Urban Decay XX Vice LTD Reloaded.

In case you missed my news a few weeks ago, Urban Decay is celebrating twenty years as a beauty brand! On top of that mega UD XX - 20 Years of Beauty with an Edge vault, the brand has launched a really special limited edition collection Urban Decay XX Vice LTD Reloaded eyeshadow palette. This chic palette features 20 (XX) shades of eyeshadow that spans UD’s entire 20 (XX) year history making this a true must have for the Urban Decay fan.

Urban Decay XX Vice LTD Reloaded includes a few new shades and several cult favorites from past palettes. It includes some of the brands earlier shades like Midnight Cowboy (one of my all-time faves), Acid Rain and UV-B, to some of their best-sellers in their current line-up.

The complete rundown of shades:

• Suspend - Greige-brown matte
• Oil Slick - Black matte with silver micro-glitter
• Roadstripe - Iridescent white with blue-violet shift
• Gash - Metallic brick red
• Midnight Cowboy - Pink champagne with shimmer with silver glitter
• 501 - Deep metallic blue with copper micro-glitter
• Shallow - Pale taupe-silver satin
• Laced - Pinky-taupe matte
• Hot Pants - Pearly medium pink
• Mildew - Deep metallic green shimmer
• Smog - Deep coppery bronze shimmer
• Misdemeanor - Deep olive green matte with green micro-shimmer
• Freakshow - Bright purple satin
• Asphyxia - Hyacinth shimmer with blue shift
• Acid Rain - Pale yellow-green shimmer with green shift
• Moonflower - Metallic rose-gold with gold micro-shimmer
• UV-B - Bright blue with violet shift
• Goldmiine - Bright Metallic Gold
• Twice Baked - Rich brown satin with gold micro-glitter
• Anonymous - Pale peachy cream matte

My favorites in the palette are Midnight Cowboy, Suspend, Roadstripe, Oil Slick, Swallow, Laced, Smog, Misdemeanor, Asphyxia, Anonymous and Twice Baked. I'm actually getting more use out of this palette than I thought. The shades are truly representative of the brand.

I'm always been a big fan of the Urban Decay eyeshadow formula. They are creamy soft, easy to apply and blend and last the day without caking or creasing. The secret to the shadow formula is the brands Pigment Infusion System™, the proprietary blend of ingredients. I can apply them with or without a primer and have them last the day. Of course, I use a primer, Urban Decay Primer Potion, my favorite, which makes the colors pop and lay down even more smoothly.

Speaking of Urban Decay Primer Potion, The Ultra Violet Edge, Urban Decay's global initiative to empower women is marking its first anniversary. With your help, last year they donated $528,000 to a variety or organizations that support women, including Women's Global Empowerment Fund. Purchase the specially formulated Eyeshadow Primer Potion Enigma, where 100% of the purchase price is donated to women's empowerment nonprofits by The Ultraviolet Edge.

Buy the Urban Decay XX Vice LTD Reloaded for $56 now online at urbandecay.com or at Ulta, Nordstrom and Macy's.

Urban Decay UD XX - 20 Years of Beauty with an Edge + My Favorite Urban Decay Products.

Can you believe that Urban Decay is celebrating their 20 year anniversary? It seems like just yesterday that the 'beauty with an edge' brand launched in 1996 with just 10 lipsticks and 12 nail enamels. I remember their early years and nail enamels that really shook up the industry with their edgy names. The brand has certainly grown over the years and has become adored by millions of women around the globe. I am one of them. In celebration of this milestone, Urban Decay has launched a really special vault called UD XX - 20 Years of Beauty with an Edge.

UD XX contains 20 shades of Eyeshadow and 20 shades of 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil that span the brand’s entire 20-year history which is pretty bittersweet. It includes everything from the brands best selling shades and new shades to vintage shades like UV-B along with cult classics like Covet and Lucky too.  The range in shades is astounding and goes from from neutral to bright and dark to light with an array of finishes that you can never be bored.

UD XX shades:

Eyeshadows: Oil Slick, Roadstripe, ABC Gum, Shattered, Grifter, Gunmetal, Polyester Bride, Baked, Mildew, Asphyxia, Mushroom, Midnight Cowboy, Smog, Lounge, Flash, Vapor, YDK, Roach, UV-B and Last Call.

24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils: Zero, Oil Slick, Gunmetal, Mushroom, Whiskey, Roach, Smog, Lucky, Midnight Cowboy, Underground, Stash, Mildew, Covet, Deep End, UV-B, Deviant, Asphyxia, Ransom, Last Call and Crash.

This vault is a super limited edition and only available at urbandecay.com and Sephora. It's pricey at $375 but it's the ultimate for the true Urban Decay fan.

My Favorite Urban Decay Products

I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite Urban Decay products in celebration of this special time. I use so many of them regularly.

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette - I use this a few times a week. It contains all of the shadows I need to create the perfect eye look, from everyday to soft and smoky to full on smoky.

Urban Decay Primer Potion - This is my eyeshadow primer of choice. I think I have used all of the different formulas/shades. It's simply the best.

Urban Decay Liar Naked Lipgloss - I have this on my vanity and in my purse. It's the perfect shade of gloss for me.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil - I own multiple shades and just love this long-lasting easy to apply liner.

Urban Decay NAKED Basics Palette - Could it get any better than this basic eyeshadow palette? I think everyone needs to own this one. It's perfect for everyday and as a base to any shadow look.

