Urban Decay | Pulp Piction Palette & Gunmetal Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the cult-fave film Pulp Fiction and inspired by the über-cool character of Mia Wallace (find my previous review here), Urban Decay has released a limited edition 5-shade Pulp Fiction Palette along with Gunmetal Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner, to help you channel that shady lady’s fierce yet sultry look.

Urban Decay | Pulp Fiction Palette & Gunmetal Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

Urban Decay | Pulp Fiction Palette

Urban Decay | Pulp Fiction Palette (ingredients list)

Urban Decay | Pulp Fiction Palette

Pulp Fiction Palette, Limited Edition (CAN ~~$41.00~~ $19.00) | No detail was overlooked when creating this palette; the exterior box bears the movie’s logo in the front with a quick breakdown of the contents on the back, while the red interior of the box recreates gunshot & blood splatter. The palette comes in a thickish cardboard casing with a magnetic closure that includes a full-sized mirror on the inside, and features the fateful biblical passage from Ezekiel, famously quoted in the movie by Jules Winnfield (played by Samuel L. Jackson) with the words ‘be cool honey bunny’ on the back (again, a line from one of the opening scenes in the movie). Also included with the palette, is an illustrated card detailing how to achieve the Mia Wallace look. The shades included are:

Righteous – bone (matte)
Tyranny – camel (matte)
Vengeance – chocolate (matte)
Furious – ivory (slight sheen)
Anger – ebony (slight sheen)

All five hues have a buttery soft texture, are super blendable, and exhibit hardly any powdery residue kicked up upon a brush swirled through them. The 3 full size squares of colour are more warm than cool leaning, but their neutral nature makes them suitable to a wide range of skin tones, while the subtle sheen of both Furious and Anger, gives them slightly more dimension — but only just. The red dual-ended brush that’s included is decent enough, but I prefer using my own brushes just the same. Apart form the velvety feel of each shade, they have good staying power as well, going easily a full 9 hours with zero fallout, fading or creasing (when worn over primer).

Urban Decay | Pulp Fiction Palette

Urban Decay | Pulp Fiction Gunmetal Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

Urban Decay | Pulp Fiction Gunmetal Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner (ingredients list)

Urban Decay | Pulp Fiction Gunmetal Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

Gunmetal Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner, Limited Edition (CAN $23.00) | This liquid eyeliner bears a clear base that’s filled with ultra fine black and silver glitter. The fine-tipped brush allows for precise placement along the lash line, but this can be layered over and/or thickened by simply turning the brush along its side to benefit from slightly more width. There’s a slight cool sensation on the skin upon first application, while the product itself is relatively quick drying and once it’s set, there’s no budging. The unique combination of both black and silver glitter definitely lends this eyeliner a “gunmetal'” tone, giving it a more ramped up edge than just silver alone would. When layered over black (such as the Anger shade from the above palette), Gunmetal provides illumination but does not stand out too overtly, or for an edgier and more unique/editorial look, it can be worn solo on the lower lash line. Staying power: until removed.

Urban Decay | Pulp Fiction Gunmetal Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

As a huge Pulp Fiction fan, it was a no brainer that I would have to have these Urban Decay pieces, but what makes this collection even more impressive (apart from the packaging that’s perfectly on point with the entire theme of the movie), is the quality: superb. Three of the hues in the Pulp Fiction Palette are brand new from the brand, and even with the plethora of nude shades available from Urban Decay, these are still neutrals that can easily be dressed up or down (especially when you throw Gunmetal into the mix) – and I have been reaching for them quite a bit lately. Right now on both the Urban Decay and Sephora websites, the Palette has been drastically reduced in price – now’s your chance to snag such a sweet deal, honey bunny.

Available for a limited time, find more information via www.urbandecay.com