Monday, October 8, 2012

Urban Decay Holiday 2012 Collection

The holiday collection from Urban Decay was the first one that was released, it was released so early that I brushed it to the side and kept working through fall collections.  I don't remember quite when it was released but I do remember that it was so early that I was sktill concentrating on fall and ended up just ignoring it.  I liked the Vice palette as soon as I saw it and added it to my Most Wanted list for October but pushed the collection aside to work on it later on.  Now I am ready for holiday products and collections and I have decided to start off with Urban Decay since they released it so early and already some of the products are emerging as clear winners.

This holiday collection from Urban Decay is mostly a gift collection, I believe that there is a handful of single products but most of the products are palettes and sets and I also believe that there is a pretty strong emphasis on eye makeup products.  With Urban Decay completely revamping one of their best selling products, I can see how much they would want to emphasis it in one of the the biggest seasonal collections.  I have still not tried out the new formula, I haven't bought much from Urban Decay lately (odd considering that last year I bought tons of stuff from this company).  I want to try out this new formula but I haven't bought much over the past few weeks since I have been trying to use a few things before the holiday shopping season begin, I am thinking that it will be time to change that with one or more of these palettes!

Here is the Urban Decay holiday collection!

24/7 Double-Ended Glide-On Pencil - The two most convenient shades ever to share a pencil barrel - rich brown and our award-winning black - back by popular demand.  If you’re already a fan of our 24/7 Eye Pencils, this is one little gem you won’t want to miss. It packs the amazing staying power and unbeatable glide of our creamy 24/7 Glide-On formula into a compact, two-in-one format. A master of convenience, this travel-friendly duo features the two most convenient shades ever to share a pencil barrel—rich brown and our award-winning black. (After all, who doesn’t need these super versatile basics in their beauty arsenal?).  When we first introduced our original Naked Palette (maybe you’ve heard of it?), we created this pencil to go with it. Eventually, we loaded the Naked Palette with a brush instead, but people BEGGED us to sell the pencil on its own. This is now the ONLY way you can get these essential shades together in one pencil.  With their amazing staying power and unmatched color payout, our 24/7 Eye Pencils are one of the things we’re known for. Creamy and waterproof, this highly saturated formula glides on and stays put no matter what you put it through. (Trust us, we’ve tried it all.).  You’ll definitely want this set for yourself, but don’t forget that it makes a great gift too—so be sure to stock up. It’s even packaged in a clear outer box to showcase the two must-have shades inside. No wrapping required!
- Whiskey - rich brown
- Zero - zealous black

24/7 Double-Ended Eye Pencil Set - Two double-ended eye pencils, four must-have shades and our award-winning 24/7 formula.  What more could you want (Except for two sets, of course.)  If you’re already a fan of our 24/7 Eye Pencils, this is one little duo you won’t want to miss. These are colors that anyone can wear, but they’re anything but basic. You get four vibrant, must-have shades in two pencils (including our award-winning black), plus a Grind House Double Barrel Sharpener. Talk about an amazing value! We’ve even included one shade that’s totally new—Sabbath, a matte navy-blue shade that’s exclusive to this set (and destined for cult status, if we do say so ourselves).  When we first introduced our original Naked Palette (maybe you’ve heard of it?), we created a 24/7 Double-Ended Eye Pencil to go with it. Everybody went insane—especially for the Eye Pencil! Ever since then, people have been BEGGING us to bring it back. With their amazing staying power and unmatched color payout, our 24/7 Eye Pencils are one of the things we’re known for. Creamy and waterproof, this highly saturated formula glides on and stays put no matter what you put it through. (Trust us, we’ve tried it all.)   You’ll definitely want this set for yourself, but don’t forget that it makes a great gift too—so be sure to stock up. It’s even packaged in a clear outer box to showcase the four vibrant (and super versatile) shades inside. No wrapping required!
- Sabbath - matte navy blue
- Zero - zealous black
- Corrupt - medium brown
- Stash - dark green with gold flecks

