Last Thursday the 4th of August Urban Decay launched two awesome palettes, one that's exclusive to Debenhams. One of the two palettes is the Moondust palette which I have been really looking forward to getting my hands on. The exclusive to Debenhams palette is the UD XX Vice Ltd Reloaded palette that has shades that span from UD's 20 year history.

Jade from the Wigan UD counter in Debenhams invited me to check out the palettes and have a play with the shades on launch day. I was super excited to see the Moondust palette especially; I arrived after dinner at 1pm and the Moondust palette had already sold out!! I'm not surprised because the hype around this palette was huge online. Jade decided to just have play with the shades and see where we got with them, she used both palettes and some extra UD products on my eyes and even used one of the moondust shades on top of my lipstick.


Firstly Jade used UD's B6 Vitamin-infused complexion Prep Spray £23.00, this is a product I've not heard much about, Jade told me its more of a skin care than a primer when I asked, it preps the skin by absorbing excess oil, minimising pores and reducing redness. I really liked this product on my first impressions and its definitely on the wish list now. Moving on to the purpose of my visit to see the palettes at work, Jade used the new Vice palette first after applying my favourite eye primer the Primer Potion £16.00 to hold any eye products in place.

The UD XX Vice Ltd Reloaded palette £43.00 is made up of 20 shades including vintage and current collection shades all of which make up the perfect palette; theres 5 vintage shades, 5 exclusive shades from past palettes, 7 best sellers from the current collections of single eyeshadows and 3 totally NEW shades. All these shades make creating different looks easy weather its a neutral look or a smokey eye or or even some experimentation with some brighter colours; this palette has it all.


As a base shade Jade applied 'Roadstripe' all over my eye lids focusing on the inside corner, this shade is one of my favourites in the whole palette; it's a iridescent white ice blue colour which is just magical and I've seen nothing like it before. Two purple shades was applied next which I loved because I'm a sucker for anything purple; 'Freakshow' is a satin bright purple shade and 'Asphyxia' is a hyacinth shimmer with a blue shift. Jade applied both of these shades from the outer edge of my eye working them into the crease and also applying them under my bottom lashes. My eyes looked great with just these shades on but we didn't stop there...


Que the Moondust palette £35.00, made up of 8 NEW moondust shades that sparkle, glitter and twinkle like nothing before. Enclosed in a sparkly gun-metal case with mirrored cut-out text on the lid and a full sized mirror on the inside of the lid for applications on the move. This anniversary palette is really special and can create fabulous and sleek glitter filled looks.


'Specter' the lightest shade in the moondust palette was applied first on the inside corner of my eyes, fading into an ombré look. Being the lightest shade in the palette it certainly isn't my favourite, I prefer the brighter shades but for the look we was going for it worked perfectly adding sparkle to the inside corner of my eyes. Jade applied the shade 'Magnetic' all over my lids, this is the purple shade in the palette so matched the purple shades used from the Vice palette; this was applied from the outer corners moving inwards. Just like the purple shades in the Vice palette this Magnetic shade was added to under my bottom lashes as well, creating a sparkly all over look. I was really happy with the application of the moondust shades, they didn't feel heavy on my eyes and did leave a full glitter look with only a little product used.


To add to the glitter filled look Jade decided to use some of the Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner's £14.00 to intensify the look we was going for. 'ACDC' is the purple shade in the Heavy Metal collection so worked well with the shades Jade had used on my eyes. 'JunkShow' is an intense pink/purple liner which makes any look pop; I really loved this shade. I've never used these gel liners before so was apprehensive at first thinking they would be heavy on my eyes but wearing them on my lids was just like eyeshadow once they had settled on to my skin. Jade did apply some under my bottom lashes as well just like she did with the eyeshadows.


My eyes wouldn't of been finished without some mascara of course so Jade used lashings of 'Subversion' £15.50 to prime my lashes before adding 'Perversion' £17.50 to complete the look. I have this mascara already and use it often, it provides a full, dark black and bigger lash look.