Urban Decay NAKED on the Run - This palette is my ultimate travel palette and I bring it with me everywhere. It has just the right shadows, blush and bronzer shades along with a great gloss. My mascara has gone bad a long time ago, but the rest is perfect.

Urban Decay NAKED 3 Palette - Honestly, I could have all of the NAKED palettes on my favorites list, but this is the one I pull out the most. I just love the rose-hued neutrals and they are so versatile. I had to buy another because I hit pan on many of the shades in my original.

What are you favorite Urban Decay products?

UD | Gwen Stefani Spring Collection.

The UD | Gwen Stefani Collection is now complete with the release of the rest of the products that make up the spring collection. The second phase of this exciting collaboration with the singer and fashion entrepreneur has had us makeup girls chomping at the bit! Now that these items are here, which include a Blush Palette, eight must-have Lipstick shades and six coordinating shades of 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil along with a Brow Box, they are flying off the shelves. Get these limited edition makeup items while you can.

When I first saw that Gwen was teaming up with Urban Decay late last year, I knew there would have to be lipsticks. Gwen is known for her iconic lip looks. I fell hard for the 15-pan eyeshadow palette and I knew that the rest of the collection would be just as luxe and beautiful — it is!

The UD | Gwen Stefani Collection was a true partnership with Stefani who worked closely with the brand as she went over every detail of the collection. Gwen was involved in creating all of the shades and the packaging and I think it totally comes through. Urban Decay Chief Creative Officer and Founding Partner Wende Zomnir carefully crafted each product with Stefani so that the exact shades Gwen always wished she had in her personal makeup collection came to fruition.

The entire UD | Gwen Stefani Collection:

UD | Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette - $58

Filled with 15 must-have shades, this is a neutral girls dream. Add a pop of color with one of the three bold shades or line with Blackout. My complete review is here: UD | Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette Review + Swatches

UD | Gwen Stefani Blush Palette - $45

Filled with six shades to highlight and define, this blush palette is amazing. Made with Urban Decay's 8-hour Afterglow finely milled formula, these blush, bronzer and highlighting shades go the distance. I like that there are a mix of easy to wear shades here. The palette includes two blush shades, a true bronzer that I think will work well for light to medium toned gals and three shades that are great for highlighting and layering over the blush or bronzer.

UD | Gwen Stefani Blush shades:

• Cherry - Light Pink Satin
• Easy - Deep Rose with Gold Shimmer
• Angel - Champagne-Nude Shimmer
• Lo-Fi - Soft-Bronze Matte
• Hush - Medium Pink with Gold Shimmer
• OC - Soft Pink with Peach Shift

The Palette is itself incredibly packaged similar to the eyeshadow palette, but this one is all sleek white and gold. It opens to reveal the six larger shades of blush, bronzer and highlighter shades. I like Cherry and Easy pretty equally, but tend to use a little shimmer so I've been layering Angel over Cherry. Of course, I use both of these over Lo-Fi which I use first in the hollows of my cheekbones and where I would contour. 

UD | Gwen Stefani Lipstick - $18

After trying over fifty shades, Gwen settled on eight must-have lipstick shades for her collection and I think they are very well suited to her and the collection. From the packaging to the shades themselves, everything about them are exquisite. Featuring Urban Decay's proprietary Pigment Infusion System™, the lipsticks are super creamy in texture with rich color payout.

UD | Gwen Stefani Lipstick shades:

• Ex-Girlfriend - Sheer Nude-Rose with Pink Shimmer
• Firebird - Deep Fuchsia Cream
• 714 - Bright Red Mega Matte
• Rock Steady - Deep Wine Red Cream
• Spiderweb - Satin Red Cream
• Wonderland - Dark Pink-Red Cream
• Phone Call - Sheer Bright Pink (UD exclusive)
• Plaid - Sheer Deep Berry (UD exclusive)

Of course, my favorite is Ex-Girlfriend, but I have been rocking Phone Call just as often (I'm really trying to break out of my nude lip shell!). All of the colors are fabulous and you really can't go wrong with any of them. I have all but the Urban Decay exclusive Plaid which is currently sold out.

UD | Gwen Stefani 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil - $20

To go along with the lipstick shades, Gwen helped to come up with six 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencils. These lip pencils are dreamy as they are creamy and waterproof and seriously last. They line and prime to help lipstick stay in place while helping to maked lipstick go on more smoothluy and prevent feathering.

UD | Gwen Stefani 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil shades:

• Ex-Girlfriend - Nude-Rose
• Firebird - Deep Fuchsia Pink
• 714 - Classic Red
• Rock Steady - Blood Red
• Wonderland - Dark Pink-Red
• Phone Call - Bright Pink (UD exclusive)

UD | Gwen Stefani Brow Box - $30

This is a limited edition Brow Box packaged to match the rest of the UD | Gwen Stefani collection. Made like the rest of the brands Brow Box, this contains two brow powder shades, but these were made just for Gwen so they are called Bathwater Blonde and are a dark and light blonde. The box also includes a wax, mini tweezers and two mini angled brushes to apply the brow powders. What I really like about the brow box, that you might have not known, is that there are two mirrors inside and one is quite magnified. These blonde shades are actually like taupe and pretty universal for medium brown hairs as well.

The entire UD | Gwen Stefani is available now. Buy it at urbandecay.com, Sephora, Macy's, Nordstrom, beauty.com and Ulta.