Let’s strip, shall we? If you’ve been lusting after the hard-to-find Urban Decay Naked palette, NYX has some potentially great news for you and your wallet.
Swatching the NYX Nude on Nude Natural Look Kit ($11) this afternoon, one of three NYX sets released for summer, I was struck by how similar its shades are to some of the ones in UD’s $44 Naked.
Could it be?? A Naked dupe for one fourth the cost?
It’s not a total dupe, of course (see the comparison swatches below); there are some shades between the two that aren’t anything alike, not in how they look OR feel.
Not surprisingly, I think the Urban Decay shadows feel a little smoother and look more intense on my skin, which is not to say the NYX shadows don’t hold their own. In fact, they hella do.
The NYX colors don’t feel cheap to me at all. Finely milled, they blend nicely and look quite pigmented, especially when compared to a lot of other drugstore shadows in the same price range.
NYX definitely “brought it” with Nude on Nude, but I think UD still brought it better. UD gets the edge, but they’re charging for it too.
Want more NYX? Here’s some earlier coverage…
Oh, here’s something that could almost tip the scales in Nude on Nude’s favor: it doesn’t just come with eyeshadows (like Naked does). NYX also threw in two shimmery lip colors.
Pretty great, right?
NYX Nude on Nude eyeshadow swatches on NC35 skin
NYX Nude on Nude lipstick swatches on NC35 skin
Swatches of a couple of the Urban Decay Naked Shadows on top row from left on NC35 skin: 1. Virgin, 2. Naked, 3. Buck, 4. Sin, 5. Smog, 6. Darkhorse, 7. Sidecar, 8. Half Baked; Swatches of NYX Nude on Nude shadows on bottom rom on NC35 skin
If you haven’t picked up Naked yet (yup, it’s sold out again on Sephora’s website) but want some basic neutrals, you might give Nude on Nude a try (and save some bucks, too). Available at drugstores, Ulta and online at nyxcosmetics.com.
Wow, I can’t believe it’s almost Friday… I know I say that all the time, like maybe every Thursday (LOL!), but I’m serious — I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S ALMOST FRIDAY!
Quick question: Where the heck does the time go?
What are you doing tonight? Got any plans? I’m on my way out to a farmer’s market in a town called San Rafael.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Paris B says
July 15th, 2010 at 7:36 pmThat looks pretty amazing! Considering I can’t get either here, its a right bummer! Enjoy your Friday Karen.
.-= Paris B’s last blog post… Getting In the Groove with MAC Petticoat Mineralize Skin Finish MSF =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:32 amHi Paris B,
You have a fab Friday and a wonderful weekend!
Niki says
July 15th, 2010 at 7:36 pmI’m busy busy busy here! In between starting the forum up and running a week’s worth of posts, and then packing boxes from the blog sale – I need to go through my reader also, and return comments. I don’t know where the time goes but there needs to be more hours in the day!
I don’t know how you do it!
This is an AWESOME alternative Karen, thanks so much for posting this! I really like NYX – they’re my favorite low-end brand, so it’s nice to know if I need to I can satisfy my craving for the Naked palette with this, if need be!
.-= Niki’s last blog post… GIVEAWAY- BB Couture from Overall Beauty! =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:32 amHi Niki,
Glad to hear you like the line! What’s your favorite NYX product?
Resham says
July 15th, 2010 at 7:44 pmI don’t think that the two glosses were needed. They just made the palette Bulky…
Either ways I am not a fan of cream products and powder products in one palette.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:32 amHi Resham,
Sometimes that gets on my nerves, too, but NYX did do something right in terms of design — they put the glosses in separate tray, so at least they’re not directly next to the eyeshadows.
lily says
July 15th, 2010 at 7:48 pmhmm both kits are nice but since I dont use a whole lot of neutrals/browns I’d pick the NYX one, cheaper hahaha
.-= lily’s last blog post… Ethereal =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:33 amHi Lily,
I hope you like it!
