These setting sprays keep your makeup flawless - even when it's hot!
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There's nothing worse than spending time perfecting your makeup, only to watch it slide off your face a few hours later. But hot weather doesn't have to mean a makeup meltdown.
The secret to long-lasting, fresh-looking makeup? A setting spray – the final step in your routine that locks everything in place.
No matter how you like to wear your makeup, there's a setting spray to suit. From radiant, dewy finishes that give skin a glossy glow to mattifying formulas that keep shine and excess oil in-check, today's setting sprays cater to every complexion and preference.
Some even go the extra mile. SPF-infused options offer on-the-go sun protection, while hydrating mists help to revive your look and boost moisture throughout the day.
They're especially useful for big events. Brides who need their makeup to last from morning vows to the final dance? The right setting spray will mean you're not having to nip to the toilets for a touch-up.
When the temperature rises, a good setting spray is your secret weapon for keeping your look fresh, flawless, and firmly in place and these are the ones we swear by.
Rumoured to be the setting spray Beyonce favours during her world tours, the One/Size On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray gives your makeup incredible staying power. The aerosol spray spritzes a fine, delicate mist over your makeup and its main ingredients, witch hazel and green tea extract, help to tighten pores and absorb extra oil. BUY NOW FOR £30
For dry skin types that find their base goes flaky after a few hours, a hydrating setting spray like the By Terry Hyaluronic Glow Setting Mist will work wonders to keep your skin moisturised. Formulated with eight different types of hyaluronic acid, it gives makeup up to 16 hours of smudge-proof, transfer-resistant wear. BUY NOW FOR £39
Huda Beauty founder Huda Kuttan is known for making products that last and the Easy Bake Setting Spray is no exception. Formulated to blur pores, control shine and lock your makeup in place for up to 16 hours, this one really goes the distance. Plus, it's alcohol-free and fragrance-free so it won't dry your skin out or cause irritation. BUY NOW FOR £28
The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Spray is a bestseller for a reason. This weightless, hydrating setting spray locks in your makeup for up to 16 hours while smoothing and blurring the appearance of pores and fine lines. Infused with aloe vera, japanese green tea, and resin, it delivers a soft-focus, airbrushed finish that looks fresh all day (and night). BUY NOW FOR £49
Urban Decay All Nighter Watermelon Hyaluronic Acid Setting Spray is the latest edition in the All Nighter Setting Spray wardrobe and it's now supercharged with even more hydration. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and watermelon extract, this refreshing mist gives your makeup a hydrating boost while delivering skin-loving moisture. It helps promote a plumper, more bouncy-looking complexion and keeps your makeup in place by protecting against smudging, fading or transfer. BUY NOW FOR £29
Say goodbye to sticky, heavy sunscreens. Bioré's Aqua Rich UV Invisible Face Mist offers powerful SPF 50 PA++++ protection in a feather-light, ultra-fine mist. Thanks to mist-to-gel technology, it absorbs instantly with zero white cast and no greasy residue and works brilliantly over makeup. Perfect for top-ups on the go, this keeps skin protected and fresh all spring and summer long. BUY NOW FOR £17.99
Don't settle for makeup that doesn't last. These setting sprays will keep your makeup intact no matter what.
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