Ocho Loco 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set - A set of EIGHT FULL-SIZE 24/7 Eye Pencils in a rainbow of intoxicating shades (including four totally new ones) - at this price, you'd be crazy not to get it!  If you’re a fan of our 24/7 Eye Pencils, you’re going to go nuts over this collection. It features an incredible lineup of eight full-size pencils in a rainbow of intoxicating shades—four that are totally new, one that was previously only available in another set and three dark, sexy best-sellers, PLUS a Grindhouse Sharpener. We HARDLY EVER do a set with full-size Eye Pencils, so this set is sure to sell out fast, especially at this price—$59 for eight full-sized pencils (a $152 value)!  Everyone in the UD offices is DYING to get their hands on this set, and it’s easy to see why! With eight amazing shades, you can create whatever look you’re in the mood for—from nakedly neutral to boldly bright to smoldering and sultry. In fact, the color range is so insane that we just had to dub this set Ocho Loco—which is Spanish for “crazy eight.”  With their amazing staying power and unmatched color payout, our 24/7 Eye Pencils are one of the things we’re known for. Creamy and waterproof, this highly saturated formula glides on and stays put no matter what you put it through. (Trust us, we’ve tried it all.)   Oh and did we mention that this set is totally giftable? It even comes in a clear outer box to showcase the insane color range inside—just slap a bow on it and you’re done! (But be sure to snatch one up for yourself too. Gift envy isn’t pretty!)
- Mushroom - taupe pewter metallic
- Hustle - medium brown metallic
- Psychadelic Sister - bright purple shimmer
- LSD - navy with bright turquoise shimmer
- Junkie - teal with bright gold shimmer
- Rockstar - deepest eggplant
- Perversion - blackest-black matte
- Stash - dark green gold

Smoked 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set - Forget everything you thought you knew about creating super-sexy eyes.  This set takes smoky WAY beyond basic black.  The perfect pairing for our popular Smoked Palette, the Smoked 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set contains six pencils in all—including two limited-edition shades we brought back by popular demand, and two amazing new shades you won’t find anywhere else! From shimmering pewters and deep, dynamic jewel tones to chocolate neutrals and our award-winning black, we’ve got your every smoky eye need covered. Whether you’re a smoky pencil junkie or you’re just beginning to toy with the sultry look, this versatile set is a must. And if you haven’t tried our 24/7 Eye Pencils yet, all we can say is: GET. THIS. SET. NOW. Our pencils are one of the things we’re known for, and this set packs the amazing staying power and unmatched color payout of our highly saturated 24/7 formula into a travel-friendly format. Creamy and waterproof, it glides on and stays put no matter what you put it through. (Trust us, we’ve tried it all.)  Oh and did we mention that this set is totally giftable? It even comes in a clear outer box to showcase the insane color range inside—just slap a bow on it and you’re done! (But be sure to snatch one up for yourself too. Gift envy isn’t pretty!)
- Smog - copper
- Mainline - dark green with blue matte flash
- Uzi - gunmetal taupe
- Empire - dark eggplant satin
- Zero - zealous black
- Demolition - deep brown matte

The Vice Palette - Twenty never-before-seen shades in one insanely gorgeous palette!  Shadow junkies, prepare to get addicted.  If eyeshadow is your vice, the Vice Palette is your fix. Loaded with 20 never-before-seen shades you won’t find anywhere else, this insanely gorgeous palette is ALL about eyeshadow. With a mix of mattes, satins, shimmers, neutrals and brights, the range of shades is unreal—from breathtaking gold to shimmery green to jet-black satin. Plus, each Eyeshadow features our brand new Pigment Infusion System™, the proprietary blend of ingredients that gives every shade its velvety texture, rich color, serious staying power and blendability.  All that eye candy comes in a sleek purple soft-touch case topped with a jeweled UD icon. With the push of a button, the slow-opening lid dramatically reveals all 20 shades, plus a large mirror and a double-ended Good Karma Shadow and Crease Brush. Shadow junkies, prepare to get addicted.
- Desperation - grayish taupe brown metallic satin
- Muse - deep reddish brown with golden and multidimensional shimmer
- Jagged - matte black base with gold metallic
- Blitz - bright gold metallic
- Penny Lane - bronze metallic with gold glitter
- Junkie - dark green-blue with gold shimmer
- Chaos - vibrant royal blue with very subtle shimmer
- Unhinged - electric turquoise with blue metallic
- Occupy - dark gray-blue metallic
- Black Market - dark charcoal black matte-satin
- Provocateur - light grayish pink with lots of multidimensional shimmer
- Vice - dark eggplant with subtle red shimmer
- Noise - dark reddish-pink metallic with big gold glitter
- Amor - grayish brown metallic with silver micro-glitter
- Nevermind - light taupey-brown shimmer
- Echo Beach - light wheat-champagne shimmer
- Anonymous - light whitish-pink nude matte
- Freebird - light peachy-pink with silver micro-glitter
- Laced - pinky-taupe matte