Jade couldn't let me leave the counter without completing the full face look with a lipstick, UD's 100 Vice lipstick collection has so much choice. We went for a purple shade from the sheer shimmer range in shade 'Seismic'. 'Speedball' lipliner was applied first, this added a slight ombré look in my opinion as this liner had a more pinky tone to it than the purple Seismic lipstick. Over the top of both the liner and lipstick Jade finished the lip look off with a press of the 'Magnetic' shade from the Moondust palette on the bulk of the lip. Adding this glitter shadow gave my lips a unique look which matched my eyes really well.

The whole look was set with All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Settling Spray £22.00 which is another favourite product of mine because it actually works. I've used a couple of settling sprays as well as this one in the past and never had such good results as when I've used this UD settling spray.
Here's the completed look...


Each time I go to the UD counter in Wigan I have an awesome time, Jade is always friendly and informative which is great for when I have questions on products and makeup looks; she's also an amazing MUA. The counter is always very presentable too with the makeup stands all clean and tidy. I'm sure I'll be back for the next product launches in Autumn including the Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliners and All Nighter Foundation. I can't wait!!! You can give the Wigan counter a like on Facebook here and keep up with their updates.

I will be reviewing the UD XX Vice Ltd Reloaded palette in full on my blog soon so check back for that post shortly, I'll update my social channels when that post goes live. Once the Moondust palette is back in stock on the counter and I pick one up, I'll be reviewing that in full as well.
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Urban Decay have recently launched their 100 Vice Lipstick collection along with 50 lip liners to match; making this UD's biggest line up ever! The packaging is one of the biggest changes for UD, with making the lipsticks lighter in weight from the Revolution lipstick range, the new packaging features a gun-metal case with a gold base and debossed lettering, the actual lipstick has an embossed UD which is a great feature for any lipstick fan like me. I personally love the new packaging because its lighter and this also makes them cheaper than the Revolution range at just £15.00 per bullet, bargain I'd say.


This collection has a lipstick for everyone with bold brights, dark, sexy shades and super-versatile nudes and 6 finishes including mega matte (super-intense matte), comfort matte (cream matte), cream (original cream), metallized (cream with high level pearl), sheer (sheer shiny finish) and sheer shimmer (transparent with pearl). I was most excited to try the mega matte finish and I was not disappointed when I tried it on launch day when I visited my local UD counter, read about that day here. The lipsticks have super pigmentation, laying down amazing colour on the lips, each shade glides onto the lips effortlessly and nourishes them with aloe vera, jojoba, avocado and babassu oils as ingredients in each bullet.

Last week I received a fabulous parcel from Urban Decay with 5 of the new lipsticks inside, I was so excited and couldn't wait to try them out, thank you so much UD!!
Since then I've been back to my local UD counter to buy 2 lip liners to match 2 of the lipsticks I was sent and along with my lipstick purchase on launch day I have put together a review of the shades here for you guys to read.


Metallized Vice Lipstick in shade Big Bang*
I tried this 'Big Bang' shade on launch day and fell in love with it straight away! I don't usually like pink lipsticks however this is a vivid bright shade that leaves a bold look. The metallized element makes my lips glittery and unique, I really like this shade and didn't think I would. I was worried that the texture of the lipstick would of been uncomfortable because of the metallized element but I was wrong, swiping over my lips was easy and wearing the lipstick was just as comfortable as any other lipstick from UD. I brought the lip liner in 'Big Bang' to apply before the lipstick and I'm glad I did because this shade is so unique I couldnt find a liner at home that matched it and using the liner all over my lips before applying the lipstick made the shade brighter. I was also very impressed with the staying power throughout the day, I applied in the morning and ate lunch/snacks, I didn't reapply until tea time which is amazing for such a bold shade!



