Setting Sprays, Mists & Powders

Setting makeup refers to makeup products that help keep your makeup in place for a longer period of time. Setting makeup products can include powders, mists, sprays, and setting primers that are applied after you have finished your makeup application. These products help to prevent your makeup from smudging, fading, or transferring onto other surfaces throughout the day. Setting makeup is especially beneficial for events or occasions where you want your makeup to stay intact for an extended period of time.

Setting mist is typically a fine spray or mist to help set your makeup last all day and also helps your makeup withstand heat, humidity, or sweat. A mist is usually lightweight and non-sticky, leaving a natural finish. Setting mist can also help to control shine and give the skin a refreshed look.

Setting powder and setting spray serve different purposes, but can also be used together.

Setting powder is typically applied after your foundation and concealer to help set your makeup, provide an airbrushed look, control shine, and help your makeup last through the day. These powders can come in the form of a loose setting powder or a pressed powder. Pressed powders are also referred to as finishing powder. It is also great for mattifying your skin and helps prevent your makeup from creasing.

Setting spray differs from powder in that a spray is used as the final step in your makeup routine. It can provide a natural, dewy finish. It can also help to refresh and hydrate your skin throughout the day. Setting sprays are available in different finishes such as illuminating, dewy, and matte depending on the look you want to achieve.

You can use setting powder on oily areas of your skin and setting spray all over for a long-lasting, flawless look.