If you love highlighter- then you’ve likely heard of the Urban Decay Naked Illuminated Highlighter Trio Palette which is limited edition this season. People are falling hard on one side or the other but I have found a way to use it that I really enjoy! Keep reading to check out swatches & my thoughts!
Urban Decay introduces Naked Illuminated Trio for a gorgeous allover glow. This limited-edition set features three shades of Naked Illuminated Shimmering Powder for Face and Body, a lightweight, baked powder with a sophisticated, microfine shimmer. Each shade is infused with light-reflecting particles that will leave your skin with a radiant look. Just dust on these smooth, silky powders wherever you want to create an instant glow—for a radiant Naked look from head to toe.
The packaging on this palette is a thick cardboard- I know some people will hate that. I personally don’t mind it. One concern is how much excess space there is but in actual use I find that handy. When I’m using a fluffy brush I like to have space between the shades. Inside the palette you have three baked highlighting shades & a double-ended brush. The mirror is also a nice size.
Urban Decay Baked Highlighter in Pyrite- a shimmering golden champagne bronze. This one has more pigment than the other three.
Urban Decay Baked Highlighter in Oasis- this marbled highlighter is a very frosty, sparse, fine glitter with a neutral tone.
Urban Decay Baked Highlighter in Twilight- a baked sparkling iridescent pink with a touch of underlying warmth.
Swatches left to right done lightly with a finger on bare skin Urban Decay Baked Highlighters in Pyrite, Oasis, & Twilight.
You can see this eyeshadow look broken down with a tutorial + the lip shade here!
So how do I usually wear this palette? I actually tend to wear it as a body highlight! Because Oasis is more glittery I don’t usually wear it on my face because I have been having some texture on my cheeks. But the shade Pyrite is a gorgeous bronzed shade! With a light hand I can actually get away with this even though I’m so pale & it blends beautifully. Of all three shades, however, Twilight is definitely my favorite. I absolutely love the pink shimmer on both the body & my cheeks! I’ve even used it in my inner corners for brightening.
The Urban Decay Naked Illuminated Highlighter Trio Palette is currently available on the Urban Decay website, ULTA, & from Sephora. It is limited edition so be sure to snap it up while you can!
Have you checked out this palette yet? What are your favorite highlighters? What do you look for in a highlighting palette?
