Urban Decay Naked Skin Versus Revlon Nearly Naked Skin

Urban Decay has started a trend with their naked line and I believe most of us think that Revlon's Nearly Naked Skin is their answer to UD's version. I'll compare a few things I noticed and let you all decide.  I would love to hear some feedback if you've tried one or both.


Packaging

I really don't worry too much about the looks of the packaging but rather how the product is dispensed.  I really like the the UD Naked Skin has a pump to help with dispensing and control how much.

The packaging isn't bad but I wish it had a pump.  I had a hard time getting it out the first time I used it and that hasn't gotten much better--though I suppose most drug store foundation have this type package.

Consistency

 UD Naked Skin. More runny in consistency than Revlon version.  I really do think the change in consistency helps with application and attributes to the coverage.

Revlon Nearly Naked Skin is also a bit runny but a little thicker.  

Both go on very well and have a more natural appearance than "regular" foundations.  In my opinion the thicker consistency of the Revlon version makes it a touch more heavy feeling on my skin, but doesn't make the coverage any better than its UD counter part.  

Coverage 

 I hit on coverage above but to sum it up I think Urban Decay's Naked Skin has a better coverage while not being as heavy in feel as the Revlon version.  In the Revlon versions defense it does have very good coverage for a "naked foundation" its just a bit heavier in feel than its counterpart.

Staying Power

I consider this "category" (since I just starting picking things to rate the two) to be a drawl.  I use a primer with both ( I used Urban Decay's pore perfection with both while trying them out) and found that both foundations stayed on all day long.  I have also tried both without a primer and found my skin to be oily, especially around t-zone but I didn't notice either "allowing" my skin to get more oily than the other.  Both foundations wear very well.

 Availability of Shades

Naked skin has 18 shades and it seems Nearly Naked has just about as many (I believe I counted 16 online).  I wear the lightest shade in the Nearly Naked and it is a good match but I would say its about the same as other foundations, I'm not sure its my exact match (but its not noticeable).  I was able to find a slightly better match with UD.  I'm not sure if that would be true for others or just because I am so fair.  I really don't know if I could use color match along (its really not that much) as a deciding factor for others unless you're in the same shoes as me with matching.

Price 

UD Naked skin is considerably more than Nearly Naked at $38 while  Nearly Naked is $9.99.    Naked Skin is definitely much more expensive than Nearly Naked so it really comes down to if one is willing to pay the price for it.

Bottom Line

 To me the purpose of the idea of a naked foundation is to provide as much coverage as possible while still maintaining the natural look.  In my opinion Urban Decay's Naked Skin is the most light weight in feel while providing the best coverage. I also prefer the shade match on the Naked Skin because I feel it to be an exact match for me rather than a "good enough match".   To be fair to Revlon's Nearly Naked Skin it is a drug store foundation so its not going to be exactly the same.  I do think they did a very good job of providing a more natural feeling drug store foundation.  I  like that it is  the most light weight drug store foundation I've worn and the coverage is very good to boot.  I'll even go on to say that some drug store foundations do not wear well at all while the  Nearly Naked feels really nice on my skin.   I think to directly compare the two is like apple to oranges but I will say money aside I would pick the Naked Skin for its coverage and match to my skin.  

I hope my ramble/logic makes sense to others.  I would love to hear other's opinions.

Thanks for reading.

Em  :--) 

Urban Decay Naked Skin

Urban Decay Naked Skin 

I really like the fancy packaging although the only thing that really matter is that it has a pump.  I find foundations without a pump more difficult to use, and I tend to make a mess with them (yes I'm clumsy lol).  I also like how little it takes, I use about a half a pump for each side of my face so one pump total.

Urban Decay's Claim

Coverage without compromise.  Our weightless formula blurs imperfections for a flawless finish that feels invisible, but looks professionally retouched.



