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Witch hazel also appears in this mist to enhance its oil-balancing benefits.
It literally locks in your makeup for hours and hoursno budging, no creasing at all.
The microfine mist is sweatproof and waterproof, guaranteed to keep makeup in place for up to 16 hours.
So, dance the night away without worrying about your foundation melting off or your eye shadow orconcealer creasing.
Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying the One/Size On ‘Til Dawn Setting Spray
Tester feedback:Senior editorJesa Marie Calaoris a bonafide fan.
It kept my concealer from moving during my most recent concert experienceas I jumped and danced for hours."
Beyond that, it scores major points for its multitasking formula as a setting and fixing spray.
News editor Nicola DAll’Sen applying Urban Decay’s All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
I swear, I didn’t pay her to say that.
Key ingredients:polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP.
I keep it at my desk for a refresh between meetings or to resist the afternoon slump.
Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor applying Milk Makeup’s Pore Eclipse Matte Setting Spray
With just three seconds of misting over your makeup, you get 36 hours(!)
of budge-free coverage that feels like nothing on the skin.
I love using it to marry the makeup into the skin so it becomes one, says Dresher.
Allureshopping content director Kara McGrath applying the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
It provides a 24-hour grip on your makeup asglycerinand niacinamide take your complexion to glowier, more hydrated levels.
A quick tip: This spray is also formulated to act as a primer, too.
Polymers and forms of glycerin are often used to form these protective films.
Allurecontributing editor Deanna Pai applying the Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist.
Vohland added the alcohol in the spray functions as a volatile to repel water.
“The setting spray is a more diluted version of ahair gel,” Vohland elaborated.
What’s the best way to apply setting spray?
Social media manager Bianca Richard applying L’Oréal Paris’s Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray
According to New York City-based makeup artistTommy, a little technique goes a long way.
This tactic helps smooth out dry patches and prevent creased makeup.
What kind of setting spray is best for me?
Cincinnati-based cosmetic chemistKelly Dobossuggests hydrating, adhesive ingredients like glycerin.
“Glycerin can be pretty tacky and may help makeup grip,” Dobos previously toldAllure.
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