Without a setting spray, you are more likely to end up with a shiny T-zone, creased eyeshadow and smudged mascara. On top of that, your base makeup – including contour, blush, highlighter and foundation – is unlikely to last (especially if you’re planning on wearing them for more than 10 hours, be it for a wedding or a night out). Plus, the constant summertime heatwaves don't exactly help, either. Best setting sprays at a glance: She also mentions that the spray made her face feel a little tight after application. Though it wasn't uncomfortable, it's something to keep in mind, especially if you have dry or easily irritated skin. If you’re in search of a product that will give you dewy skin, we can’t promise that this spray will provide that radiant “glazed donut” look that you see all over your social media feed. However, this spray does keep our skin looking balanced and hydrated without the addition of excess of oil, making this a great in-between choice for people with combination skin.

Longevity: Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, setting spray should set your makeup to keep it looking as fresh as possible in the hours after application. You’ll find sprays that claim to keep makeup in place for up to 16 hours on this list. Your makeup most likely will wear away as you go about your day, but selecting a formula that’s waterproof or smudge-proof, like our Best Overall, and re-applying it every few hours may swing the odds in your favor. How it’s held up: As we got into the colder months, we became very appreciative of this spray’s glow-boosting qualities. Not only does our skin feel more quenched after a few sprays, but our visages look a little more alive despite the dreary weather. Now, let's talk about the formula. The Rare Beauty Always an Optimist 4-in-1 Mist is infused with skin-loving ingredients like lotus, gardenia, and white water lily extracts. These ingredients help to nourish and hydrate your skin, leaving it feeling soft and supple. For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you.Texture: A face full of makeup can result in the skin looking powdery or cakey. A makeup setting spray can help all of your complexion products melt together and look smoother. If that’s your main objective with using a setting spray, look for one that includes dimethicone, a silicone-derived synthetic polymer that’s often present in cosmetics to coat the skin and cause a blurring effect. A spray can also provide hydration to your skin, also helping it to look more even and less textured. Some hydrating ingredients to look for include hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalane, aloe, and panthenol. use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. When choosing a setting spray, I highly recommend that it goes on easily and has no fragrance other than the scent of natural calming elements,” Rizzieri tells PEOPLE, mentioning rose, lavender, camomile, and cucumber. “I look for key ingredients that will hydrate the skin for that extra glow,” she says, such as hyaluronic acid. However, there are also ingredients you might want to stay away from. “I’m not a fan of any sprays with silicone,” says Tanis. "I don’t think it lasts throughout the day. He prefers ultra-fine mists that mix with the foundation you’re already wearing, illuminating and refreshing it in the process. Look to mists like the Tower 28 Beauty SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray for silicone-free options that would win the approval of celeb MUAs.

If you're looking for a setting spray that doesn't budge for all day and into the night, this is the one to grab. Ideal for big events, Lawless Beauty's lightweight mist keeps makeup looking freshly applied for hours on end — 16 to be exact. Unlike other sprays, it extends the life of your makeup without causing it to cake, crease, or settle into fine lines, which is great news for those with mature skin. The formula contains spherical elastomer powder, an ingredient known to absorb oil and reduce shine, as well as a blend of essential oils to refresh the skin. How it’s held up: We’re still using this every day six months and two bottles later. We trust that it will keep our makeup in place and appreciate its non-oiliness without being drying. We’re devotees! Often labeled the MVP of setting sprays, this Urban Decay option remains a favorite among makeup artists and beauty lovers alike for a number of reasons. First, it's water-resistant — meaning it stands up to unexpected rainstorms, midday sweat and even romcom-induced tears for up to 16 hours. Our tester shares that even after splashing water on her face, her makeup barely moved. Second, those with oily skin will appreciate that the lightweight formula is infused with kaolin clay to absorb excess oil and control shine throughout the day. Lastly, the setting spray imparts a satin finish on the skin that isn't too dewy or too matte, but rather falls somewhere in between. Nydia Figueroa is a celebrity makeup artist and beauty director at Miss New Jersey Earth and Fashion Gxd Magazine. She has been featured on various outlets, including Nylon, Allure, and The Dr. Oz Show. How We Tested Whether you reach for it every time you do your makeup or just when you plan to dance, sweat, or spend time in the hot, humid sun, you're wise to keep a bottle in your arsenal. When you're done with your makeup, aim the nozzle of the spray a few inches away from your face, mist in a zig-zag motion to allow the product to settle over all your features, dry and go.Those with oily skin can benefit the most from a good setting spray, given that they're most prone to a makeup meltdown. This one, which testers said was like "spraying air," is the key to a matte finish and makeup that stays where it's supposed to for up to 16 hours. This product has many great qualities for hydration, but we do wish it was a little more long-lasting. We noticed that it wasn’t entirely preventing our makeup from smudging through the water and towel test, but it did still make us feel refreshed and beautiful. Perhaps opt for this one if you don’t typically wear a ton of makeup or simply want to freshen up your skin throughout the day. A spray so popular it’s available in most retail stores, the pore-minimizing spray from Benefit Cosmetics was a hit with us, too. This truly was a microfine mist that felt nearly weightless on top of our makeup, and we loved how cooling it felt as it touched our skin. Edging near a perfect score, this spray earned high marks in feel, performance, and water-resistance during testing. It set our makeup without smudging or running down our faces, and during the water test, it proved mostly waterproof.

