I have 8 different brands of eyeshadow primer, and I tend to use a mix of three primers on my eyelids, depending on what look I'm going for that day. Typical colored smoky eye....I use Kat Von D primers in Skin (over most of the eyelid) and Smoky (towards the outer portion of the eyelid) and the Urban Decay classic primer by my browbone (for the highlighter shadow.) Kat's primers are excellent, and out of the 8 different brands of primers I have/use hers are becoming my favorites. They keep the colors true and vibrant for 16+ hours, and the Smoky primer really keeps the dark colors beautiful without making them all just look black.

just use the eyeshadow primer potion, not the nude one though, the shimmer based one. this WILL make the shadows stand out a heck lot more.

Too Faced Shadow Insurance is quite a good one that you might want to look into. It has a creamier texture than UD's primer. The price, however, is quite close to the cost of a UD primer.

Make sure you use the Urban Decay eyeshadow primer. Then follow with NYC Milk pencil for a white base then follow with whichever eyeshadow you want. It will really make the colors vibrant.

Being that you are of fair complexion, I am surprised that these colors were not vibrant enough for you. The primer that comes with this palette is to keep the colors from creasing and to give you longer staying power. If you apply foundation on your eyes use the primer over the foundation. Then follow with a white base such as NYC Jumbo Eyepencil in Milk over your entire lid. This white base will allow the colors to show up "as is" So if you are looking for intense, vibrant colors that's what you'll get. Becareful not to over do it and end up looking like a parrot. Hope this works for you. I am of olive complexion and these colors do not show up on me UNLESS I apply the white base.

NOT a sephora product but MAC blank canvas eyeshadow primer (looks like a tube of oil paint) is a perfect match to what you are looking for.

Perhaps applying the colors wet would make the colors pop.

I have fair/light colored skin too and I've tried a few different primers, like the UD eyeshadow primer and also one from KvD. The primer from UD felt too light and KvD felt too thick, but the one I really like that has always worked for me and was not too heavy but still creamy and soft was the Too Faced Shadow Insurance. Maybe give that one a try, if you haven't yet, and hopefully it'll work for you like it has for me. :)

I use Stay Don't Stray by Benefit. I used to use the eyeshadow potion, but it doesn't have the staying power I need.

Also, Stay don't stray helps brighten your eyelid for more punchy color.

If that is still not enough, try dampening the sponges it comes with and apply the color that way.

I use Smashbox photofinish lid primer and I've liked it better than the urban decay primer potion! Holds shadows up better in the long run as well!

All the shadows in this have a slightly metallic shine/shimmer, but NO actual glitter to fall on your face or get all over everything.

its not really glitter but more shimery

No glitter at all but they are certainly not matte. They all have a sheen/shimmer to them.

Only shimmery colors, no weird glitter!

Not really.. they're just nice and shimmery. Honey has some glitter, but that is expected from a gold eyeshadow.

YES...chunky glitter too. If you like that, then there's plenty...however if you prefer finely milled shimmer (like me), this is not the one for you.

Yes, it's glittery.

no

Yes some of the colors are glittery and If you apply it either put the eye color on first before any face make up or us a tissue or cloth under the eye to catch any color that may fall on to the face so the color or glitter does not get on the rest of the face. It can be very hard to erase or clean if other face makeup has already been applied. The colors really open up the eyes for a fresh and bright face. great product and colors.

All of the shades have shimmer in them. Zero (the black one in the middle) doesn't seem to have as much as others, but Shag, Scratch, Underground, and Honey are definitely shimmery.

Definitely. While these colors are very vibrant, they're blendable and buildable. To get the intense vibrant effect, you need to put a good amount on. The blue one and the violet purple one don't need a lot to make them pop but you can certainly blend them with, for example, the 3 natural colors on the bottom. This is the best set. I got it specifically so I could wear it to work and out at night.

Shag, Scratch, Underground, and Zero are definitely work appropriate. However, if you want some color, mix Ransom and Zero.

