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MUA Undressed Palette Review

Buy or not to buy?

 


I bought this MUA Undressed Palette from Superdrug (UK drugstore) in search of a simple, yet diverse eyeshadow selection that would contain 'pretty nudes to smouldering metallics'.

I have used it a few times and I must say I am very impressed! I love the colour selection and the price. Also I like the fact that the lid of the packaging is see through. Something that is very handy if you have a lot of palettes and haven't got time to sift through them to find the right one.


The palette comes with a double-ended sponge applicator, which I do sometimes use.

Also the back of the palette includes a cute little mini master class, handy for beginners, and those that want to try something different!

By the way just in case you are wondering I found out after I bought my MUA palette that it is a dupe for the Urban Decay NAKED Palette.


Swatches and Colours:

As you can see all the colours are amazingly pretty and there is a look that can be created using the palette for every occasion!

Top row: Left- Shade 1, Shade 2, Shade 3, Shade 4, Shade 5 and Shade 6.

Bottom row: Left- Shade 7, Shade 8, Shade 9, Shade 10, Shade 11 and Shade 12.





Shade 1 is what I use to highlight the inner corner of my eyes and under my brow bone.

Shade 2 is a gorgeous shimmery champagne pinky colour which is just as good to use as a highlighter, or even as a base colour swept across the entire lid.

Shade 3 is a matte light brown, perfect as a base colour for a neutral everyday look.

Shade 4 is a bronze colour with a bit of shimmer in it.

Shade 5 is a slightly darker matte brown than Shade 3 and is perfect to contour the eyes and add definition.

Shade 6 is this beautiful shimmery golden colour which is very pigmented. I was pleasantly surprised when I loaded up the colour on my eyeshadow brush.

Shade 7 is a dark bronze-golden colour which can also be used to add definition but works perfect on the outer third of the eyelid blended towards the inner eye by using a lighter colour.

Shade 8 is a dark brown/khaki colour with a hint of gold speckles.

Shade 9 is a pretty brown-pink with a bit of shimmer, match it perfectly with a light coral coloured lipstick for a summery look!

Shade 10 is similar to shade 8 except a little deeper and without any golden tint.

Shade 11 is a shimmery navy blue-black, it works well with any of the matte browns to create a unique effortless look.

Shade 12 is a shimmery blue, combine it with Shade 11 to create a sultry Smokey eye perfect for a night out!

 
MUA Undressed Palette Pros & Cons

Pros:
  • amazing value for money (only £4!)
  • good mixture of mattes and non-mattes
  • good range of colours
  • versatile
  • great pigments
  • comes with a double ended eyeshadow applicator! *Happy Dance*

Cons:
  • wish there was a 'pure' black
  • it would have been good if MUA named the eyeshadows.

End thoughts...

Overall for £4, this palette is a must. I would highly recommend it to make up beginners and make up experts alike!

I'm not sure if I will eventually branch out and buy the Urban Decay NAKED Palette. Maybe one day? Let me know if you think I should :) x




 
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