Urban Decay strikes again! Book of Shadows 4 and dupes

I haven't posted here in SO long, I thought it was time to share some of the goodies I've picked up lately. Any there are MANY! I probably wont be able to post often, but will try as I have time. Im just putting this out here because I have purchased many newer products with the help of other people taking the time to post swatches on blogs, so Im paying it forward!

I didn't originally intend to get the UD BOS4 when I saw the first pics of it on Facebook. It looked boring and gimmicky and too neutral. But, then I saw it at Ulta and knew that I couldnt resist. UD strikes again, stealing all of my cash and making my wallet cry. Plus, I do own all of the other BOS so I figured I had to continue the trend! I have no plans to use the speaker or QR codes, but it is really nice that it comes with a full sized Perversion liner (which I was already planning on buying) and decent sized samples of mascara and Primer Potion. Overall, this palette isnt super unique and exciting, but it has a few fun colors and some nice neutrals for days where you want to key it low key.


Urban Decay Book of Shadows 4




From the palette the most unique and fun are Crystal (a little sheer but an icy blue with gorgeous teal and purple shimmer) Hijack, Lost and Gravity. They remind me of Fyrinnae shades with their complex multi shimmer (except Lost).

Swatches:







Brown Comparisons:



Purple Comparisons:



Green Comparisons:

Urban Decay Book of Shadows II Look :)

Here is a fun look from the UD BOSII :)

Jinx on the lid, Misdemeanor in the crease, Sellout to blend and highlight. Generic black eyeliner on waterline. Flipside liner on top lid with MAC Peacocky glitter liner on top...enjoy!

Urban Decay Book of Shadows!!

First off, this things is HUGE. Totally not portable!




The brushes are just ok...







Scratch vs. Scandal



Absinthe vs. Graffiti...I love them both!



Scratch vs. Scandal and Absinthe vs. Graffiti - Absinthe has more gold shimmer, and makes Graffiti look more kelly green.




Ransom vs. Mayhem



Ransom vs. Mayhem vs. Ashyxia - Mayhem has more icy blue to it IRL , it is the lovechild of Ransom and Ashphyxia



Protest vs. Mildew



MAC Humid vs. Mildew vs. Protest



Underground vs. Gridlock vs. Sidecar




and for fun, because I never noticed this in the Deluxe palette...so cute!!!




So, overall this is a very good value palette and would be a great purchase if you dont own any/many UD shadows. There are def. some repeat colors...but there are also some nice new colors in here! Even the repeats have some subtle differences that just dont show up in pics. I didnt get to swatch them all yet but Perversion, which does not look matte, looks really pretty. Also, dont expect to tote this around with you though. Its large and heavy and the drawer is a PITA to slide out.