Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist vs Dewy Setting Spray: which is safer?
Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist is the clear pick. Urban Decay All Nighter Dewy Setting Spray carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Estée Lauder
Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFormaldehyde releasers (preservative system)
PossibleFragrance allergens (undisclosed fragrance components)
Urban Decay All Nighter
Dewy Setting Spray
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFragrance allergens and undisclosed components
PossiblePreservative-related irritation (formaldehyde releasers)
ReportedSilicone accumulation on skin and follicles
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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