Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation 1.5

Introducing All Nighter Liquid Foundation! makeup that stays up. It’s the ultimate foundation for a flawless-looking complexion that won’t quit.  All Nighter Liquid Foundation provides full coverage with a modern matte finish that never looks overdone. Get all-night wear and a blown-out effect you never thought was possible for a flawless-looking complexion that looks amazing and stays that way.

~ Full Coverage

~ Full pigment

~ Waterproof

~ Paraben free

~ Absorbs oil to reduce shine

~ Oil Free

~ Matte but not flat

~ 3x as much pigment as Naked Skin Foundation

~ Diffuses light to blur flaws

~ Long lasting

~ No SPF

This foundation offers amazing! Coverage, you only need a small amount and within seconds my skin had full cover, looked smooth and flawless! Only thing I would add is it dries quick quickly so you need to blend, blend and blend before it dries but I found applying it no different to how I apply my other foundation. Concealer and all other products sat over it beautifully!

It is matte, however it isn’t totally flat and it doesn’t dry with any kind of powdery finish at all. It contains light reflecting pigment which helps to give the skin some life. If you have dry skin you’ll need to moisturise and prime, or with all matte dense foundations it can highlight areas of dryness and texture.

Lasting power is generally really good. I’ve tried this over a few days with different primers and finishers and found it wears better with powder over the top, and a mist of setting spray for true super long lasting coverage, I would say you'd get a good 12hrs+ wear, for super oily complexion you may need to blot or powder to keep you looking super matte.

If you are looking for something full for nights out or a special event, looking to create a flawless even base, are oily skinned, or are looking for lasting coverage for acne, rosacea, pigmentation or similar, I’d say you can’t go wrong with this one, especially as it contains no SPF it photographs beautifully with no flashback.

Available in 24 different colours to choose from, so a good range from porcelain through to deep from most good beauty stores including Urban Decay For £27.00.

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Urban Decay Ultimate Basics Palette

This new palette features 12 exclusive matte eyeshadows—you won’t find any of these shades in any other Naked palette! The shadows are encased in a stunning rose gold palette with a huge interior mirror and double-ended eye brush. If you’ve never tried our matte shadows, you’ll be blown away by how different they are. Other mattes can be “skippy” – uneven on application or difficult to blend. But EVERY shade in Naked Ultimate Basics features our proprietary Pigment Infusion System™, which gives the formula a velvety texture, rich colour, serious staying power and blendability. 

The shadows include a range of warm and cool neutrals that blend easily together for all-matte eye looks or with the other Naked palettes. The range of shades in this palette is fantastic, it includes essentials like pale cream, soft taupe, warm brown and matte black along with a few more daring shades like terracotta, gunmetal and rose.

The shades include:

• Blow (pale nude)
• Nudie (nude pink)
• Commando (light taupe)
• Tempted (pale brown)
• Instinct (medium taupe)
• Lethal (burgundy)
• Pre-Game (pale yellow)
• Extra Bitter (burnt orange)
• Faith (medium warm brown)
• Lockout (neutral brown)
• Magnet (smoky grey)
• Blackjack (warm black)

The formula is beautiful!.. Matte eyeshadows can apply patchy or look chalky, but these are all beautiful, buttery and highly-pigmented. I experienced a teeny bit of fall-out when applying the darker shades like Magnet and Blackjack to my lashline, but expected even with the pigmented, quality shadows. Put it on your Christmas lists or treat yourselves! This palette is not to be missed! A great palette for maturing skin as it is extremely flattering or anyone who loves a matte shadow.

Available for £38.50 from Urban Decay or from all good beauty stores.

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Urban Decay Bronzer in Sunkissed

If you swore off powder bronzers because they always felt dry and applied unevenly, you’ll be blown away by how different Beached Bronzer is, use this formula after contouring to make her skin look less flat and more dimensional. Finely milling the powder gives it an ultra creamy texture that feels amazing on your skin, wait until you see how easy it is to use! Apply Beached Bronzer dry, or try it 

wet for even longer wear. Either way, you get a foolproof, streak-free application that leaves you with a perfect glow. Our innovative, versatile powder formula works great for contouring too.

