I'm a little late getting this posted but still wanted to give you my 411. Alas we have another review on a wonderful holiday palette from Urban Decay. This is the UD Vice 2 Palette. This palette was released almost 2 months ago. This palette follows suite with the original Vice Palette UD released last year.
The kit includes the dual-ended brush. You can probably utilize this brush for blending however limited to storing the brush within this kit (one of the downsides to dual-ended brushes like this).
This palette is a limited edition w/ 20 colors of the following:
1st Set of Swatches - Smokeout (dark taupey-black satin), Lovesick (black matte w/iridescent micro-glitter), Shellshock (bright metallic silver) Coax (medium metallic pink w/golden iridescent micro-sparkle) and X-Rated (baby pink satin - Not Shown; cut off by accident when taking picture of swatches...sorry)
2nd Set of Swatches - Prank (deep navy matte w/turquoise floating pearl), Madness (bright metallic blue shimmer w/blue micro-glitter), Strike (antique gold shimmer w/silver micro-glitter), Stash (deep olive green shimmer w/iridescent micro-sparkle), Poison (charcoal satin w/iridescent micro-sparkle - Not Shown; another one cut off by accident...sorry)
3rd Set of Swatches - Radar (metallic brown shimmer w/iridescent micro-glitter), Damaged (bright metallic emerald shimmer), Voodoo (metallic purple shimmer w/iridescent purple micro-glitter), Betrayal (bright purple satin w/blue shift) and Derailed (medium metallic taupey-brown shimmer)
4th Set of Swatches - Dope (warm champagne satin), Toxic (metallic copper-pink shimmer w/tonal micro-glitter), Habit (light nude matte), Ambush (metallic brown satin) and Rewind (medium brown matte)
This palette is an excellent choice for those color lovers out there. You can do a number of looks with these vibrant and blendable colors. As with most UD colors, you can mix and match colors easily with other brands. I've had mine for a few weeks now and noticed it's been my go-to palette recently. Below are a few looks I created for myself.
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| Damaged - Lid, Prank & Madness - Crease, Lovesick - Outer V, Strike - Inner Corner and Dope - Brow bone (crease colors blended out with MAC Texture) |
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| Coax - Lid and Inner Corner, Betrayal - Crease, Voodoo - Outer V and Brow - Dope |
The only downside to this palette is the color offerings (shimmers vs. mattes). Many of us, including me, like to do a matte shimmer mix in most of eye combos. Unfortunately, this palette only offers you about 2 mates: Habit and Rewind. Matte and Neutral Color Lovers - This is something you really should think long and hard about before taking the plunge to purchase.
This palette retails for $59 and sold at Ulta, Sephora and www.urbandecay.com . However, please be on the look out for sales. Also, check your Ulta Rewards and Sephora memberships for deals that might be right under your nose. Many retailers have started 20% sales...a perfect time to invest in those items you've been dreaming about.
Final Thoughts
You won't be disappointed by this product. You have 20 shadows that are sure to last you a very long time (well worth the $59 investment). This is another signature palette most beauty lovers and gurus will be sure to add to their collection. For the less adventurous types, you may have to find justification in whether you'll get good use from this. However, it's nice to know that anytime you want to add some spice to your look for whatever reason, you have it ready and waiting.That's my 411. Let me know your thoughts on the UD Palette. I posted a blog yesterday on the Mother Lode from UD (if you haven't seen it already, check it out!!!). How do the 2 compare in regards to your budget and use? Would you prefer to invest in Mother Lode instead? Share your feedback below. Again, be sure to follow me for the latest dish on your beauty essentials, loves and hates.
Happy Shopping!!!!
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