Urban Decay’s Naked palettes have become some of the most iconic beauty products of this generation. Women everywhere are obsessed with the ease and versatility of the palettes’ neutral shadows that flatter any skin tone, eye color and personality. Each palette contains a rainbow of pretty, neutral shades in both matte and shimmering finishes to layer and blend into hundreds of different looks. It’s no wonder then that beauty bloggers and YouTubers are equally infatuated with the products and eager to share their expertise with us makeup addicts. Check out these five tutorials to learn how other beauty enthusiasts are using their Naked palettes and to get some inspiration for a new look.
1. Lauren Curtis of Lauren Beautyy: The Bold Smoky Eye
Australia’s favorite beauty vlogger, Lauren Curtis, is inspiring women all around the world to up their makeup game. Her instructional videos on all things beauty are not only reliable and practical, but also empowering. In this video, Lauren uses the original Naked palette to create a sultry smoky eye, perfect for a night out. Using the palette’s warm, gold shadows and classic charcoal tones, Lauren enhances the typical smoky eye with a bit of glitz and glam. She feathers the shadows out to the edge of the brow bone and below the lower lash line for a more vibrant, eye-widening effect. You can even skip the eyeliner with this look since the palette’s darkest shades work just as well for defining the shape of the eye.
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2. Danielle Mansutti: Understated Glamour
Danielle is a British-born beauty who turned her passion for makeup and fashion into a successful vlogging career. With more than 32 million views on her YouTube page, this young entrepreneur is a trusted source when it comes to experimenting with new beauty looks.
Danielle takes advantage of nearly half the shadows in the original Naked palette to develop a warm color on the eye lids. By layering shimmering colors on top of the matte shades, the shadows seamlessly blend with any skin tone. A sweep of one of the palette’s darker shadows at the eye’s crease pulls the look together and eliminates any harsh lines. Danielle’s approach to this versatile palette is perfect for daytime and easily modified using your own favorite colors.
3. Michelle of ReadySetGlamour: Your Any-Occasion Favorite
When she’s not being a total #girlboss in the PR and marketing world, Michelle creates amazing videos and blog posts for her personal brand, ReadySetGlamour. Just like us, she loves to experiment and try new products, so she’s a great source when it comes to researching your next beauty investment.
Michelle uses the Naked 2 Basics palette to create a light, all-matte look suited for everyday wear. Using four shadows, Michelle creates a layered yet effortless look that is super versatile and accessible for both beauty novices and makeup mavens. This look is also light enough for daytime wear and will immediately brighten dull, sleepy eyes. Michelle chooses a shade with purple undertones for the crease of the eye, but depending on your own skin tone and color preference, you can easily substitute with another of your palette’s three darkest shades.
4. Leina of MakeupbyLeinaBaaaby: Shimmering Shades
Leina has turned her career as a freelance makeup artist into a hit YouTube channel where women flock for advice and expertise on all things cosmetics. For instance, if you want a look that’s still daytime appropriate, but a bit more luxurious, try Leina’s formula using the Naked 2 palette. Leina selects a few of the palette’s more glittery shadows for an iridescent radiance that will make your eyes pop in the daylight. It’s easy enough to quickly apply in the morning, but will transition effortlessly into your evening festivities. An extra coat of mascara and a little blush would make the look date night ready in no time.
5. Leigh Ann of Leighannsays: Feminine and Flirty
Leigh Ann is our favorite girl-next-door, who is creating fun, high quality videos that showcase her obsession with makeup, fashion and hair. Her YouTube videos have garnered millions of views, so it’s clear this Texas blonde knows her stuff.
Leigh Ann uses the rosy shadows in the Naked 3 palette to create a soft yet sophisticated look. The variety of pink and rose hues on the palette’s left side enhance the pink and red tones in your skin, creating a warm and natural appearance on the eyes. Leigh Ann works the lightest shades onto the inside corners of the eye, and ends with a sweep of a rich charcoal on the outer wing. The soft yet sleek look is perfect for brunch with the girls or a sorority soiree.
Whether you already own a Naked palette or are trying to decide which one is right for you, a little advice from some self-proclaimed beauty experts is always valuable. With the help of these lovely ladies, even us make-up novices will be inspired to step outside our comfort zones, experiment and challenge ourselves with a brand new look. So fluff those make-up brushes and sharpen your eyeliner, because it's time to get primping!
