• Urban Decay

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Overview

Urban Decay has a rating of 4.09 stars from 238 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Urban Decay most frequently mention eye shadow, good quality, and little bit. Urban Decay ranks 2nd among Cruelty-Free sites.

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  • Quality
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  • Full refund
  • Free shipping
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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 62.5%
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  • Awful awful awful awful customer service was sent a broken eye shadow pallete- was asked to send the photos.
How would you rate Urban Decay?
Top Positive Review

“Recommended”

Ashley C.
8/30/23

I am happy with their service. Thank you for the quick turnaround. Recommend and I will be back for more

Top Critical Review

“Most disgusting customer service attitude I have seen”

Rebecca H.
11/20/23

I can't believe that nowadays there is such a cosmetic brand that hides the little word in their policy that all sales are final, instead of marking the final sale on the webpage. No price match or no return allowed, and customer representatives are holding different words. Bunch of liars. I will never ever shop with them again.

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Thumbnail of user jhond54
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 13th, 2023

Their return policy is pretty much a nightmare. I received my product missing its foundation in the compact case, all because of some manufacturing issue. When I reached out to customer service, their solution was to give me a measly 20% off code for another purchase. It's frustrating when the mistake isn't yours, yet you're the one left hanging without a proper solution.

Thumbnail of user yanfeih
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
November 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

I can't believe that nowadays there is such a cosmetic brand that hides the little word in their policy that all sales are final, instead of marking the final sale on the webpage. No price match or no return allowed, and customer representatives are holding different words. Bunch of liars. I will never ever shop with them again.

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Thumbnail of user zarrial
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
July 18th, 2022

I received a free sample of Urban Decay Vice Lip Bond Unbreakable Red liquid lipstick From Influenster and Urban Decay in exchange for my honest review. I absolutely love how it feels and how the color looks on me. It dries fast and doesn't smudge. Even when I was in the shower it didn't smudge and I still looked fabulous.

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Thumbnail of user ginat278
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 25th, 2023
Verified purchase

Worst company return policy. My product was delivered without the foundation inside the compact case. Manufacturer issue. Customer service only offered a 20% off code to purchase another one.

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Will never purchase another Urban Decay product due to poor customer service. Buyer beware from purchasing directly through their website!

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Thumbnail of user gillianw104
6 reviews
6 helpful votes
November 23rd, 2022

I got a free example of Urban Decay Bad habit Lip Bond Solid Red fluid lipstick From Influenster and Metropolitan Rot in return for my genuine survey. I totally love the way it feels and how the variety looks on me. It dries quick and doesn't smear. In any event, when I was in the shower it didn't smear I actually looked breathtaking

Thumbnail of user casv1
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
March 21st, 2022

Simply one of my favorite brands for my make-up line. I don't get allergies with it which means they use subtle ingredients. Recommend!

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Thumbnail of user suzannek393
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 6th, 2023
Verified purchase

I purchased this bronzer multiple times and it CRACKS every time when it has barely been used. I called Urban Decay and they said they will give me a $20 credit to use online. Not helpful as this is the only product of theirs that I use. And i have 2 unopened bronzers that I am now stuck with. Don't recommend their bronzer at all :(

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Thumbnail of user annettel234
1 review
2 helpful votes
December 31st, 2021
Verified purchase

I called Urban Decay to ask a simple question about exchanging a palette. The customer service agent was rude & condescending. She would not provide me information about my previous order & said I needed to remember. She then told me that I could not speak with a supervisor and that one would not call me back. There's more but I will never purchase again from this company. It's unfortunate because we have many of their products. All they needed to do was help me to keep me.

Tip for consumers:
I would avoid dealing directly with this company as their customer service does not assist the customer. If buying, go to Ulta or Sephora.

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Eyeshadow

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Thumbnail of user cynthias2496
4 reviews
8 helpful votes
May 16th, 2023

I have always struggled with sensitivity to chemicals in makeup, and it often results in swollen and watery eyes. However, since discovering Urban Decay, my makeup game has changed completely! I am absolutely in love with their products! Not only do they not irritate my eyes, but they also provide a smooth application and long-lasting wear. Knowing that their products are cruelty-free and made with plant-based ingredients is a huge plus for me. The packaging is also fantastic, as it allows me to conveniently carry it with me without any worries of it breaking or getting lost in my makeup bag. Urban Decay has truly become my go-to brand for makeup, and I highly recommend it to anyone with sensitive eyes like mine.

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Thumbnail of user ashleycohen613
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 30th, 2023

I am happy with their service. Thank you for the quick turnaround. Recommend and I will be back for more

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Thumbnail of user ojlanm
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 13th, 2023

انا احب سوي اجع السله في اي مجل تحتجو اتا اجهز
في اي مجل تحجوفي اي مجل بنو اي تعليم في اي مجل انا مستعد

Thumbnail of user fionar58
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
March 7th, 2021

In the last couple of years I have completely switched to gloss, maximum - balm lipsticks.
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick #Violate. This lipstick was the last one I bought in my collection.
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick are my favorites. I love their bullet or cartridge look. Due to the fact that the lower platform is slightly larger in diameter, they can be opened with one hand.
Of course, it gets printed everywhere - it's a creamy lipstick. It sounds very strange when claims are made to cream lipstick about this.
Does not tint lips, comes off delicately, I love such pieces that you can put on your lips and forget.

Thumbnail of user anonymousa1235
29 reviews
37 helpful votes
July 31st, 2023

Technically safe to purchase from, but engages in fraudulent marketing: in their "Before and After" shots, their After images have not only the product advertised, but other unmentioned make-up product(s) included, leading to an "After" photo that is not possible when only using the product advertised.

Urban Decay, part of "L'oreal", has been reported to the United States FTC for illegal marketing practices.

