Urban Decay Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer Revamp Reviews 3/26/11March 26, 2011 Urban Decay Urban Defense Tinted MoisturizerUrban Decay Urban Defense Tinted MoisturizerFor summer, it looks like Urban Decay listened to consumer feedback and repackaged their Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer! They initially launched it last year (and I reviewed it in full here), and I hated the packaging. It came with a pump dispenser, which inevitably dispensed far too much product, and the packaging itself seemed a bit cheap–the label appeared faded. This is such an upgrade!From last year’s review:Halo is the lightest and I think is neutral enough to work on both cool and warm toned skin, but it may not be light enough for our ultra pale friends. I think if you fit into MAC’s NC/NW15-20 range, this would be the best fit for you.Bodyguard is the next lightest, described by Urban Decay as “medium light,” and it’s the shade I use. I’m NC25 in MAC, and I find Body Guard to be a decent match, if a little light. Ideally, I’d probably mix a bit of Bodyguard and Bulletproof together, but since the pump is such an issue, it’s not really possible.Bulletproof is a medium shade, but it’s actually a big step from Bodyguard. It didn’t work for me as NC25, so I’d imagine it’s more around those at the NC/NW30-40 level.Forcefield is described as medium dark, and it’s not too much darker than Bulletproof. It’s noticeably darker, but it doesn’t seem as big of a leap as from Bodyguard to Bulletproof. I would say this would suit shades around the NC/NW40-45 level.For a full review for the formula and see how it wears, head on over here. I’m still waiting for official details from Urban Decay regarding availability, launch dates, and pricing, but I imagine it should be around $32 (which is what it is now). From what I could tell, the formula felt the same, but again, I’m waiting to hear more 🙂 Urban Decay Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer Urban Decay Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer Bodyguard, Halo Bulletproof, Forcefield
meganGosh I’d love to try UD tinted moisturizers….but even the darkest shade is too light for me! What’s with m/u companies? They never have tinted moisturziers that are dark enough!
VernaI’d love to try these too! But my problem is the completely opposite, the lightest shade is too dark.
GabrielleThe best tinted moisturizer for women of color is Smashbox-I love the consistency and coverage!
Bobbie DeniseCheck out Laura Mercier. I am a MAC nc50 and I wear walnut in LM tinted moisturizer and its perfect. I love it.
Amanda EnnI don’t know… the shades seem a bit dark, but I’d imagine I’d be the shade bodyguard. I have oily skin though, and I want a formula that would help keep shine away, and I’m not sure if this will help that or not. I definitely want to try this though, but for $30-ish I’m not sure.
MMe too, it’s very sleek and mature, but at the same time still edgy and playful. They’re balancing it out.
MelissaSo excited to see all of this. Bodyguard will probably be perfect for me, and the fact that it wears well and doesn’t stick around and be greasy makes it sound perfect! Yay for new useful packaging!
RachelI really commend Urban Decay for listening to their customers and changing the packaging of this and the primer potions! Now if only they would stop putting Midnight Cowboy (Rides Again), Uzi, and Maui Wowie in their palettes I would love them forever!
Leslie Vossmeromg I actually would be really sad about maui wowie its a total staple for me, but I do agree about Uzi
SomhritaShould NC 42 get the bulletproof or forcefield? Forcefield looks a little dark for NC42 dont you think?
BrendaI really want to try this because I’ve heard good things, and I’m sick of wearing a heavy foundation….but I HATED their Surreal Skin foundation, so I’m afraid to try this out. Has anyone used both? Do they feel the same?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »This is tinted moisturizer so it is sheer and lightweight!
KendraThis look great! And on a totally random note, has anyone else noticed that the gloop of Forcefield kinda looks like an owl????
sophieI don’t like tinted moisturizers….really, i don’t see the point in these… they NEVER fit (color)
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Bodyguard should work on its own!
ChelsieI love that your were brave enough to go full-on no foundation for the picture in your initial review. That takes some serious bravery!
zombiiloveI’d love to try it, but the lightest shade is too dark! And I bet the formula contains silicones too! Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a tinted moisturizer (or foundation) without silicones? I haven’t yet!
In-KaHi Zombiilove,The formula obviously contains Dimethicone as per the ingredients published on the packaging. This is not a “bad” silicone. The whole buzz out there is about Cyclomethicone which is to be avoided in cosmetic products. You can find a lot of info online 🙂
IngridI use the MAC tinted moisturizer and luckily it isn’t as dewy as the pictures in your initial UD review, so I don’t usually need setting powder or anything after 🙂 But I do like the idea of a glowier look. I really like YSL’s Teint Parfait for that, I think. It’s not a moisturizer, but it looks great mixed with one! Sadly it’s sorta pricy, so I might give Halo a go!
LaiaI’m NW30 and looks like Bodyguard would be nice for me atm, but I would need Bulletproof during summer. Yay at getting ridiculously tanned :p
BaileyWould you recommend this to other tinted moisturizers, or do you favor another brand? I’m so overwhelmed by all the different brands that I can’t decide which to try!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Kiehl’s is my favorite!
Kae-ToyaDoes the packaging on the box still say OIL FREE, because last year the box said oil free and what do you know the the 4th ingredient was CASTOR oil.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I don’t have the box – I only received what is shown here!
In-KaDear Kae-Toya, the fourth ingredient is: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil which is quite different from just Castor Oil … And by the way the whole idea with the oil free is cosmetics – isn’t it just another marketing trick? See this from paula Begoun:“Oil-Free is a Bad Joke” By Paula BegounBut the joke is on us, because while “oil-free” is a meaningless claim it may mislead consumers into buying products that can actually clog pores. There are plenty of ingredients that don’t sound like oils but that can absolutely aggravate breakouts. On the other hand, not all oils clog pores.
MelissaI just wanted to pop in a comment here to thank you for posting about this–I’ve been on a quest to find a good tinted moisturizer with decent SPF, and originally had dismissed UD’s based on your original review of the packaging. But now that it’s in the classy little tube, I grabbed some, and it’s PERFECT. Seriously, new holy grail product–no powder, nothing else on my face, just wash, toner, this stuff, and my face is flawless. Thanks for helping me find it!