How it stacks up to the Claim

I really do think this foundation lives up the hype and so much more.  I love how light it feels once its on and how it truly does disappear into my skin.  Another big selling point for me is the large selection of shades (I'm so fair that I have a hard time finding a good foundation match).  With 18 different shades I was hoping to find just the right shade and I was able to do so with shade 1.0. I normally wear the lightest shade or next to lightest shade if it super light with pink or cool undertones, so I thought .5 would be my match.  I decided the get a Ulta rep to match me though just to be sure and turns out that 1.0 is a better match for me.  According to Urban Decay's website 1.0 is for very fair (yep) skin with soft warm undertones (I'm pretty sure I'm cool) so I wouldn't have picked this one for myself but indeed its the best match I've had so far.  I really could go on an on as to how great the match is (that such a huge deal to me--I"m also most always slightly off in the match).

Consistency 

Sorry that the picture is a little blurry, I was trying to keep the foundation from sliding off my hand.  It is very runny (for lack of better term) but I find this to be a nice quality.  The extra liquidity of the formula helps it live up to the claims about how feel and how well it blends into skin.

Coverage

  I would consider it to be medium coverage as it does cover up a good bit, but not everything.    For those like myself that have acne or redness you may want to use a concealer to cover up redness that shows through (as coverage is sheer but does even out complexion well) or any acne that needs additional coverage.   This foundation does have a nice finish, therefore, powder if not necessary to seal up the foundation but you may want to use some if you require additional coverage.   Even though my complexion is uneven I have worn just the foundation for days I'm not wanting to use the whole nine yards (concealer, and powder etc) and felt fine doing so.

Primer

I always use a primer before putting on my foundation because my skin is very oily.  I've been using this primer for a while and think it works very well.  Even when it was extremely hot (I'm late doing this review) my make up would still be in place at the end of the day.  I've also found the primer does hold up to its claim that it fills in pores and smooths out complexion.  

Urban Decay Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

I've just recently gotten into brushes (aside from my bare mineral brushes and a few eye shadow brushes that I have), this was actually my first foundation brush.  The ulta rep helping me select a shade suggested I get the brush also, I was skeptical at first so she let me try it out.  I love how it helps to blend the foundation evenly and easily into my skin (this foundation really does disappear as promised). I usually use a sponge and my fingers to apply foundation so this is a big change, but definitely a great one. I'm really loving having this foundation brush and the idea of using it over a sponge.  I'll also have to get some other kinds to try.  I'm open to suggestions if you have one that you love.

Before Vs. After 

Sorry about the lighting difference in the before and after pictures.   Its a little harder to see any specific unevenness of my complexion/redness or any acne marks current or past but it does give a little bit of any idea of the over all improvement.  I can not safe enough about how awesome this foundation is with evening out skin tone without being heavy.  It seems many foundations can do this but they end up being cakey or requiring what seems like coat after coat, and then it doesn't look natural.

Notice how it helps take out the redness on my lower chin.  If I were going for a "more polished look" I might add a little bit of concealer to finish covering  these spots, but I am very happy with coverage as is for foundation only. 

I look really mad in the after picture haha.  It's a challenge for me to take my own photos without a front facing camera.

I really like this angle/picture because it shows my complexion being evened out.  This is probably more true to most people's skin needs--as I feel many need their complexions to be evened out some but may not have acne as well. Lighting is off a bit--my face isn't as red as it looks but it was a bit red from me playing with make up (I took off my make up  after work--the Revlon Naked Skin makeup and then put this on--hence the same shirt and necklace lol).

Full Face/ Pictures from other days for comparison

I'm still working on lighting (I know you all are tired of me saying that) so my skin looks a little splotchy that its not in real life.  I think the extra light does help to show how well it blends into my skin and just how natural it looks.

These are taken back in the summer, hence why my skin is clearer.  The acne comes and goes, but never seems to stay gone forever.  I like these pictures because they were taken outside and give a better look of how it looks outside.  I should have written this review a while back since I've had this foundation since not long after it came out.  Revlon's release of naked skin gave me the idea to do the review (I'll compare the two in another post).


Bottom Line

I LOVE this foundation, it truly is the holy grail foundation for me, while it is not full coverage (closer to medium) I prefer it to other full coverage foundations because of its natural look.  I really do like  that it blends in to look like skin, thus looking more natural than other foundations.  In my opinion full coverage foundations are nice (don't get me wrong they are a girl with acne's best friend, especially when its really acting up) but they aren't as natural looking, as I feel it can be seen that they are being worn (not that its a bad thing but not as natural looking for lack of better words).   I'm not even sure if my rambles make sense to anyone outside of my head (ha) but I saw all of that to say that it goes on very easily and provides great coverage while still having a natural finish.