Thumbnail of user lynnb947
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 5th, 2022

Ordered three pallets of Naked for Christmas presents. No where did it say No Returns. They split the orders and charged shipping to get around the $50 free shipping and then told me I have to go to Return policy to find out that the Free no questions asked return policy doesn't apply to this! What a horrible experience! READ ALL the fine print before placing an order!

Thumbnail of user sukhwinders10
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
May 21st, 2023

As a passionate lover of beauty and cosmetics, I'm always excited to try out new products and brands. I had the opportunity to try some products from the brand "Urban Decay" and I wanted to share my impressions with you all. Urban decay is a high-end cosmetic company known for its high-quality products and cutting-edge formulations. They have a wide range of offerings, from skincare to makeup, and everything in between. The products that I tried were from their line of eyeshadows and eyeliners. The eyeshadows were beautiful, with intense colors and great pigmentation. They applied smoothly and evenly, and they didn't crease or fade throughout the day. The eyeliners were also smooth and easy to apply. They stayed in place all day and looked great. Overall, I was impressed with the quality of the makeup and would recommend it to anyone looking for a high-end option.

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skin cream

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Thumbnail of user shubhs3
1 review
12 helpful votes
March 21st, 2020

My cousin is studying in US and somehow I need to discover this brand for her. This is such a good brand for make-up & cosmetics all together. She just happy with every product. Thanks for being there. Strongly Recommended.

Thumbnail of user meaganm39
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
September 9th, 2020

I am in love with urban decay! They have so many different unique eyeshadow shades to choose froM it's hard to pick one! They're unique in color, opacity, stay power, designs from glitter, shimmer, duo-chrome which are two colors in one when you move in lighting, to matte m, everyone will find something from urban decay that will become a staple to their daily makeup regimen.

Thumbnail of user catherinem1474
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
December 1st, 2022

While I was shopping the UD site with stuff in my cart, the Cyber Monday sale ended and everything went up. I was a loyal UD fan before that happened. Never using them again.

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I USED to use all of them.

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Thumbnail of user prestonr56
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 19th, 2022

Whilst in selfridge's (which can I mention was poor service) I went to urban decay with a selfridge's voucher and when I had chosen my makeup I went to pay, the gift card was blocked! I waited 1 hour and 30mins and the staff name was Amrita and she was the most helpful lady in there. I will purchase at urban decay store in Birmingham again but as for selfridge's, I will not be shopping there again!

Thumbnail of user kathrynj309
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
December 19th, 2022

First of all, if you ever buy anything during a sale season or promotion–IT IS NOT RETURNABLE. However, they don't put that anywhere on your order or cart that it is effectively final sale, even though they brag about their "Love-it-or-leave-it-guarantee." It's a sham. I felt tricked into buying things I would NOT have bought if I had known it was final sale. I felt swindled and felt like they did not care. Sucker!

I've gotten spoiled by Sephora and Ulta. So I will never be shopping at Urbandecay.com ever again.

Also, their customer service reps are awful. "Elena" kept telling me it was my fault, that I was giving her the wrong order number, when she kept repeating the wrong numbers back to me...Just a terrible experience. You think they would put more effort into being more customer service oriented, but NOPE.

Tip for consumers:
Awful returns policy, take your business to sephora or ulta.

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Thumbnail of user ll507
1 review
2 helpful votes
December 7th, 2021
Verified purchase

Sent me my order with 3 items missing. Their customer service is absolutely terrible. They make you
Jump through hoops and put up roadblocks to discourage you in following through. I would never buy from the company again.

Thumbnail of user emc18
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
April 19th, 2017

I am pretty satisfied for the most part of all the things I have bought but it is way too overpriced. I bought a mascara and it was watery and took way to long to dry. I have a few other products that I feel could be improved but I would have to rate okay because I still use their products anyway.

Thumbnail of user markr2703
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
June 22nd, 2022

Ich habe schon mehrmals bei dieser Seite bestellt und sie haben mich nie enttäuscht, die Lieferung war immer pünktlich und der Kundenservice gut.

Thumbnail of user cl482
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 29th, 2021
Verified purchase

I placed an order on 11/21 with their early Black Friday deals for 3 eyeliners and the Honey Palette and it came with 5 sample items that I wanted. The order was everything I wanted but then they canceled without informing me. It's 11/29 today and I contacted customer service to ask why my order hasn't been shipped only to find out it's been canceled because they ran out of stock on the palette. The customer service chat agent told me to reorder it and didn't even know it was out of stock and not possible. My credit card still has the order in pending transactions. I tried buying 4 eyeliners instead to make the $60 minimum for the 5 samples again and now the samples are different and I don't want these samples because I already own them all. And I can't ship it to the same address because I will be across the country next week. I asked multiple times if anything can be done or if I can speak to a manager. She said there's nothing she can do and to call their customer service number. I've been on hold for over 45 minutes and no ring tones or call waiting music. I asked if I can give them my number for someone to call me back and she said there is no guarantee. If they had told me my order was canceled, I would have immediately replaced the order and I would have had all the products I wanted. It's very frustrating and unprofessional service. I don't find their service reliable. Urban Decay, you should let us know when you cancel our orders. How else would we know, I would have been waiting for my package forever.

Tip for consumers:
Their customer service is not helpful. They don't try hard enough and no compensation for your inconvenience. They don't tell you when they cancel your order.

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Eyeliner, Mascara, Setting Spray

Thumbnail of user helenam26
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
March 2nd, 2019

Well, if someone wants to order their any product, they must need to order it years ago. YES, because their delivery services are so slow. It takes a lot of time. No matter the quality of product is good.

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Feminine, a little dangerous and a lot of fun, Urban Decay offers high-performance cosmetics, like eyeshadow, eyeliner, primer, lipstick, foundation and more.

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