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The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Sali Hughes on beauty: want your makeup to last all day? A setting spray could be the answer
I have never known a category soar as suddenly as setting spray. It existed for aeons, with the best of them (Urban Decay's All Nighter, £29.50, which still has second-to-none longevity) rarely threatened by anything new. But countless sprays have launched in the past year, all of them promising to significantly increase the lifespan of makeup. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. There's an argument that 'fixing sprays' and 'setting sprays' have different purposes (locking down makeup versus providing a more unified, less powdery finish, respectively), but I dismiss it because it's based on the generous assumption that the marketeers who name products according to popular Google search terms give a hoot for semantic nuance. Here, I mean sprays that do all of the above, drastically reducing makeup fade and wear, even during dancing, hot flushing or perspiring. My favourite in recent years is Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray (£32), since it best combines staying power with a natural, complexion-enhancing look. It scores extra points for its ability to stay smooth when powder or an evening makeup change is later applied over the top. But giving it a run for its money is Fenty Beauty's new You Mist (£28). This has a finer spray, no fragrance and comparable staying power. It doesn't have the same satiny look, but is similar in that it doesn't alter the texture of makeup. It's a fantastic product upon which I've become so dependent that last month, when I arrived in London for a 16-hour day and realised I'd forgotten to apply it, I went straight to Boots to buy one. Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion The best setting spray on the high street is Milani's Make It Last (£14.50). It is an excellent performer at a fair price that keeps makeup fast without dryness, itchiness, tightness or colour changing. However, I specifically mean the spray marked 'Original'. I recently bought the SPF version in the US and my eyes streamed profusely until I washed it off. The lasting effect of L'Oreal's Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist (£9.99) is phenomenal, but it is pipped by the Milani because it smells a bit too much like hairspray. If you find setting sprays feel too wet upon application, Kosas's new Cloud Set Airy Setting + Smoothing Mist (£32), does exactly what it says on the pack. The unfragranced, monsoon-like mist coats evenly, coolly and comfortably, and gives a smooth, slightly blurry finish. It's ideal for those who want their lighter, more natural-looking makeup to last as long as a face full. Stylist: Yvonne Achato. Lighting assistant: Declan Slattery
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Beauty fans rush to get Charlotte Tilbury setting spray for £10 instead of £32
CHARLOTTE Tilbury fans can snag themselves the brand's viral setting spray for £10 instead £32 in a deal that ends this weekend. The clever sign-up trick from TopCashback means new members can save over 50% on the bestselling buy at Cult Beauty. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, £10 (was £32) with TopCashback New members can get a £15 bonus on on all purchases over £15, which runs alongside the 2% cashback. On top of that, Cult Beauty shoppers can use the code 'WEDDINGSEASON' to get 20% off the Charlotte Tilbury purchase. Existing TopCashback members don't need to miss out, as they can get the setting spray for £25.17 with the deal. The big discount is running across this weekend only, expiring on Monday 26 May at midnight. Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray is a cult favourite in the beauty world, and it's also my personal favourite. The finishing mist is lightweight on the skin, holding make-up securely in place better than any setting spray I've tried. A cult buy that actually lives up to its hype, the setting spray also feels refreshing on the skin while giving an extra touch of hydration. It's racked up thousands of glowing reviews from shoppers online, with a 4.7-out-of-5 star rating on the Charlotte Tilbury website. One shopper wrote: "I heard about this setting spray for a while and read all the reviews so I'd been wanting to try it, I finally purchased it and it did not disappoint. You can't tell you're wearing anything when you spray it and it sets make-up all day without having to retouch. It also gives a glowy finish, and I will definitely be repurchasing." Another added: "This is a must have in my makeup routine, it makes everything look seamless and natural, I love it." Charlotte Tilbury's bestseller isn't the only setting spray that shoppers can save on over the bank holiday weekend. Urban Decay's popular All Nighter Setting Spray is also available under the TopCashback trick, making it £7.42 instead of £28.50 at Cult Beauty. The cashback website has been treating shoppers to several beauty deals in recent weeks, including the opportunity to get a La Roche-Posay sunscreen for £3 instead of £20. The genius sign-up trick meant make-up fans could also snag a MAC lipstick for just £3.83, that's a £21.17 discount. Here are the simple steps to get this deal: To claim the cashback offer, new members of TopCashback need to sign up via Search for Cult Beauty and click 'Get Cashback Now'. Shop and checkout as usual. Cashback will then track and appear in your TopCashback account within 7 working days of your purchase. The cashback will become payable (and available to withdraw and spend) after Cult Beauty has paid TopCashback the commission for your purchase. New members will have to act fast if they want to save big on the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray, as the offer is running for this weekend only.
Cosmopolitan ME
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan ME
Huda Beauty's Easy Bake Setting Spray is here – and we were front row at the Paris party
Move over, setting sprays of the past – Huda Kattan just rewrote the rules. Cosmo Middle East was front and centre at the glam-orous Paris launch party for the Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray, and trust us, this isn't just another beauty launch. This is the setting spray Huda herself never thought she'd make… until she had to. 'The number one product request from our community was a setting spray. But not any setting spray – an Easy Bake Setting Spray,' she revealed. The Big Reveal Via Canva Pro, Supplied Picture this: The pink carpet is rolled out, the cameras are flashing, and Huda herself, glowing under the Parisian lights, drops the real tea on why this product almost didn't happen. 'Honestly, I was against it!' she confesses with a laugh. 'I don't love setting sprays – they don't work for me as I'd always start to see my pores. But my team created an amazing product. They packed this with rice starch, mineral clay, and five types of hyaluronic acid to create a blurring veil. Even without makeup, skin looks fresh – it's the only setting spray I'll use.' Why This Spray Is Everything Supplied If you're addicted to the Easy Bake Loose Powder, prepare to lose your mind. This spray is that iconic formula, but in a bottle. Think: 16-hour wear, blurred pores, and a soft-focus finish that laughs in the face of sweat and humidity. The magic? It's alcohol-free and fragrance-free to keep skin happy, packed with rice starch and mineral clay to blur pores and control shine, and loaded with five types of hyaluronic acid for serious hydration. If This Spray Had a Theme Song… We had to ask: Huda, what's the anthem for this game-changer? Without missing a beat, she sang: 'We are the champions, my friends!' And a beauty champion it most certainly is. Final Verdict? And after seeing it in action (and dancing the night away in Paris without a single touch-up), we're officially declaring it the only setting spray worth the hype. Here's everything you need to know about Huda and Mona's new podcast!
