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“This setting spray works great on all skin types and can be used throughout the day to freshen up your look,” adds Kassajikian. While I never leave the house without it, it’s an absolute must-have final layer for a special event look. The cult-favorite formula uses a patented temperature control technology that keeps makeup cool throughout the day, rather than heating up with your body heat, which can cause a makeup meltdown - especially in hot or humid weather.

When I need my makeup to stay in place all day (and sometimes all night) I can always count on this supercharged spray to keep it looking pristine for hours on end. What We Don’t Love: The formula may not stand up to very oily skin. What We Love: Just a few spritzes can help makeup stay in place for up to 16 hours. Size: 0.04 oz| Shades: 38| Key Feature: Lasts up to 16 hours Be aware, though, that once you get towards the end of the pencil, you’ll need a very firm grip to sharpen it because it can be a bit slippery. This metallic taupe makes for a stunning all-over lid shade and a subtle lower lash line enhancer. Of course, we have some favorite shades, including classics like dark brown Demolition and ultrablack Perversion, as well a newer go-to, Mushroom. Perhaps the most impressive thing about this eye pencil is its extensive shade range - there are a whopping 38 hues to choose from. (That said, if you have a very oily eye area, you may not get that much weartime. The liner is very blendable, but sets fully after 60 seconds to be waterproof and smudgeproof for up to 16 hours. “You can use them as a traditional liner or as a base for shadows.” “These pencils have a super creamy formula infused with vitamin E that glides on like a gel without tugging on the eyes,” says Kassajikian. I recommend this eyeliner to anyone in need of a new formula, whether they’re looking for a traditional shade like black or brown, or are in search of a more unexpected hue, like metallic teal or matte bordeaux. What We Don’t Love: It isn’t always durable on oily eyelids, and the pencil can be hard to sharpen at times. What We Love: The range of colors is enormous and offers shades you won’t find anywhere else. Ready to discover the very best of Urban Decay? Here, with the help of the brand’s global makeup artist, Steve Kassajikian, I break down Urban Decay’s top 12 must-try formulas. (I still remember frantically making my first-ever purchase on a smartphone when the first Naked Palette launched during my morning commute.) This is all to say that my passion for Urban Decay has stood firm, and I’ve had the joy of trying pretty much everything it’s had to offer since I first discovered the brand in the very early 2000s. I’ve mourned losses of favorites, and celebrated the debuts of new loves. Urban Decay has evolved considerably over the years, with changes in packaging, discontinuations and resurrections of shades and formulas, and an acquisition by L’Oréal.

From that moment onward until I became a beauty editor, much of my carefully-saved money ended up going towards purchasing new launches from the brand.

In a sea of ultra-feminine or super simple shades in plain packaging, Urban Decay’s edgy metallic blue and bronze lipsticks, iridescent shadows, and bullet shell-inspired tubes and compacts influenced by subway tokens stood out. As a New York City middle schooler, I was immediately drawn to the gritty aesthetic of the brand. I’ve been hooked on beauty products for nearly (gulp!) 25 years, and while I have many favorite formulas and companies - and discover new ones practically every day - few brands are as special to me as Urban Decay.
