The Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray is a product that has maintained its hype since its release. I wear full coverage makeup from 5.30am-6pm daily so it was a must-try for me.
Where do I even start with my list of reasons as to why this product is a must-have? First of all, it is really easy to fit into my makeup routine and doesn't take any time to apply. I spray 3-4 times after applying my base and brows, but before my eye makeup. It probably could be applied after eye makeup; however, I find that it doesn't work well with my mascara, particularly if I have only just applied mascara. The pump releases a soft, evenly distributed spray. I don't notice a scent on this product.
I have oily skin, wear liquid foundation and powder, and am pretty good at not touching my face during the day. This stuff WORKS. I notice a significant difference in how my makeup looks at the end of the day, with or without using the setting spray. I have been using this product for over a year. A few weeks ago it ended up at the back of my drawer for a few weeks, somehow forgotten. I had been wondering why my makeup was looking terrible by the end of the day, thinking that my skin must be dehydrated or extra oily, before realising that I had forgotten to use my setting spray. Other people also notice that it works as I have been asked how I keep my makeup lasting so well, including when I have been caught in the rain or out on a really hot walk in the heat.
I have used the Skindinavia setting spray and find the results very similar; however, I prefer the Urban Decay packaging/pump. The Skindinavia pump would sometimes get clogged and sticky, but I haven't had that problem with the Urban Decay packaging. My first bottle lasted a year and I am now onto my second. I will continue to purchase this product as it is a staple in my everyday routine.
If you are looking for a way to help your makeup to last longer, I definitely recommend this product.
Since first hearing about makeup setting sprays I've been on the hunt for one that really lives up to all it's claims, and not only feels good applying it but actually does make my make-up last. I'm happy to say after many trials I've finally found my winner!
Urban Decay is pretty well known for it's setting sprays and for good reason. The All Nighter Setting Spray claims to make your makeup last 16 hours. I wear a full face of makeup on my oily skin each day for about 12 hours from application to removing it at home. I would say the all-nighter keeps my makeup looking great for about 8 hours or so on the average day as I notice by the time I leave work at the 10 hour mark it's normally starting to look a little patchy. Even though this is half the time of the product claim I still feel like for me this is a commendable result since everyone's skin is different and I'm currently using Clinique's Even Better foundation, which isn't as long-wearing as other formulas I have tried such as MAC's Pro Longwear or Studio Fix. I think with a longer-wearing foundation or normal/dry skin you would et longer wear using this spray.
The packing itself is the right combination of being eye-catching while still quite minimal which I like. More importantly though is the spray nozzle, which delivers a fine mist unlike some clunkier designs I have tried that leave your face looking like it was caught in a shower.
Would I buy again? After only a few days of using this I went and bought the travel-size version too! This is a must-have for any beauty lover and well worth the price.
Tips: Urban Decay has a stand in Auckland duty free departures/arrivals so you can pick this up there at reduced price.