NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray, Long Lasting Formula, Fixing, Lightweight, Vegan Formula, Dewy Finish, 60 ml

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Scroll on to shop five of the best dewy setting sprays on the market, depending on your budget, skin type, and glow tolerance/preferences.

As one of NYX Professional Makeup’s ultimate Fan Faves we’re convinced this must-have setting spray will become an invaluable addition to your makeup collection and ensure you always look perfect, no matter what the day or night throws at you. *Formulas contain no animal origin or derived ingredients. Not really, but there are many waterproof makeup setting sprays available in the market that can keep your makeup from melting away. These setting sprays can turn your makeup into waterproof, smudge-proof, and transfer-proof products. Another tip, courtesy of makeup artist Kate Lee, who works with celebrities such as Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, and Emma Roberts, is to dampen a Beautyblender with the magic liquid before pressing it on the skin to smooth out dry patches or creased makeup.Yes, but this would give the foundation a luminous finish. For a mattifying finish, matte setting sprays work better. Now that we’ve gone over the best dewy setting sprays on the market, let’s look at how you can bag the right one for you! How To Choose The Right Dewy Setting Spray

But what actually is setting spray? According to Los Angeles-based cosmetic chemist Victoria Vohland, setting spray is made up of three parts: water, alcohol, and a film former. Together, these create a barrier to prevent makeup from slipping. Fun fact: It's the same chemical formula that's used in hair gel, but it's tweaked to be safer and gentle enough to use on the face. "These are very much used in long-wear makeup, especially when [brands] make claims like '12-hour-wear,'" she previously told Allure . Free from skin-clogging nasties such as mineral oils and parabens, the formula is suited to all skin types and was developed in partnership with makeup brand Skindinavia. All Nighter uses a patented Temperature Control Technology to keep your makeup cool and looking fresher for longer – it even does its stuff in humid and rainy weather. It’s pricey, but with one bottle lasting up to 6 months (if it’s used once a day), we think Urban Decay’s All Nighter is a worthy investment.

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There's a whole sea of formulas out there. And we’ve tried and tested them all. To figure out which one should you choose, make sure to consider both your preferred finish (matte or dewy) as well as your skin type (are you team oily, dry or combination?). The alcohol-free setting spray is enriched with a hydrating blend of vitamin E, goji berry, blueberry and cranberry extracts, which makes it ideal for use on all skin types – even sensitive skin. We’d steer clear if you’ve got oily skin, mind. Overall, glow-getters will adore this superfine mist that refreshes and revitalises dull skin with a burst of hydration. FACE FROM FOUNDATION TO FINISH: Complete your makeup look with our full line of NYX Professional Makeup face products to aid in color correction and coverage from blush, bronzer, foundations and contouring concealer to palettes and powders

Without a setting spray, you are more likely to end up with a shiny T-zone, creased eyeshadow and smudged mascara. On top of that, your base makeup – including contour, blush, highlighter and foundation – is unlikely to last (especially if you’re planning on wearing them for more than 10 hours, be it for a wedding or a night out). Plus, the constant summertime heatwaves don't exactly help, either. Best setting sprays at a glance: DEWY SETTING SPRAY: For a dewy finish makeup look that stays put, use our lightweight setting spray to reduce shine and leave a fresh, just applied look all day; Works with all makeup including foundation, eyeshadow, and powder Using a setting spray may seem pretty simple — just spray it all over your face when you're done with your makeup, and you're done, right? Well, if you want to take your makeup application expertise to the next level, New York City-based makeup artist Tommy suggests applying setting spray in a zig-zag motion, starting on the forehead and moving down to the chin. "I spritz it on the skin from a distance to help rehydrate the face after applying makeup," he says. Setting sprays typically last about six to eight hours, depending on your lifestyle. You can also reapply it a few times after every two to three hours to make its effects last longer.

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Give your makeup long-lasting staying power with Urban Decay’s All Nighter Setting Spray. Waterproof, sweatproof and surprisingly weightless, the All Nighter setting spray promises plenty – and actually delivers. A spritz or two of this spray and your makeup will stay in place for an impressive 16 hours, which means you can go from office to bar without stopping off to reapply your face. It is essential to invest in formulas with high-quality ingredients devoid of harmful additives. To prevent flare-ups, opt for gentle formulas that don’t contain alcohol, fragrance, parabens, sulfates, and other harsh chemicals. Of course, no round-up of makeup setters would be complete without a mention of the iconic Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. It is a hero in the beauty community and basically bulletproof (but maybe don't test that), deserving of every rave review it gets. It's the ultimate makeup wingman (just read our Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray review if you don't believe us). Best part? There's a version of it for an ultra matte finish, extra glow and even one that's infused with vitamin C.