Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette Comparisons (Naked, Naked 2, Naked 3)

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Hey guys! I'm sure a few of you are wondering with this new Urban Decay Naked 3 palette release if it's a worthwhile purchase. As this is their third in the Naked series, I feel like it's pretty important to see how this one compares to the previously released Naked and Naked 2 palettes.

Right off the bat you can see that the Naked 3 has an overall rose gold theme with 12 eyeshadows in a gorgeous, wave-textured tin case.




Each palette has 12 shadows generally flowing from light to dark. The current selling palettes all come with a synthetic eyeshadow brush (Naked is single-ended while 2 and 3 include dual-ended brushes).

Generally speaking, Naked has mostly warm neutrals, Naked 2 is in the neutral-to-taupe range with more drastic light and dark shadows, and Naked 3 is distinctly more pink with a lot of mid-to-light shades. Naked 3 in particular has no copycat shadows in any other collection, which is nice for the eyeshadow collector.

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So should you buy Naked 3 if you already have 1 or 2? 

 I personally feel that Naked 3 is the most different from the previous Nakeds and neither of the other palettes have significantly overlapping shades with this one. In contrast, I do feel that Naked 1 looks most flattering on warm, yellow-undertoned skin while Naked 2 looks most flattering on cool-to-neutral skintones and you don't necessarily need both 1 & 2. To me, Naked 3 is a new range of everyday wearable shades that would be "naked" only on pinker-skinned gals but still beautiful and office-appropriate for everyone else.


Dupes?

- There are no repeat shades in Naked 3.
- The highlight shade (#1) is matte and light which is fantastic in use. (N1 is shimmery, N2 is darker)
- The darkest shade (#12) is not close to anything in the other Nakeds. (N1 is charcoal, N2 is matte black)
- Trick (#6) is similar to Chopper (N2) and Toasted (N1) but less buttery and pinker.
- Factory (#9) is the lighter, pink-overtone cousin to Busted (N2) and Hustle (N1).

All in all, no real dupes here.


Final Thoughts

I'm personally a sucker for rose gold and found it to be really pretty on my skin. The shades don't read as too cool like some taupes may do and the pinky matte shadow (Limit) works great as an transition color in this shade range.

My one gripe is that I wish Naked 3 had another light satin color to pop on the lid like Half Baked (Naked 1 & 2), Sin (Naked 1), or Verve (Naked 2).  Dust (glittery light pink) seems like it would be good but it isn't highly pigmented and applies a bit crumbly with fallout due to the high amount of glitter. Many of the shadows stay in the medium range which is a little disappointing for someone with a medium skintone where they blend in too much.

Still, it is a beautiful palette and a great value at $52. There are no shades too close to Naked 1 or 2 so if you already have one of those then this palette will complement those colors nicely. If you are brand new to the Naked line I would recommend getting Naked 1 or 2 first before diving into 3 unless you know you love and wear pinks more than any other neutral.

You can find my previous Naked palette reviews & swatches here:
Naked 3
Naked 2
Naked (original)
Naked Basics

Naked 3 is available now at urbandecay.com and will be available at Sephora and Ulta in December.

Readers, what do you think? Which Naked Palettes do you own? Will you be picking up Naked 3? Let me know in the comments below!

Disclaimer: This post contains product provided by the company's PR for consideration. For more information please see my review policy. 

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71 comments

  1. mervelilNovember 21, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    i loved naked 3 ...Hi From Turkey ...http://mervelil.blogspot.com/

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  2. June L.November 21, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Augh, this palette is so pretty! T-T I really want it, it's absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the comparisons! <3

    Junniku blog

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  3. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    The colors are very similar...the next one should have brighter colors. RoRo’s World

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    1. AshleyNovember 21, 2013 at 4:24 PM

      Naked means nude or neutral...

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    2. GlitterKillah187November 22, 2013 at 9:50 PM

      They wouldn't name it Naked if it were bright colors. Naked=neutrals.

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  4. beautyfoodyNovember 21, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    oh this looks great, I pray that it's also available in germany ♥

    http://voyagevoyagelamonde.blogspot.de/

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  5. zozoNovember 21, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Pretty palette but definitely not for me! Too many pinks I would never wear. I think Naked #1 is still my fave :)

    atelier zozo

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  6. Zofia|16|EnglandNovember 21, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    i love all of these palettes, even the naked 3 and im not a pink wearer!

    zofia xo
    littlemisspradaxo.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Everything is so beautiful. I love these palettes!

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  8. Icequeen81November 21, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Love the compilation this way u can see which shades u like from each, so far from 1, just 4 from 2 just 5 ,and from 3 just 8 and one for the brows.