Sarah says
July 15th, 2010 at 7:48 pmAhhh so similar! No dupe for gunmetal which i really wanted but I guess Ill get that seperately or in pigment form. Thanks so much 🙂
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:33 amHi Sarah,
You’re welcome! Have a fab Friday. 🙂
Shiny says
July 15th, 2010 at 8:02 pmI still think I’m leaning towards Naked, I love the quality of UD products. Also, it does come with a brown and black liner and a mini primer potion.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:33 amHi Shiny,
That’s true… both extras are great for everyday wear.
Steph B says
July 15th, 2010 at 8:21 pmI think the NYX Champagne and Caviar palette would also be a good sub. Didn’t stop me from ordering the Naked palette though! Have wanted to try some UD shadows since the testers always feel so silky. And a travel-sized primer will be perfect for my trip next weekend. Now the hard part — waiting for the package to arrive.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:33 amHi Steph,
I’ll have to look into that one!
Where are you headed next weekend? I hope it’s somewhere fun.
BTW, I picked up some white peaches at the farmers market yesterday. I plan on making your spinach/peach/bacon summer salad with them.
Steph B says
July 16th, 2010 at 3:37 pmGoing to visit my nephew. And my brother and sister-in-law — but mostly my super cute 11 month old nephew.
My Naked arrived today and I’ve played with it a bit. I wish it came with Bourbon liner but think patting Toasted on top will mimic the look. Sidecar might be my new fav shadow.
Enjoy the salad. Let me know how it turns out.
Rae says
July 15th, 2010 at 8:25 pmWhoa! The similarities between these two are crazy — too close to be a coincidence, methinks! I love the quality of UD, but I also like that NYX is making such an affordable alternative 🙂
Have fun at the farmer’s market! I’m on my summer holiday, so… every day is a Friday night!!!
.-= Rae’s last blog post… Milky lips with Ellis Faas =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:33 amHi Rae,
The farmer’s market was a lot of fun. I ate a yummy dinner (a Greek vegetarian wrap and some kettle corn) and then just walked around.
How’s your vacay going so far? Got any big plans?
jesssimae says
July 15th, 2010 at 8:29 pmwow thats pretty amazing actually. im just getting into makeup and my collection is 98% nyx lol the naked palette was going to be my first venture into sephora shopping… hmmm decisions decisions
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:34 amHi Jessimae,
That’s cool. I think NYX is great for the price point. What’s your favorite thing from the line so far?
Alex says
July 15th, 2010 at 8:42 pmThe UD palette comes with a double sided liner and a primer potion though, so I rather wait for that to come out in stores (: Plus no drugstores around me sell NYX products.
.-= Alex’s last blog post… How Awesome Would it be to Make a =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:26 amHi Alex,
So true. I hope you manage to get your hands on it soon!
Diana says
July 15th, 2010 at 8:52 pmYes! I got the UD Palette as soon as you published it was on Sephora. It’s paid and on it’s way baby! I was flip flopping at first, but I knew it would be sold out just like the Alice In Wonderland Palette. Thanks for reaffirming my purchase. My El Hub doesn’t understand!!!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:26 amHi Diana,
It’s a really solid palette. I can’t wait for you to get yours! I hope you love it.
Diana says
July 16th, 2010 at 5:49 pmThanks Karen! I’m so excited!!! Keep up the great reviews and dupes
Jackie says
July 15th, 2010 at 8:58 pmWow, and to think I would have spent $44 on the Urban Decay one. Psshhh…forget it! lol I’m buying the NYX one.
.-= Jackie’s last blog post… Sneak Peek MAC Nail Trend F-W 2010 for Fall 2010 =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:25 amHi Jackie,
🙂 I hope you love it!
Christina says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:03 pmLooks similar but I think the NYX is warmer and as a rule, warm toned neutrals skew red on me and look funky. I’d probably stick with the UD palette, though $44 is hard to swallow.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:23 amHi Christina,
It is, but you’ll be able to get so much use out of it.
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:26 pmWow, that is so close. Thanks for posting this, I’ve tried to get the UD Naked palette but I’ve been too late twice ! Imma gonna get me to RiteAid tomorrow and pick up the NYX instead. Great find!
