This or That: Naked Basics Vs. Naked2 Basics

So a few weeks ago I did a HUGE haul, and asked what products you wanted me to review, and the Naked Basics palette was the winner, hands-down. I used to do a This or That series on here, and when others started doing This or That, I stopped. But I'm bringing it back, and I've got some comparisons each week to show you. Time for this week's This or That:

The biggest complaint I've heard is that they are the same. Here they are compared with the UD Naked Basics 2 on top.  While a couple of the shades look similar in the pan, they are different.

And swatched here they look similar, but they are different. I chose to swatch them on white paper because the lightest shades are hard to see on my skin. Let's explore them individually:

The original Urban Decay Naked Basics palette--this is another in the series of Naked palettes. This one has one satin and five mattes, full of basic colors that will complement any palette or shimmer/satin shadows you have. It's sleek and compact and includes a mirror for $29. The shadows are lighter in color and don't swatch as well as others. The shadows are smooth, minus crave which does have a bit of fall out when swatched.

Released this year is the follow up: Urban Decay Naked2 Basics. This features shades that are a bit cooler in tone, that are on the taupe end of the scale. Five of the shades are brand new, with Skimp being the only shade with a slight satin finish. It swatches much better than the original version and the shades are more pigmented. The cooler-toned Undone, which is nearly a slate grey, does feature fall out. Some have commented that this one has more fall out, and maybe I got a good one, because that doesn't seem to be the case for me. It is $29 as well.

Why do you need these palettes?
-for a natural, matte look
-to complement shimmer, satin, glitter shadows
-for blending
-good basics to have
-could possibly use for brows or for contouring

Do you need both?
-Unless you are a makeup fanatic (me) I don't think you do.

Is the quality good?
-Minus the black shades, the shadows are smooth. Matte shadows are generally harder to make, because it is hard to get good quality out of them. I have been pleased with these palettes.

This or That:
A quick search deems that both are pretty close, with the original palette as the winner. In my opinion, I believe the 2 to be better in pigmentation and have been really pleased with it. If you are looking for warmer shades and lighter colors, chose the original. Medium and olive tones might like the 2 better. There is no true winner here for me--it comes down to personal preference. My personal faves for high-end mattes are from LORAC.

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