Urban Decay Setting Spray Review: The Standard!

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray: You need it in your makeup bag.

Nobody has time to spend their day worrying about their makeup melting off or fading. I know I don’t. Enter the iconic Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. This product works to actually extend the wear time of makeup, preventing you from worrying about the need for touchups throughout the day. It’s well loved by many and has earned a spot on several “Best Of” lists, including those by Allure, Cosmopolitan, Byrdie, and more. Urban Decay All Nighter definitely has a cult following. but does it live up to the hype? I’ve tried it several times and do use it frequently, so here is my honest review on Urban Decay Setting Spray. 

Promises vs. Performance: This setting spray is lightweight and smoothing.

Per the brand website, Urban Decay All Nighter is a long lasting makeup setting spray made to keep makeup in place for up to 16 hours. It includes Urban Decay’s patented Temperature Control Technology, which actually works to lower the temperature of your makeup, which helps lock it in place. This results in smoother skin with vibrant makeup that lasts all day or all night. It’s cruelty free, vegan, and claims to be smudge proof and transfer proof. No touchups needed here! 

My Review Thoughts: Urban Decay Setting Spray

Even after all these years, I still find Urban Decay Setting Spray to still be one of the few finishing sprays that actually works to improve the longevity of makeup, just like during this review. It really helps to melt everything together, in the best way possible! It helps powder makeup products blend in and look more natural on the skin. The only thing I will say about this product is that the mist can be a little powerful, which can cause spots to be left behind on parts of the face. When that happens, I take a Beautyblender and pat my skin to help the splatters blend away. Despite that, I do enjoy this makeup setting spray. But, I will say I have discovered a few that I love even more (more on that later).

Quick Rating Rundown

This Product

(4.3)

:Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Price: 33.00

4.0 oz

Value

(4.9)

Application

(4.2)

Finish

(4.5)

Longevity

(4.5)

Extra Benefits

(3.6)

Similar Product

(4.4)

:MAC Prep + Prime Fix Plus

Price: $31.00

3.4 oz

Value

(4.8)

Application

(4.2)

Finish

(4.5)

Longevity

(4.8)

Extra Benefits

(3.8)

MILABU PICKS

(4.5)

:Best Setting Products (Powders & Sprays)

Price: $9 – $60

various

Value

(4.5+)

Application

(4.5+)

Finish

(4.5+)

Longevity

(4.5+)

Extra Benefits

(4.5+)

Let’s Review How It Compares: If you need your makeup to last, Urban Decay Setting Spray is essential.

A setting spray that keeps your makeup in place for up to 16 hours? Sign me up! By setting your face with this spray, you prevent the need for touchups. With its temperature control technology, All Nighter not only extends the wear time, but it also gives you smoother looking skin. It’s also lightweight and comfortable to wear. Retailing for $33, All Nighter is worth every penny and is an essential for any makeup bag. This, plus Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, is the perfect combination for all day makeup wear.

Comparison To Top Performers

Now, is this the best setting spray? It definitely once was, but newcomer ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On ‘Til Dawn (rated ****4.8). may be taking the #1 spot. This is a mattifying, waterproof setting spray that also promises up to 16 hours of makeup wear. With this one, I find it locks my makeup looks in even more for a nearly rub- and transfer-proof wear. It has a much more fine mists since it is an aerosol can, making it more user friendly, in my opinion.

Performance Rating Chart

Similar Product

(4.3)

:Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Application

(4.2)

Finish

(4.5)

Longevity

(4.5)

Similar Product

(4.4)

:MAC Fix + Prep and Prime Setting Spray

Application

(4.2)

Finish

(4.5)

Longevity

(4.8)

Similar Product

(4.8)

:ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On ‘Til Dawn Setting Spray

Application

(5)

Finish

(4.5)

Longevity

(5)

Similar Drugstore Product

(4.2)

:Morphe Continuous Mist Setting Spray

Application

(5)

Finish

(4.5)

Longevity

(4)

Milabu Beauty Method: Lock your makeup in place with Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray.

Your makeup is done, now let’s lock it in place!

1. Hold the bottle about 10 inches, or an arm’s length away, from your face. 
2. Spray repeatedly (3 to 5 times) in an X and T shape to saturate the face. (Tip: Make sure to press the spray nozzle all the way down to get a more even spray!)
3. If needed, take your favorite brush or sponge to pat in any splatters left behind from the spray on the skin. (I typically use a damp Beautyblender, $20, for this.) 

Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s get creative with Urban Decay All Nighter:

1. Mist it onto eyeshadow brushes before applying eyeshadows. It will make eyeshadow more vibrant and last longer. With metallic shades, it gives a wet, foiled effect.
2. Mist foundation sponge or brush with the spray to essentially waterproof your favorite face product, making it last even longer.
3. Turn any powder eyeshadow into a liquid eyeliner by dipping a liner brush into shadow and misting it with All Nighter. 

What’s your favorite way to use this setting spray?