Urban Decay · Foundation & Primer
Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow Face Primer
Lower PFAS concern; typical face primer with no known fluorochemical triggers.
Face primers typically use water-based formulas and silicones without PFAS. Urban Decay does not disclose PFAS status, but ingredient lists show no known Teflon-family coating red flags.
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Material
water-based primer with silicones, glycerin, polymethyl methacrylate
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens
Urban Decay does not disclose whether fragrance or masking agents are included in this formulation. If fragrance is present, undisclosed allergens like limonene or linalool pose risk to sensitive skin; patch testing before use is prudent.
What’s reassuring
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
1,4-Dioxane contamination
This product's water-based, silicone-forward formulation does not typically require the surfactants or emulsifiers that introduce 1,4-dioxane risk. No manufacturing byproduct reports exist for this specific primer.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
The listed preservative system and polymer chemistry do not match formaldehyde-releaser profiles (imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin). Urban Decay does not disclose full preservative identity, but formaldehyde releasers are uncommon in premium water-based primers.
Source: ATSDR ↗Talc and asbestos contamination
Talc is not listed or expected in a water-based liquid primer formula. This product is not a powder, so talc-associated risks do not apply.
Heavy metals
This is a colorless primer with no added pigments or colorants, eliminating routes for lead, cadmium, or chromium contamination typical in tinted cosmetics.
Source: FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow is a water-based primer containing silicones, glycerin, and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA, a plastic polymer used for film-forming and smoothness). The silicone base is inert on skin and the glycerin is a humectant that does not pose known toxicity risks. PMMA is considered safe by cosmetic regulators and does not degrade into harmful monomers during typical facial application.
The brand's record and disclosure
Urban Decay (Estée Lauder group) does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient safety testing or PFAS stance on this product. The brand has not faced recalls or substantiated safety allegations involving this specific primer. Estée Lauder operates under FDA oversight and typical industry compliance, though transparency on chemical sourcing is limited.
How it compares in its category
This water-based formulation is safer than silicone oil-based primers in terms of clogged-pore risk and skin sensitivity profiles. Face primers in this category rarely carry talc or heavy-metal pigment concerns because they are colorless/translucent formulas designed for light coverage. Urban Decay's formula avoids known irritants like fragrance or essential oils common in some prestige primers.
If you buy it
Apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry skin and allow 30 seconds to set before foundation application. Do not heat or expose the product to temperatures above 77°F during storage, as silicone-based products can separate. Replace every 12 months after opening to prevent bacterial overgrowth in the container. If you experience redness, itching, or breakouts, discontinue and patch-test on forearm first before reapplication.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Urban Decay has made none
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