Mega Matte Vice Lipstick in shade Pandemonium*
First of all this lipstick is purple so of course its one of my favourites, the purple shade is different to any purple lipstick I've had in the past. The shade isn't a dark purple or a light shade its somewhere in the middle making it so different. Pandemonium has a mega matte finish which I was very excited to try, I love matte shades and wanted to see the difference in the mega matte. The difference I found was the pigmentation was amazing, one coat left a flawless colour on my lips that I couldn't stop looking at. Again the longevity is great just like Big Bang my lipstick lasted all day even after eating and drinking. I also brought the lip liner in Pandemonium again because the shade is so unique so I needed the liner to match perfectly.



Comfort Matte Vice Lipstick in shade 1993
1993 was the shade I brought on launch day, I suppose this is a boring shade for me as I like my bolds, brights and dark shades but I wanted a lipstick that I could wear as an everyday lipstick for work and casual days. This brown comfort matte shade is perfect for what I wanted, the comfort matte finish is very comfortable and matte, exactly what it says it is. I particularly like that '1993' didn't feel dry but felt creamy on my lips, making it very very comfortable to wear. The lip liner helps to darken the shade when I apply liner to my whole lips not just the edges, the liners are as creamy as the lipsticks too, easy to apply and super pigmented. As for staying power, this was up there with the mega matte shades and lasted all day throughout meals too!



Comfort Matte Vice Lipstick in shade Backtalk*
This 'Backtalk' shade looks like a nude shade in the bullet but when swatched and being worn its darker and more pink than a nude in my opinion. I don't wear nude shades as I think they wash out my face a little but this adds a stubble natural look to my lips which is great for everyday wear. The shade is pink with a slight hint of purple which really is an original colour for a lipstick, I like this shade much more than I thought I would. Again with the comfort matte finish I gained my favourite matte finish but with a creamy texture and feel on my lips, I just can't get over how comfortable these comfort matte lipsticks are to wear.



Cream Vice Lipstick in shade Firebird*
Another bright shade that is right up my street, it's a fuchsia and purple shade with a cream finish. The shade is bright and can be applied with another shade for an ombre look easily with being a cream finish, I find that these finishes blend easier. I like the shine I achieve when wearing this shade, it's shine finish gives me a sleek party look thats really noticeable. I did find that 'Firebird' didn't last as long as the matte shades as there was a lot of transfer when eating and drinking but nothing a little lipstick top up couldn't fix.



Mega Matte Vice Lipstick in shade 714*
Bold, bright and mega matte; 714 is the red shade everyone needs. I personally think everyone can rock a red shade weather you think it or not, red lipstick is a go to of mine if I'm undecided or unsure on which shade to choose I always go for a red and you can't go wrong with a red shade. '714' is a cult favourite shade in the vice collection and with it being a mega matte shade its high up on my favourites list. To me this the shade that has the most matte look to it, straight from application you can see the matte finish which stays matte throughout the day, there is no pulling when applying and one stroke is enough to cover the lips in with the bold shade. Ready to rock!


Urban Decay have really outdone themselves with this massive launch, I love the choice of shades, finishes and the new packaging. UD have also launched the Vice Lipstick app where you can try on all the shades, you take a selfie then start swiping across the screen to try on the shades, the shades you like get saved so you can look back at them and see the shade names etc. This was an fantastic idea since there are so many shades to choose from, this helps with the struggle of trying on shades at the counter and getting sore/tinted lips.

I can't wait to see whats next from Urban Decay, we have had a couple of sneak peaks on social media of a Moondust palette (yes you read that right, exciting I know), new all nighter foundation and liquid liners. I can't wait to see them in stores, especially the palette.

Urban Decay launched their biggest line-up to date yesterday, the Vice Lipstick range has Ruby Rose on board and features 100 lipsticks and 50 lip liners. The UD social media has got myself and everyone else very very excited! There are brand new shades of course and some cult favourites that have previously been and gone so we have the chance to get ur hands on some of our favs again. The lipsticks have 6 finishes including: Mega Matte, Comfort Matte, Cream, Metallized, Sheer and Sheer Shimmer along with having insane pigments with UD's Pigment Infusion System™ which gives the lipsticks their creamy texture and rich payout.



