Urban Decay Electric palette (?!)
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Lipstickdiva420
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I have the sleek acid palette as well and I must say the pigmentation with that palette sucks compared to the electric. I will be using all the colors in the electric palette on my eyelid.Sigh...And here I thought I was ensconced in the safety of the the "low/no buy" thread! I love bright colors! I have the Sleek Acid palette but would hazard a guess that the pigmentation/color saturation of these UD e/s will be far superior.
*peeks in wallet to see if there is any "play" money available*Nope! Nothing but tumbleweeds right now...
**Addendum** Um...I will not be buying this after all! In fine print on the back of the palette :“Warning: Slowburn, Savage, Jilted, and Urban are not intended for the immediate eye area.” Uh yeah! Which is exactly where I would want to use those 4 colors...Bummer!
novocainedreams
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You do realize that in the US the Sleek Acid palette is also not supposed to be used in the eye area? It's the exact same restrictions, technically, the Sleek palette isn't even supposed to be sold to US customers.Sigh...And here I thought I was ensconced in the safety of the the "low/no buy" thread! I love bright colors! I have the Sleek Acid palette but would hazard a guess that the pigmentation/color saturation of these UD e/s will be far superior.
*peeks in wallet to see if there is any "play" money available*Nope! Nothing but tumbleweeds right now...
**Addendum** Um...I will not be buying this after all! In fine print on the back of the palette :“Warning: Slowburn, Savage, Jilted, and Urban are not intended for the immediate eye area.” Uh yeah! Which is exactly where I would want to use those 4 colors...Bummer!
novocainedreams
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Same here, haha, if it's good enough for European eyes it's good enough for me.
DarylandCarole
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Many years ago I asked a MAC SA why I couldn't get true red eyeshadow (this was before loose pigments were available). She told me that the pigment in reds irritated some people's skin so cosmetics companies couldn't sell it. I think the companies found a way around that by making these disclaimers. If I can afford it, I'll buy this palette and take my chances.
DarylandCarole
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I'm excited that bright colors are coming back. I've been an oddity for years 'cause everyone was into neutrals, but not me! I might also pass on Playland for this. I already have a lot of bright lippies. Then again, I have a lot of bright eyeshadows, too.
fur4elise
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LOL! I don't see that as a relevant factor. Sleek ships to the US as does several other Euro companies.
As an example: Canada has some of the best OTC medications banned/unapproved in the US. That does not mean those products are bad or ineffective. Sometimes the FDA goes overboard with its limitations...just sayin...I'll get off my soap box
Back to the palettes... I bought several Sleek Palettes (in fact probably all that were available at that time) on a trip to Ireland a few years ago,The Acid palette has been available for at least that long. However, on their packaging there are no warning about use in the eye area. So I never gave it a thought. UD tends to be pretty spot on with the fact they offer vegan/cruelty free products, so I take their warning to heart.
DILLIGAF
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However if you attempt to purchase either the Acid Palette or the Ultra Matte V1From the Sleek website you get a message that it cannot be shipped to the US. My sister got the Acid palette before they started restricting it to the US and I got the Ultra Matte V1 when I visited London last year. Do what feels right for youLOL! I don't see that as a relevant factor. Sleek ships to the US as does several other Euro companies.
As an example: Canada has some of the best OTC medications banned/unapproved in the US. That does not mean those products are bad or ineffective. Sometimes the FDA goes overboard with its limitations...just sayin...I'll get off my soap box
Back to the palettes... I bought several Sleek Palettes (in fact probably all that were available at that time) on a trip to Ireland a few years ago,The Acid palette has been available for at least that long. However, on their packaging there are no warning about use in the eye area. So I never gave it a thought. UD tends to be pretty spot on with the fact they offer vegan/cruelty free products, so I take their warning to heart.
dorkette
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I think the point novocainedreams was trying to make is that the pigments in the Sleek Acid palette that make it unsuitable for sale in the US are the same as the pigments used in UD's Electric palette, so if you're fine with using the Sleek Acid eyeshadows on your lids than your concerns about the UD palette are moot. The pigments are deemed safe for cosmetic use in Canada and the EU but the FDA forbids their sale for use in the eye area, hence UD's disclaimer that they are not intended for eye use. That's just to cover their behinds so they don't get sued if people inevitably do so and experience eye irritation.LOL! I don't see that as a relevant factor. Sleek ships to the US as does several other Euro companies.