Our only criticism was that for a “pore-minimizing” setting spray, we’d hoped it would more significantly blur our pores. While this spray doesn’t entirely erase the look of pores, it certainly smooths out texture and creates a radiant glow on your face, all while sinking into and preserving your makeup for the long day ahead. When you’re finishing off your makeup, the last thing you want to do is add more weight — which is why we love this ultra-fine, barely-there mist from E.l.f. Cosmetics that keeps our makeup perfect throughout the day (the brand boasts 16-hour wear) without the high-end price tag. While we love a nice glow, we appreciated the shine-controlled finish that this spray left us with, keeping our skin looking dewy, but not damp or oily. We noticed that this spray played particularly well with powders, which makes us believe that this is a great option for days that you’re getting ultra-glammed up. While the initial spray was light, we got more product after the next two pumps and were entranced by the smell — a fusion of gardenias, lotuses, and waterlilies. The size of the bottle (almost 3 oz.) is also a plus, because you’re getting a good amount of product for the price. Its versatility and reasonable cost makes this setting spray ideal for a daily beauty routine. As Selena Gomez once said, “the heart wants what it wants," and our heart (and skin) says yes to this spray. Whether you experience chronically dry skin or need a boost of hydration in the cooler months, this alcohol-free setting spray from MAC is a product you’ll want to have on hand. Beauty products that contain a high level of alcohol (when it’s one of the first few ingredients listed) are known to strip your skin of moisture — a total no-no for people with dry complexions. This spray has a milky consistency that both looks and feels hydrating when spritzed on top of our makeup without causing our skin to appear oily. And better yet, it has blue-light and pollution protection to shield your skin from those irritants you never stop to think about. We noticed a visibly smoother texture once the mist had sunken into our skin, blurring texture and keeping our makeup looking fresh all day (yes, we really can attest to its staying power).Though hypochlorous acid is the hero ingredient, it gives the spray a chlorine-like fragrance — but that disappears as it dries. However, because of how effective this spray is at calming and refreshing angry skin, chances are, you'll be willing to overlook it.

that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libellous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation; How it’s held up: Even after months of use, we’re still finding ourselves reaching for this bottle multiple times throughout the week. We still recommend it for days when you’re not wearing a lot of makeup, because while it is very hydrating, it won’t keep your makeup from smudging all day long.A Botanical Blend of lotus, gardenia, and white water lily – soothes, calms, and nourishes the skin. that violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising); Though it wasn't fast-drying, this reasonably priced option from L'Oréal passed our splash test and definitely helped our makeup stay intact. Unfortunately, one of our testers experienced a burning sensation and found the smell unpleasant. When your skin is acting up, turn to this Tower 28 mist. Formulated with sensitive skin in mind, this cult-favorite spray contains hypochlorous acid, an ingredient naturally produced by the body to fight redness and irritation, along with a whole slew of other pH-balancing components. It's even received the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance, so you know it's safe for all skin types.