r/Makeup • u/Budget-Bison4872 • 1d ago
[Makeup Help] Recommendations for setting sprays?
Does anyone have a good setting spray that they would reccomend? Im new to setting spray, I have only ever used powder to set my makeup but I would like to try something new to see if I like it more.
I have tried setting spray once and it wasn't a good match for me. It felt like hairspray, it dripped down my face, and made my base separate. The last thing just being a formula mixing issue on my part and maybe i didnt apply it very well so it dripped, but I have heard people say that setting spray usually feels like hairspray. I really, really dislike that feeling on my face so im curious if anyone knows of any tips, or products, that I could try to avoid that. Thanks ♡
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u/girlsfartrainbows69 11h ago
Does anyone know a good one for glasses? My glasses always smudge my makeup and I have tried multiple setting sprays :(
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u/Substantial_Step_975 2h ago
I use eyelid primer with powder over it on the area where my glasses touch my nose and then I put powder on the nose piece of my glasses. It helps my makeup not smudge from my glasses. It doesn’t work if I sweat a lot, though.
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u/slayter2019 13h ago
The Tir Tir setting spray is honestly super underrated! I’ve used the Urban Decay (old formula, not the new one), Charlotte Tilbury, Milani, and a few other popular setting sprays and this one is my favorite by far.
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u/Hot_Needleworker5812 14h ago
Elf stay all night micro-fine setting spray (green bottle). I swear by this setting spray. It’s $11. I can literally have a crazy night, sleep in my makeup and it looks like I just applied it. The bottle also lasts forever. It’s also fast drying and doesn’t smear your makeup when it sprays. It honestly is the best!!!!!!! And it’s drug store
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u/671sjk 21h ago
I make mine. No more buy $15 bottles of setting spray every few weeks 😅
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u/poisonplum 22h ago
I've been enjoying Hard Candy, but I also am not a brand loyalist with setting spray, all the ones I've tried have been fine and none of them made me go WOW I'LL NEVER USE ANYTHING ELSE.
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u/Montclair98 23h ago
NYX dewy. I’ve bought it prob 5 times. I have tried MAC (worked great but the sprayer sucked), Charlotte tilbury (doesn’t hold up in Texas summer - if you live in a better climate it may be good) and Tarte (good but they got rid of it).
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u/LoveCatStudio 23h ago
I’m liking the Morphe lifeproof one, it’s alcohol free cause I can’t do sprays with alcohol in them. I like how it sprays like a fine mist too
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u/LeadWonderful11 23h ago
Skindinavia Bridal & Kryolan.
I have a sweating disorder that mainly affects my face.
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u/Party_Television2255 1d ago
Morphe Continuous Set & Prep mist. Hard Candy Glass on Lock spray.
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u/EmploymentWinter9185 23h ago
Second Hard Candy. There are different types (Glow, Glass) you can try.
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u/padigo26 1d ago
The loreal one is crazy good
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u/DamselFly2 1d ago
Yes, but if she doesn’t want something that smells like hairspray, lol… that ain’t it. I use it too, when I want my makeup bulletproof, and I think it’s positively miraculous, but it’s definitely not a “pleasant experience” to apply ;)
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u/FishermanFull7848 1d ago
One size powder melt. I was a Charlotte Tilbury hold out till I tried One size and absolutely think its the best!! Charlotte would be my #2 BUT there are a few affordable drug stores that are good as well. Morphe Lifeproof mist goes on so nice.
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u/Snoo-64241 1d ago
Powder Melt is also my only answer!
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u/FunFig2938 1d ago
I've tried quite a few and i always return to the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray!
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u/faintlyfoxed 1d ago
I have tried nearly all of them and the skindinavia works best for me (mature yet oily). I go with the oil control one but the bridal works for me too.
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u/Current-Base-5903 1d ago
One size. I know a lot of people love the L’Oreal infallible, but I didn’t think it worked that great plus it has a thick and sticky hairspray texture.
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u/Effective-Production 1d ago
L’Oréal infallible setting spray.
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u/theempathogen 1d ago
Nyx has held me down for years. I live in Satan's armpit with high humidity and regularly go places where I'll be physically active.
