Comments on: Does a Spray Make a Big Difference? Urban Decay Makeup Setting Sprays Review

By: Christine Mikesell

Christine Mikesell — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 17:38:31 +0000

I don't have the boxes any more, so I can't check, but I wouldn't be surprised. The ingredients have to be listed in order of how much is in the product, but the proportions can still be slightly different. They do work a bit differently for me, so I don't think they're identical.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 04:49:00 +0000

I've noticed the all nighter and the de-slick have the exact same ingredients. Do yours have the same ingredients?

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:32:55 +0000

Really glad you tested these so thoroughly! I have De-Slick and All Nighter mini sprays, and have been kind of using them interchangeably hoping that I'd notice the difference. I do think the All Nighter works pretty well for me, but the De-Slick doesn't make a big enough difference to be worth it, I think. I'd guess it's better to find a good mattifying primer.

By: GlossyGlam

GlossyGlam — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:16:39 +0000

I got the De-slick for free when placing a large order and I think it's ok. I def. want to try the All-nighter now though!

By: Rebecca B. Bird

Rebecca B. Bird — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:49:33 +0000

I mist my face frequently, but to be honest I just use regular moisturizing facial mists instead of dedicated "setting sprays" because setting sprays often contain a high % of alcohol, which I find to be irritating. The trick is to find one that isn't too "wet" feeling, which I'd imagine is a bit harder if you have oily skin.

By: Beauty Fashion Skin Care Blog - Girlie Blog Seattle

Beauty Fashion Skin Care Blog - Girlie Blog Seattle — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:44:20 +0000

Very cool. I haven't heard of setting sprays but glad to learn of them.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:49:23 +0000

I love the idea of these sprays but the reality of their effect on skin is equivocal. They are, essentially, hairspray for the face. The second ingredient in every one, after water, is SD-alcohol a known skin irritant that promotes free-radical damage in skin cells, even at very low concentrations (<3%). Frequent applications of even low concentrations of SD-alcohol actually cause cell death and, while initially reducing oiliness, can cause irritation at the base of the pore which eventually increases oil production. While I might use one of these sprays for a special occasion, I would not even consider using them on a daily basis.
(Sources: Archives of Dermatologic Research, July 2008, pages 311–316; Dermatology, January 2003, pages 17–23; and Medical Electron Microscopy, March 2001, pages 29–40), as quoted at beautypedia (dot) com.

moushka26 (at) yahoo (dot) ca

By: Marilyn @ Lipgloss+Spandex

Marilyn @ Lipgloss+Spandex — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:40:34 +0000

I've been really skeptical about setting sprays, but I really appreciate your "overthinking" and your very thorough review. I really think I'll give the All Nighter spray a try, or maybe the De-Slick 🙂 Thank you so much!

By: MarciaF (Beauty Info Zone)

MarciaF (Beauty Info Zone) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:34:53 +0000

I've got Skindinavia sprays that I bought a while ago. I'm on the fence about them. Sometimes they help but if it's hot flash time, forget it, nothing will help.

By: Kim Porter

Kim Porter — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 06:32:30 +0000

So glad you did this review! I think the All Nighter needs to find a home in my makeup case. It may a necessary extra step needed for weddings in July.