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  9. tiffanyNovember 21, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    are you going to do a makeup look with the naked 3 palette? anxious to see it!!

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    1. JenNovember 21, 2013 at 7:32 PM

      Definitely! I might do a holiday makeup look since the pink tones are so pretty and would look really nice with a deep lipstick. :)

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  10. NicolNovember 21, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    naked 3 is still my favourite from the comparisons

    yukluistyle

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  11. VivianNovember 21, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I have Naked 1 and the basics palette. Thank you for this Jen, so helpful~

    LIVE.IN.LOVE

    ~

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  12. Everything About BellaNovember 21, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Naked palette 3 looks super pretty! But I still love the 1st one more than the others though :D

    Bella / everythingaboutbella.blogspot.com

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  13. UnknownNovember 21, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I think it I had to pick, I would go for naked 1!

    BIFFSQUIGGLED

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  14. kristy vangNovember 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Out of all these palettes, Jen which one is your most favorite?

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    1. JenNovember 21, 2013 at 7:31 PM

      Naked 1 is my favorite! It's not that the other ones don't have colors I like, it's just that the ones I use most (warm neutral mattes) are in Naked 1. :)

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  15. UnknownNovember 21, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Which Naked palette would you recommend for a very tanned, warm undertoned skin?

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  16. UnknownNovember 21, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    how many shades blend in too much for medium toned people? assuming we're just using a brush and not taking any extra lengths such as using a base color? thanks!

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    1. JenNovember 22, 2013 at 12:13 AM

      For me, 2 shades (#5 & #6) are TOO medium toned. Shadow #3 shows up but I wish it were lighter and shadow #4 blends in but that's good since it's matte and a good transitional blending shadow. Hope that helps!

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    2. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 1:08 AM

      thanks! that helps. i believe i'm only 1 shade lighter than you (i wear MUFE HD in 120) so it sounds like including the crumbling #2 dust, there's 4 shades that's not lovable. might have to sit this one out...

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  17. Võ Nguyên ThảoNovember 22, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Hi Jen, I love eyeshadow and I had Naked, Naked 2 and sure I will get Naked 3. Thanks for this post. Should I get it now or wait till december, hic.. I can't wait...

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  18. ValNovember 22, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Hi Jen, I loved them all!
    They are similar but different :) Which Naked palette would you recommend for fair skin?

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    1. ShyNovember 22, 2013 at 6:56 PM

      I have the same question. I don't own any Naked pallets & I am very fair with reddish brown hair & brown eyes? Which pallette would you recommend?

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  19. CharzerwuNovember 22, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Hi jen, thanks for the review:)
    Ive got monolids but my eye lids are quite puffy.
    I havent bought any naked palette since ive already got quite a few brown tones.
    But im interested in naked 3 and im not sure would it suit me since ive got puffy eyes:s

    Look for ure prompt reply and advices:)
    Thank you jen xxx

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  20. ❥anya_jn★November 22, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Seems that Naked 3 is not for me, since I'm not into pink toned eyeshadows. Thanks for the comparisons, Jen!

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  21. AmandaNovember 22, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I've always thought that eyeshadows with pink undertone would make the skin look even more pink if you have pink undertone in your skin. So that's not the case? :)

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    1. JenNovember 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM

      It can depend on the coolness of the pink. Warm, rosy-gold pinks can make all skintones look glowier, but cooler pinks near the eyes can have the potential to look sickly. Naked 3 has warmer pinks and won't pull more pink out.

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  22. ayumuNovember 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Thanks for the review! I was going to pass since I love my naked 2 palette but it looks different enough when swatched to make me want it. :)

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  23. KATIE L.November 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks for the review! great, the pink toned eyeshadows look romantic and sweet!

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  24. thirteenNovember 22, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Hello!
    I really don't know if I should buy it, Because of the OMG, EXPENSIVE! price..... maybe UD should think of some kind of... discount?

    Also, nice blog! Can you tell me how you did like the little icon thing that shows up beside your website bar (that little box where you type in an web address) Thx

    Lin,
    fashionandstylewonderland.blogspot.com
    PS: Please check out my blog : )

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  25. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Wow the swatches are beautiful! But I've never used the Naked Palettes so maybe I should try Naked 1 first! What do you think Jen??

    http://happilylingfish.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. JenNovember 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM

      Naked 1 or 2 is definitely the best place to start!

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  26. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Thanks for the swatches! Great comparison!

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  27. HeatherNovember 22, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Thanks for sharing the great comparisons!

