the Naked palettes look terrible on me!

Jul 21, 2012

Cara S.

Can someone please help?

I purchased both of the palettes after months of longing, and was quite disappointed when I put the colour on. The shadows look like dirt on my face, or they don't blend well. :(

Does anyone have any advice? Is it the brushes I'm using? Do I require more experience with makeup? I really want to lie these palettes!

Jul 21, 2012

Atiyah Y.

Have you used a primer & base under the shadows?

Jul 21, 2012

Cara S.

Yes, every time. It could be a bad combination of colours too as I'm unsure which shades look good together, but the blending is still an issue. 

Jul 21, 2012

Angela W.

I'd visit your local UD counter and ask the artist to help you put them on. Maybe a little application tutorial on YouTube if there's not an Urban Decay counter at your mall? I'm sure you can make them work!

Jul 21, 2012

Cara S.

Why didn't I think of that earlier? I was just at Sephora and it's a bit of a drive so I don't go there very often. Argh! I'll check out some more tutorials on YT. 

Jul 21, 2012

Jessica F.

Maybe your using too much primer cuz when you use too much it has the opposite affect of what its supposed to do. Or Maybe ur putting too much eyeshadow on at once and its making it harder to blend, try putting a small amount on your brush first then slowly building it to your likings. Also maybe try using ur fingers, hope this helps and good luck

Jul 21, 2012

Danie D.

No worries, I have the same problem also. I find the colors to be way to cool for my complexion and very flacky. So instead i thew both of them in the bottom of a make up case and got the
Kat Von D True Romance Palette in Saint.

Jul 21, 2012

Rikki P.

What brushes are you using? If you tell us what you're using, then we can tell you if it's the brushes or not. Brushes can be a factor.

Jul 21, 2012

Gabriella C.

Try looking up some tutorials on youtube on using the Naked and Naked 2 palette. There are a lot of good tutorials on there. When it comes down to it, it's all about using the right colors. Try using a lighter shade like "Foxy" from naked 2 and then "Smog" in the crease or something. You always want the lighter shade on the lid and a darker color in the crease.You just have to play around with the colors a little. You may also be using too much eyeshadow, which causes it to look a bit like dirt. 

Jul 21, 2012

Danie D.

my brushes are MAC, Sigma, and kevin aucoin. I've already looked up the tutorials but the colors are no good for my complexion.

Jul 22, 2012

Victoria D.

I find the Naked palettes to be too warm for my complexion, or cool undertones. Maybe they're just not right for your coloring?

Jul 22, 2012

Mzfashionunique A.

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Jul 22, 2012

Cara S.

I have warm undertones so the Naked palette should suit me fine, but I actually find myself going for the Naked 2 more often because I can create better colour combinations with that palette.

As for my brushes, they're just cheapies I purchased for a low price because I have no idea what brush brand is worth splurging on. If someone could make some recommendations on that as well, I'd really appreciate it!

I tried using less at a time and it did seen to remedy the issue a bit, but there are still some splotchy parts, particularly with the darker, shimmery colours. I have a feeling that the brushes might be the culprit because they tend to scrape the pan and cause a lot of fallout, even though I'm dabbing the brush lightly onto the shadows. 

Jul 22, 2012

Shelly T.

Urban Decay's shadows are often prone to fallout, even if you use good brushes and have good application techniques. (I did a look with the Naked 2 palette a few days ago; had some serious fall-out, and I use high-quality brushes.)

You have several options...
* Do your eyeshadow before you apply foundation or concealer. Then you can clean it up with makeup remover.
* Hold a tissue underneath your eye to catch fallout.
* Use Shadow Shields to catch fallout.
* Press lots of loose powder under your eye to catch it; you can sweep it away afterwards.

Jul 22, 2012

Belle K.

maybe try a different brand not all makeup looks nice on certain pepole try m.a.c and covergirl:) trust a 10 year old:)

Jul 22, 2012

Shelly T.

I'm sorry, what?!

Jul 22, 2012

Mary P.

make sure you start with a clean, moisturized face/lids. Use a good primer, such as Urban Decay primer potion, use a good eyeshadow brush & when dipping your brushes to get eyeshadow, dip lightly so you don't pick up too much color. Top off the excess then apply on your lids. You should watch YouTube videos on these palettes, all you need is practice. Remember, practice makes perfect :-)

Jul 23, 2012

Vanessa L.

post a picture...then we can see what the problem is and try to guide you that way....I often use my naked palette and I def want to help you be satisfied with it! 

Jul 25, 2012

Allana M.

Try using a cream shadow base. Painterly Paint pot by MAC is a great skin tone color. :)

Jul 26, 2012

Monica J.

If you are not happy with them return them. Sephora has a great return policy

Aug 3, 2012

Natalie C.

For brushes I reccomend: elf's studio line, sigma, and mac. I would say really just go in and ask them they really will be able to help you :)

Aug 9, 2012

Diana G.

I think your brushes are the problem. I have both palettes as well and I pretty much use them every day. Primer helps eyeshadows go one easier but since UD shadows are really nice and pigmented you'd basically just be using them to make the shadows last longer. Try using your fingers. I usually do a combo of both. I only use brushes for things that I can't really do with my fingers like lining the lower and/or upper lashlines. As for recommendations on good brushes you could try Elf brushes (www.eyeslipsface.com) or Sigma brushes (www.sigmabeauty.com) they have awesome brushes that are way cheaper than both Mac and Sephora brushes. But like I said before brushes aren't completely necessary to do makeup and using like 25 different brushes to do your makeup every morning is plain dumb. 

Aug 9, 2012

Ellen marley Y.

Also I bought the coastal scents 22 piece brush kit and I'm loving it it's perfect for beginners you can buy them off their website they're always having good sales like yesterday all 88 pallets were 8 dollars which is fantastic prices!

Aug 9, 2012

Ellen marley Y.

Note these arnt going to be your holy grail brushes but since you don't have much experience these are perfect and have every thing you need once you good enough Mac and sigma are AMAZING..