Feminine Palette - Multiple personalities?  Us too.  Cater to all of them with these limited edition palettes, each with six Eye Shadows and a travel-size Lip Junkie Lip Gloss.  Play up your girlie side with the Feminine Palette.  This set features a soft yet sultry mix of shimmering neutrals and smokier shadows, including Skimp—a previously exclusive fave. To give the whole thing an edgy boudoir feel to match its come-hither shades, this palette comes in a sleek vinyl case decked out with black lace (slightly frayed, of course) and black fishnet.  Every Eyeshadow features our brand new Pigment Infusion System™, the proprietary blend of ingredients that gives each shade its velvety texture, rich color, serious staying power and blendability. And the coordinating Lip Junkie Lipgloss gives lips that super shiny look without the gummy, gooey feel that many glosses have.  Each one of these palettes comes in a sleek zip-around case with a mirror for on-the-go touchups. Toss it in your bag and get into character whenever the mood strikes. The case even doubles as a cute clutch for a night out. Just pop out the shadow tray, toss in your ID and some cash and you’re good to go!
- AC/DC Eye Shadow - smoky grayish purple shimmer
- Bordello Eye Shadow - pale mauve shimmer with gold micro-glitter
- Gunmetal Eye Shadow - dark metallic gray shimmer with silver micro-glitter
- Hijack Eye Shadow - deep metallic teal shimmer
- Lost Eye Shadow - medium metallic brown shimmer
- Skimp Eye Shadow - light peachy pearl
- Wallflower Lip Gloss - nude creamy pink

Dangerous Palette - Multiple personalities?  Us too.  Cater to all of them with these limited edition palettes, each with six Eye Shadows and a travel-size Lip Junkie Lip Gloss.  Feeling a bit more daring? Rev up your look with the Dangerous Palette's deep jewel tones and seductive neutrals, including Deeper and Ace—both UD staff favorites from the 15-Year Palette. The subtle dagger on the outside of the case hints at the edgier shades within, while black X-rayed peonies provide the perfect backdrop to make the shadows really pop.
- Ace Eye Shadow - deep gray with blue shimmer
- Deeper Eye Shadow - metallic dark brown with bronze pearl
- Evidence Eye Shadow - deep navy blue shimmer
- Gravity Eye Shadow - deep violet shimmer with multi-colored micro-glitter
- Loaded Eye Shadow - deep metallic emerald shimmer
- Mushroom Eye Shadow - warm pale gray shimmer
- Naked Lip Gloss - pinky neutral

Fun Palette - Multiple personalities?  Us too.  Cater to all of them with these limited palettes, each with six Eye Shadows and a travel-size Lip Junkie Lip Gloss.  In a playful mood?  Bring it out with the Fun Palette's bold, bright hues,  like Deep End and Freakshow, both back by popular demand. True to its name, this set comes in a bright, sparkly teal case decked out with a gold octopus. Inside, technicolor octopuses float in a celestial sea of neon planets. (We said it was fun, didn’t we?)
- Deep End Eye Shadow - bright teal shimmer
- Fishnet Eye Shadow - bright pink with purple
- Freakshow Eye Shadow - deep royal purple pearl
- Maui Wowie Eye Shadow - metallic golden beige shimmer with silver glitter
- Stray Dog Eye Shadow - cool metallic ash brown shimmer
- Sellout Eye Shadow - pinky champagne shimmer
- Midnight Cowboy Lip Gloss - sheer nude sparkle

Oh my goodness!  There are some many items that I want to buy from this holiday collection!  The Urban Decay collections have been slightly weak over the past few seasons but this group of products puts that trend to a quick end - this is a great series of products!  My first choice is the famed Vice palette, I am so excited to see that all of these shades are brand new.  I am so used to getting multiples of the same shades over and over again every single time that I buy a new Urban Decay palette and now I can see shades that are brand new to me.  If I can only buy one product from this collection, this would be my choice!

From the rest of the eye shadow palettes, I really like the Feminine palette.  I love these neutrals and they will work very well with my eye color and skin tone.  I can see myself using these shades for the rest of the fall and then all through the winter.  The Fun Palette is too colorful for me to pull off, I will be skipping over it and the Dangerous Palette is nice but I don't really love it.  Onto the liners, I already own the new double-sided pencil, as I have the original Naked palette and don't need another one at the moment.  That being said, it still is a great eye pencil and I would recommend those who don't own the original palette to purchase this product.  The Ocho Loco pencil set is also too colorful for me to use on a regular basis, I will skip over this one.  The last piece that I want from this collection is the Smoked 24/7 Glide-On Set, I love these eye liners and adding six more shades to my collection is a dream come true!

I love this holiday collection and Urban Decay has set the bar very high for the season!

photo courtesy of Sephora

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