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  28. sleeepyNovember 23, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Thank you so much for the gorgeous review Jen! The pinks look so lovely but I doubt they'll show up well on my medium skin... I'm probably a shade or two darker than you and I feel like the colors already barely showed on your arm :( can't wait for your tutorial though! These kind of pinks can make eyes look so sweet and gentle if one can pull it off. Sorry for a totally unrelated question, but what is a good tightlining product you would recommend? I've tried all the ones that people rave about like UD 24/7, MUF aqua eyes, bobbi brown, but they all transfer to my lower lid horribly and I'd look like a panda by midday > <

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  29. Eve QPNovember 24, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    I need this now! Hope it arrives in the UK soon!

    eviesstyle.blogspot.com

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  30. YaoNovember 25, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Jen! I got naked basics months ago and I'm OBSESSED with it - I literally use them 5 days/wk. I really want to get a N1 or N2 - and somehow from the swatches I keep feeling I have the repeat color EVEN I'm sure there must be small difference here there. I kinda battle between N1 or N2...and fav N1 a little. Any suggestion? My skin tone is similar as yours.

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    1. JenNovember 26, 2013 at 3:17 AM

      Naked 1 is my favorite and it's also slightly warmer than the shades in Naked Basics (as well as a ton of other beautiful satin-finish shades) so I think you will really love it!

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  31. Esther JuLeeNovember 26, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    i have the naked 2 palette and i use that one a lot.. i really like it. i haven't tried the 1 either. you think that one looks better on asian skin?

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    1. JenNovember 26, 2013 at 3:16 AM

      Naked 1 is my favorite on warm complexions (which most Asians fall under) and it's my personal favorite!

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  32. lauramakeuplyNovember 26, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    wow the naked 3 palet is beautiful the packaging is gorgeous too. I have the naked 1 and 2 I want the Nkd 3.

    http://lauramakeuply.blogspot.fr/

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  33. UnknownNovember 27, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Hi Jen, I'm a Chinese frm Malaysia and would like to get one of these. But my concern is I don't wear makeup often. So is N1 suitable for me? The colours seems quite heavy for N1 and 2.

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  34. UnknownNovember 27, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I just got my N3 palette yesterday (eeeek)! I have a very fair complexion with cool/pink undertones. Strange (the leftmost color on N3) blends in with my skin exactly, to give you an idea of what I'm working with. I can confirm this as my long-awaited answer to the majority of the shades in N1 being too warm for my skin tone. The N2 wasn't quite right for me either; a friend of mine with a fair but warm skin color swears by this one, though. I am very satisfied with my purchase!

    And just a tip for those high-fallout glittery shadows: apply wet. Dip your shadow brush in a bit of water, pick up your color and go!

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  35. AnonymousNovember 27, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Hai Jen I would like to tell you that you are my inspiration. My name is Jean ^-^, from Indonesia *sorry if i have bad english*. I found your youTube channel recently, and i love it. I am not really know about beauty and make up, but i know how to do simple make up for myself. But I learn a lot from you especially about beauty brand. *I never know about urban decay before*.

    So in 1 month you inspire me to buy naked, naked 2, naked basic, UD eyehadow primer potion, UD cannonball and i will find a way to buy naked 3. I also decide to write a blog http://pinkbeautyheart.blogspot.com/ , i hope you can read my first post there cause i mention about you.
    I loved beauty things but i never confident with my skill. And your channel teach me a lot.

    I just want to said keep doing what you do now, cause you might don't know, but you inspire many girls to be more confident.

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  36. UnknownNovember 29, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    kmcosmetics.net has the naked 3 in stock! Last week i tried to buy one on urban decays website but ofcourse it was sold out and the people on ebay selling them for over 100 is crazy! got my palette today and it is GORGEOUS!

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  37. UnknownNovember 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Thx Jen, I really enjoyed all of your tutorials...very helpful. I love the Naked palate

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  38. JessicaDecember 4, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    This blog was really helpful thank you so much! I recently purchased 1 but am debating if I should purchase 1 or 2 since Sephora has the holiday rewards cards haha
    http://ramyun-pie.blogspot.com

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  39. Abby EvansDecember 9, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Thank you this lost is the most helpful and informational post regarding the Naked 3 palette I have found yet!

    http://youarebeaut.blogspot.com/

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  40. UnknownDecember 9, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Hi Jen! Love your blog and youtube channel! Please please please upload a tutorail using this palette!! I loved my naked 1 but I have puffy monolids and yellow undertone, so I am super uncertain about whether I should get this palette.

