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The best setting sprays for a long-lasting make-up look
These spritzes and mists will secure your base all day long
You may think that make-up setting sprays are just about longevity, but in the same way that perfecting bases range from second-skin tints to high coverage foundations, make-up mists also don't abide by the one-size-fits-all rule. Some finishing sprays come fully equipped with all the ingredients needed to secure your base for hours on end, while others overflow with skin-boosting benefits that add a juicy layer of hydration and protection as your beauty look wears.
From bringing dull, lacklustre make-up back to life, to shielding your skin from the sun, these clever complexion mists have a range of targeted perks, so it's important to consider what features you're looking for before you invest.
Whether you're looking to keep shine at bay or welcome a layer of healthy dew, these are the best setting sprays to keep your make-up looking fresh all day long.
This multi-tasking mist was quick to debunk the myth that dewy make-up just doesn't last. Not only does this lustrous edition of MAC's signature setting spray secure make-up in place all day, it also adds a generous layer of radiance to any finished look.
Lightweight, hydrating and oil-free, this skin-nourishing mist is designed to hold, soften and blur your base for up to 16 hours of wear. In true Charlotte Tilbury fashion, this mist not only looks beautifully chic on your counter, but it guarantees your make-up lasts, with a flawless finish, come rain or shine.
If your make-up has a habit of straying throughout the day, a fixing mist could be your perfect finishing step. This lightweight mist adds a sheer and lively dew to your make-up without allowing it migrate into wrinkles and fine lines.
If the slick, sticky feel of setting sprays past has you veering away from a make-up finishers all together, this barely-there spritz is for you. With an ultra-fine mist that feels weightless on the skin, this hydrating Gucci mist makes short work of bringing heavy, powdered make-up back to life.
Hailing a 12 hour promise and glass-glow finish, this refreshing spritz is ideal for locking make-up in place both day and night. Formulated with blue agave extract, hyaluronic acid, hemp-derived cannabis seed extract, aloe and niacinamide, not only is it a dream for setting your base, it also comes alongside a host of hydrating skin benefits.
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
If you're familiar with make-up setting sprays, you'll know that Urban Decay's All Nighter is a cult classic. This timeless fixing mist has held a recurring spot in the beauty hall of fame, resisting sweat, oil and weather and holding make-up in place for hours on end.
A radiant, blurred finish is what Hourglass does best, so it's no surprise to see its fine, hero mist here. Boasting additional wear time of up to 24 hours, this delicate setting spray uses water-resistant properties to protect your foundation for an impressively long beauty look.
Revive your lacklustre make-up with this skincare-makeup hybrid mist. Combining hydrating hyaluronic acid with jojoba oil and pomegranate extract, this refreshing spritz will bring welcomed dose of moisture to dry and dehydrated skin types both under and over your make-up look.
This primer meets setting mist is a true all-rounder, soothing, smoothing and securing makeup no matter your skin type or texture. Dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles affecting your wear? Allow this glowing blend of white waterlily, gardenia and lotus hydrate, prep and refresh as you need.
Sunscreen reapplication can be inconvenient for everyday make-up wearers. How do you protect your skin without smudging and smearing your beautifully-laid base? Quite simply, with an SPF setting spray. Add a generous spritz of this lightweight mist over your skin for an enlivening glow and a boost of essential sun protection.
If unwanted shine is bringing your make-up to melting point, why not invest in a good mattifying setting spray? This non-greasy, long-lasting mist will secure your look on even the oiliest of days.
Give your make-up a finishing glaze with this dew-boosting setting spray. Available in two sun-kissed shades, this brightening elixir brings an instant glisten to any beauty look, whether you opt for a full coverage foundation or skin adjacent glow.