I'm a regular visiter at my local Urban Decay counter in Debenhams, you can read about when I attended the Alice palette launch on my blog here. I'd arranged to go in to see and try out some of the Vice collection with the lovely UD assistant/MUA Jade, I arrived at 4pm so she had already had a busy day but was still super excited and energetic about the launch.

The counter was dressed for the launch with Ruby Rose's face around the counter on the graphics, mirror stickers with the hashtag #Lipstick is my Vice on them and lips made out of lipsticks. The display stand for the launch was full with all the new products and screaming fierce!




After looking in amazement at all the lipsticks and the featured stand they was displayed on, with the help of Jade I choose a couple of shades to try on starting with an absolute killer... "Big Bang"!!!
The graphics around the counter shows Ruby Rose wearing different shades and 'Big Bang' was the one that really caught my eye. Its a pink (which isn't usually my choice of lip shade) glitter, metallized shade which is just gorgeous on. I love it, this shade would be great for a night out or for when your feeling a little bold! And of course there is a liner the exact same shade!

Please excuse my iPhone selfies

Next up was shade '1993' I wanted to find a brown shade that I could wear as an everyday lipstick but also something a little different; I don't own any brown shades so this was a complete new look for me. '1993' was Jade's recommendation and it was a damn good one, the shade was just what I was looking for and I've never wore a lipstick like it. This lipstick is a comfort matte finish which felt creamy and full on my lips and I think it looked like it felt too. This along with the liner in the same shade went on the buy list straight away! My new favourite lipstick.



Now we all know I'm a sucker for a matte lipstick and a dark shade so 'Blackmail' a wine, plum, black shade, was the next lipstick I'd tried and loved of course. 'Blackmail' is another comfort matte shade so it felt lovely on my lips. The shade is dark and mysterious, Jade had a little play around by adding some 'Moon Dust' in shade 'Intergalactic' to the middle of my lips and wow!! There was definitely a space theme going on and I would totally rock this look on a night out.



Of course I had to try a purple shade as purple lipsticks are my fav's and I wanted to try one of the 'Mega Matte' shades to feel the difference from 'comfort matte'. 'Pandemonium' is a true purple shade, not too dark, not too light and leaves a dramatic look that could be rocked day or night. This was my second favourite shade and again there is a liner to match. The 'mega matte' feel was only a little different to the 'comfort matte' both was very comfortable to wear but this shade felt less creamy and more fixed.



Before I went I had to try a red shade because everyone loves a red lipstick and its an easy choice for any outfit usually. I found the red shades a little harder to choose from as they all did look a little similar being displayed next to each other and I didn't want to go over to an orangey shade. We went with 'Mrs Mia Wallace' which is a 'cream' finish so adds shine to the lips. This lipstick is a true red shade with a fierce and strong look to it, I could wear this lipstick with anything and I love the shade name; I don't usually like lipsticks which add shine but 'Mrs Mia Wallace' isn't too in your face. Jade used the '714' liner as this lipstick doesn't have a matching liner but '714' was a good match.



As usual I had a fantastic time at my local UD counter and the service was outstanding just like normal, I ended up buying just one shade which was '1993' in lipstick and liner but I will be back on payday next week for sure. I can't not have that 'Pandemonium' shade!!


Jade had a kiss swatch board set up next to the counter with customers kiss swaches and names on it, I ended up doing a couple of swatches by the end of my visit. This was a creative and fun idea to add to the UD counter experience.



Have you downloaded the Urban Decay Vice Lipstick app?? It's like Tinder for lipsticks; to start you take a photograph (selfie) of yourself and then start swiping to try on the lipsticks, swipe left to reject and right to keep the shade. I swiped right on 54 shades so how I choose just one shade to buy yesterday I have no idea. Get downloading the app and swiping guys!

