Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol II is the second edition to the ever so popular Book of Shadows released last holiday season. This palette comes with 16 shades (8 exclusives and 8 from the regular line), 2 mini 24/7 liners, and a mini primer potion. $48 available at UrbanDecay.com
Thoughts: Urban Decay did a good job of including almost all new colors for the second volume, Perversion is the only shade repeated from last year's edition. Volume II toned down on the glitter shadows compared to last year's, I prefer this set more for this very reason. Almost all the shadows have some form of shimmer, they're also all pigmented and smooth in application.
I thought the extras in this set are better than the brushes from last year. The 24/7 liners in Zero - black, Bourbon - brown with a touch of glitter, and the mini primer potion are all handy to have.
Packaging: The packaging is similar to the first Book Of Shadows, a top flap that flips up with a mirror inside plus a hidden look book and the bottom is a pull out section for the eyeshadows and extras. I'm not a fan of the packaging, the pull out section doesn't slide out so easily and the top flap has a tendency to fall down.
Overall I'm very happy with the Book of Shadows II and think its great for those of you looking to try out some popular Urban Decay eye makeup products.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Have a look at the shades, swatches, and quick look of the day below. I've bolded and noted the ones that are exclusive to this palette. Swatches are done left to right.
First Row: Perversion (LE), Gunmetal, Ectasy, AC/DC (LE)
Second Row: Nylon (LE), Sellout, Mushroom (LE), Sphynx (LE)
Third Row: Half Baked, Twice Baked, Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, YDK
Fourth Row: Jinx (LE), Flipside, Homegrown (LE), Misdemeaner (LE)I did a quick LOTD with the palette...
I used Half Baked (applied wet to bring out the color) on the lids, Mushroom in the crease, and Perversion as the liner.
The two pictures above were taken with flash and the one below is without flash
What else is on my face?
- Face Atelier Foundation in Wheat
- MAC Cremesheen lipstick in Speed Dial
XOXO, M
gorgeous!! :) haha i asked this for christmas, can't wait to use it!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteUD books of shadowsss T.T this item is on my hotlist!! you look gorgeous!! love the color on your eyes
ReplyDeletewow... lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely look you've created with these shadows
ReplyDeletethe mini pp is so cute!
Oooooooh, I totally debated getting this one instead of the Deluxe palette but finally chose Deluxe since I already have the Get Baked as well & 'cause I thought the packaging was dumb lol. This look is so pretty on you though - and I totally love Speed Dial Cremesheen on you too!
ReplyDeleteooh they are pretty! I've never tried UD products before and sadly they don't ship here. argh All I can do drool over the colors....this look you did fits you very well!
ReplyDeleteBTW, what lenses do you wear? It's stunning!
What a lovely palette, cheers for posting the swatches. It looks lovely! x
ReplyDeleteUrban Decay never fails with their eyeshadows! All pretty!
ReplyDeleteDo you have the first Boo of Shadows as well?
ReplyDeleteHey Mona beautiful look! I missed out on the UD's F&F sale a while ago... Maybe next year.. I hope this palette is not limited edition.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI want this so bad! Thank you for the swatches and the look you did is gorg! :D
ReplyDeleteI wasn't really interested in this, until now....It looks pretty on you mona....I want!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the look. ANd the colors look amazing!
ReplyDelete@Mary In Wonder heya! i'm wearing acuvue 2 colors opaques in sapphire
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@AlwaysAdira I did have the first book of shadows
ReplyDelete@naomi the book of shadows is a limited edition palette
ReplyDeleteYet another product everyone's been raving about! Thanks for doing all those swatchies! :) And I'm loving the glam yet natural smokey look M!
ReplyDeletegorgeous eye makeup :) I totally wanted to get this (and still do)...hopefully they'll still have some in stock after the holidays...
ReplyDeleteThe UD set has some fabulous colours, and you've created a gorgeous LOTD :)
ReplyDeleteThe swatches look great and you look like a doll in these photos miss Mona!
ReplyDeleteNeutral shades look so pretty on you!
xoxo
this years book of shadows is so much easier to pull out than last years! LOL.. you don't even know how hard it is to pull out last years version.. I love the look you've done :) I've only used it a couple times so far but I need to use it more since the colors are so great :D
ReplyDelete@lindah seriously! i had the first book of shadows it was a nightmare to open
ReplyDeletei saw your post and went to 2 sephoras, both are out of the book of shadows =(
ReplyDeleteHaha!! I have a hard time pulling the shadows out with that little ribbon thingy... So I kinda use my teeth.. I'm soo gross!!! I think once I use it more it wont be so 'stuck'...
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i saw your post and went to 2 sephoras, both are out of the book of shadows =(
ReplyDeletethis years book of shadows is so much easier to pull out than last years! LOL.. you don't even know how hard it is to pull out last years version.. I love the look you've done :) I've only used it a couple times so far but I need to use it more since the colors are so great :D
ReplyDeletegorgeous eye makeup :) I totally wanted to get this (and still do)...hopefully they'll still have some in stock after the holidays...
ReplyDeleteI wasn't really interested in this, until now....It looks pretty on you mona....I want!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Mona beautiful look! I missed out on the UD's F&F sale a while ago... Maybe next year.. I hope this palette is not limited edition.
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