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The best setting sprays can help stop your makeup from melting from your face.
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I truly cannot live without this product, says Yaptangco.
Case in point: I attended a beachside summer wedding and forgot my travel-size spray.
Glamourbeauty contributorLisa DeSantisis also a fan.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray is my everyday go-to, she says.
It has a fresh, floral scent that has a calming effect on me.
Urban Decay All Nighter
Glamoursenior commerce editorJenifer Calleuses this spray almost every day.
Although I dont wear a ton of makeup, I like that its a light spray.
It never feels overly tacky or oily.GlamourcontributorSamantha Leachalso likes the light, smooth mist.
But let me tell you, Urban Decay passed my weightlessness test.
I am total a convert and will never use another setting spray again, she says.
It is, as the youths say, worth the hype.
I also advise stocking up now since its consistently, and understandably, selling out at Sephora.
Glamourbeauty contributorLisa DeSantisrecommends wearing it for important events.
I save it for special occasions when I know that I need my makeup to stay put.
Its what kept Beyonces makeup intact while performing a rainy show, so you know its good.
This setting spray gives you that luminous hydrated look, but still keeps your makeup locked in place.
see to it not to spray too muchespecially if you have oily skinotherwise things can turn a little greasy.
Overall it has a delightful scent, feels incredibly lightweight, and leaves my makeup looking flawless.
Give it a good shake before you spritz for the perfect tool.
Its one of the best setting sprays I’ve ever used, saysRu Wolle,Glamour’ssenior projects editor.
Morphe Continuous Prep & Set Mist
Ulta
This setting mist won a2023GlamourBeauty Award.
This setting spray from Morphe proved to be a game changer.
Even after a sweaty, humid commute, there was zero meltdown, saysMacaela Mackenzie,aGlamourcontributor.
The spray itself is light and airy, and it smells delicious.
This one has the finest mist ever and doesnt leave drops of spray on your face.
Because of the small size, its the perfect spray for someone on the go.
It made my makeup look fresh and last longer than usual both times, saysKhaliha Hawkins, aGlamourcontributor.
Except, uh, I wore mine to a baseball game.
But still, it held up!
My usual raccoon eyes weren’t anywhere in sight by the seventh-inning stretch.
And the scent is a calming, refreshing lavender.
Its a win all around, saysLindsay Schallon, aGlamourcontributor.
When I misted it on midafternoon, it kind of smoothed out all my makeup without adding extra cake.
It really locks in makeup but still gives your skin a natural-looking finish.
I can see why Jordan prefers this natural finish, because it looks really great on camera.
I spritz it across my face prior to putting on eye makeup.
Its lightweight and fresh, and feels more like a hydrating mist than a sticky spray.
What is setting spray?
Ideally, a setting spray will help to lock in your makeup for the day, she says.
What does setting spray do?
Its the last step in makeup program.
Set it and forget it.
Do I apply setting spray before or after makeup?
Luna says this all comes down to personal preference.
Setting spray can be applied before, during and after makeup system, she says.
Some people love to set their makeup in between layers, creating a bulletproof finish.
Does setting spray work for all skin types?
All skin types can use setting spray, but it’s important to choose the correct formula accordingly.
I would aim for a more mattifying setting spray, and vice versa.
Makeup artistJaleesa Jaikaranbreaks it down by skin pop in when working with clients.
If you find your skin more sensitive, go for a fragrance-free formula that reduces irritation on the skin.
