At the end of each makeup tutorial, just before the model smiles at the camera to reveal the final look, the subject closes her eyes and pouts her lips while squirting an X-shaped spray of the water-like substance onto her face. Known in the beauty world as setting spray, this is the wonder that locks in your makeup or revitalizes your skin throughout the day.
"The purpose of a setting spray is to provide a protective layer to the skin after makeup is applied; it helps keep makeup long-lasting and reduces the production of oil and sweat," Los Angeles makeup artist and OMNIA brush artist Dominique Lerma tells ELLE.com. And reduce the formation of cosmetic creases. "Using a setting spray can make makeup blend easier and prevent your face from looking too powdery or cakey, giving it an almost skin-like appearance. "
The best setting sprays contain a variety of ingredients that soothe and moisturize skin while holding makeup in place so it doesn't move or transfer throughout the day. TikTok has some of the best setting sprays on the market, from Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray to Milk Makeup's version of its popular Hydro Grip Dewy, and ELLE.com editors have their own. After sifting through our personal collection and dozens of online customer reviews, we found 14 of the best expert-approved setting sprays that don't disappoint.
1. Skindinavia Setting Spray – Oil Control Formula
You may have seen this spray in makeup tutorials on YouTube as a kid, and it's still a must-have for makeup artists today. Tailored for oily skin, Skindinavia's setting spray regulates oil levels so your makeup doesn't slip or transfer easily, or blur pores.
2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
If TikTok made you buy it, you're not alone—just about everyone owns or has used this Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. With firming and antioxidant properties, this spray acts as a base for a smooth, flawless base and acts as a sealant to set makeup.
3. LYS Beauty Skin Loyalty Setting Spray
Even if your face is covered in makeup, your skin deserves the best care. LYS Beauty, which stands for "Love Yourself," takes its mission seriously by offering beneficial ingredients in its products, including Skin Loyalty Setting Spray. Containing cucumber extract, aloe vera leaf juice and green tea, this mist soothes dry, thirsty skin while leaving a soft, matte finish.
4. Milk Makeup Mini Hydro Grip hydrating long-lasting makeup setting spray
There’s a reason products go viral on TikTok. Milk Makeup's best-selling setting spray provides a subtle dewy finish and "sets" your makeup so it stays put all day long. It sounds scary to leave product on your face for so long, but this formula contains the best skincare ingredients you could ask for: hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, agave extract, niacinamide, and more.
5. MAC Prep & Prime Fix + Setting Spray
MAC Prep & Prime Spray is an iconic staple in nearly every makeup collection. It's a multi-purpose formula that helps you "fix" all your makeup woes—from quick-drying concealers that won't budge when blended to matte formulas that require a little hydration throughout the day.
6. Morphe Lasting Setting Spray
Some setting sprays can add "dew" or make your face feel like a statue. This ultra-fine mist is sprayed onto your skin from the center for a skin-like finish, but with better results. Plus, the continuous spray won't suffocate you with bad smells.
7. Rare Beauty 4-in-1 Setting Spray by Selena Gomez Always An Optimist
If you accidentally skipped your primer, Rare Beauty's mist is based on four pillars: Prime, Moisturize, Set, and Refresh. No matter which step you missed, this spray will help correct it while giving your skin the glow it deserves.
8. Urban Decay Cosmetics Overnight Setting Spray
The amazing thing about this spray is its name – All Nighter. Urban Decay's fan-favorite setting spray is not only water-resistant but also equipped with temperature-control technology to ensure your makeup stays in place. There's no slipping up, especially not through tears (we all know that).
9. Iconic London Prep Set Glow Moisturizing Mist
Needs a little more shine every now and then. Infused with a nourishing formula of green tea, chamomile extract and vitamin E, Iconic London's Prep Set Glow Spray is a rich experience for your skin, creating reflective shimmer particles for a gorgeous glow with every spray.
10. Caudaliee Beauty Essence
Think of this spray as a catch-all product that you should never leave home without. Caudalie's beauty elixir works as a toner, primer and setting spray to minimize pores, freshen skin and maintain makeup, and comes with a dreamy scent.
11.Kryolan Ultra Setting Spray
The best kept secret in makeup artists' collections is this Kryolan spray. It is mainly used where an ultra-matte, water-resistant surface is required, such as: B. During filming or long working hours. Each spray leaves a thin mist that dries quickly. So make sure your makeup is complete before applying - this spray is perfect.
12. Hourglass Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray
Skip the Paris filter and opt for this blurring setting spray from Hourglass. This lightweight mist delivers a soft-focus effect and subtle glow, keeping your skin hydrated all day long.
13. Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Super Setter Pore Minimizing Setting Spray
Benefit Cosmetics' primary mission is to change the way people think about pores, not promise to eliminate them. This is a setting spray with a gentle blurring effect that shrinks pores and keeps makeup intact.
14. Milani makes it original at last
Although there are many alternative versions, none come close to the original formula. Milani's Make It Last Spray is a three-in-one wonder that not only sets makeup, but can also be used to prep your skin for product shock or correct any application mistakes.
Do you need a setting spray for your daily makeup?
As with all facial products, thorough research and trial and error will help you determine whether you need a setting spray and which products you should use on your face.
"I think it's very personal to each person, their makeup style, their lifestyle and the climate they live in. Setting spray doesn't have to be part of your daily routine. You can use it as needed, " Lerma said. "If you have oily or combination skin and want your makeup to last longer than 10 hours, or if you're attending a wedding in a humid environment, I recommend using a setting spray."
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