Apparently, they decided to change distribution to Sephora at the expense of the UD.com release.
Ugh Christine! I did not want this and thought for sure you would average grade it. Now after reading what you gave the palette and it being geared for us pale gals, well, there goes $60.00 lol!
Sorry!
I remember one time you had a question for the readers asking if we would ever buy something because of the celebrity behind it. I think I answered no. I was wrong lol. I forgot about GWEN!!!! Haha I don’t think this would do so well with my skin tone. I only think I would use about half of these colors. So I’m still debating.
Haha! There is always one or two people we can’t resist!
When I heard of the Gwen Stefani contribution I really thought it would be more colourful and outgoing like her overall style. It would’ve been more interesting that way, but there would’ve been no chance I’d pick it up since I don’t wear a whole lot of colour and I have just enough in my collection already.
This is much less exciting but way more suitable to me and my personal eye makeup style and I’m not sure I’d resist if I happened to be in a Sephora and saw the palette there. We’ll see!
Thanks for the review!
No problem, Candice!
I am conflicted! because I am pale skinned but it just looks so.. boring! I saw them swatched on pale skin and it just looks so good and then the packaging is beautiful but I don’t want to pay the $59 dollars… 🙁
Aww!
I see why this palette wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but for me the top two rows are perfect. I have fair skin and wear neutral eyes with a little crease definition and a light, shimmery wash all over the lid pretty much every day. No clue what I would do with the bright pink or blue, but this palette looks like it would work well for me.
Enjoy, Averymae!
I just saw that Wende Zomnir posted a sneak peek of the Gwen lipsticks coming out this Spring. I hope you’ll be doing reviews of those, because they interest me a lot more than this palette!
Slightly related: Do we know what’s up with that Urban Spectrum palette?
Awesome!
UD pulled it from their site; only their store and Sephora. Sephora says it’s coming back, but there’s not much info on that.
Baby and Blonde were my favorite shades with Punk and Danger coming in as an admirable mentions! I have enough similar shades minus Danger. I might have to pick up the MUFE dupe. Wait was that one in the new Holiday palette? I don’t think so but probably close enough for me.
I can’t remember offhand!