I was browsing the drugstore isle at my Ulta (as I always do whenever I go!) and saw the new stand for the new L’Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nudes coming out with, and — to my surprise — there was one palette of the Nude 2 palettes sitting there. Only one. So of course I snatched it up to review for you all!
I’ve been trying this palette out every day since I bought it. But, to make sure I don’t give anything away here….keep on reading to see if it’s worth the steep drugstore price tag or not. 🙂
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My Review of L’Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude 2
First Impressions & Packaging:
I honestly wasn’t too impressed with the packaging of the La Palette Nude 2. It’s thick, plastic, and has hard edges. Maybe I’m a bit harsh, but there just wasn’t anything about the design of this palette that drew me in. It just seemed rather boring.
Swatching the colors, though, I became more hopefully. The mattes swatched amazingly and the shimmer and sheen shadows also looked promising. I was surprised, though that there were so many purple hues in this palette. When I first saw it I thought it was trying to be a dupe for the Naked3 palette. But the darkest shade in this palette is actually a matte purple, so I don’t think you could duplicate Naked3 looks with this palette (though I do not own any Naked palettes to compare it with).
Application:
I was really, really disappointed that there wasn’t a matte skin-tone color in this palette. I like to sweep a flesh color all over my lid before I start begin with the colors, as I find my shadows blend a lot better. But, as I said, there isn’t any in this la palette nude 2, so I had to reach for another palette to start off my looks with.
The mattes blended and showed up beautifully. I have no complaints there. They were very easy to work with. The shimmers/sheens were a different story. They didn’t really show up very well, the shimmery-ness of it. Especially when I compare it to my favorite shimmers in the Lorac Unzipped palette.
Major Likes & Dislikes:
I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating — the mattes in this palette are great. They are pigmented and blend really well. The mattes are definitely the winner in this palette. The brush that comes with this palette is okay. One side is just an ordinary sponge0tip applicator, but the other side can work rather well to really pack on the color in the outer corner. Isn’t the best brush around, but isn’t horrible either.
All the shadows have pretty significant fall out, but since I always do my face after my eyes, the mess doesn’t bother me. The other downside is that the shimmery shadows don’t really transfer onto the lids well. They were really frustrating to work with, and the only way I could make them show up was either using some Mac Fix+ on them or Maybelline Color Tattoo as a base.
Final Thoughts:
The big question comes down to, is the La palette Nude 2 worth buying. It’s a rather expensive product, for the drugstore. I would say that if you love wearing pinks and purples and you don’t own any palettes, this would be a good one to get your feet wet with. I would recommend purchasing a few of the L’Oreal Infallible eyeshadows to get your ‘shimmery fix’.
It’s really up to the individual if this palette is worth the expensive pricetag. Personally, this palette didn’t do it for me. I already have matte shadows, I’m not a fan of pinks on my eyes, and I didn’t like the packaging — so with all that said, I won’t be keeping this palette.
But what about you? Will you be picking up the L’Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude 2 at your local Ulta when it’s available?
The product mentioned above was purchased with my own personal money.
ellesees says
i will skip both of them! i feel like i have better palettes already. but glad you reviewed it
Katie Garvin says
I plan to skip the first one as well, I saw a review that it wasn’t that impressive. Like I said, the mattes in this palette were great, but the shimmers totally disappointed me!
Anna @ The Beauty Section says
Aww bummer this isn’t all that! I have Naked 1 and 3 and Basics so I usually don’t even look for neutral palettes anymore! Definitely return it and get your money back girl! That’s always what I do! 🙂
Katie Garvin says
I know, I have several neutral palettes, so I try not to expand too much. But new palettes are always SO tempting 😛
Haha, yep, I’m never afraid to return something I don’t like! 😉
Kaelyn says
Actually a lot of these shadows would be pretty close dupes for the Naked 3 palette. I’ve been hearing a little about these palettes but I am glad I saw this review before I impulsively snagged it!
Katie Garvin says
Oh really? I hadn’t realized Naked3 was so purple-toned. I guess I’ve never played with the palette before, just seen pictures and watched tutorials. 🙂 But that’s good to know! Yeah, I totally impulsively snagged this when I saw this…but when I started playing with it the shimmers were just such a let down!
Cosmetics Aficionado says
The colors look so pretty, but the fallout would annoy me. I am still so undecided about buying these lol.
Katie Garvin says
I know, it can get annoying. Especially with the darker colors. It’s a tough decision, but I would say if you like shimmery shadows like LORAC offers, you’ll probably be just as annoyed with the palette as I was. But, you know, you can always get it, try it for yourself, and keep the receipt in case you don’t like it. 🙂
Stephanie | theFantasia.com says
Oh wow! Those colours look divine – I almost can’t tell that they are drugstore priced! Reminds me so much of the Naked palettes! I haven’t seen them in Canada yet so maybe in a couple of months! Too bad about the fallouts though!
Stephanie | theFantasia.com
Katie Garvin says
Yeah, the mattes were amazingly pigmented, I was really impressed for a drugstore palette. They’re JUST starting to show up in drugstores here, so probably soon 😉
Hayley says
I love the colors in this palette! Stinks that the shimmery ones don’t blend as well, but they are all still so pretty! I love how it looked with the Maybelline Color Tattoo base!
Katie Garvin says
Yeah, you can still get a pretty eye look with this palette, but it’s just an expectation I had that fell pretty short, lol. Yeah, the color tattoo helped bring the shimmer out a lot more, which I was glad for! 🙂
Sissi says
Katie, I love how much work you put into your review- overall the palette seems not too impressive and I agree very much with a matte light “all over color” that is needed. The packaging reminds me very much on the Maybelline Nude palette- but at the end it is the same company lol. I must also say: wow: your eye photos are stunning and I love your eyebrows! Can you give me a tip on how to do those close ups? I always fail miserably- or maybe my eyes are just too creepy lol! I will go on a little Getaway tomorrow starting (to Asheville) until Tuesday- so don´t wonder if I seem absent on social media- I don´t know how much time I will have! 😉 Have a wonderful day hun, xoxo, Sissi
Maria Gridley says
Great review. I saw this palette at walmart last week and didnt get it. Just looking at it I wasnt that impressed… I agree with you that its a bummer it doesnt include a matte flesh-tone or cream shade! So funny – I do that same as you most of the time (apply a flesh tone shade all over the lid first). Also I have noticed a lot of items from the drug store are getting higher and higher priced. 🙁 I mean if I am going to spend that much for drugstore- I may as well spend a few extra dollars and get high end! lol
Jen @ Simple Nails and Beauty says
Oh shoots, I picked BOTH of the new palettes up on my monthly “what is new at the drugstore” shopping trip. Glad I read this post before cracking them open. I’ll have to try one and see if I like it before opening the other!!