Available in two shades - Sunkissed & Bronzed - The Beached Bronzers are super smooth to the touch, very creamy, and don’t feel or look powdery to me once blended on my skin. I think both shades are pretty universal, but that will depend on how you intend to wear them. I chose sunkissed as I have fair skin and this bronzer looks and feels amazing! Since I got it, I've not put it down. I think this is the first powder bronzer I've owned that can be used wet or dry! So far I've only used it dry as it just the right shade for my skin to achieve a healthy, natural bronzed complexion.. I love it! The packaging is beautiful and summery, it will definitely brighten up your make up bag.

Get yours now from Urban Decay For £20.00

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Urban Decay Naked Skin - One & Done - Light

For the past week this has been my go to foundation, it gives a lovely natural finish, you can wear as a tinted moisturiser or build up for a full coverage base, it lasts all day, keeping my pores at bay!.. With Urban Decay's Naked Skin One & Done Hybrid Complexion Perfector, you'll get the benefits of skin treatment and protection with the coverage of a sheer foundation. One step and you're done.

Instantly blurs imperfections and evens out skin tone for beautifully perfected, ultra definition skin. (Naked Skin One & Done gets the job done so well, there's no need for foundation.) UD's high-tech, weightless formula provides all-day wear and feels amazing. But the best part is how it transforms the look of your skin! Light-diffusing spheres instantly help make flaws seem to disappear. Over time, pores look smaller and skin appears noticeably firmer and more radiant. And the broad range of easy-to-match shades covers a wide spectrum of skin tones.

This is one product everyone needs in their make up bags this summer, it is beautiful, it's weightless,forgiving to  flaws and just leaves you looking fresh faced with a slight glow from within!

Available from Urban Decay for £25 in six beautiful shades, I'm in shade Light.

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Urban Decay afterglow - Aura Highlight

Urban Decay have released three powder highlighters, and as you'd expect, they're gorgeous.  Finely milled and aiming to give a glow rather than just powdered shimmer.

Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter isn’t your average highlighter; Urban Decay took the time to finely mill the powder until it was just right. The result: a lightweight (yet luxurious) feel and a super-soft, creamy texture. 

Afterglow Highlighter goes on sheer and blends easily. Use a little or a lot; the wearable formula always applies beautifully, no matter how much you build it. And the shades are suitable for any skin tone. Afterglow creates a glowy, strobed effect that lasts all day—and never leaves just a powdery dusting of shimmer. It’s even infused with light-diffusing pigments to enhance and perfect the skin. 

There are three shades available; Sin is a glowing peachy white gold. Fireball is a glowing coral and Aura is a stunning ice pink.  I've been using Aura, If your skin is pale and you find many highlighters too golden, you'll love Aura - it's an almost icy, cool toned, duochrome pinky/opal colour, it contains no glitter, just a gorgeous ice pink glow.  It is lovely & pigmented, but if applied lightly it'll give you a beautiful subtle glow, or apply it heavily for a more obvious strobing effect, perfect for a nice out. I already have my eye on sin...

Available from  Urban Decay  For £19.00.

Which shade are you lusting after? 

Urban Decay Ruby Rose Collection - #Lipstickismyvice

Urban Decay have released a HUNDRED! lipsticks old and new, with Ruby Rose as the face of the launch, I was very excited to be sent five stunning shades from the collection, I just knew they were going to be amazing and as you can imagine with 100 lipsticks you'd have lot's of beautiful shades and finishes to make your little hearts flutter! 

The Vice Collection combines everything from new shades to cult favourites you thought you'd never return and several shades which were inspired by other lip products, Eyeshadows and Eye Pencils.

Encased in their iconic Urban Decay packaging, vice lipsticks come in a beautiful gunmetal bullet-like casing with a gold base the stamped lettering adds a little something extra. In true Urban Decay style, each lipstick also features the embossed UD.

