URBAN DECAY Face Bond Waterproof Foundation Shade 17 — Medium Coverage, Natural Matte, 3% Niacinamide

Urban Decay Face Bond is a buildable, self-setting waterproof foundation that delivers medium coverage with a natural matte finish and includes 3% niacinamide to help improve skin texture feel.

Designed as an all-in-one base, this lightweight foundation unites makeup and skincare: a thin, spreadable formula sets down to a powder-like finish using built-in spherical setting powders so you can skip a separate powder step. It resists sweat, humidity, and transfer for long wear while offering skin-friendly ingredients and a broad shade range so you can match tone and undertone more precisely.

How does Face Bond deliver a long-lasting natural matte look?

The formula contains micro spherical setting powders that absorb oil and bind to skin to create a powdery matte surface without heaviness. That powdery bind plus transfer-resistant polymers helps maintain even coverage through sweat and humidity.

• Spherical setting powders absorb sebum and lock product in place
• Lightweight, ultra-thin texture prevents cakey buildup
• Transfer-resistant finish reduces smudging on clothes and masks
• Waterproof and sweat-proof performance for extended wear

Will this foundation improve skin texture and how is niacinamide used?

Face Bond contains 3% niacinamide, a skin-conditioning ingredient included at a concentration intended to support the feel of smoother skin with continued use. Urban Decay’s clinical testing showed improved skin texture feel after regular daily application over a four-week period.

• 3% niacinamide in the formula for skin-conditioning benefits
• Supports the appearance of smoother texture with daily use
• Non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic for everyday wear
• Vegan formulation suitable for many skin-care routines

How should I apply Face Bond for the finish I want?

Application is adaptable to your coverage goals: the brand recommends one drop as a starting point. Use a damp sponge for a natural, skin-like result; a brush for buildable medium-to-full coverage; or fingers for maximum coverage and control.

• Sponge: bounce outward from center for a sheer, blended look
• Brush: buff in circular motions to build medium-to-full coverage
• Fingers: pat small drops for targeted, higher coverage areas
• One-drop starting point simplifies routine and prevents over-application

Which shade options and undertones are available in the range?

Urban Decay offers Face Bond in 40 shades spanning fair to deep tones with multiple undertones, including some shades formulated with chromium oxide green pigments for olive undertones. This variety helps you find a closer match for natural-looking results.

• 40 shades to cover a wide spectrum of skin tones
• Undertone options to reduce mismatching and ashy looks
• Chromium oxide green pigments in select shades for olive skin
• Shade 17 as described for medium skin tones within the range

Who is this for: Face Bond is suited to anyone seeking a lightweight, medium-buildable foundation with a natural matte finish that holds up during humid days and active routines. It appeals to wearers who prefer fewer steps—no separate setting powder—and those who want foundation with skincare-minded ingredients like niacinamide. It is formulated to be non-comedogenic and vegan, making it a fit for people who want long-wear coverage without heavy texture or pore-clogging ingredients.

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