.-= Cindy (Prime Beauty)’s last blog post… Prime Beauty Buzz =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:22 amHi Cindy,
Awesome! I hope you like it. 🙂
melissa says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:32 pmomg karen, seriously, are you my savior this week?! hahahha. i fell in luuurve with the naked palette when you posted it the other day, and i was really ready to splurge on it once it was available, but until then, i am totally gonna try to find this NYX one! only problem is…i don’t know where to find it. i live in NJ, and i haven’t seen the brand anywhere (target, cvs, rite-aid, etc) and i’m getting worried that it’s not in my sights. guess i’ll have to order it online…thanks karen! 🙂
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:22 amHi Melissa,
Sure. NYX also has a customer service line that might be worth a call. Maybe they can help you locate where to find the line in your neck of the woods:
http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/index.php?m=contact
melissa says
July 16th, 2010 at 9:19 amthanks! found one!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:25 pmYay! 🙂
Aparnaa says
July 15th, 2010 at 10:17 pmAgain, LOVING this. I’m going to visit my parents this weekend so I can head to the Ulta by me there, then look fabulous for the rest of my life. (Positive thinking?)
The time goes out the window and runs down the street. I blame adorable kitten pictures.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:20 amHi Aparnaa,
Have fun visiting your folks this weekend. Are they going to hook you up with some yummy home cooking?
BTW, I have a weakness for cute kitty pictures (and videos) too.
Aparnaa says
July 16th, 2010 at 8:40 amOhhh yes they are, thank goodness. Even the homemade pizza my mom makes at home is somehow better than any homemade pizza I ever ate. Believe me, my stomach will thank me, and the too-small dress I bought from Gilt will curse me… but I bet you got GREAT food at the farmer’s market!
(And let’s be real – kitty pictures/clips are pretty awesome)
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:25 pmHa ha, I do the same thing with clothes. It helps w/motivation.
What does your dress look like?
Aparnaa says
July 16th, 2010 at 4:53 pmIt’s a LBD from a local designer. Black shift front with a halter-ish top, cutouts in the back…here’s the pics from their facebook – http://bit.ly/dfIPiJ and http://bit.ly/aKLdeV . I LOVE it. But alas…not quite yet.
Why we do these things, I do not know. But I’m glad I’m not the only one!
Ariel says
July 15th, 2010 at 10:32 pmfor 50% off your order– use coupon code: sharenyx
too bad shipping is so expensive!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:15 amThanks for the coupon code, Ariel!
kali says
July 15th, 2010 at 11:32 pmI seriously can’t believe the NAKED palette is sold out already -it was just restocked yesterday!! I posted it on my blog the minute I found out. Gosh, I don’t understand the huge fuss over it. It’s even being sold on Ebay for about $80 ..AND the dang thing isn’t even limited edition (at least from what I’ve heard!)
The NYX palette looked very similar when it wasn’t swatched side by side. It’s pretty darn good for 1/4 the price though!
.-= kali’s last blog post… Urban Decay @ Sephora- NAKED News And Other New Sephora Must-Haves =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:19 amHi Kali,
Yeah, not bad at all!
Have a great Friday. 🙂
gio says
July 16th, 2010 at 1:15 amI’m not really intro neutral shades but for some reason, the ones in the NYX palette really appeal to me. The lipsticks look very pretty too. Too bad NYX is so hard to find here.
.-= gio’s last blog post… Product Review- Deborah Il Rossetto in 534 =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:18 amHi Gio,
I hope you can get a hold of this palette soon!
tricia c says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:16 amWould you get naked or the new chanel quad. Are the colors from the chanel quad close to the colors in the naked palette ?
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:18 amHi Tricia,
It really depends on what you want. Are you looking for browns and neutrals (Naked), or do you want more purplish shades (Chanel Enigma)?
If you’re interested in the Chanel quad, here’s a full review with some swatches.
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/puzzled-by-smokey-eyes-maybe-the-chanel-enigma-eyeshadow-quad-can-help/
Advah says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:28 amI still like Naked better (the colours look so smooth and nicely shimmery!), but for the price difference I wouldn’t mind picking up the NYX version. I’m not sure I can get it in the UK though, bummer.
Very happy it’s already Friday here!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:15 amHi Advah,
Happy Friday to ya. What do you have planned for the weekend?