The five shades I received are -

BackTalk - is a Comfort Matte finish and is described as being a mauve/pink nude lipstick with cool undertones, I'd say it had a slight satin finish, certainly a shade that anyone can wear. This is my pick of the bunch as I'm more of a neutral lip lover - sorry! 

714 - this shade was originally released in the Gwen Stefani collection, it is such a stunning shade. With a Mega Matte finish, 714 is bold, it is bright and it is described as being a medium-dark red with warm orange undertones, it is a stunning shade and I did enjoy wearing it.

Firebird - is a cream finish and is described as being a deep fuchsia with cool blue undertones which just gives it a perfect finish, due to the blue it brightens teeth making them look whiter, this is my favourite bright shade and again was in Gwen's collection.

Pandemonium - is a Mega Matte finish and is a very dark, almost red toned purple which has a satin finish.  I'm on the fence with this one, it is definitely out of my comfort zone! But the lipstick itself is highly pigmented and lovely to apply.

Big Bang - is a metallized finish and is described as being a bright pink sparkle shade. It is a raspberry pink shade with quite subtle, cool undertones and it has a light pink micro-glitter which reflects amazingly in the light. A gorgeous sparkly lippie that feels comfortable on your lips, I couldn't feel any glitter particles, this is one pretty looking shade. 

At just £15 a lipstick and with 100 shades to choose from there are shades for everyone whether your mood is looking for bold brights, Vampy or subtle neutral shades, they are available in 6 different finishes, 

• Mega Matte — super intense matte
• Comfort Matte — their creamiest matte
• Cream — the original creamy luxury formula
• Metallized — cream with a high level of pearl pigments
• Sheer — a punch of colour, with a sheer, shiny finish
• Sheer Shimmer — slightly transparent finish with floating pearl and a smooth texture.

Urban Decay have been on fire this year and have released lot's of great new products, I have a few new releases from the Naked skin range which I'm currently putting to the test.

What will you be running out to buy from the Ruby Rose collection?

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Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

It was one of the most anticipated sequels of the decade, Urban Decay Naked 2 follows in the footsteps of the Naked palette, (straight up - the world's best-selling palette of all time). This Urban Decay eyeshadow palette is filled with 12 pigment-rich, taupe and greige neutral eyeshadows, including FIVE EXCLUSIVE NEW shades. Feast your eyes on shades ranging from pale to deep, matte to sparkly. This collection lets you achieve many neutral looks, smoky dramatic eyes, and everything in between. Let's just say there's a whole new way to get Naked! The case has an art-school inspired look with hinged lid taupe metal with embossed chocolate brown artwork. It's smooth, modern and cool to the touch - a real tactile experience. Plus, palette also features a double-ended, cruelty-free Good Karma Shadow/Crease Brush (exclusive to this palette). 

• Shade Descriptions:
  - Foxy: Cream Bisque Matte
  - Half Baked: Golden Bronze Shimmer
  - Bootycall: Cork Shimmer
  - Chopper: Copper Shimmer W/Silver Micro-Glitter
  - Tease: Creamy Pale Brown Matte
  - Snakebite: Dark Bronze Shimmer
  - Suspect: Pale Golden Beige Shimmer
  - Pistol: Light Grayish Brown Shimmer
  - Verve: Oyster Shimmer
  - YDK: Cool Bronze Shimmer
  - Busted: Deep Brown Shimmer
  - Blackout: Blackest Black Matte.  
  

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• The Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette is much more cool toned than the original Naked palette, and it contains a wider selection of lighter shades which I love as I feel it’s more flexible to use on lot's of different looks, I definitely love this palette, but my heart steers more towards the warmer, more bronze Naked palette as those colours tend to make my blue eyes pop. But this is such a beautiful palette as I love that it contains three matte shades; all of which are staple shades you could use for any and every makeup look.. a highlight or base shade, a crease shade and an eyeliner shade. You also have the the gorgeous shimmers and the stunning glitter of chopper to create many different looks. My favourite shades from the palette would have to be; Half baked, Chopper and YDK although I honestly love every single shade. I love using this palette as the weather gets warmer and it just looks perfect with bronzer and a neutral lip.

