Setting Sprays To Keep Your Makeup In Place On The Hottest Days
No fading, flaking or creasing here
By Smita DeSouza -
As the days get hotter and more humid, it can feel like your makeup is literally melting off your face. Enter: the setting spray. Unlike a face mist that makes you feel cool and refreshed, a setting spray helps to extend the longevity of your makeup so you look flawless through the day.
How To Use A Setting Spray For Best Results
The best way to use a setting spray is to lightly spritz one all over your face once you’ve finished doing your makeup. However, if you think that your day is going to be longer than usual or you need your makeup to last through a barbeque or an outdoor children’s party, spray on a setting spray after each step of your makeup routine. That would mean applying your foundation and concealer and following up with a light spritzing of setting spray.
Next do your eye makeup and follow with the setting spray. Once the product has settled, continue with your blush and bronzer and spritz your face again. Finally, apply your lipstick, set your face with a dusting of powder and finish with one final spritz of setting spray. The key is to spray it from a few inches away so your face is evenly covered with the mist. Depending on the type of setting spray you choose, you can achieve a matte, dewy or natural finish for your makeup that lasts all day. We've rounded a few to consider adding to your makeup routine.
Banila Co Prime Primer Setting Fixer, $34.90
Super fine mist that settles evenly without blotches? Check. Keeps make up looking fresh and vibrant all day? Check. Fixing polymer ensures makeup doesn’t smudge or budge? Check. Sweat-resistant technology prevents makeup from sliding when it’s hot and humid? Check. What more could you ask for?
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Super Setter Makeup Setting Spray, $61
Not only will this setting spray lock in your makeup, extend its longevity, prevent fading and smudging, it will also improve the look of pores, manage shine and keep skin hydrated. Plus, it’s alcohol-free.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, $59
Achieve a flawless finish with this setting spray that forms an invisible shield over your makeup and prevents it from setting into fine lines, fading or melting. It also keeps skin hydrated and comfortable, and pores clear thanks to aloe vera, Japanese green tea and an aromatic resin (derived from the bark of a tree on the Greek island of Chios).
MAC Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over, $50
While the OG Fix+ spray is known for its ability to make your makeup look more like skin, this setting spray is popular because it helps to keep your makeup in place all day and shields it from pollution and blue light—all while also helping your makeup look natural and flawless. Packed with hydrating and antioxidant-rich ingredients it keeps skin nourished and feeling comfortable all day.
NYX Professional Makeup Matte Setting Spray, $38
Tackle shine and ensure your makeup doesn’t budge or smudge no matter where the day takes you with this lightweight makeup setting spray that keeps your makeup looking flawless hour after hour.
Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, approx. $47.28
The OG setting spray is still a makeup lover's favourite because of its ability to keep makeup in place in the face of heat and humidity. A special Temperature Control Technology lowers the temperature of your makeup and helps it stay in place making it perfect for our weather.
Morphe Continuous Setting Mist, $31
A continuous air-powered spray allows for even and controlled application of this fine mist that settles quickly and delivers a radiant finish. Packed with vitamins E and B5 along with fruit extracts it keeps skin nourished and comfortable while keeping your foundation, concealer, contour, blush and eye makeup from fading, flaking or creasing.
Illamasqua Hydra Setting Spray- Dewy, $36
Just because you have dry skin and like a dewy finish doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use a makeup setting spray. This one is powered by pea peptides which are rich in amino acids to help quench parched complexions while also giving your makeup some serious staying power—even under extreme temperatures.