UD Vice 2: Part 2

Swatches and FOTD:

 First Row: Smokeout, Lovesick, Shellshock, Coax, X-rated

I am LOVING Shellshock. It is the most gorgeous shadow I've touched. It looks almost wet and it has the most beautiful color on my NC 25 skintone. Smokeout, the matte black is of course a great color to have in general!

 Second Row: Prank, Madness, Strike, Stash, Poison

Stash is a color that stands out for me in this row. It's a great shimmery olive color. Madness is also a gorgeous, vibrant blue.

 Third Row: Radar, Damaged, Voodoo, Betrayal, Derailed

Radar is wonderful. It's a great coppery/gold color in this collection. Voodoo is gorgeous violet, perfect for my kind of deep smokey purple (for fall). Derailed is great too in a collection. I'm not loving Betrayal though, especially not next to such a vibrant color like Voodoo. It's missing a punch or two.

Fourth Row: Dope, Toxic, Habit, Ambush, Rewind

This last row is your basics. Dope is great for a brow highlight. Toxic is a great rose gold color. Habit is a nice cream base to set your lids. Rewind, well, you can see below, I can use rewind to fill my brows! 

 Here's my FOTD (photo of the day)

The first picture is the before of course...product list below:

I achieved this eye look using the Vice 2 palette:

I primed my eyes with Urban Decay Primer Potion
I then filled my brows using Rewind eyeshadow
I used Habit as a base all over my lids
Then dusted Shellshock on the inner 1/3 of the lid
I then used Voodoo on the outer 2/3 of my lids and blended out
I then took Poison with a flat blush and use just a little bit in the outer corner (outer v) and blended out
Finally, I used Smokeout with a liner brush and softly lined my top and bottom lash line
I also went over my bottom lash line with the Voodoo color as well
To finish off. I popped on some false lashes!

So what do I think of this? It's a great palette. Is it worth the $59? I don't know....I have a LOT of palettes. What makes this palette so much better than Naked, Naked 2, Lorac Pro? Why is it more expensive? I think it could use a bit more mattes. I do love that it gives much more color options (especially compared to Naked, Naked 2). Will it be a MUST HAVE like the first Vice? Probably...So yes, grab it up if you are a fan of Urban Decay shadows. These are HIGHLY pigmented and the colors are very versatile. If you ever complained that the Naked and Naked 2 just don't offer enough color options, now it's your chance to grab something different!

You can find this product at:

Urban Decay and Sephora for $59

I give this product a 8.5/10

Urban Decay Vice 2

It's here...the Urban Decay Vice 2

Here are some pictures and first impressions...a more intensive swatch and review to come:

Colors are vibrant and gorgeous! The overall package was a lot smaller than I thought (which was a good thing because I thought it was going to be bulky and big. I never got my hands on the first UD Vice palette, so I am not sure how that compared). I cannot wait to try it out! Everything came packaged nicely and no shadows were cracked!

Palette Wars: Lorac Pro -vs- Naked 2

Most of you have heard of the Naked palettes. More specifically, there are 3 Naked palettes: Naked, Naked 2 and Naked Basics. In my humble opinion, there is absolutely no need to own all 3 of the Naked palettes (unless you have money to throw around). Many have said that the first Naked (1, or the original) palette is better suited for those that are more neutral or cool toned and the Naked 2 is more for those that are warm toned and the Naked Basics palette is an all matte neutral small, convenient palette that's easy to carry.

I own the Naked 2 and the Naked Basics palettes. I also own the Lorac Pro palette. 

If you are thinking of only owning (1) ONE universal palette, I'll share with you my comparison of the Naked 2 -vs- the Lorac Pro below and hopefully it will help you decide which is a better choice.

Urban Decay NAKED 2 ($50):

PROS: This is great palette with 12 shades of warms and neutrals that's mixed with shimmers and mattes. The first shade, Foxy is the perfect brow highlight shade and the last shade Blackout is the perfect black to seal your liner with. It's versatile and multifunctional. The case is durable and sturdy, made of a metal tin (beats the cardboard stuff anyday). It comes with a dual ended brush and it also comes with a mini lipgloss. Let's be real, no one is getting the Naked 2 for the gloss or the brush though. It also comes with a HUGE mirror, which is great for travel/on the go. The textures of the shadows are buttery soft and glides on smoothly. 

CONS: To maximize the use of the colors, especially the lighter colors, I would definitely suggest using a primer or a base. The lighter colors does not show up as well without it. I do experience slight fallout with the shadows, this also might have to do with the fact that the shadows are so buttery soft (which is a good thing). I just suggest that you do your eye makeup first. Color variety is lacking for the cost. These are just your basic neutrals and warms. You will not be able to create any colors that are fun and vibrant with the Naked 2.

Lorac Pro ($42)

PROS: This is a great palette with 8 mattes and 8 shimmers (which totals 16 shadows, compared to Naked 2's 12). The price is cheaper than Naked 2 as well. I love the fact that you so many mattes. Matte shadows are hard to find, has anyone noticed that? Also, the color spectrum of the Lorac Pro is amazing. You have your lights and you have your darks. The number/variety of looks you can pull off with the Lorac Pro is probably higher than with the Naked 2. The colors were easier to blend compared to the Naked 2 and the payoff was also better.

CONS: The packaging can be a lot better. I feel as though if I dropped my palette, it will break and shatter into a million pieces. Other than that, really that's the only con I can think of. 

So the winner of the Palette War? LORAC PRO!

If you are in the market for one palette, one palette to rule them all...Lorac Pro is your best bet! Just try not to drop it.

You can find this product at:

Sephora: Naked 2 for $50 or Lorac Pro for $42

I give Naked 2 a 8/10 and Lorac Pro a 8.5/10

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick

Lipstick junkie. These are the two words that can be used to best describe me.

The Urban Decay (UD) Revolution Lipsticks are the bomb.com. The two lipsticks I bought are in the colors of Streak and Obsessed. Let me tell you, these lipsticks are long-lasting. Not only that, some other qualities of these lipsticks are:

Non-drying: I wouldn't call it hydrating, but at least it does not dry my lips like other long-lasting lipsticks.

Staining: I can't be the only person that doesn't always reapply my lipstick through the day, right? RIGHT?

Opaque: talk about color intensity! One swipe on my lower lip and one swipe on my upper lip and I'm good to go!

Don't forget, to make these ever so more long-lasting, pair them with their lip pencils!

Enough babbling, here are some pictures of what I'm talking about:

You can find this product at:

Urban Decay for $22
Sephora for $22
Ulta for $22

I give this product a 9/10