Size: 1 oz.
Price: $40.00
Features: 24 shades | Luminous Demi-Matte Finish | Buildable Coverage
Purchase: Urban Decay | Sephora | Ulta | Nordstrom
When I first started getting into makeup one of my least favorite things was foundation. Foundation just takes so long to get right on my skin plus getting a correct color match use to take an act of Congress…and we all know what that can be like. However, I recently got color matched at a Sephora but someone who knew what they were doing, without that stupid machine, and finally got me a correct shade! From there it’s been easy to pick shades in other foundations so I took the time to try out a foundation I’ve been wanting to try for a while, the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation.
Before we get into what I thought about the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation, let’s talk about what exactly it’s supposed to do. According to Sephora’s description it’s supposed to be a luminous demi-matte foundation. What does that mean though? Well a demi-matte finish is a more natural finish, it’s not dewy but it’s not completely matte either. The luminous part means that it has a bit of a glow behind the foundation. Don’t mistake luminous for glowy though, those are two separate things. Dewy foundations have a sheen to them while luminous is a glow. Sephora also says that the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation has buildable coverage. This means that you can wear it as a low to medium coverage or you can let the first layer set and go in with another layer for a more full coverage look…supposedly. Is any of this true though?
One more thing before we talk about whether or not it’s good! The color range. There are currently 24 shades available in the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation line and I think that number is larger than when it first launched. Urban Decay numbers the Naked Skin Foundation with a system of .0’s and .5’s. Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundations that end in .0 are warm toned while the ones that end in .5 are cool toned, there are even some 0.25 (neutral) and 0.75’s (golden) in the darker shades. I was color matched to 1.5 which is listed as “Fair Bisque with a subtle pink undertone”.
NOW let’s talk about the product! Okay starting with the color match. Being color matched to 1.5 in the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation was a perfect match. The shade is not so light that I look like Casper the Friendly Ghost but it’s not so dark that you can see an obvious makeup line. As for the color of the shade, the bisque gives enough to match my warm undertones while the subtle pink undertone gives enough to match the little bit of cool tone that I have. Applying the foundation was a dream; it glides on easily, sets quickly but not too quickly, and building the coverage is easy to do (even though it’s not something I do all that often). The one thing that I was afraid of was that when it dried down that it would cling to my dry spots and that didn’t happen. The Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation is “dewy” enough that it’s not clingy but I love that it’s not so dewy that it looks unnatural.
Overall I found that I really enjoyed the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation. I think my favorite part was the luminosity of it. It wasn’t so luminous that I couldn’t wear highlighter or that I looked like a disco ball. However, it was luminous enough that I was able to skip, read save, my Becca Backlight Filter Primer and go back to my Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum when I wear it, which I’ve missed! If you haven’t tried this yet you really should, however, if you’re weary of putting down $40 on a foundation then I would suggest heading to your local Sephora to get a sample to try out first!
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I have never been good at picking the right foundation. Sometimes the color is not as great as I had thought it would be. So I leave products like that to to the professionals. I only apply for myself lipstick, mascara, eyeliner, blush and maybe eye color.
I have always loved Urban Decay! I’m new to putting makeup and all that, but Urban Decay sure is the best one for me! -Eena
I have heard good things about Urban Decay. Like you I too have the same problems trying to find the correct shade.
I need some new foundation. I struggle with acne so I need some that helps prevent it.
If you’re looking for a foundation to help with acne I actually would suggest either e.l.f.’s Acne Fighting Foundation or Neutrogena’s Skin Clearing foundation. Neutrogena’s has salicylic acid in it to help fight acne, however, it can tend to emphasize lines a bit. I use to use it in high school and it helped sooooo much!
Finding the right toned foundation can be so hard,and of course mine changes from summer to winter where I lighten up, so half the time I feel like my foundation is too dark or too light.
I love this Naked Foundation it’s good for me and I love this products because it’s not sticky.
This sounds like a great foundation. I have never try Urban Decay skin foundation before so I would get the sample first. Thanks for sharing this awesome foundation.
This sounds like a great foundation and I would love to try it. Instead of paying the money for a foundation I don’t know if I like though I would go get the sampler first. Thanks for sharing a great review and the sample idea.
A lot of people don’t know that you can go into a Sephora and request a sample of just about anything. They put it in these little plastic containers and and then slip those in a little ziploc style bag with the information of the product on them. I’ve actually seen beauty YouTubers review products just off of those samples!
Okay, so most of this went over my head as I cannot remember the last time that I wore makeup – but I DO need a new foundation for conferences and I remember buying Urban Decay years ago! I’ll check them out, see if they can help me!
I had no idea that Urban Decay even made foundation. I like that they focus on the undertones that different skin tones!
I don’t wear a lot of make up, but if I wore foundation, it would have to light and clean. It sounds like this would be a good choice.
I have been starting to learn about and wear more make up recently. This sounds wonderful. I will have to get some.
I really want to try this. I still haven’t found the perfect foundation for my skin after trying dozens of brands. This may be the one!
I have never tried the Urban Decay foundation but I love all of their products so I am sure this would be no exception. I am almost needing a new bottle so maybe I will try this one,
Thank you for sharing this foundation. I have a hard time picking the right one as well. Living in Florida makes it hard because it just melts off my face after applying. Will be trying this one for sure
I am glad this product was satisfying for you! I do not wear any makeup but it sounds like this product can be quite attractive to someone who does wear it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about it!
That looks like an awesome foundation. I have been using the same brand for a decade I really need to try some new options.