Urban Decay NYC Palette Book of Shadows Vol. III Redux Review and Swatches

I love New York City. I love the sights, the sounds, the people, i love living here, and everything that comes with it. A palette inspired by my home, have to have it. I was a little late in getting it i will admit. For a year or two i took a hiatus from cosmetics and missed out on some great items such as the Urban Decay NYC palette. When it became available again i got it as fast as i could. It is now one of my favorite collector peices in my collection not to mention has some of the best shadows i have seen in a while (aside from the Vice Palette, which i thought i had already reviewed but i apparently haven't so i need to get on that!).

Aside from the unique city themed colors, this palette comes with an Urban Decay eye primer and a 24/7 glide on eye pencil in Zero. That still isn't what makes this palette so special. What really sets this palette aside from most other palettes is the fact that this palette has a top compartment which opens up and has a pop out view of New York City. If you think that is amazing, wait until i tell you it lights up! Yep this illuminated city view could not represent New York more if it tried. Over the top, bright, unique, colorful. That is us alright. Under this beautiful pop up scene, is a pull out drawer that contains all 16 shadows, the primer, and the liner. There is also a mirror behind the city scape to complete how awesome this product is.

In terms of qaulity these shadows are top of the line. If you have tried Urban Decay shadows in the past then you are no stranger to how pigmented and easy to blend these shades are. I did not find any of them stiff or chalky. I found them soft and buttery and did not have any issue with fall out. I love how many of them have a a bit of shine to them and no mattes are included. Some are glittery but not over the top just enough to add a little bit of sparkle to your look should you choose to.


First and second row, left to right from the palette. Over Urban Decay eye primer. You can click the pictures to enlarge them. Top without flash, bottom with flash.

Oil Slick, Uzi, Stray Dog, Mildew, Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, SWF, Last Call, Rockstar

Oil Slick, Uzi, Stray Dog, Mildew, Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, SWF, Last Call, Rockstar

Third row and last row. Over Urban Decay eye primer. You can click the pictures to enlarge them. Top without flash, bottom with flash. left to right from the palette

Haight, Maui Wowie, Aquarius, Smog, Goddess, Sin, YDK, Ecstasy

Haight, Maui Wowie, Aquarius, Smog, Goddess, Sin, YDK, Ecstasy

 24/7 Glide on Eye Liner in Zero-
This smooth black liner literally glides on. It isn't as pigmented as i would like it to be, but then again i prefer a liquid or gel liner. This liner can be smudged and can be built up.

 Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer-
This is somewhat been hailed as the holy grail of primer. I like it but it isn't everything it is hyped up to me. I have products that do a similar job and i wouldn't switch from them. I love the packaging and i think its a cute product. I am glad i got to try it with this palette.

Overall if you like a product that is a little different, one that offers just a little bit more, this palette might be a good choice for you. If you are looking to try some fun colors that includes extras like liner and primer, this is also a good choice. Or if you just like NYC go for it!