A cheeky selfie wearing Pandemonium

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I have rushed home to get this post typed up because I am so in love with my makeup right now, I have just got back from my local Urban Decay counter in Debenhams.

Today is the official launch day for Urban Decay's Through the Looking Glass collection (5th May) and my local UD counter was hosting a Mad Hatter's Tea Party event to promote the new range. I'd spotted the poster in the store last week so got myself and my friend booked in for the complimentary  makeup masterclass they was offering.











Of course the masterclass was using the new collection's palette and choice of lipstick. The hype for this collection has been high on social media, I have been stalking UD's pages since I first heard about it, I needed launch dates, sneak peaks, prices etc and now we have it all.


We was booked in at 4pm, when we got there we was greeted by the lovely Urban Decay assistant/MUA Jade, I was first to get my makeup done, I spent ages looking at the Through the Looking Glass palette (priced at £43.00) before having my makeup done, I was admiring it so much, I mean the packaging, as we have all seen online looks incredible but to see it in person was another level. The pretty blue 3D butterfly which moves as you open the box just sets the theme perfectly, the pull out drawer holding the 20 eyeshadow shades is just magical then theres the matching double ended brush which has the same design as the lipstick packaging on it. Oh its like the dream makeup product of 2016!!


First of all Jade applied the all faithful Potion Primer to my eye lids, this product is my number one primer as I've said in my last UD post which you can read here. Starting on the inside of my eyes Jade applied Lily which is an opal pink pearl shade from the Miranda (The White Queen) section, moving onto blending in 3 shades; Salazen Grum (Metallic Crimson) from the Iracebeth (The Red Queen) section, Paradox (vibrant orange with gold pearl) from the Mad Hatter section and finally the shade Duchess (peach with pink shift and micro sparkle) from the Miranda section. My favourite shade of the 4 used is the Salazen Grum because of the metallic element and I am used to darker shades when it comes to eyeshadow.
After using these fabulous shadows Jade added a little Moondust Glitter Sparkly Eyeshadow which set my eyes off amazingly, talk about wow! This shadow is a bit like a wax when applied using your fingertip and adds glitter evenly. I think I will be investing in one of these on payday.
I would usually apply eyeliner after my eyeshadow but with this mix of shades its not needed, it could be added for night out but for an everyday look I actually like it without the black liner.


My eyes were looking great, next up was lipstick. The Through the Looking Glass Lipstick collection (priced at £16.00 each) has 5 shades in the range, including 2 matte shades. Alice is a sheer nude with pink elements, Iracebeth is a matte bright red, Time is a sliver/blue shade (gun-metal navy), Mad Hatter one of 2 purple shades this one a bright purple shimmer and lastly my favourite and chosen shade Miranda which is a matte berry with a shimmer. I'm all for matte shades lately and for me personally they have better staying power, but I like a little shimmer here and there, Miranda has both elements in it; and of course its purple (my favourite colour).


The whole counter was dressed up in the Through the Looking Glass theme and they also had a full tea party table set up for photo opportunities of course. The table was filled with tea pots, cups, saucers, rabbits, clocks and more including the new palette obversely. Me and my friend was asked to sit at the table to have our photograph taken, we both held a UD palette too.



I loved my experience at the UD counter today, I just wish I had taken my camera instead of just my iPhone (hence not my usual camera quality images, sorry guys). The whole masterclass was complimentary and we received a little free gift when leaving which had some samples inside. Jade the MUA was really lovely, and had a laugh and chat with us the whole way though, she let me know which shades she was using throughout the make over too. I shall me be back for more makeup sessions soon. Thank you to Jade, Urban Decay and Debenhams.

I will be writing a full palette and lipstick review as soon as I get the collection; where I will also be photographing swatches. Keep a look out for that post, I'll update my Twitter and Instagram as soon as its live.

Here's a couple of selfies to show my make over off, I'm so happy with it! I'm all dolled up and no where to go though, I am going to try and recreate this look when I get my palette too; plus many many more Alice themed looks.