I love Urban Decay eye makeup. I just love it. It has dimension. The shades are so rich, whether subtle or high-impact. And they don’t fade. Like not for hours and hours and hours. (As an aside, I will go on record as saying the Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil is my all-time favorite eyeliner.. No having to pull your eyelid or go over it twice. It just glides on so smoothly, then does not move. But I digress.) 

Their Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette is a guaranteed hit with any makeup lover. The colors are all versatile neutrals, but with the tiniest kick of pink. Gorgeous shades ranging from delicate to dramatic, and a mix of matte, metallics, and pearls. So this set works beautifully with any eye color, skin tone – and mood for that matter. I always thought the name Naked referred to the colors because they’re all neutral-ish, but it turns out it refers to the texture of the powders, like a second skin. Which makes sense now that I think about it, because they’re velvety and smooth.

Also, I really like that this palette comes with a double-side brush, one a bit smaller than the other. (I find palettes without brushes annoying. Just me?) Your teenage daughter, your college-student niece, or your makeup-loving friend? Done, done, and done.