Hello Lovlies,

I'm back! Obviously I had to get my hands on the newness that is the Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette, because it is just so so beautiful! The colours are just perfect as I have nothing else quite like it in my makeup collection, and find myself reaching for this palette a LOT! I also feel this palette is ideal for the summer to autumn transition because who doesn't want their eyelids to match; the falling leaves, pumpkins, spiced lattes...need I go on?!


So after lusting over this for many many months it is finally mine! I ordered mine from Debenhams from here in the UK as the UD website is always sold out (typical right).  I would definitely suggest swatching this palette before you buy if you are hesitant - would the colours suit you etc? I would say they suit me, I am definitely drawn to more warm tone colours over cool tones as I have been using my Naked 3 Palette for years and years now. As a brunette with balyage blonde, blue eyes and fair skin this palette suits me, but I honestly think it is a universal palette for all skin tones and hair colours.


Just like all the Naked Palettes the formula is magnificently creamy, even with the one swatch/sweep of colour it is amazingly pigmented and definitely build-able. I have been wearing Lumbre the most and as a glitter shadow fallout is often expected however over the last few days I haven't experienced any fallout with Lumbre or any of the other beautiful shadows. The size of this palette is also great for travelling as it contains a large mirror, fits into my travel makeup bag and you can create many different looks with it, as I travel up and down quite a lot.


Looking at the close ups of the shadow there is such a variety in shades, especially when they are swatched. However I fear that this palette is almost missing a medium/dark brown shade that could be used in the crease and to blend other shadows - but that could just be me wanting to stick to my usual 'safe' shades.


Again the outer packaging of this palette is just to die for, really bringing it all together with a 3D look hidden within the lid. Also the loveliest mirror is always added to the Naked palettes meaning they are great travel buddies!





 A few close ups of the shades swatched on my very very fair skin shows they are indeed highly pigmented, I decided to just do one sweep of colour to show you lovelies this. I don't know about you but the 4 middle eyeshadows are by far the prettiest and definitely my favourites so far. However I think En Fuego could look lovely around winter time. This palette also comes with a brilliant quality double ended eyeshadow brush, just like all the Urban Decay Naked palettes which is just perfect for helping you create the perfect eyes. I actually prefer this brush to many others on the market and tend to reach for this and my bobbi browns the most.


I really hope you have enjoyed this mini little review of the naked heat palette. In the future I hope to include some real life eye looks, almost like a tutorial showing the shades I use with what brushes to create it.

But for now I hope this post has given you an insight into this palette if you were maybe a little unsure, I say go for it! Order it! It is beyond pretty, Urban Decay you have again outdone yourselves.  Not a sponsored post. All images are my own copyright Abbey Hartley

Abbey Hearts  ♥

Not a sponsored post. All images are my own copyright Abbey Hartley

Hello lovlies,

As summer is fast approaching and we are in early June already, although in the UK you wouldn't think it. I thought I'd dedicate this blog post to my 'summer' beauty/skincare wishlist, everything thats on this list is essential for daily life of course.

1. First up is the beloved Naked Heat Palette!

The most beloved collection in the Urban Decay family has a new addition coming our way. The Naked heat palette will be available in all retailers at the end of July in the UK. As you can see below the palette is stunning and ALL the shades are beautiful, and more importantly all very usable! I think this palette mostly took my eye due to its warm hues, as my favourite in the Naked family is the Naked 3 palette, that I have used everyday for years now and it is still holding strong!

@urbandecay on Instagram

The palette again looks beautiful on every skin tone! @urbandecay on Instagram

This palette claims you can create "the perfect summer look' with it and according to the swatches I have seen online...it will live up to it's claims and be a cult favourite! Just like all the Naked palettes the Naked Heat is priced at £39.40. I cannot wait to get my hands on it this summer!

2. Jo Malone Exfoliating Shower Gel

Image taken from John Lewis

This brand new launch is very exciting and perfect for those hot, sweaty days spent at work or by the beach. When you crave that feeling in the shower to finally get clean and be refreshed, Im sure this will help you hit the spot perfectly. Exactly why it is on my Wishlist. It is available in 3 of the classic Jo Malone scents, my favourite being the Lime Basil & Mandarin. These are priced at a reasonable £30 each for 200m. A perfect addition to those summer nights!


