Urban Decay All Nighter · Beauty Primers & Setting Sprays
Urban Decay All-Nighter Extra Glow Dewy Setting Spray
Cosmetic spray; limited public PFAS data for category. No disclosure available.
Setting sprays often contain hydrophobic/water-resistant polymers; this product lacks public ingredient disclosure on PFAS. No third-party testing or brand statement available to assess risk clearly.
The safe swap
Estée Lauder
Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist
75/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
liquid spray formula, likely silicone and film-forming polymers
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
All-Nighter Extra Glow is a silicone-based setting spray designed to lock makeup and add luminosity. The formula likely contains cyclopentasiloxane or similar volatile silicones (which evaporate quickly), film-forming polymers (probably acrylates or vinyl resins), humectants, and glycerin to create a dewy finish. Silicones are generally well-tolerated on skin but can trap bacteria or residue if not removed thoroughly; the "glow" component may rely on mica or similar light-reflecting minerals.
The brand's record and disclosure
Urban Decay (owned by Estee Lauder Companies) does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing or third-party certifications for this product line. The brand has no widely documented recalls or safety controversies for setting sprays specifically. Full ingredient lists are available on the product page, but fragrance components and preservative details are not always itemized; this is standard industry practice but limits transparency on potential allergens or endocrine-active compounds.
How it compares in its category
Setting sprays are generally lower-risk than foundations or concealers because they sit on top of skin and are not occlusive. All-Nighter is a mainstream, widely-used product with no special certifications (e.g., hypoallergenic, fragrance-free); it is not marketed as clean or organic, placing it in the conventional cosmetics tier. Alternatives with better disclosure (e.g., MAC Fix+, Tatcha luminous mist) exist, but no public safety data suggests All-Nighter is materially inferior.
If you buy it
Apply to dry makeup as a final step; avoid spraying directly into eyes or inhaling the mist. Remove with cleanser at end of day, as silicone buildup can occur with repeated use without cleansing. Discontinue if rash, redness, or irritation develops, particularly around eyes or sensitive skin. Do not use on broken skin or open wounds; store away from heat and sunlight to preserve volatile silicone integrity.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Product lists 'fragrance' in the formula but does not itemize specific fragrance compounds. Undisclosed fragrance can trigger contact dermatitis or sensitization in susceptible individuals; Urban Decay does not offer fragrance-free variants of this product.
Preservative formaldehyde releasers (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea)
No public documentation of these preservatives in this specific product, but they are used in some setting sprays. Check ingredient list for these names; if present, they release small amounts of formaldehyde over time and can cause contact sensitization.
Talc contamination (if talc is present as an opacifier)
Ingredients list does not indicate talc in this formula (mica is more common in silicone-based setting sprays), so talc contamination is unlikely. However, if talc is listed, inhaled particles could pose respiratory concern with frequent spray use.
Inhalation risk from aerosolized silicones and volatile organic compounds
Setting sprays generate fine mist containing silicones and solvents; chronic inhalation during frequent application may irritate respiratory tract in sensitive individuals. Avoid prolonged inhalation; use in ventilated areas and do not spray near face repeatedly.
Heavy metals in colorants or mineral opacifiers
Mica and iron oxides used in cosmetic sprays are generally safe, but no third-party testing data is publicly available for this product. Urban Decay does not publish heavy metal test results for this line.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
Safer alternatives in Beauty Primers & Setting Sprays
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Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist
liquid spray formulation, water and glycerin base
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silicones, talc, pigments, waxes
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