Advah says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:53 amThanks, happy Friday too! 🙂
I have an acupuncture/massage session booked which I’m very much looking forward to, then a friend is having a clothes swap day at her flat. Should be fun!
How about you?
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:27 pmOh, that sounds wonderful. I love an intense massage sesh… I always tell the therapist to work me over like I’m a side of beef, LOL! I love that loose feeling my limbs have afterward, ahh!
I hope you find some nice things at the swap, btw. I’ve never participated in one of those but heard they can be fun.
Tonight I’m probably going to the movies w/El Hub to watch Inception. Tomorrow… dinner w/the girls in SF at a Peruvian restaurant. I gotta get in some running, too.
Hope you’re having a great Friday so far!
ki. says
July 16th, 2010 at 3:06 amIf I can get it online, I’ll try NYX first – it’s so much more pocket friendly 🙂
I’m planning to go make up shopping as always – for my first mac palette! 😀 any reccos for nc43 skin? I’m thinking soft brown, cork, handwritten and ricepaper!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:14 amHi Ki,
Sounds like you’re looking for neutrals. You might also want to peep:
Woodwinked (this is a must… really opens up the eyes when worn on the lid w/Soft Brown in the crease)
Brownscript
Saddle
Sable
Folie
Arena
Soba
Naked Lunch
Bamboo (really nice for a matte brow bone)
ki says
July 16th, 2010 at 9:22 ami have only one mac eyeshadow and THAT is woodwinked 😀
Thanks for the reccos 🙂 I’ll definitely look into them 🙂
.-= ki’s last blog post… Quick tips =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:28 pmLOL! You’ve got good taste. 😉
You’re welcome for the recs. Oh — while you’re there also play with Club. It looks kinda scary in the pan, but it looks GREAT paired w/these MAC neutrals.
Jess says
July 16th, 2010 at 3:10 amyeh so much differences in price, maybe since urban decay is sold out, nyx wont be a bad choice here
.-= Jess’s last blog post… My Shopping Haul from Guangzhou =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:12 amI hope you give both a try!
Elisabeth says
July 16th, 2010 at 5:07 amhttp://www.lisaeldridge.com/blog/9448/lipstick-in-the-shape-of-a-cat-yes-please/
Look!! Lipstick in the shape of a cat!!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:12 amHi Elisabeth,
I saw these a while back. Ooh, how I heart ’em! It would break my heart to mess up the cat shape, though!
L says
July 16th, 2010 at 5:36 amI am definitely going to check this out.
Scientific Housewife says
July 16th, 2010 at 5:41 amI looove NYX eyeshadows but haven’t tried UD’s yet.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:10 amHi Scientific Housewife,
Give ’em a swipe next time you’re at Sephora. You might like them.
Nina says
July 16th, 2010 at 5:44 amI just wanted to say … id like both the NYX and the UD palettes pls. LOL.
Ordered the UD … the NYX im still debating, but I know at some point I will.
Oh and the Naked paltete is going to be permanent so it will come back up @ the Sephora website … so those who didnt get it yet, will be able to! 🙂
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:10 amHi Nina,
Oh gosh, did you ever find your NYX pencils? Please say yes.
Happy Friday btw! The weekend’s just around the corner, wooo hooo!
Nina says
July 16th, 2010 at 8:47 amNot yet … 🙁 Thats why I will most probly order the NYX up there so I can finally get my pencils!
Happy Friday to you too – cannot wait for the weekend. I intend to do nothing! 🙂
What are you going to do this weekend?
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:24 pmDinner w/the girls tomorrow night in SF (Peruvian food), movies with El Hub (Inception) and some cleaning (booooo). 🙂
How’s your Friday been? Almost to the weekend…
Nina says
July 17th, 2010 at 7:42 amWeekend yay! 🙂
Friday was low key, we had dinner at our fave neighborhood Mexican place and walked.
I want to watch Inception too! 🙂
Pinch says
July 16th, 2010 at 5:55 amThe palette looks really pretty, somehow I’m still sceptical to NYX. It sounds so weird but I’d rather spend the $11 on one MAC eyeshadow pan than get a palette full of NYX. I almost wish it weren’t so! 🙂
.-= Pinch’s last blog post… Urban Decay Polyester Bride & Oil Slick =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:09 amHi Pinch,
You never know… you might try one and love it!
