Makeup Wars: Midnight Rodeo in Battle of the Taupes.

I've joined in with a group of great beauty bloggers for Makeup Wars. Every few weeks, we will post on the same (or similar) product so readers can see a variety of posts, ideas and reviews on the same subject. Fun, right? That's what I thought and it is why I was thrilled to be ask to join in the fun.

This week, we are in a "Battle of the Taupes", with each of us posting about our favorite taupe colored eye shadow. At the end of this post, you can scroll through to see all the Battle of the Taupes posts.

Choosing my favorite taupe shadow was not as easy as I thought it would be. I use a lot of taupe shadows. I like darker, more gray taupes in the cooler months; while I like lighter and pink-y taupes in the warmer months. Not only did I have a lot to choose from, I am always buying more taupe shadows. In fact, I have one of Urban Decay's new Build Your Own Palettes filled with a variety of taupe shadows. One shadow does deserve the title of my favorite and it is Midnight Rodeo.

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Spring 2012: Urban Decay.

Yes, the NAKED2 Eyeshadow Palette may be the star of the new spring Urban Decay products, but there are some must-have honorable mentions too. In fact these great new shades from some of the UD best sellers are some that you must know about.

24/7 Concealer Pencil - $18.00
This invisible, more than medium coverage pencil glides over and covers under-eye circles, dark spots and blemishes with ease. Loaded with Vitamin E, this pencil nourishes while blending seamlessly into the skin. It dries down beautifully matte, giving a soft focus to your look.

There are 4 new shades (all darker) in the line-up, with a great new updated look for all 7 of them.

  • CIA - Very light/Creamy ivory
  • DEA - Light/Peaches and cream
  • FBI - Light medium/Beige
  • NSA - Medium/Beige
  • ATF - Medium dark/Golden beige (new shade)
  • DOD - Dark/Warm tan (new shade)
  • KGB - Darker/Golden caramel (new shade)
  • M16 - Deepest/Cocoa (new shade)

Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color - $19.00
You will not believe how beautifully pigmented and long-lasting these colors are. Hard to find in a super easy to glide on pencil formula, this lip color lasts and shines longer than your average lipstick. Plus, the color stays in place and doesn't feather. Forget the gloss too as the shades are glossy enough on their own.

There are 2 new shades to the line up of 7.

  • Apocalypse - Deep berry with a creme finish (new shade)
  • Lovechild - Cool pink with a creme finish (new shade)
  • Adrenaline - Pinkish red with sparkle finish
  • Big Bang - Bright fuchsia with sparkle finish
  • Crush - Hot pink with creme finish
  • F-Bomb - Bright red with creme finish
  • Punch Drunk - Bright red-orange with creme finish

 

Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss - $19.00
These new men, er, shades of the infamous Pocket Rocket just might have you blushing. Of course, not only can you gaze at these super hot Pocket Rocket men, you can slather your lips in gorgeous gloss that lasts hours. Plus, the gloss is actually designed more wide and flat, so it easily slips into your pocket for easy to reach for touch-ups.

The two new guys and their shades:

  • Dustin - He will chop down your tree and get your fire going with this beautiful light nude shade that boasts multi-dimensional sparkle and shimmer.
  • Rashad - Paging the good doctor to get your heart pumping and lips gorgeous in this beautiful opaque dusty rose.

 


24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil
- $19.00
Previously only available in gift sets, the 3 most sought after shades of their best selling eye pencils are now for sale on their own. These pencils are waterproof and stay full of bold color all day. Forget the smudging or fading, these beauties do not budge after about 30 seconds of play time.

There are 26 shades in all, now available alone:

  • Demolition - Matte deepest darkest brown
  • Perversion - Matte blackest carbon black
  • Woodstock - Bright fuchsia pink shimmer with silver micro glitter

You can pick up all the latest from Urban Decay spring at Sephora, ULTA, select Macy's and of course at urbandecay.com.