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OK, I am a few months late with Urban Decay’s Electric palette and this is in spite of buying it on the day it was released but it makes a change to visit something after the mad flurry for swatches on other beauty blogs.
I wanted to take my time with this product, which is why it was buried in my drawer, waiting for the ideal opportunity to break into.
The Electric Palette is not for the weak, it’s not for the whimsical-floating-on-a-cloud lot either. That’s what the Naked palettes are for. Electric is a chaotic and insane palette of acid tones, neon shades and bright colours – it’s crack for eye-make-up addicts.
It’s about time Urban Decay stepped away from the comfort zone and done something spectacular and Electric signals the move to be bold and play bold.
Some will argue these kind of colours have already been done by Sleek but I’ve not been convinced by some of their palettes because their quality doesn’t measure up. Let’s be straight about this, Urban Decay makes the finest, most buttery soft and blendable eyeshadows. Eye make-up takes on a whole new meaning in fact.
With such faith in Urban Decay and with my devotion to the brand, I had big hopes for Electric. The packaging alone is brilliant – robust, slick and solid.
Open it up and you’re met with 10 pressed pigments, which aren’t limited to the eyes only. Urban Decay boasts of a new and special formula created to make these intense shades, which are a mix of shimmers, glitters and mattes. You can adjust some of these shades to work as eyeliners, blushers and lips – even on hair too.
As I explained, I’m a lover of Urban Decay eyeshadows, but this is the first time I feel let down by some of the shades. You see, the results vary with a handful of them falling foul.
I used six shades to create this look:
These were Thrash (bright lime green matte with floating gold pearl), Fringe (teal), Gonzo (turquoise matte), Chaos (royal blue), Urban (metallic purple) and Jilted (metallic fuschia with blue shift).
The one colour I struggled repeatedly with was Thrash. It faded away almost immediately upon application and I delicately patted it on with a brush. I know anything yellow is usually difficult to work with when it comes to eye make-up but Thrash by Urban Decay’s high standards didn’t cut the mustard – even with the use of a primer. As for blending, it was a nightmare to attempt it when Thrash withered away so quickly. (By the way, all pictures were taken in natural daylight.)
I discussed this with the wife, Leanne and she suggested I use NYX’s Jumbo Pencil in Milk to allow the powdery glitter shadow to stick to it. Usually I use Milk but on this occasion I didn’t think I would need to. Any way, I will try it, if anything it will create a neutral base for the colours to pop.
The remaining colours I used are classic UD, easy to blend and beyond beautiful with Gonzo my favourite because I am a total sucker for anything turquoise.
Interestingly I had been told by a few (and read some posts too) that the shades stain the skin even with a primer but I didn’t find this to be the case. The products came off effortlessly with a micellar water cleanser.
It’s a dynamic, blow-your-mind palette but it comes with some teething problems. I’m going to attempt to work around these because I’m in love with the colours and am determined to get along famously with them. I would like to know what your thoughts on working with Electric are. Disappointing or out of this world?
Electric will set you back by £38, which equates to £3.80 per colour.
YOU ARE SO FIT.
Wow i wouldnt even know how to use six colours! Three is my max with my ham fisted skills.
I wouod give everything aoart from the blue and pink in the pallette a go.
I havent tried urban decay in years. Used to love it in my late teens early twenties but then Boots stopped stocking it. Havent given it a go since it started apdpearing again.
This looks amazing on you!
If anything, this is more evidence that Urban Decay need to quit with the nudes and come out with more colourful palettes like these! Nudes are being saturated at the minute.
The lime appears quite faint on me too, but I’ve never come across a shade like this one before. And by the way, love the watermark on your eye, had to do a double take, ha!
Lima xo
Britny, how far has Urban Decay come since the days of Boots, eh? Is there an UD stockist near you? You’ll be surprised using more than 3 colours especially from this rainbow-esque palette is easy. 🙂 xx
Lima, my love, thank you for your kind words! You have such sharp skills with colour and aren’t afraid to use it. I adore your handiwork – it’s so unique. Totally agree with you that UD need to move away from the neutrals. They were the pioneers in the neutral palettes and now they are being done to death. Sadly they are such safe colours and brands know they will sell whereas bright colours are an acquired taste. xx
And to my wifey, Leanne…hnnnghh! Love you! xxx
I love your make-up! So pretty! I guess I’ll try to copy you when my electric palette arrives. But I also guess i’ll fail terribly and use it only at home where no one can see me 😀
Thank you, Caroline! I don’t think it’ll be a disaster on you at all! If you’re nervous then start with the darkest shades or use as a liner. Xx
Sadly sheenie glasgow would be my nearest stockist. Its so frustrating living up here very few brands we have access too.
I order illamasqua and sometimes mac online but i hate not being able to physically touch and examune a product befire buying. Also i like to get advice on colours and if they would suit me.
Totally understand, Britny. It is crucial to know if a colour suits you and just to touch and feel a product on your fingers can make all the difference of buying or walking away.