Makeup maximalist though I am, my foundation—plus, concealer, blush, and other complexion-enhancers I painstakingly apply each morning—fade into near nonexistence come midday. Doubly so in the warmer months, when pounding the New York City pavement leaves me sweating, and my makeup with very little chance of survival. 

Naturally, I’ve tried countless makeup primers. Few, however, have compared to Urban Decay’s internet-famous formula, the All Nighter Longwear Face Primer. I’m stocking up while it’s on sale during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, happening now. 

Urban Decay All Nighter Longwear Face Primer

The Urban Decay All Nighter Longwear Face Primer is a foundation-gripping formula that simultaneously smooths texture, blurs the appearance of fine lines and pores, and prolongs makeup weartime. The lightweight, breathable cream prevents foundation from caking and fading, even in humid temperatures and sweaty scenarios.

An almond-sized dollop of product suffices for covering my entire face and neck. Moreover, unlike many primers I’ve tried, Urban Decay’s formula resists pilling—even atop face oils and sunscreen. Post-application, my complexion adopts a satiny feel, my pores appear significantly smaller, and the fine lines around my eyes fade, ultimately, creating an even-toned canvas for ensuing foundation, concealer, and blush. Incidentally, the primer also enhances bare skin by blurring imperfections—making it a win for makeup minimalists and maximalists alike.  

Neither dewy nor entirely matte, the primer imparts a perfectly satiny, second-skin finish. It’s ideal for all skin types, too: I’ve worn it in the colder months—when my skin tends to flake—and in the soupier seasons—when sweating is an inevitability. In both scenarios, it creates a balanced-looking complexion, devoid of crinkly dryness or slick, oily shine. 

I’m hardly alone in my love for Urban Decay’s primer. One shopper deemed the formula  “indispensable” in light of how it keeps makeup “intact and ” during “long workdays, special events, or nights out.” Another reviewer called it the key to a “flawless base,” noting how it “enhances” foundation, prolongs weartime, and prevents makeup from “fading or creasing.” Finally, another reviewer called the smoothing formula “a makeup game-changer,” citing “long-lasting perfection.” 

For smoother-looking, longer-lasting foundation and a filter-like finish that feels regardless of the season, grab Urban Decay’s All Nighter Longwear Face Primer while it’s discounted during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Consider similar skin-perfecting options, below. 

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray

Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth and Blur Makeup Primer 

NYX the Face Glue Gripping Primer