When you want your makeup to last all day (or night), there’s no better insurance than a good setting spray. But learning how to use setting spray properly is key to setting your makeup so it can last and look freshly applied for longer. Depending on the formula you choose, it can extend your makeup’s wear-time and make it transfer-proof, waterproof, and sweat-proof. Some setting sprays are designed to mattify your face, while others give your skin a dewy glow. Keep reading to find out how to apply setting spray, when to apply it, and shop some of our editors’ favorite formulas. What Is Setting Spray? A setting spray is a formula that you apply on top of your makeup to lock it in and help it last for hours. Typically in a spray bottle, formulas can vary to help you achieve different finishes ranging from glowy to matte. You’ll want to choose your setting spray based on the type of look you’re going for as well as your specific skin type. Adding a setting spray to your makeup routine is an essential, and often overlooked, step. But, the benefits of knowing how to use setting spray are numerous, including the following: Helps prevent makeup melting, smudging, and fading Fewer makeup reapplications Enhances the appearance of your makeup When To Use Setting Spray Now that we’ve covered why you should make using setting spray a daily practice, it’s equally important to understand how to best apply it. Though it may seem straightforward, there are a few common misconceptions regarding when to use setting spray. For example, does setting spray go on before or after powder? Can you apply it multiple times as you layer makeup? In general, setting spray should be used as the final step of your makeup routine. When you spray it on last, it locks in the makeup you’re wearing underneath. However, if you want to give your makeup even more staying power, you can apply it in between every step of your base makeup—after foundation, then again after concealer, blush, contour, bronzer, and setting powder. If you’re using powder products, a setting spray will help them appear more natural in addition to making them last longer.
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