Urban Decay's Born to Run Palette Is as Perfect for Summer as It Gets
Summer gives us a lot to look forward to, like summer Fridays, road trips, and a good excuse to drink one more glass of rosé. But Urban Decay is here to one-up all of them—because the cooler-than-thou makeup brand is fulfilling our wildest dreams and releasing a new eyeshadow palette. If you’re a longtime fan of the Naked palette (or Naked2, or Naked3, or Naked Heat), we’re sorry to report that this isn’t another iteration of the bestseller. But don’t be too disappointed—because while the Naked series is great for versatile, universally-flattering colors, the Born to Run Palette just takes that to the next level.
Yes, among its 21 rich, super-pigmented shadow colors are a respectable number of soft, daytime-ready neutrals—you know, what made the Naked palette so good. But the palette also offers up bold, eye-popping shades, such as Hell Ride (a shimmery fuchsia), Wanderlust (a dark, gold-flecked green), and Accelerate (a metallic copper-red). We got an exclusive first look before it launches on June 12, and let’s just say the reviews our testers gave it were as glowing as the sheen the shimmer shades cast. “I’m most into the golden tinge on Wanderlust’s pine-green shade, Big Sky’s aqua, and Drift’s purple-gray,” says Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour beauty writer. “They’re sexy, vampy shades that only look better with a little sweaty smudging.”
The shadow colors are also soft but saturated, a.k.a. flattering for all skin tones. Plus, there are a variety of finishes, from satin to shimmer to metallic and beyond, to give you yet another chance for experimentation. “I really liked Ignite—a creamy, copper shade with orange flecks—for my base, and Accelerate for my crease,” says Khaliha Hawkins, Glamour‘s digital administrative assistant. “They really make my medium-to-dark skin tone glow. I would totally buy this.”
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The magic of this palette is that it not only offers something for everyone, but also includes such a wide range of shades that you’re well-equipped to create a major makeup look whenever. For instance, Jet (a shimmering black with a purple sheen) is ideal for a night out, while Stranded (rose gold) can hold its own in a staff meeting. “Riff is the perfect, darker nude for everyday wear,” says Azadeh Valanejad, Glamour‘s video producer, who has a medium skin tone. “And I love Ignite. It’s the perfect burnt coral that just screams ‘Summer!’ when you’re all tan and want some statement sparkle in your makeup.”
Its versatility makes sense, seeing as the Born to Run Palette was designed to be the only thing you need to pack for a trip, big event, or staycation—although eye makeup remover would probably be a good idea, too. The hard, durable cover can stand up to tough packing, even if you’re the type to sit on your suitcase to zip it, and the giant mirror makes for easy touch-ups or en-route application. The magnetized case and wanderlust-y packaging also got praises around the Glamour office.
Urban Decay might have set the bar high with their iconic eyeshadow palettes, but the Born to Run Palette rises to the occasion—literally, because it works for wherever you need it. So when the Born to Run 2 palette comes around, don’t say we didn’t tell you.
Urban Decay Born to Run Palette, $49, sephora.com, available starting June 12
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