For a fun yet clam and pretty look I used Honey in the inner corners, adding a bit of water to my brush to up the color, and Peace on the lid. Ofcorse blending the to colors togeather too! Also for the brow bone/ highlight I used Vanilla from Smashbox's Softbox Eye Palellet. This shadow isn't ofcorse in this pallette, but you can buy this at Sephora, or simply leave it out, or use a white eyeshadow. Even Tho I'm using more colorful shadows, this looks isnt so crazy, and looks very pretty, uniek, and fun at the same time! Just remember,, you can pull almost every look off, and who's stopping you? Have fun with your shadows! Also Fishnet and Shag make a good combo for a simple look. :D

At times I would wear Underground all over my lid for weeks! It's a great subtle color that can be played up with the other colors if desired. The three neutrals in this palette are very versatile and work-appropriat, but the fun and vibrant colors are perfect to transform it from business to play.

The shadows are really highly pigmented, but sometimes I use an angle brush to use the bright colors as liner on my lower lid for a fun pop of color. I also dull the color down on my lids by layering an earth tone or light shadow over the top of a strong color.

If you use primer give it a minute or two to dry before applying color to encourage a less dramatic color.

scratch on the lid, underground in the crease, maybe zero in the outer corner (opt) go to allthatglitters21 channel and some of her older videos have some different looks but there pretty bright

One thing of urban decay is you put just little shadow but blend in the shadow,so its okay to use for everyday look and their blend good and last longer.

Yes you cane use it everyday. It's just about blending and application. The best way is to apply with an eye brush not the sponge applicaiors.

I think you can (although, I should say that I work in a pretty casual environment). I have worn honey, shag, scratch, and underground to work (not on the same day!) and think that those can work for a more subtle look. I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing the brighter colors to work.

the primer bottle that comes with it is really small. it's 2.66 ml or 0.09 US fl. oz.

also, you'd probably need to buy the whole set again. The individual shadows are bigger and circular. These are small squares.

The Primer Potion is 0.09 US fl. oz.

I am not good with measurements, and I don't believe they are provided on the tube, but it is roughly the size of your pinky finger length.

.09 fl.oz.

1.09 fluid ounces. You only need a very small amount. The colors are gorgeuos and you can blend them with colors you already have. I am having a great time being creative.

It's very small... 2.66 mL or 0.09 fl oz
I don't use it much, but I'd say it holds maybe 10-15 applications.

It contains 0.09 fl oz

Primer potion size is 2.66 ml or 0.09 US fl OZ

I would go for the Deluxe box because there are enough shadows to play around with without feeling like you have a bunch of leftover ones that are similar or not your type--that's the problem with the big palettes. I really like this palette because they're vibrant colors but they're completely blendable and buildable. You could wear them bright or blend them into a natural color so that they add just a little bit of vibrancy. I highly recommend this set over the BoS III (which I'm not sure is still available?)

The Deluxe Eyeshadow Box have many vibrant colors and tend to be challenging to combine. If you own the UD Naked palette and are looking for vibrant colors to give your neutral look a little pop then this palette may work for you. I tend to use neutral shades but I am looking forward to using the Deluxe palette to add a "LITTLE" color to my look when I sport my summer sundresses. If you have olive skin I suggest using a white base like NYC Jumbo Eyepencil in "Milk" on top of your eyeprimer to maintain the vibrancy of the eyeshadow. Otherwise, the color may appear extremely dull. Try going to YouTube and punching in "Urban Decay Deluxe Eyeshadow Box" in the search box for application/combination of these eyeshadow. Again, challenging colors to work with. Certainly NOT one of my favorite UD palettes.

I have the deluxe and use it everyday going to work. I use a combination of the colors with the naturals, which allows me to still look professional.

Deluxe SHB looks shocking on the picture, but actually you can play it quiet and use even the more vibrant colours as pretty washes.

i would defiantly say that this pallet is a good choice for you because there are only 4 colors that are bright colors and along with the more neutral colors they really contrast well.

Deluxe colors are beautiful and silky and this palette is fine,not too over the top.

Miniature and I think there was barely any primer in mine. I think I got 4 applications before I had to invest in a full size portion. But I strongly recommend using the primer. It does make a huge difference. I can easily go 8 hours without my eyeshadow smearing.

It is a very small sample of the Primer potion.

It is a sample sized...pretty small...

The primer included in this set is a miniature version. Its awesome for travel and it lasts a while but as soon as you try it you will want to buy the full size bottle which is much larger and lasts for months.

Miniature. For me, it did not last long at all, but using a primer before hand does increase the boldness of the shadows (not to mention staying power!)

