Urban Decay Review, Is Urban Decay Non-Toxic?
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Across 11 graded products, Urban Decay averages Poor (42/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Urban Decay Good or better, safest first
Urban Decay
All Nighter Ghosting Paste Primer
silicones, polymers, pigments, water-based
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Urban Decay does not provide a full fragrance breakdown; silicone primers often include…
1,4-dioxane (formulation impurity)
1,4-dioxane can arise as a byproduct in surfactant-heavy formulations during manufacture.…
Skin barrier disruption from occlusive silicones
Silicone primers form a film that can trap moisture and heat under makeup, potentially…
Cosmetic primer with no known PFAS risk indicators; standard formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Urban Decay
All Nighter Ultra Glow Face Primer
water-based primer with silicones, glycerin, polymethyl methacrylate
Fragrance allergens
Urban Decay does not disclose whether fragrance or masking agents are included in this…
Lower PFAS concern; typical face primer with no known fluorochemical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Urban Decay
All Nighter Face Primer Long Wear Fondation Grip 5 Ml
Cosmetic liquid primer, water and silicone-based
Fragrance sensitization and allergens
Urban Decay primers typically contain fragrance compounds; this product's exact fragrance…
Preservative-related contact irritation
Liquid cosmetics require antimicrobial preservatives (likely phenoxyethanol, parabens, or…
Silicone occlusion on pore-prone skin
High-silicone primers can trap bacteria and oil in pores if not fully removed at end of…
Lower concern cosmetic. Brand silent on PFAS, no public testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Urban Decay
Perversion Waterproof Mascara
polymeric film-forming agents, waxes, unspecified waterproofing
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Urban Decay lists 'fragrance' in the INCI but does not itemize specific scent compounds…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Waterproof mascara formulas commonly use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g.…
Incomplete removal and polymer residue buildup
Waterproof mascaras are known to be difficult to remove completely; residual polymer on…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from film-forming resins
Synthetic polymers and some wax solvents can off-gas low levels of VOCs during…
Waterproof cosmetics use unclear coatings; limited public data available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay
Perversion Volumizing Mascara
waterproof mascara formula with unspecified coating/resin system
PFAS
Waterproof mascara formulations commonly use fluorinated resins to achieve water…
1,4-dioxane contamination (manufacturing byproduct)
Cosmetic surfactants and emulsifiers in mascara formulas can be contaminated with…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Waterproof mascaras require robust preservative systems to prevent bacterial growth in…
Heavy metals
Black mascaras typically use iron oxide or carbon black pigments; these can carry trace…
Waterproof mascara; potential PFAS in film-formers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay
Perversion Mascara Travel
mascara formula with waterproof treatment
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Waterproof mascara formulations commonly use preservatives such as DMDM hydantoin or…
Heavy metals
Pigments in mascara formulations may carry trace cadmium, lead, or chromium as…
1,4-dioxane residue in emulsifiers
Waterproof mascara bases often contain PEG or polysorbate emulsifiers, which can be…
Fragrance allergen sensitivity
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara contains fragrance ingredients (not itemized in public…
No public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay
Tubb Lash Augmenting Tubing Mascara Intense
proprietary tubing formula, water-resistant polymers
1,4-dioxane (solvent/byproduct)
Water-resistant mascara formulas sometimes contain or generate trace 1,4-dioxane during…
Fragrance allergens
Urban Decay Intense mascara may contain fragrance compounds; the brand does not disclose…
Polymer microparticles from formula degradation
Tubing mascaras shed polymer fragments by design when removed; these particles are rinsed…
Bacterial growth in formula reservoir
All wet mascara formulas can harbor bacteria if applicator is contaminated or formula is…
Waterproof mascara formula; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay
All Nighter Face Primer
silicone-based primer with water-resistant polymers
PFAS
Water-resistant cosmetics commonly use fluorinated compounds; Urban Decay does not…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Product contains fragrance listed as a single ingredient; INCIs do not break down…
Silicone film occlusion and skin barrier effects
Heavy silicone primers can occlude pores and trap moisture if not properly removed…
Silent on PFAS; waterproof cosmetics may use fluorinated compounds.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay
24/7 Glide On Waterproof Eye Pencil
wax/pigment pencil with waterproof film-forming polymer
Lead
Cosmetic eyeliner pigments are not FDA-regulated for heavy metal limits in the US, and…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance constituents
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On pencils are scent-free or lightly scented; fragrance is not a…
Polymer coating degradation and microplastic shedding with use
The waterproof film-forming polymer can degrade with repeated sharpening, friction during…
Waterproof cosmetics carry inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay
24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil
Wax/oil pencil with waterproof polymeric coating
PFAS
Waterproof eyeliner pencils typically rely on fluorinated compounds to achieve water…
Fragrance allergens
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline formulations may contain fragrance compounds to mask wax and…
Bacterial growth from pencil tip contamination
Waterline eyeliners are applied directly to the eye and eyelid margins, where bacteria…
Skip until Urban Decay discloses waterproof ingredient source.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay
| 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil | Shade: Zero – Black Matte | 0.04 ONZ
wax/pigment pencil with waterproof treatment (formulation undisclosed)
PFAS
Waterproof eyeliners routinely use PFAS to achieve durability. Urban Decay does not…
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
The product label does not specify fragrance or allergen disclosures. If the formulation…
Mechanical injury from pencil shape and sharpening
Pencil eyeliners carry an inherent risk of sharp particles or splintering if…
Waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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