As with all the Naked Palettes this is available for £38.50 from Urban Decay.co.uk 

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Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Blush Palette

The palette we have all been waiting for the limited-edition blush palette featuring six shades created in collaboration with Gwen Stefani. Get Gwen Stefani’s glowing, contoured skin with this Blush Palette. Inspired by her best defining and highlighting, tricks, Urban Decay and Stefani came together to create her perfect blush palette. Sweep on sculpted, radiant skin with these six shades of blush, bronzer, and highlighter that are versatile enough for any skintone. Urban Decay’s own easily blendable, finely milled Afterglow formula goes on sheer and provides eight long hours of wearable, streak-free colour. Lightweight and chic, it leaves a soft, creamy texture that always applies beautifully. 

This set contains: 
Blush in Cherry (light pink satin)

Easy (deep rose with gold shimmer)

Angel (champagne-nude shimmer)

Hush (medium pink with gold shimmer) 

Bronzer in Lo-Fi (soft bronze matte) 
Highlighter in OC (soft pink with peach shift) 

This palette is stunning, blends perfectly and lasts all day - the shades are gorgeous and compliment my pale complexion, If you are still deciding whether or not to purchase I would say "DO IT!" Before it sells out.. You won't regret it!! Available for £35.00 from Urban Decay.

Will you be picking one up?

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New for Valentines..

Revlon - 'Love is on' Fragrance.

Designed to spark the chemistry between two people, Love Is On is a seductive scent that ignites attraction and inspires love. A captivating blend of velvety rose, spice, and vanilla infused musk. A very sexy, seductive scent, it reminds me of something but I really can't think what!available for £19.99 for 50ml

Kiko Heart to Heart mini perfume duo

Exclusive set of two brand new eau de parfums: 

Sweet Love is a bewitching and lively fragrance that is ideal for the daytime. The top notes of apple and blackcurrant give the scent an airy essence. The middle notes of freesia and jasmine reveal a surprising freshness. Finally, the base notes of vanilla with a trail of patchouli are elegant and irresistible. An ode to lighthearted love.

Deep Love is a sensual and enveloping fragrance, perfect for the evening. The intense notes of cherry and bergamot evoke passion. The blend of jasmine and frangipani reveals the essence of desire. Tonka bean and musk take you on an exuberant sensorial journey. This set is so cute I love the heart shaped bottles.. They smell lovely and are a perfect size for popping into your bag for on the go. Available for £14.90 from Kiko stores.

Too Faced Love Flush Blush in 'Justify my Love'

Blush all day and night with the flush of true love. The long-wear, fade-proof, smudge-proof formula keeps your cheeks perfectly flushed for up to 16 hours. Pigment-rich, high-impact shades give a pretty pop of colour for any skin tone. Available in six beautiful shades and Perfect for Valentine's day to give you a flush of colour and brighten your look.. These blushes are gorgeous, they blend seamlessly, leaving you with a flawless look for your special night out. Available from all good stores for £25.00

Urban Decay - Gwen Stefani lipstick & liner in 'Firebird'

Gwen got down and dirty with Urban Decay to mix her perfect shades and ideal textures. She’s worn every lip colour in the book, and these are her must-haves. The lineup: six NEW shades—from a bright red matte to a shimmering sheer nude and a creamy deep fuchsia. This collection includes Urban Decay’s first-ever shade in a finish they’ve dubbed Mega Matte—a super-intense matte that lays down a lot of color in one coat. Every shade features Urban Decay’s proprietary Pigment Infusion System —for a super-creamy texture, rich payout color dispersion. I have the gorgeous Firebird - a stunning cool fuschia with pearl, this is the most beautiful shade and suits all skin tones including us pale skinned girls.. These liners and lipsticks with give you a gorgeous kissable pout and will stay put for the evening. Available from Urban Decay.co.uk for £16.00, Liners for £14.00.