Tiffany says
July 16th, 2010 at 6:17 amThanks for being my shopping enabler, LOL. I just ordered this and the bronze kit off of ebay, since no stores around me carry NYX. Got them both, including shipping, for 18 bucks, so I’m a happy camper!
Also, I cannot believe the Naked UD palette sold out again! Glad I got mine already! :p
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:09 amHi Tiffany,
So I guess we did manage to stress shop together… kinda!
I hope today is better for you. How are you getting around without your car? Did you have to rent one?
Tiffany says
July 16th, 2010 at 10:58 amWe can get out online retail therapy on together! I also went shopping today, which made me feel much better 🙂
My car is still drive-able, but the hubs is working from home so I can borrow his. I’ll have to get a rental once I get the car in the shop. Their insurance co. was supposed to call me by noon today (2 hrs ago) but of course that didn’t happen.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:23 pmOh good. Retail therapy works wonders. What did you end up getting?
Good to hear that the damage to your ride isn’t too bad. I’m glad you are ok! Car crash injuries can take a long time to recover from. I got into a minor one w/my mom in high school and for years after my neck wonky!
Tiffany says
July 16th, 2010 at 3:23 pmyeah I was really lucky that I wasn’t hurt at all!
let’s see, I went to target and got a new covergirl liner (it’s a pencil but is supposed to be like the effect of a liquid?), two shirts, and starbucks bottled frappes! all good things! also got a top at h&m, and used a gift card at VS for a ga tech hoodie (so soft!) and got a free panty and free stuffed dog. it was a great shopping trip!!!
Styrch says
July 16th, 2010 at 6:50 amReally good comparison here! I’m in love with my Naked Paletted (I’m actually doing a whole week of Naked Palette eyes starting today just to see how much versatility this palette actually has). I don’t know if I can get my hands on the NYX one but I would be curious to compare as well!
.-= Styrch’s last blog post… Polish – Deborah Lippmann Lady Sings The Blues- and All That Jazz Set Thoughts =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:07 amHi Styrch,
Nice! Which shadows in Naked are your faves?
ace says
July 16th, 2010 at 6:56 amthats incredible, theyre so similar!! but then again, id really wanted to try ud eyeshadow, as ive never used them before- as well as the fact that i really liked the darker colors in the palette. so im really glad i bought the ud palette!!!!
.-= ace’s last blog post… The Body Shop Eye Definer =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:07 amHi Ace,
UD shadows are some of the best in the beauty biz. You won’t be disappointed.
BTW, I love your kitty avatar!
Twetriz says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:16 amI am very impressed with what you showed us from NYX in those images. I have not tried this brand yet, but after your post I will have to!
.-= Twetriz’s last blog post… Perfect Skin Tone =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:35 amHi Twetriz,
NYX makes some good things. I hope you find something to love from the line!
jenn says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:30 amwow! that’s really surprising, I might have to check out the nyx palette since the naked palette has been sold out!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 7:36 amHi Jenn,
It might be a good way to get a quick fix. 🙂 Happy Friday, btw!
Erin says
July 16th, 2010 at 8:49 amThe NYX palette looks great, but the UD addict in me still wants Naked!
I’m spending Friday catching up on your blog! I haven’t had time to read blogs lately, and I really miss yours!!!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:29 pmHi Erin!
Hope you’re having a lovely day so far. Got anything else on your want list besides UD Naked?
Stavroula Plag says
July 16th, 2010 at 8:57 amThank you so much for the swatches Karen!! 🙂 I love NYX eyeshadows, so I’m definitely getting this palette! 😀
.-= Stavroula Plag’s last blog post… Random Tip of the Day =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:29 pmSure thing, babe!
What other things from NYX do you like?
Stavroula Plag says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:36 pmI love their round lipsticks, their concealer in a jar and their long lip liners! 🙂 I want to try their blushes too (both powder and cream) ! 🙂 What are your favorite products from NYX? 🙂 Perhaps you should do a post about them! 😉
.-= Stavroula Plag’s last blog post… Random Tip of the Day =-.
