Yes, Urban Decay Naked 3 really does exist! There has been a lot of on-line speculation about whether this was the real deal or not, so I can confirm once and for all that it is indeed the third palette in the Naked series.
I’ve had to make a judgement call on whether to post these pics – I lost most of my day to a series of launches so the light is not the best for the palette – they’re taken in low day light, but looking at them they are quite true to the shades so I will do a series of bright day light swatches later. I didn’t want to stick it under artificial light because it skews the shades so much, but hoping for a sunny day tomorrow!
The first six have a rose cast to them – they’re all neutrals, but most err to pink-neutral.
The first six are in quite a stark contrast to the second six in terms of pigment – they really are quite light – and I used one stroke of a brush for all these swatches so you can see the difference in the first half of the palette to the second. They’re all smooth and buildable, except, strangely, Dust, which is the only shade I had to go over more than once to get a decent colour pay off.
So, a closer look at the darker half of the palette – I’m so surprised at just how much colour contrast there is compared to the first half. However, it is a very versatile palette and I think I like it best of all the Nakeds because it errs to pink-neutral which anyone can wear.
It’s also got a good mix of sheens, mattes and sparkle. There’s always going to be the question of whether you need 3 if you have 1 and 2. Well, need is subjective, right?! But, I do think there are enough differentials that if you are a nude palette fan, you’re probably going to love it!
So, what you need to know. It’s £37 and launches in December (16th is a preliminary date tbc) and will be on sale at House of Fraser and Debenhams. There are more (daylight) swatches HERE.
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27 comments
Love the pink tones of the number 3 palette! I only have the naked basics so will definitely purchase this one. I much prefer the consistency of mac eye shadows as I find urban decay quite soft (gives a bit of fallout) but the naked palettes offer such wearable colours that they are hard to resist!
Liz xx
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I’m not going to lie, my jaw dropped when I saw this show up in my feed. I don’t own 2, as I didn’t feel the difference was enough from 1, BUT…. this one looks very interesting!
Absolutely beautiful! I have 1 but didn’t buy 2 so I’m definitely getting 3! Thanks for sharing!
Wow this is crazy! I actually don’t like the casing, it looks a bit tacky.. but that’s just me! I love the colours though!
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I thought this was going to be a Hoax – but I’m excited to hear otherwise. It looks like a well put together palette & I bet its going to be a big hit. Perfect timing for Xmas
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I love the colours in this! I normally just use my naked basics palette but I think I might have to invest in this one
I have Naked1 and get a lot of use from it so 3 looks very appealing and something I would definitely use.
Omg, I cannot believe a Naked 3 is coming out! I loove the shades in the palette, unfortunately, so I may have to purchase! 🙂
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Finally, a Naked palette I’m liking! I have a soft spot for the pink neutrals. LOL!
Omg!! I am super surprised they’ve made another one, I had no idea they were going to. I love it, definitely going to have it 🙂
I WILL BE GETTING THIS!!! YAY!!!
I think I would prefer the naked 2.. I prefer the more mauve tones.
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OMG another one to buy 😛 just got Vice2, tomorow getting shattered face case and then this one… Can’t wait for it now 😀
Yay! Won’t be getting the Chanel Christmas palette then – this is way better!
Where did you get this palette from? If you don’t mind me asking. Love the look of it, so much so I shared this post on Facebook but a bit of googling threw up a photo of a page where UB responded with the reply ‘naked3 you must know something we don’t’ Now I’m very confused & don’t know if I’m excited of disappointed
From the UK PR agency. I promise it is real!!
I’m so sorry Jane! I found it on the UD site afterwards. I will never trust a friend over my beloved BBB again! I feel very dumb now, I should know better. So sorry x
no problem!!
Ooh, exciting that this is actually real! £37 seems a lot though, anyone remember how much 1 & 2 were? I’ll still probably give in and get it though… ; )
I made a pass on urban dacay appalette 2, so I might be getting this 3rd one. Thanks for your early review.
The packaging is very similar to Naked 2 except that the crinkly effect looks like it’s been soaked in water. Huh, guess I can give this a miss and save myself some $ 🙂
It’s gorgeous but I still have yet to make an Urban Decay palette purchase x
Hope you don’t mind but I shared this post!!! I really want this one but I already own 10 different neutral palettes maybe its a good thing UD is harder to get here in Australia!!!
oooooomggg the color ‘dust’ <3 can't wait till its mine !!!
//Camilla Christine ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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wow, nice colours! but I’m not sure if I’m gonna get this one..or maybe i will! ^_^
Loving the pinker emphasis on this palette…… I’ll be at the front of the queue! thanks for the early heads up!
xXx
I’ve been doubting weather I should get the Naked 1 or 2 for ages now, but after seeing this I know it’s Naked 3 I need 😀 finally a palette for me