Now you can sculpt your lashes with New False Lash SCULPT. In just one stroke, sculpt 3 effects: tight line at the root, volumise at the core, fan-out at the tip. The unique comb-brush fills in between the lash roots, like a liner would, for a full volume, tight-lining effect with no gaps - when I first saw the wand I thought I wouldn't like it as I assumed too much product would come off.. But I was pleasantly surprised! It made my lashes look fuller, longer and darker which gave the impression of thicker lashes. This will give you great lashes to flutter at your loved one! Available for £9.99 from all good stores.

I hope these gave you a few ideas for gifts or just to treat yourself this valentines!

What's your ideal gift to give/receive?

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Urban Decay Brow Beater Microfine Brow Pencil and Brush - Taupe

Urban Decay Brow Beater Microfine Brow Pencil and Brush is a perfect weapon for a brow emergency (even when you're on the go). The long-lasting, waterproof formula provides a smooth, even application, and the precise, microfine tip makes it easy to replicate the natural look of real hair.

Brow Beater has a unique texture that provides an ideal laydown of colour that lasts all day. And the shade range? Four versatile options: Taupe, Neutral Brown, Warm Brown and Dark.

Brow Beater's double-ended, slim barrel makes it easy to craft the perfect set. Use the mechanical, retractable pencil to fill in and shape brows, then groom and blend with the spoolie brush. Need to apply on the run? The self-sharpening format is good to go: no sharpener, no messy pencil shavings.

Urban Decay Brow Beater is enriched with vitamin E, argan oil and coconut oil.

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Urban Decay X Gwen Stefani Palette

Here we have the Latest release from Urban Decay that has everyone talking!.. For me personally It has been a while since I saw an image of a palette and got truly excited!.. I wanted to know everything about this palette as soon as I saw it and most importantly the release date!.. Now I actually have it in my hands.. It has confirmed my initial 'Love at first sight'.. Urban Decay have out done themselves with Gwen's help of course!!.. This palette is STUNNING! The colour payoff of all fifteen shades is absolute perfection... Even the box is beautiful!

Encased in a gorgeous golden/bronzed, edged palette with white and black doted packaging are fifteen beautiful shadows,

The twelve new shades, are all aptly named by Gwen to represent parts of her Life:

Blonde - a pale beige with pink iridescent.

Bathwater -a pale beige with gold pearl.

Steady - a medium rose with metallic gold.

Punk - the reddish-brown matte.

Baby - a cool metallic rose.

Anaheim - a light taupe-brown.

Zone - a medium matte brown.

Serious - a smoky grey with iridescent pearl.

Pop - a pale coral with iridescent sparkle.

Harajuku - a metallic blue-pink with iridescent microshimmer.      

Danger - a deep metallic royal blue with blue microsparkle.

1987 - a bright metallic yellow-gold.

The other three shades — Skimp, Stark, and Blackout — are favourites of Gwen's from the original Urban Decay collection. My immediate favourite shade is Punk, it is a red-brown matte it makes my blue eyes pop and will be such a stunning look for Autumn/winter.. 

But I also love the shade 1987 which is a beautiful gold, that looks amazing on my inner corners - but I keep changing the more I use the palette!.. Typical blogger so fickle..

Every shade in this palette is wearable, even Harajuku which is a lovely cool toned pink that looks great all over the lid for an easy day look, it doesn't make you look like you're trying to create a look from the 80's!...The release date is 22nd November, but if you go to UrbanDecay.co.uk and pop in your email, they will email you with the release date allowing you to be one of the first to buy it!!, It will be priced at £40.00 which means each shadow works out to be about £2.67 each.. An absolute bargain!!.. I am 100% sure it will be a sell out especially as it's Limited Edition!

Urban Decay have even popped a Blister sample pack of four of Gwen's eight lipsticks into the box that accompany this collection.. 

We have Rock Steady - cream finish is a lovely rich red

714 - Mega Matte Finish is a gorgeous bright red

Ex-Girlfriend - Sheer finish is an on trend nude

Firebird - cream finish is a stunning Fuschia pink.

Will you be rushing out to pick it up?

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