Mandy says
July 16th, 2010 at 9:05 amThanks for the great post! Like everyone else, I absolutely loved the UD Naked palette but hated the price. I will definitely be checking out the NYX dupe…when I can justify buying more makeup. Twice in one week isn’t so bad, right?
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 10:23 amNot bad at all, LOL! 😉
Happy Friday!
Sarah says
July 16th, 2010 at 9:33 amThis NYX kit is actually very very similar to the Too Faced Natural Eye Kit
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:30 pmGood eye, Sarah!
If anybody wants to see comparison swatches, peep this post here:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/too-faced-natural-eye-kit-practically-awesome/
Alyssa says
July 16th, 2010 at 9:41 amThis is really weird! I would have never known the palettes are similar. Good thing i do because the UD doesn’t seem worth that much. Plus, I was even thinking of getting the Coastal Scents Neutrals palette anyway. But i might try this NYX palette too. 🙂
Check out my YouTube channel and Blog! <3
.-= Alyssa's last blog post… Tutorial- Summer Sunset Eyes =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:30 pmI hope you give it a try, Alyssa!
Jamie Lynn Palmer says
July 16th, 2010 at 9:45 amNever thought to dupe these, but I am really loving my naked palette. The shadows are so soft, and it’s a no brainer for travel. So many looks in one little box, AND eyeliner!
We are headed to the Solano Drive In tonight in Concord. They’re playing Despicable Me with Inception. Two for the price of one bebe!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 10:22 amDRIVE IN! I haven’t been to one in ages. There used to be a drive-in movie theater in the town I grew up in (Union City)… but they tore it down and put in a Wal Mart a few years back.
Have fun tonight!
Melissa says
July 16th, 2010 at 10:01 amHaha, SOLD! The UD Naked palette is so hard to find right now. This is a great dupe. I’m so glad you found it! Thanks!
.-= Melissa’s last blog post… The Best Drugstore Lip Glosses =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 10:21 amHi Melissa,
You’re welcome. 🙂
Deb says
July 16th, 2010 at 10:06 amI have never tried NYX, and I just bought the UD Naked palette (finally, a palette with almost no overlap of what I already have), but this does look like a good dupe! I’ve heard many good thigns about NYX – wish I knew about it before I had a full time job!
.-= Deb’s last blog post… Pure Green Apple Gummies =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 10:21 amHi Deb,
How are you liking your new palette? Do you have a fave color yet?
cristina says
July 16th, 2010 at 11:14 amI am still leaning towards the Naked Pallete just because i am such a highend makeup snob:) but the NYX pallette still seems pretty nice. I cant wait till I can get my hands on the Naked pallete!!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:31 pmBoth are great, but you won’t be disappointed by Naked. 😉
Faith says
July 16th, 2010 at 11:20 amI like the colors in both, but I absolutely HATE Urban Decay’s liners, so if I were to choose I’d go with NYX. I don’t really wear neutrals much, though, so I’m going to save my money for now.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:33 pmHi Faith,
Sounds like a plan! You’ll have more change in your pocket for the holiday stuff. 🙂
Keener says
July 16th, 2010 at 11:22 amI think I didn’t pay any attention to the Naked Palette until I saw it here. Don’t know why… maybe the stars aligned just right and I realized that YES I DO NEED MORE NEUTRALS in my life.
I’m always trying to figure out how to work eyeshadow into my work/everyday look. I can’t pull it off, I always put it on way too smokey. I was simple, natural, fresh and I’m hoping the Naked Palette will help me figure it all out (I have high hopes to say the least).
My post was actually intended to let people know that I got an email from Sephora saying the Naked Palette will be in stores in Canada on July 29th. I personally want both palettes. NYX is a very good brand, but UD eyeshadows/palettes is my weakness. If you have to choose one, I think you can’t go wrong with either – both will satisify a need for neutrals.
I can’t believe all the awesomeness coming out… I need to budget myself accordingly, I need nothing but want everything!
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:33 pmHi Keener,
Thanks for the update on the UD palette!
