Urban Decay Book of Shadows II

Eyeshadows

Jan 6

It was true love the first time I laid eyes on the Urban Decay Book of Shadows II online. The love was sadly tempered by the fact that UD is not available here in the Philippines. However, by a stroke of luck, a close friend was abroad so I asked her if she can get this for me. It was like Christmas in November, I said.

Graphic design on top and peacock prints inside

Where the lookbook is

So, without further ado. What I LOVE about this palette!

Short of mascara this has everything you need for eye makeup, be it for day or night. There’s a balanced combination of neutral colors that match with the fun ones.
Now I understand why everybody raved about the 24/7 glide-on pencil and Primer Potion. There’s going to be a separate review for these so watch out for that.
Highly pigmented colors that go on evenly. The texture is smooth and silky. Even without the primer itself, UD eyeshadows can stand on their own.
Great packaging! Two thumbs up, people.
It costs $48 (but $51 with taxes), so I paid P2,500 at a $1-P48 exchange rate. The price tag is hefty but the item is worth it. No regrets!

Bird’s eye view

What I don’t like about this pallet:

It’s quite big and bulky so it’s bothersome to travel with.
Midnight Cowboy Rides Again is an eyeshadow that one must use with caution. While the white-gold color itself is lovely, the huge glitters that go with it are threatening! They will fall everywhere and stick to your skin!

Other than these two, I have no complaints. As I said above the P2,500 I paid is more than a fair price for this palette. I got 16 eyeshadows, two ultra long-lasting pencils and the cult favorite, UDPP, in the bargain. I highly recommend this product for makeup beginners who want to try quality eye products without having to pay full price. Come to think of it, even if you’re not a makeup noob,this is one palette that shouldn’t be missing in your arsenal.

Will I buy this again? Well, no, because this will last me a long time, but I will buy other Urban Decay palettes in the future. They’re just simply HG material.