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Unsung Makeup Heroes: Urban Decay Stay Naked Threesome in Naked

January 12th, 2021 by Karen 9 Comments

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One of THE BEST things Urban Decay makes IMO, hands down!

What’s an unsung makeup hero? For me, it’s an oftentimes underrated makeup morsel, a permanent collection product that scoots under the radar screen of many makeup lovers but regularly rocks my world. The long-running Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorites.

I’m totally over pervy names for beauty products (Anyone else? I feel like it’s just lazy language!), but the Urban Decay Stay Naked Threesome is one of the best everyday products in the entire line, so I just shake my head, accept the perviness, and call it my favorite bronzer-blush-highlighting palette instead.

This trio of fab face powders comes in light, medium and dark options. I use the medium one called…wait for it…Naked.

UD often has a well-deserved rep for bold bling-bling products, but this palette is surprisingly subdued. It’s really a workhorse because it removes the guesswork from picking products for perfectly flushed cheeks.

Naked includes a warm medium golden bronzer (don’t worry, it’s not too orange) with a soft sheen finish, a warm golden beige highlighter with a pearly finish, and a matte warm pink blush.

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I’m an NC42 in MAC.

The delicate powders have a dainty, Chanel-esque quality when they’re on my cheeks, which I love (ya girl cannot do overly aggressive powdery powders now that her pores have been ballooned due to age she’s older/wiser 😜). All three are pigmented, too, yet I can still blend and smooth any edges with ease.

More to love…

  • The colors last all day.
  • Vegan
  • Sturdy, secure packaging with a big mirror (Side note: It does not include a brush, which I’m cool with because I end up using my own anyway.)
  • Works great with both warm and cool lip colors — particularly pinks, reds and corals.
  • Bronzer and highlighter can double as a eyeshadows in a pinch.
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I’m wearing the bronzer, blush and highligheter.
  • BASE: First Aid Beauty Hyaluronic Hydrating Primer, It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare in Tan Warm 41, Kevyn Aucoin Supernatural Concealer in Medium EC06, Estee Lauder Hydra Prep 24HR Concealer in Medium Deep Warm, Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent Honey
  • EYES: MAC Brun and Urban Decay Brow Beater in Neutral Brown (brows), NARS Tinted Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base in Light (eyeshadow base), MAC Brule (all over lid), MAC Cork (lower lash lines and lids), MAC Saddle (crease), Chanel Black Wood with a little MAC Brun smudged on top (liner) Urban Decay Cannonball with Bite Beauty Upswing (mascara)
  • LIPS: MAC Powder Kiss Liquid Lipstick in Crossfade mixed with Sorry Not Sorry

Oh, and if you’re feeling too lazy to do a separate blush, bronzer and highlighter, just swirl all three powders together with a large face brush, and blend a light layer over bare cheeks or your favorite tinted moisturizer. Magic, I tell ya!

Naked is totally worth the coveted space in your everyday makeup bag. It’s $36, and you can find it now in the Urban Decay permanent line.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Unsung Makeup Heroes: Urban Decay Stay Naked Threesome in Naked / Originally published January 12th, 2021

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  1. Sarah Lowes says

    January 12th, 2021 at 11:28 am

    I find I can’t use highlighter without it showing up every single line and wrinkle – even in places that I thought didn’t have any!

    Am I using it wrongly?

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    • Karen says

      January 12th, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      Hi Sarah,

      Hmm, I’m guessing that the highlighters you’ve been trying have a very frosty finish. You could try using the lightest touch to apply, that could help tone down the intensity. Or you could always opt for a highlighter with a softer sheen finish, or even try a cream highlighter (they tend to be very forgiving). Let me know if you have any other questions!

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  2. Tatiana says

    January 12th, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    I love this fresh, classic makeup on you! Looks fantastic. I love the blush color in Naked, but fear the bronzer would be too dark. The blush in the lighter color is more orangey-coral which I’m not in love with. Alas, it’s not like I need another blush or bronzer or highlighter right now.

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    • Karen says

      January 12th, 2021 at 3:26 pm

      Aww, thank you! I like this kind of makeup a lot.

      Oh, and your last sentence is the story of my life, haha!

      It *just* started raining up here, so stay dry!

      Reply
      • Tatiana says

        January 12th, 2021 at 4:38 pm

        I’m so jealous you’re getting rain. Still dry as a bone south of The City. Sigh. I miss winter rain. Now that I said that it will probably flood next year. Lol.

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  3. Jennifer Emmett says

    January 12th, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    Ooooh I have this too! It’s easy to use, flattering and I like it a lot! It really is a nice bronze. Agree on the names lol, too blatant. Just saying them could make some people blush!

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  4. Anne says

    January 13th, 2021 at 5:25 am

    I get what you mean – these „scandalous“ names make me yawn rather then interested in a brand. But UD have some good products despite the names.
    Anne recently posted … My best skin care products of 2020 | Doctor Anne

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  5. Kim says

    January 13th, 2021 at 12:33 pm

    It’s beautiful and that’s high praise (one of the best things UD makes), considering their 24/7s. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Anita says

    January 14th, 2021 at 10:43 pm

    Been following you for a while and I think this is the look I love the most!! Stunning.
    Just everything, eyes, lips and cheeks have come together beautifully and you make it look so effortless! Might actually look into that UD palette ( not that I need another blush/ highlight)

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