Have a great weekend. 🙂
Trinidad says
July 16th, 2010 at 11:34 amHello Nude on Nude! I do like UD better but for the price, I’ll take NYX!
.-= Trinidad’s last blog post… What’s on Sample Sale! 7-16 =-.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:34 pmHi Trinidad,
It’s not a bad budget palette at all! Happy Friday, btw. 🙂
NeenaJ says
July 16th, 2010 at 11:43 amI think the biggest thing left out so far is that the UD palette has TWELVE shadows. And the of the 4 extra ones, 2 lean toward neutral purple and 2 lean toward neutral blue/gray. NYX’s shades are all brown. So, in my opinion, you get a lot more looks with the UD palette.
Also, the UD shadows are full size, so the equivalent would be $204 if purchased separately.
I don’t mind buying drugstore dupes for shades that I only wear once in a blue moon, but for wearable neutrals, I thing the UD palette is a steal.
Karen says
July 16th, 2010 at 2:34 pmSome good points here, NeenaJ.
Tessa says
July 17th, 2010 at 2:16 amI just found out that these pallets are available in the Netherlands too! I’m going to order the purple one and this one!
RonyaLii says
July 18th, 2010 at 1:50 ami like NYX . Ecspecially the jumbo pencils . got them all .
and i got glitterpowder pigments – add some magic eyeliner from Eyeko and you have beautiful glitter rich eyeliner )
Ciambella says
July 18th, 2010 at 11:34 amNYX is my favorite drugstore brand, but I’m sort of cautious about the palettes (despite your fantastic swatches of this one!). I have the Champagne & Caviar palette, and it was disappointingly unimpressive. The shadows feel sort of dry, very atypical of NYX shadows in my experience, and wear off fast even with UDPP underneath. I had the same problem with the other NYX “For Your Eyes Only” palette I have, Jazz Night. Champagne & Caviar was especially disappointing, though, because I thought it was going to be my Palette to End All Palettes, but I never use it!
And then at the same time, I wonder if NYX might have changed their eyeshadow formula for palettes recently–I picked up a new all-matte palette called One Night in Morocco during the recent 20% off Cherry Culture sale, and that soft, creamy texture I’ve grown to expect with the NYX singles is back. So confusing.
I’m REALLY surprised at how brilliantly similar the Nude Natural Look kit is to the Naked shades! Thanks for the side-by-side! I think I’m going to save up for the Naked palette, though (whenever it comes back), because I love NYX in general but I love Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes a whoooole lot more. I just wish they’d bring back Gridlock from the first Book of Shadows…
.-= Ciambella’s last blog post… Obsessed and Compelled =-.
Paz Z. says
July 19th, 2010 at 12:31 pmThis is an EXACT dupe of Too Faced’s Natural eye pallette. The same eyeshadows even layed out in the same order. just look it up and see for yourself! Still a great dupe!
Karen0127 says
July 19th, 2010 at 10:37 pmDo you buy your NYX locally? I’m in Petaluma so we are neighbors so to speak. The 2 stores in town no longer carry it and am looking for someplace locally that has more than the basics that Longs carried. They are building an Ulta in Santa Rosa and I believe they will carry NYX. Thanks and P.S. Your blog is one of my favorites.
Audrey says
July 20th, 2010 at 3:07 pmI just bought the UD Naked palette! Haven’t received it yet though… I have to say, i’m really intrigued by this NYX palette, especially considering the price. I love how both have a mix of matte and shimmery shades. I hope the UD one has a good basic matte highlight color (like MAC Brule) and something I could potentially use for my brows. Then I definitely would be all set! 😀
Marilyn @ Lipgloss and Spandex says
July 28th, 2010 at 5:15 pmWow, thanks for comparing the two! I’ve been dying to get my hands on the Naked palette, but for $11, I think I can settle on NYX’s Nude on Nude. 🙂
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Suzanne says
August 2nd, 2010 at 3:00 pmOh! Thank you a million times over for posting this. I live all the way in Mumbai, India, and UD doesn’t retail here (not that I’d spend $44 anyway, it’s a lot in Indian rupees). But Nyx is available and I love the brand. The Nude on Nude v/s Naked is a question I’ve been wondering about all week. I’m so glad someone did comparative swatches, and on NC 35 skin too. I’m one very, very happy NC 40 today.
