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Try one of these setting sprays to lock in your look

Setting sprays not only lock your makeup in place but also nourish the skin with smoothing ingredients

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Whether you’re going full glam or sticking to your daily makeup routine, a good setting spray is essential for keeping your look intact and avoiding a midday meltdown. These mists not only lock your makeup in place but also nourish the skin with smoothing ingredients.

Here’s the breakdown: Setting sprays create a lightweight, invisible barrier that helps prevent smudging, fading, creasing and melting, and help extend the wear of your makeup. Depending on the formula, they can also control shine or add a dewy, radiant finish. Plus, they help blend makeup layers for a more seamless look, reducing any powdery or cakey appearance.

Here are my go-to top picks:

MAC Fix+ Original Setting Spray: $24

This multi-tasking spray is extremely versatile. It hydrates, primes, sets and refreshes makeup. It’s one I reach for regularly. It powers up pigments, erases makeup errors and sheers out foundation, all while being alcohol-free, and infused with vitamins and minerals like green tea and camomile, which are good for the skin.

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Makeup by Mario Surreal Skin Soft Setting Spray: $54

This ultrafine mist evenly coats makeup without disrupting it with clinically proven all-day hydration. The formula layers beautifully while softly setting makeup to create a naturally lived-in finish. It’s alcohol free, fragrance-free and butane-free.

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray: $49

This is an oldie but a goodie when it comes to makeup setting sprays. This formula has a unique temperature control technology that sets and locks in your makeup so that you’re good to go for up to 16 hours. It’s a weightless vegan mist that comes in a variety of formulations for various skin types.

Elf Stay All Night Blue Light Micro Setting Spray: $14

This one is a great Urban Decay drugstore dupe. It protects and perfect the skin with a few hydrating mists. This weightless makeup setting spray refreshes and soothes the skin and sets your makeup in for long-lasting looks. It nourishes the skin while keeping your makeup looking fresh thought the day and it’s great for all skin types.

D’Alba Peidmont Italian White Truffle First Spray Serum: $21

I discovered this product online and when I tried it, I fell in love. It offers instant hydration and a glass skin glow. It’s versatile and can be used to for a hydration boost, as a toner and serum for your daily skin care routine or as a setting spray to glow up your look. It’s proven to deep nourish the skin, relieve flaky skin and smooth skin texture.

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