Before we even get into the shadows themselves, can we just talk about how beautiful the packaging is for a minute?! It’s gold and shiny and has an ethereal starburst pattern that’s raised to give it some texture. It’s also a square, which is different from the rectangular packaging Urban Decay has become known for (with the exception of the Naked on the Run palette…remember that one?)
There is a nice mix of both warm and cool-toned neutrals in here with the top row being on the cooler side with pinky nudes, gray, and purples and the bottom row leaning towards more warm with pale yellow, burnt orange, warm browns, charcoal, and black.
One thing I did take note of was the fact that this palette was a bit deeper and richer in the shade selection range. I think Naked Basics 1 and 2 were very light and sheerer shades whereas Naked Ultimate Basics touches on deeper shades of brown, orange, plum, and even purple. One of the fantastic things about the palette is there’s a good deal of variety here to create simple neutral eye looks, natural smokier ones, and even a plummy pink smoked out eye.
It comes with 12 all-new shades that are exclusive to the palette, including…
Blow — a light nude demi-matte
Nudie — a soft pinkish nude matte
Commando — a light taupe-brown matte
Tempted — a pale brown matte
Instinct — a medium pink-taupe matte
Lethal — a reddish brown matte
Pre-Game — a pale yellow matte
Extra Bitter — a burnt orange matte
Faith — a medium warm brown matte
Lockout — a rich neutral brown matte
Magnet — a smoky gray matte
Blackjack — a warm black matte
I absolutely love this palette! I stopped wearing shimmery eye shadows about a year ago. For some reason shimmery eye shadows do no appeal to me as much as they used to so this palette is perfect for people like me!
Available at: Sephora for AED 249 or £42