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  41. All that she lovessDecember 25, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    i am a huge fan of rose gold too :)

    http://allthatshelovess.blogspot.in/2013/12/natural-makeup-removers.html

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  42. Lily PSBJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    I really want to buy one of the naked palette and this post has been a huge help. Think I may go for the naked 3 palette now xx

    llyloves.blogspot.co.uk

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  43. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Wonderful. Thanks for the review!

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  44. laraxxoxoFebruary 3, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Thanks for this review! I've been using my Naked 2 for about a year now and just got my Naked 3 today as a present from my boyfriend. I cant wait to try it out and hopefully it will look good on me!:)

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  45. GixFebruary 7, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    thanks for this review I lack the number 2, but I la1 and 3 and I'm fabulous!
    I also advice to take the 2?

    I expressed my opinion on this can you tell me conse do you think?
    http://www.uncaffecongiulia.blogspot.it/2014/02/getting-naked-again-naked-3-palette-ud.html

    bye dear, see you soon

    GigiZ by
    Un Caffè con Giulia

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  46. UnknownFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    I love all three palettes!!! I hope to buy my own soon!!! Hope they'll still be available!!
    Thanks for the wonderful swatches.....now I know what they look like!! So easy to mix and match!!!

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  47. tamijennelleFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    the next palette is called electric and has every high pigment tone imaginable such as blue, green, purple, red, yellow...etc. comes out in summer.

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  48. BriannaMay 21, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    Hi Jen,
    As someone who is on a budget and knows next to nothing about makeup (I wear mascara only), would you recommend the Naked Basics palette or the first Naked palette? I'm just looking to do a basic every day eye makeup that is simple and easy.
    Thank you for all of your makeup tutorials and I look forward to seeing more! Love everything you do here on your website!

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    1. JenMay 22, 2014 at 7:29 PM

      Honestly you could go either way but my recommendation would be to splurge on the full Naked palette because there will never be anything missing for any neutral look you may want to do over the next few years. Naked basics will cover you for now but mattes are more difficult to work with in general and there isn't as much range in what you can do. Hope that helps! :)

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  49. UnknownMay 31, 2014 at 3:56 AM

    Hi Jen, I'm obsessed with urban decay makeup (but I can't buy it very often - I'm a student!) and I was just wondering whether the naked 1 or 2 palette is the best all rounder for neutral shades? I've got medium-olive skin and I want to be able to do simple eye make up for starting work. Basically just want to get a really good value palette that I can wear all the time!
    Thank you so much for all your reviews and tutorials! x

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    1. JenJune 4, 2014 at 11:26 AM

      The original Naked is my recommendation for most people! It has the colors I love using everyday the most. :)

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  50. Rachel WongDecember 5, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    I'm struggling between vice 3 and naked 3, I have similar skin tone to you any suggestions? Thanks! (;

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  51. AnonymousDecember 22, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    This company, DG Boutique AZ, is using your pictures to pass off onto their palettes. I found it on jane.com this morning (https://jane.com/deal/49733/gorgeous-eyeshadow-palettes?c=all-deals#).

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  52. UnknownDecember 31, 2014 at 1:39 AM

    Hello, i have a question. I have a auburn to strawberry red hair, blue eyes and a fair skin. Which Naked palette would suit me best? I hope someone can answer my question.

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  53. The Makeup SnobMarch 29, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Hey hun, this person has totally copied your article word for word.. thought you should know. Im sure she has copied other articles too.
    http://spoiledpretty.com/2014/02/which-urban-decay-naked-palette-is-for-you/#comment-129473

    also, great article by the way :) I bought naked3 and totally glad i did! x

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    1. JenMarch 30, 2015 at 4:08 PM

      Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention! The editor of the blog has already contacted me and apologized because it was a contributing writer who plagiarized. She's removed the post. Really refreshing that she reached out actually, since most of these cases sadly just happen guilt-free.

      And thank you! Glad you liked the post! :)

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  54. SamDecember 9, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    The naked 3 is my absolute favorite! Love your swatches and reviews like always!

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  55. UnknownFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    Hey girl, I was just googeling for some Naked swatches, because I found this dupe and I found out that this UK ebay seller actually uses your swatch pictures for selling his own palette! http://www.ebay.de/itm/UK-12-Colors-Sexy-Make-Up-Eye-Shadow-Halloween-Palette-Brush-Nude-Mini-Cosmetic-/361415130845?var=&hash=item5426053edd:m:mNKYeLL6ozaZtmOyyUfkogg

    Great post btw :) The swatches were so helpful! I`d love to own the naked 1 :)

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  56. AnonymousMarch 19, 2016 at 9:39 AM

    Would you recommend using the brush that comes with the original Naked pallete versus using my finger to apply the eyeshadows?

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