No not all of them are glittery. You can reduce the glitter by putting a matte color over thr glittery colors to tone it down. The colors change a bit and they do blend well when mixed with other colors. Oh yeah they don't cake up on ya!

These shadows have a really pretty shimmer, not really glittery.

They are more shimmery, not glittery.

Most of this palette doesn't have glitter, but they have a shimmer to them. The Urban Decay Sustainable Shadow Box has a lot of glittery shadows if that's what your looking for.

Not glittery...most have a shimmer to them.

It really depends what type od colors you like. I have the Deluxe palette ad it is gorgeous! The colors are so bright and vibrant. The ammo palette looks like more muted or like earth toned colors, beautiful though...

The Deluxe pallet has the Deluxe shadows in it which cost more than the regular shadows that are in the Ammo pallet. The deluxe shadows are a bit smoother and silkier. I have both and love them. This one is a good way to try out the Deluxe shadows while the Ammo box is the best to try out the regular shadows.

I own ammo and I think it's GREAT! I was new to Urban Decay as well and I didn't want to walk around looking like a clown. It is a GREAT eye shadow palette with great neutrals and a few "poppers". My only gripe is that a few of the shadows are more "glitter" than shimmer. So without (and some times with) the primer, it get glitter all over my face.

That being said, I plan on ordering the Deluxe Shadows/Shadow box to expanded and give some variety to my cadre.

I would recommend the Deluxe palette because it has a mix of neutrals and bright shadows for different looks.

I like using the deluxe shadows as eyeliners, but my sister has the ammo pallette and those colors are more glittery and more useful for everyday makeup.

Depends on the individual person...I like to wear bright colors during the day.
I like to wear Scratch on the entire lid and under the eye brow and then Fishnet on my lids.
Peace on the lids looks great with Shag as the highlighter and Ransom in the crease (between yer eyeball and ocular bone)...
Graffiti on the lids with Underground under the eyebrows looks sexy too!

Sustainable Shadow Box has a good mix of both, while the Deluxe Shadow Box has only 3 softer colors but the rest are very high pigmented and colorful. ;-)

It dpends on your skintone. Have fun and experiment with the colors. Go on do your own thing. There are earth tones as well as bright edgy colors.

Neutral look: Scratch on inside lid, Shag on outside lid and as a highlight, Underground in crease. (also works well without shag - not a great color for my skintone)

Fun and easy day looks: Scratch over the whole eye, line top lashes with 24/7 liner in Zero (or Zero from the palette if you dont' have it), and use a smudge brush over the liner with any of the brighter colors in the palette.

Dramatic look: Scratch over Fishnet on lid, Ransom in crease, Scratch to highlight, line top lashes with Ransom 24/7 liner (or Ransom from the palette if you don't have it) and use a smudge brush over the liner with Fishnet, line with Fishnet on bottom lash line.

Tips for Scratch: always makes a good highlight on the brow, works as a decent eye brightener on the inner corner/lower lash line if you don't have one, can be layered on top of any of the brighter colors to tone down the intensity.

Tips for Zero: a small amount under the other colors works well in the crease, a thicker layer under the other colors acts as an intensifier.

- scratch on the lid... ransom on the crease (=daytime sexy)
- honey on lid... fishnet on crease... ransom lined on top lashes... peace on bottom lashes... (=weekend crazy cute)
- ps. luv zero as an eyeliner + ransom layered on top of that (subtle purple smoky)
- ps2. i'm very much a newbie to makeup, but these are what i like for combos

I love shag let me you if you find it solo!

Yes, you can buy both colors in Urban Decay Single Shadows. They are fantastic!

Hi! You can get Shag & Underground separately. Here is the link to order
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P136018&categoryId=RPYMAL&shouldPaginate=

They have all of these shades in the Urban Decay deluxe shadow collection!! You would have to depot the shadow though, but there are many videos and tutorials on how to do that. Once you have done that, you will need to take the current pan out of your pallete (also vids and tutorials for that) and replace it with the new one. You may also need to put some new glue in there. If you don't need it in the actual pallete, I would reccomend just keeping them in the packaging! It's sooo pretty!

PS: For youtube, look up "How to depot an Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow" and this one will come up!! its perfect but you don't have to do the magnent part at the end!!

Shag and Underground are my favorite, too! They are sold individually, and I purchased those two colors so that I don't have to drag around the entire palette when I travel.