When you get to the end of the bottle, the product has a tendency to come out in blobs rather than a fine mist, which is annoying as it can smear your make-up. For me, that’s fine, as I can get the amount of dewiness I want from my make-up application, so I don’t need anything extra (if you want your highlight to really pop, spray your setting spray then dab on some powder highlighter while it’s still wet).Īs for the 16-hour claims? I don’t think anyone actually wears their make-up for that long, so it’s impossible to know, but I was very happy with how my face looked at the end of the day. I like to look very dewy, and I would say that the spray didn’t make my make-up more radiant, but it also didn’t make it more matte. There was a small amount of make-up transferred onto my mask, but when I removed the face covering, there wasn’t any visible smudging or patchiness to my skin, so it’s possible my face was just a little wet when I put it on. Unsurprisingly, my make-up didn’t smudge in my lower-activity days, but it also held up exceptionally well under my mask and while cooking. I tested this spray over three days with three levels of activity – one day was spent at home and running errands, another was with a day of mask-wearing and public transport, and one was for an evening where I was cooking in a hot kitchen. I would consider myself to be very sensitive to fragrance in skincare, and I’ve yet to have a reaction to this, but it’s something to be mindful of. However, it also has added perfume, which could be irritating for some skin types. It contains aloe extract and vitamin E to soothe the skin, and some natural scented extracts from chamomile. At £26 for 118ml, it’s a good size bottle and lasts a long time. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.įull disclosure, I have used this setting spray for years, and as I often spritz multiple times during application, I would say I get through two to three bottles a year. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world testing and expert advice. There are also setting sprays that don’t have polymers, but these are more of skin refreshing sprays which rehydrate the skin, like MAC’s fix+.īoth promise 16-hour make-up insurance, so there’s nothing left to do but put them in a head-to-head trial. The solvent can also diffuse your make-up slightly to make it look more blended. When you spray it on your face, the solvent evaporates, leaving behind a polymer “film” that locks in make-up and provides some waterproofing. ![]() Most make-up setting sprays, like these two, work by using a polymer dissolved in a solvent. ![]() Unlike Urban Decay’s, it’s also designed to be used as a primer as well as a setting product, and aims to perfect your make-up without making it look cakey or dull, all while blurring pores for an airbrushed look. Face mask make-up guide: What you need for long wearing coverage.Nikkie Tutorials x Beauty Bay eyeshadow palette review: Has the queen of colour delivered?. ![]() CeraVe cream to foam cleanser review: Is it as good as the original hydrating cleanser?.Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk mascara review: Is the new launch worth the price tag?.
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