Reviewed: The Original Naked Eyeshadow Palette

If I could revisit any makeup era, it would be the 2010s. We had thick, carved-out brows; excessive highlighter; and the most elaborate eyeshadow looks, created using none other than the iconic Urban Decay Naked Palette. Back in the day, I watched countless smokey-eye tutorials from my favorite YouTubers and used this palette to re-create them in real time. Despite the vast changes in makeup trends and aesthetics over the past 14 years, this palette—with its long-lasting formula and array of neutral, yet versatile shades—has a timeless quality that beauty lovers still crave today. Luckily, we no longer need to reminisce—Urban Decay finally answered our prayers and relaunched The Original Naked Eyeshadow Palette ($59).

Back by popular demand, the limited edition release of this nude palette includes the 12 iconic original shades in a variety of finishes ranging from mattes and metallics to shimmers and satins. Honestly, it’s been a while since I blended multiple shades to create an eyeshadow look, but as soon as I received this palette, I was right back to my old ways. (Don’t be surprised when I walk down the aisle with Buck and Half Baked on my lids). Whether you’re a makeup novice or a certified MUA, these highly pigmented and blendable shades work for just about every occasion. This is truly the only eyeshadow palette you need. We’re all huge fans of this comeback here at Who What Wear, so my fellow editors and I were more than happy to create eight eyeshadow looks for you below.

“I was a staunch Naked Palette girl back in 2010, so I was psyched to rediscover my all-time favorite shades. Unsurprisingly, I gravitated toward the more neutral-leaning shades instead of the sparkly heroes I once adored. (No shade to Half Baked—you’ll always have a place in my heart!) I started with a wash of Toasted all over my lids, then used the fluffier side of the brush to buff the shade Buck into my outer corners. Finally, I swiped my finger into the shade Sidecar (the formula is so creamy!) and pressed it into the center of my lids. This is a tip I learned from celebrity makeup artist Kelli Anne Sewell; it’s quick, but delivers such an eye-opening effect. I used the blending brush to soften the edges around the lighter shade, and I had a soft, neutral eye look in seconds. ” — Jamie Schneider, senior beauty editor