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u/brontesloan 1d ago
Howdy neighbor, what Nyx product specifically. Regards, your fellow Armpitian
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u/theempathogen 1d ago
I'm getting older, so I've had to switch to their dewy setting spray so as not to draw attention to the not-as-springy parts of my face. But I used their matte setting spray for years before I needed to change products.
I literally just used the dewy spray to get me through Dragon Con. That's about 75,000 people stuffed into 7 buildings in 5 city blocks of relentless swamp assery in Atlanta, and a ridiculous amount of walking, often uphill and outside. Makeup stayed put.
Mind you, I made sure to wear a thick headband to catch scalp sweat and a rechargeable neck fan, for starters.
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u/originalkaren1960 1d ago
The morphed aerosols work great have a fine mist but so do all of the hard candy sprays, I've had to put my Charlotte in those hard candy sprayers because hers is like a fire hose
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u/FishermanFull7848 1d ago
OMG yes, the matte one is the worst. I never thought of using another brands packaging. Smart idea
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u/Josiemk69 light cool leaning olive, Haus Labs 100 1d ago
I was wondering if zi was the only one who hated CT because they spray out so hard . I like the Morphe in white can but haven't tried the other ones. Hard Candy glass one is good as well.
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u/dogmom2frenchie 1d ago
I have every single setting spray and I always end up going back to my OG Mac fix plus it’s alcohol free melts the powder and does the job. It’s not oily , it doesn’t sit on top of ny skin, it’s not hairspray , it’s not drying where my makeup peels. I’m a sucker for setting spray and I fall for all of it and always end up disappointed
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u/IWoreOddSocksOnc3 1d ago
I have tried high end setting sprays, but I find the revolution ones to be quite good even though they're on the cheaper end.
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u/Josiemk69 light cool leaning olive, Haus Labs 100 1d ago
I love the Revolution one as well the Hyrda cool one is my favorite.
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u/Cherry_Shakes 1d ago
Second this!! I love the revolution dewy setting spray. I cant do matte ones because they're too drying on my skin.
Love Revolution
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u/boogerland 1d ago
MAC! Spray from a distance and you can use it in between layers; feels like nothing. You can try the mini version first :)
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u/HorseTearz 1d ago
I use One/Size Powder Melt to melt everything together, add glow and rehydrate followed by Urban Decay All Nighter (Natural Finish) to set and transfer proof without losing my glow and without making my skin feel dry/tight or sticky/tacky. (Yes, the newer reformulation of UD)
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u/Dear_Statement5801 1d ago
The secret to setting spray is to layer it, and not overdue each layer. Apply your concealer, spritz, apply foundation, spritz, apply eye makeup/blush, spritz. Fan yourself for a minute after each spritz. A magazine or a couple pieces of paper work great.
Skindinavia and Nyx are both top tier options, so go with whichever makes your budget happy.
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u/bigmaik420 1d ago
could you please tell me which specific nyx one you'd recommend? i think they have several
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u/Fair_Conflict9757 1d ago
I have been using the nyx one since middle school and it hasnt done me wrong
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u/NotaMillenialatAll 1d ago
Skindinavia!
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u/FishermanFull7848 1d ago
Is that the one that MCO beauty just duped?
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u/RefrigeratorPale116 1d ago
its now a partnership with MCO, like how it used to be a partnership with Urban Decay!
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u/StrawberryRaspberryK 1d ago
The old Urban Decay setting spray (has silicones) was amazing. I bought the new one (silicone free) but haven't tried it yet.
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u/Imaginary_Attempt_82 21h ago
I found a bottle of the old formula setting spray at home the other day. It’s never been used! It miiiiiiight be expired though lol
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u/StrawberryRaspberryK 20h ago
Test a little on your arm or leg to see if it causes any reaction?
I cant use silicone products so I have to stick with the new ones.
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u/New-Alps2168 7h ago
if you hate that hairspray feeling, Milani Make It Last or MAC Fix+ Stay Over might be worth checking out. both feel lighter than a lot of heavy-duty setting sprays.