URBAN DECAY Face Bond Self-Setting Waterproof Foundation Shade 16 — Medium Coverage, Natural Matte

Urban Decay Face Bond is a self-setting, medium-coverage foundation that gives a natural matte finish while resisting sweat, transfer, and humidity.

This lightweight, buildable foundation pairs a serum-powered formula with micro-setting powders to create a skin-like matte result that lasts. Formulated with 3% niacinamide, it aims to refine skin texture feel with continued use while providing long-wear, transfer-resistant coverage in a broad 40-shade range including Shade 16. The texture is thin but pigmented, so a single drop can cover and blur imperfections without feeling heavy.

How does Face Bond deliver a matte, long-lasting finish?

Face Bond combines ultra-fine spherical setting powders with an oil- and sweat-absorbing base so the product locks onto skin without needing a separate powder. That technology helps maintain a natural matte appearance through humidity and activity.

• Spherical setting powders create a bond that reduces movement and transfer.
• Oil-absorbing components minimize shine without dulling skin.
• Water- and sweat-resistant formulation keeps coverage intact in heat and humidity.

What skin benefits does the 3% niacinamide provide?

Niacinamide at 3% is included to support skin texture feel with repeated daily use. While not a medical treatment, it’s a common skincare ingredient known for visibly smoothing and improving the surface feel of skin when used consistently.

• 3% niacinamide helps refine skin texture feel over time.
• Non-comedogenic, vegan base minimizes pore-clogging potential.
• Clinically tested for texture-feel improvement after regular use in study settings.

How do I get the coverage I want—natural to full?

The formula is engineered to be buildable: one drop gives medium coverage with a natural finish, while different application tools change the effect. Choose a damp sponge for skin-like blending, a brush for buildable control, or fingers to press color in for maximum coverage.

• Sponge (damp): bounce outward for a sheer-to-medium, skin-like finish.
• Brush (buffing motion): layer for medium to fuller coverage with control.
• Fingers (patting): press small drops in for concentrated, full coverage.

Which shade options and undertones are available?

Face Bond is offered in 40 shades covering fair to deep tones, including expanded undertone options. Certain shades include new chromium oxide green pigments to better harmonize with olive undertones for a truer match.

• 40-shade range spans fair through deep tones.
• Undertone options include warm, cool, neutral, and olive-adapted pigments.
• Shade 16 provides a specific mid-range option—confirm match in natural light.

Who this product is for: Urban Decay Face Bond is suited for people seeking a modern matte foundation that performs in heat and activity, who want medium, buildable coverage and skincare-forward ingredients. It appeals to users who prefer a lightweight, transfer-resistant finish, anyone looking to reduce shine without heavy powders, and those who value an extensive shade selection including olive-friendly tones.

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER / EAU • ISODODECANE • DIMETHICONE • ALCOHOL DENAT. • TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE • BUTYLENE GLYCOL • NIACINAMIDE • PEG-10 DIMETHICONE • PERLITE • SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE • SILICA • CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE • ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE • DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE • DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE • BIS-PEG/PPG-14/14 DIMETHICONE • MAGNESIUM SULFATE • DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE • PHENOXYETHANOL • CELLULOSE • DIPENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAHYDROXYSTEARATE/TETRAISOSTEARATE • SILICA SILYLATE • TOCOPHEROL • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE