NEWS: Urban Decay Now Available in Korea + My Product Recommendations

Ever wanted to get your hands on any of the Urban Decay (UD) Naked Eyeshadow palettes but deterred by the premium price you pay for shipping and/or the agonizing thrill of waiting for the product to arrive? Well, read further because I have  great news for makeup lovers and UD fanatics here in South Korea.

I was visiting my local MAC counter in Hyundai department store here in Sinchon area yesterday. On my way out, I saw a couple of thrown away UD brochure in the garbage bin. Well, imagine how excited I was. So, I went back inside to inquire where the UD store is located. I can't believe how I missed it since it was just in the same area as the MAC counter on the 1st floor. I spoke to one of the staff and learned that they have just opened a day ago and that there are only two branches in Seoul as of the moment.

1. Hyundai Department Store Sinchon Branch (02-3145-2146) see map
2. Galleria Department Store Apgujeong Branch (02-511-9412) see map

Urban Decay Korea carries universally top rated and best selling products. The photo below shows the top 10 cult favorites and also the prices in Korean won.

MY PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:

I am a great fan of UD and to be honest a quarter of my makeup stash is from the brand. Here are my top 3 product recommendations:

1.) Naked Eyeshadow Palettes (73,000 won)- All of these palettes have a special place in my heart. If you can only get one palette among the three, I would suggest looking into what type of shades do  you usually gravitate towards and as to what your undertone is. Naked 1 (original) is dominated with more of a gold, warm brown and bronze shades; which makes it perfect for warm undertone gals. On the other hand, if you are more of a cool tone gal and enjoys wearing silver and taupe shades, Naked 2 is definitely in your alley. Finally, Naked 3 is for those of you who love their pinks and rosy shades. This is perfect for bridal makeup. UD just came out with the Naked Smokey palette. Unfortunately, Korean UD doesn't carry this product as of now.

2.) Naked Skin Weightless Concealer (32,000 won)- This is my ultimate favorite concealer for my undereye area and for highlighting my face. The consistency and texture of this product is out of the world. It has great coverage without feeling heavy and it blends out to perfection. However, I don't suggest this if you are looking for a concealer to spot conceal since this leaves a satin (highlighting effect) once blended. If you are spot concealing your acne or blemishes, choose something with matte finish.

3.) UD All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray (39,000 won)- This is the best setting spray that will keep your makeup budge proof throughout the day. I have just recently discovered this while I was in Bangkok, Thailand. I have put this into test while combating the hot, humid Thai weather. My makeup lasted all day despite the sweaty nature of my face. This is definitely something you need to preserve all your hard work and to go on with your day without worrying about retouching or what not. 

There you go! So, if you are in Korea and dreaming to test out any of the UD products, you can now visit the stores near you. Also, I'm interested to know your favorite UD product. 

Keep Dolling Up,

Gelie (Jelai) xoxo