As an example: Canada has some of the best OTC medications banned/unapproved in the US. That does not mean those products are bad or ineffective. Sometimes the FDA goes overboard with its limitations...just sayin...I'll get off my soap box
Back to the palettes... I bought several Sleek Palettes (in fact probably all that were available at that time) on a trip to Ireland a few years ago,The Acid palette has been available for at least that long. However, on their packaging there are no warning about use in the eye area. So I never gave it a thought. UD tends to be pretty spot on with the fact they offer vegan/cruelty free products, so I take their warning to heart.
In any case, I personally will be using those shades in the eye area. If the EU says it's safe, then it is, as they have very stringent policies when it comes to what ingredients cosmetic companies can/cannot have in their products before they are deemed safe for use.
EDITED TO ADD: A blogger who reviewed the palette contacted UD about the warning and they confirmed that the pigments are the same ones approved in other countries for use in the eye area. Here's the link for anyone interested in reading their full response. I'm new here so I hope it's ok to link to this...I have no affiliation with the blog.
Ultra Mattes V2 isn't sold to US customers, either. I always thought it was more to do with ingredients they were using that aren't approved here (even though they're safe to use), nothing to do with whether or not they were eye-safe.However if you attempt to purchase either the Acid Palette or the Ultra Matte V1From the Sleek website you get a message that it cannot be shipped to the US. My sister got the Acid palette before they started restricting it to the US and I got the Ultra Matte V1 when I visited London last year. Do what feels right for you
Linking to others' blogs is always okay. You just can't link to your own in posts. (Links to your own stuff are limited to your forum signature.)
novocainedreams
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Actually it is relevant. And that is exactly my point as @dorkette said. They are using the same exact ingredients, neon pigments, and the FDA has not researched them to approve them for eye uses. However, the EU has researched them and approved them which is why they don't have to say anything to EU customers and can sell them as eye approved. It's the SAME INGREDIENTS, so if you're going to use one, and say its ok, then why wouldn't you use the other? Just because you take one company more seriously? Actually Sleek states that they can't sell certain products to US customers because of the ingredients used being restricted in the US, it's right on their website and not on their product because they are not a US brand, trying to sell in the US, so they are not required to put the warning on their products. The only reason they put the warning on their is so they don't get in trouble if someone does use it on their eyes, UD has covered their ass. It's up to you to do what you want, but my point is relevant and most of us have researched these products and ingredients so we can make our own decisions.LOL! I don't see that as a relevant factor. Sleek ships to the US as does several other Euro companies.
As an example: Canada has some of the best OTC medications banned/unapproved in the US. That does not mean those products are bad or ineffective. Sometimes the FDA goes overboard with its limitations...just sayin...I'll get off my soap box
Back to the palettes... I bought several Sleek Palettes (in fact probably all that were available at that time) on a trip to Ireland a few years ago,The Acid palette has been available for at least that long. However, on their packaging there are no warning about use in the eye area. So I never gave it a thought. UD tends to be pretty spot on with the fact they offer vegan/cruelty free products, so I take their warning to heart.
sullenxriot182
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I am so excited that they're finally doing an all-bright palette after so much Naked stuff! I'm wondering what time on Tuesday it will go up on the site, because I'm sure it'll sell out super fast just like the first round of Naked 3 did lol
KiKi Kontour
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im sure it'll be on the site by noon! oh it will DEFINITELY be sold out early but luckily its permanent and will be sold everywhere else. im not in a rush to grab the palette unless its available when sephora does their chic week with 15% off
Prettypackages
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the fda warings are interesting. just give me pause, but, I'm sure I ingest things that are much worse. Not sure if I will wear these colors, but I'm intrigued.