If would love to hear what you all think.

Thanks for reading.


Em :) 

Urban Decay Eyeshadow

I totally fell for the UD vintage eyeshadow sell.  Yep, I'm a sucker for a bargain lol. Of course as soon as I got them I had to play with them.  This is my first attempt at many doing swatches (at least to share online) so please bare with me.  I also apologize for the loose shadow in my pictures, I promise I'm not a shadow abuser.  I think I pressed too hard in an attempt to get enough shadow for the swatches.  I also have a few of the new style UD shadows (Snatch, Scratch, and SWF) so i'll include those as well. *All swatches are over UD's original primmer potion*. 

Cherry: 

Light pink with a small hint of silver.

With Flash.  [I'm using flash to show the "texture" of the shadows.  Cherry is a very light pink and almost looks brown in some lights.

No Flash.

Free Love:

Peachish/Pink

Photo makes it look a little darker than it is.  Its mainly peach but shifts between pink and brown.

No Flash

This pretty true to its color--its beach with pinkish sparkle in it. What I love out this shadow is the shifting from peach/pink/brown depending on the light.

Flash

This is a bit lighter than its "true color" but it does look this pink in darker lights.  I absoluately love this shade because of the color shifting. 

Sell Out:

Campagne color.  UD website says its pink but I think its more a light brown but a nice color at any rate.

With Flash (without makes it look much darker than it really is)

No Flash.

There is a small hint of pink, but its mainly light brown as shown.

Flash.

Flash helps to show the small amount of pink.

Strip (I admit some of the names amuse me, this one is def one of them)

Metalic Silver  with blue glitter. 

No Flash.

Mainly silver but in some lighting it looks like a light blue with silver sheen.

Flash.

Sorry this picture is so dark. I decided to use it anyway since I think it captures the color well.  If applied a bit heavier you can really see the blue sparkles.

Stalker

Medium purple with silver glitter.

*This picture makes it look a bit darker than it is. 

No Flash.

Med purple with silver shimmer. In some lighting it appears to be pinkish/purple.

Flash.

Again a little dark, sorry about that but I like how it shows the pink tint to it.


Snatch   (not one of the vintage I got in the UD sell)

Peachish/Pink with gold glitter

No Flash.

Peachish/ Pink.  I love how its shifts between pink and peach.  This is def my favorite one.

Flash.

Sorry about lighting.  This shows the pink "mixed in" with the peach. 

Scratch (also did not get in UD vintage sell)

Rose color.  Med. pink/peach

No Flash.

Pink with browish/peach tints.  This is pretty true to the actual color.

Flash.

Flash washed it out a good bit but this does show the light pink undertone that mixes with the peach for this goregous color.

Grifter

Med purple with silver glitter

Flash.

Flash washes it out a bit but it does have a light purple tint to it.  This really shows the shimmer, its a nice purple. Not as dark as the shadow picture makes it look.

No Flash.

Nice lavendar color with silver sparkles.

Hot Pants

Med. Pink

No Flash.

Med pink with shimmer. 

Flash.

Can be applied lighter to get a pink similar to this. Also shows the shimmer in it.

Maui Wowie

Med. Gold with silver shimmer

No Flash



Gold/Brown with silver shimmer. 

Flash

Flash shows off the shimmer.  Brown/Gold in color.

SWF (Not part of UD vintage sell).

Light pink with silver glitter.

                                                              

No Flash.

Light pink with silver shimmer.  This is pretty close to "real color". Its hard to capture the lighter pinks.  As you can see from other shadows above I'm into pink shadow though :).

Flash

Sorry for the weird angle. Not sure why I had my hand this way.  The flash washes it out but does show off the lighter pink undertones and shimmer.

X

Gold with peach tint

Color shifts.  Its gold with peachish/pinkish tints to it. 


Flash.

Flash washed out color but does show off the brownish/peach undertint

No Flash.

Really close to "true color"  Its gold with peachish pink tint to it.

Hope these will be helpful :).  I'll work on getting better at taking swatch pics.

As you can see I'm a fan of pinks and browns, I need to work on branching out lol.