Inspired by Dior makeup artists’ backstage techniques, this glow-enhancing mist leaves makeup more resistant to melting, caking, sliding and fading through heat, humidity and sweat. Thanks to its formula of light-reflecting pigments and hyaluronic acid, it plumps skin surface, imparts a healthy radiance and helps makeup last longer. You can even use this under makeup to prep it for foundation application, as well as to give skin a hydration boost anytime during the day.
Dior Backstage Airflash Radiance Mist, $80 for 70ml
Upon application, watch as this lightweight mist soaks up excess shine and leaves skin with a soft focus effect for a flawless effect. Thanks to its exclusive comfort matte technology, it keeps shine at bay without making your skin feel tight or uncomfortable. Plus, the delectable scent of peach and sweet fig cream just leaves you wanting more!
Too Faced Peach Mist Mattifying Setting Spray, $49 for 120ml
More than just a makeup setting spray that remains on the skin surface, this bi-phase formula penetrates skin to improve skin texture and its ability to retain moisture. Give the bottle a good shake before your apply. With each spritz, your skin is infused with plant stem cells, botanical oils and the brand’s signature Healing Concentrate minerals. Not only does it provide skin with moisture so makeup adheres better, it also delivers antioxidants to protect skin, while botanical oils nourish dry skin and healing minerals help to soothe irritation. With each use, dull and parched skin is transformed into a plump and glowing complexion.
Omorovicza Magic Moisture Mist, about $112 for 50ml, from Net-A-Porter
As its name suggests, this setting spray is like an invisible shield, protecting the longevity of makeup so you never have to worry about touching up as you party hop throughout the night. With an oil-free mist that is ultra-fine, this formula locks in your eye, face and lip makeup so it doesn’t melt, fade, smudge or crease. All you have to do is spritz onto skin after makeup application, and you’re all set for the day (and night).
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Makeup Extender Setting Spray, $23.90 for 100ml
Perhaps the most sensorial to use from the lot, this emits an ultra-fine mist that instantly hydrates, cools and soothes the skin. Perfect to use after cleansing, as a setting spray or whenever you like as an instant pick-me-up, it contains Camellia Alba PFA1 and Blue Ginger PFA to restore moisture level and energise skin from within for a natural radiance. It also contains hyaluronic acid and vitamins C and E to keep skin supple and protected.
Chanel Hydra Beauty Essence Mist, $114 for 50ml
Suited for all skin types, we find that this oil-free formula benefits oily skin the most as it holds makeup in place despite overactive sebum production. Throughout the day, makeup stayed put, looked fresh and didn’t fade or dull one bit. Best part? It even helps set eye makeup for those with oily lids.
Maybelline FaceStudio Master Fix Wear-Boosting Setting Spray, $21.90 for 100ml
If you are headed to a poolside party, be sure to keep this in your bag. Infused with antioxidants, this invisible setting mist holds makeup in place, balances skin’s moisture-sebum levels and even comes with an impressive SPF 50 protection.
Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50, $42 for 100ml
Harnessing the benefits of its signature TEAOXI Complex, this refreshing makeup setting spray gives skin an instant boost of hydration, antioxidants and caffeine to plump, protect and energise tired-looking skin. With a soft, cloud-like mist, it envelops your skin in just a couple of spritzes for a glamorous glow that is worth of Hollywood stars.
GlamGlow Glowsetter Makeup Setting Spray, $45 for 110ml
Free of potential irritants like alcohol, parabens, sulfates, and pthalates, this gentle yet powerful formula shields makeup from all climate conditions. Whether you’re battling hot and humid air or frigid and arid winds, it ensures 24 hours of fade-, crack-, smudge-proof wear. Moreover, it has a quick-dry formula that locks in face, eye and lips makeup quickly with zero stickiness and greasiness.
Cover FX High Performance Setting Spray, $45 for 120ml