Annis says
August 5th, 2010 at 2:25 pmI’m definitely going for the NYX–I like how the paler colors aren’t as outright shimmery and I think the warmer tones in that palette would suit me better. Perfect essential colors!! Thanks for sharing!
Also, am I the only one who saw the lip color swatches and immediately thought of MAC Viva Glam Cyndi and Gaga? Who knows, I might just be imagining it after lusting after the Cyndi color for so long…
bianca says
August 17th, 2010 at 2:51 amI also have a hard time finding Urban Decay stuff but I read this great article on vegan cosmetics from Urban Decay. Of course, I have not tried it yet but I would like to get your opinion on how vegan cosmetics work on ones skin. Does it hold up just as well as the others or is it less long lasting?
Check out:
http://www.mybestaddressbook.com/en/mag/buzz/urban-decay-or-the-vegan-cosmetics-organic-green-bio-makeup
Vidz says
August 21st, 2010 at 12:22 amYou are the sweetest to reply to all the comments!!! (or a lot of them)
and this is AMAZING. I’m gonna rush out and get the NYX palette. Was hesitating because the UD looked nice but it was so expensive for some kind-of bland colours and I’m a poor student 🙁
Thanks for it! <3
Diana says
August 21st, 2010 at 2:14 amGreat information thankyou. I love Nyx – great value quality products. Cant get the naked pallet in Australia, but I can get the nyx pallet! dont feel like I’m missing out now!
evelyn says
August 21st, 2010 at 2:27 amthank you soo much for showing us this! i recieved this link through elle fowler,and sure glad i did! this will have to get me through the hot and lonely summer til i get my hands on that damn naked palette lol!
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Megan says
August 21st, 2010 at 9:12 pmthis palette looks a LOT like the too faced natural eye palette! (except for the far right and the far left colors on the bottom row!) 🙂
priya says
August 26th, 2010 at 10:43 amwow this palette is too cool
Marisa Roper says
September 1st, 2010 at 6:12 pmTwo of my favorite eyeshadow brands out there: I love this! Even though Urban Decay is more expensive I think it’s definitely worth the payout. I have their Deluxe Shadow Box and I am in love. NYX is just as great and it’s fantastic that its products are so affordable. Perfect for bargain shoppers! Either way I think I’m going to have to check both out 🙂
Alexandra Z says
September 3rd, 2010 at 11:52 amThe NIX one looks better, actually! LOL, I’m not sure, but I don’t love the Naked palette’s packaging at all! the eyeshadows are many but they look crowded and small… 🙁 But you gotta love Urban Decay, right? 😉
xoxo
Slick says
September 6th, 2010 at 5:31 pmDo you know where I can find the NYX pallette besides online? Don’t think its at Ulta…not sure where else to look! Any feedback would be helpful! Great pallette – awesome find, thanks!
NV Beauty says
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:42 pmGreat picturs, thanks for the reivew. I might pick this up and play with it until I can get my hands on the Naked!! =)
Nea/ Fashioned in Finland says
November 8th, 2010 at 10:55 pmWow, that is close! I’m allergic to NYX eyeshadows (haven’t tested this palette though) so I’m happy with my UD palette <3 But this is a good option for sure!
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JulieP says
November 15th, 2010 at 7:13 pmI have never tried NYX brand. What is the texture like compared to Urban Decay?
Judy says
January 5th, 2011 at 5:25 pmI’ll still probably get the UD Naked palette. Only because I JUST realized that the Nyx Nude on Nude palette has an even scarier resemblance to the Too Faced Natural Eye palette. I’m surprised I didn’t realize it until now!
Compare:
Nyx Nude on Nude Palette
http://i.ebayimg.com/19/!B8QKeNQCGk~$%28KGrHqUOKicEzVn3iSn2BM2f%28lpvRQ~~_3.JPG
VS.
Too Faced Natural Eye Palette
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b-1f-27HzI0/S0VcvTI62XI/AAAAAAAAMEk/V7RNd7I-TKo/s400/January+3,+2009+186_1.jpg