Setting Spray: What is it, and do you need it?

Long day at the office? Dinner and drinks with friends after work? Carting the kids around to their activities all evening? We put our makeup on in the morning and expect it to last all day…and all evening. It usually doesn’t. Foundation disappears, blush fades, eye shadow gets tucked in the creases and the eyeliner smears. You may not look a fright by 7pm, but you definitely don’t look as fresh-faced as you did in the morning. Even using primer hasn’t made your makeup last into the evening. So, you usually do a quick touch-up sometime during the day. That is why you need setting spray.

Keep Your Makeup in Place

Setting spray is an essential tool for any makeup enthusiast. It helps keep your makeup in place and keeps your skin looking radiant throughout the day. Not only does it help your makeup last longer, but it also has a variety of other uses that can help improve your overall look. It can be used to blur out imperfections, add a dewy finish to your skin, and even give you a glowing complexion. Whether you're going for an everyday look or something more dramatic, it is an essential part of any makeup routine.

Help Keep Your Skin Cool

The average temperature of your facial skin is between 92 and 98 degrees. While that doesn’t seem hot, it really isn’t the best temp for makeup. If it is hot and humid outdoors, chances are that your skin is even warmer. That is why your makeup seems to melt off as the day goes on. Your skin on your face is dealing with makeup, pollution and temperature changes throughout the day. Eventually, your face gets oily, and in turn, your makeup melts and evaporates. A setting spray will help keep the temperature on your face a bit lower and help your skin deal with humidity, heat and temperature changes.

Achieve a Flawless Finish

A setting spray will keep you looking radiant and refreshed all day. How? It will help your makeup emulsify and blend to give you a flawless finish. You will maintain a glow that makes you look awake, dewy and cool all day long. If you use a matte finish makeup, a good setting spray will keep your makeup from looking flat and tired.

Your Makeup Evaporates

As mentioned above, throughout the day your makeup can evaporate and get oily. A light spritz of setting spray on your face in a T and an X formation will ensure that your whole face is covered, and the makeup will stay in place. No need to reapply if you have evening plans, but you can if want. It will ensure that your makeup doesn’t fade or smudge.

Setting Spray Isn't Just for Makeup

Setting spray is an essential part of any makeup routine, but it can also be used on clean skin to give your face a natural, luminous glow. A spritz or two of setting spray can help your skin look fresh and healthy all day long without having to apply any makeup. It is a great way to achieve a natural, dewy finish without the hassle of applying foundation or other makeup products. With just a few sprays, you can enjoy the benefits of having glowing skin all day long.

What Makes a Good Setting Spray?

A blend of well-selected natural ingredients, otherwise the setting spray can easily clog your pores. And don't use setting sprays that contain alcohol or chemicals.

If you don’t have a setting spray in your makeup routine, now is the time to add it. Summer will be here before you know it and setting spray is your assurance against summer heat and humidity. You will look refreshed all day long. You will look in the mirror throughout the day and looking back at you will be a dewy fresh face with a polished, perfect finish. It’s time to give up those touch-ups!