3. Another new ish launch,  fairly new on the market is the Glam Glow Makeup setting spray. I first heard about this From Amelia Liana (one of the best bloggers/youtubers in the industry) while watching her birthday vlog. She sold this product to me instantly and I can't wait to add it to my makeup/skincare collection.

Image taken from glamglow.com

It is perfectly pink and would look brill in my makeup bag *hint hint* and I've heard it smells like sweeties...I mean what more can a girl want? This makeup setting spray claims to add to your glow but never shiny "inspired by Hollywood skin - always sexy, never shiny". Being shiny in the summer can often be a problem for me. The spray is packed full of mineral-rich charged waters, feeling light on the skin as if nothing has been sprayed at all. "A caffeine infusion helps to wake up dull and tired skin with an instant boost of radiance"... sounds pretty good to me! Also helping to keep your skin hydrated whilst wearing makeup = no clumpy dry patches. Pairing this with the infamous Glam Glow masks, tailored to your needs would also boost its use. I can't wait to try the travel size version of this, perfect for handbags!

4. Next up, another cult beauty/haircare favourite - and loved by many elite celebrities the OUAI Haircare Dry Shampoo 

Image taken from Cultbeauty.co.uk

This has been on my wishlist from day one of its release and I still haven't got around to trying it yet, although not a new launch I feel like its definitely one of the best dry shampoos on the market. Priced at £10 for the travel size its perfect to just give it a go! The packaging is everything I want and look for in a bottle, so sleek and sophisticated. OUAI did well here. I cannot talk about how good the product itself is, but I have heard a lot of good reviews from other bloggers and youtubers in the business. Again available to buy and try first in travel size, so absolutely perfect for your handbag for those ESSENTIAL touch ups when the mane is looking a lil bit off.

5. As you may have seen I previously blogged about my Liz Earle collection, and the ultimate love I have for it! After adding this to Abbey Hearts I then ran out of my beloved Cleanse & Polish Hot cloth cleanser, the most perfect and easy cleanser of them all! So I thought I would treat myself to the new Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser in Grapefruit and Patchouli. So I did! I tested this in store and it smelt divine and perfect for summer, with the same botanical smell with a lovely fruity and floral twist. This is still on my "wishlist" as I haven't had chance to test it out yet (I know can you believe it) even though I know it will be amazing as I have tried their limited edition holiday scents before.

Image taken from uk.Lizearle.com

I cannot wait to try this out tonight while relaxing in the bath, also how pretty is this packaging! Utterly stunning, and you can see why I was attracted to it! Bigger than the original Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser at 150ml the price is also upped a little to £22.75 however in the tin you also receive 2 new Pure Cotton Cloths also, which is a brilliant deal. Give this a go and let me know how you get on!

I hope you liked this post, please let me know what's on your beauty summer wishlist I'd love to know and be nosey! You can find me on all social media platforms, as shown in the sidebar and below so feel free to follow me on all, and in the comments below...

Abbey Hearts ♥

So today I thought I'd share with you three of my best dupes that I have in my collection right now...


Also Technic's High Lights Liquid Highlighter being a dupe for Benefit's High beam face Highlighter.

Then last but not least The Body Shop 02 eye-shadow, being a pretty close dupe for MAC's Nylon eye-shadow.

So to start off with The 'Look Beauty cheeky trio palette'.   I picked this up before jetting off to spain in February as I wanted to keep the amount of makeup I was travelling with very light, and this being the perfect handbag size was right up my street! I picked up the shade Peach Melba suggested for medium skin tones, and I have to say all the shades are very pigmented.   The trio includes a Matte contour shade, a rosey gold ish shimmery blush (but not too shimmery) and a beautiful highlighter shade.   Now a matte bronzer is often hard to find in the drugstore but I definitely recommend this.   Now onto the dupe, The urban decay naked flushed palette in the shade 'streak' costing £22 and the look beauty palette costing me £3 massive bargain.

sorry that they are not perfect, I have been using it.

It also gives a fool proof of 'how to' on the back if your new to makeup.

The only problem is I think this product has been discontinued since February, therefore I could only find this one for £12 available from superdrug.

not sure why I swatched it twice!

still in the old packaging

      

also not sure why it doesn't have a name?

However the only similar colour I could find on their website was 101 golden girl which I hope is almost the same as I haven't tried and tested their new eye-shadow range.