Top 10 Makeup Setting Sprays

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Formulated from grapes, mint and lemon oils, and orange flower water, Caudalie's beauty elixir has so many skin-friendly benefits. From reducing redness to tightening pores, the natural formula sets makeup while giving your skin a radiant glow.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
This gentle mist doubles as a toner—just apply it before serums to prep and tone the skin.

WHO IT'S FOR
If you have sensitive skin, then this setting spray is the one for you. It's packed with soothing ingredients like green tea, chamomile, and cucumber that can cut down on redness and provide an instant boost of hydration.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
This two-in-one primer and setting spray minimizes shine and soothes and refreshes the skin, and it's safe for both the eyes and the face.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
This fast-absorbing spray delivers an instant dewy glow. The silky mist is great for reducing dullness and fighting dry skin, thanks to moisturizing hyaluronic acid. Plus, it comes in a mini size so you can refresh your makeup on the go.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
If you have sensitive skin, then this setting spray is the one for you. It's packed with soothing ingredients like green tea, chamomile, and cucumber that can cut down on redness and provide an instant boost of hydration.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
This hardworking setting spray is formulated with niacinamide to help reduce redness and plump up the skin. A botanical blend of water lilies, gardenias, and lotus calms the complexion, adding a refreshing, lightweight layer of protection. Bonus: It's also vegan and cruelty-free.

WHAT IT DOES
This ultra-fine mist packs a serious punch in every spritz—you can use it to hydrate, prime, set, and refresh all in one go.

WHAT IT DOES
This setting spray is in it for the long haul. It extends makeup for up to 16 hours while making sure it stays fresh and shine-free. Simultaneously, the lightweight mist hydrates the skin so there's no added tightness. 

USER REVIEW
"I absolutely the Your Skin But Better Setting Spray. It is so light and truly makes my makeup stay put, including eyeliner, which does not get that late-day eyelid smudge, and it smells great. I will definitely continue to purchase this product."

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
This fool-proof setting spray protects against water, sweat, and smudges. It promises not to melt, crack, fade, or settle into fine lines without altering the makeup underneath, so you can wear your look worry-free. 

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
This dermatologist-tested setting spray contains cucumber and aloe extracts to soothe skin, provide anti-inflammatory benefits, and add a subtle, fresh fragrance.

WHO IT'S FOR
While this matte setting spray is best for oily skin types, it's also a great option for mature skin as it improves the appearance of fine lines and blemishes. Reviewers especially love how it smooths out makeup without settling into wrinkles or smudging. 

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
If you want more than matte, this setting spray comes in a variety of finishes, including radiant, dewy, and plump (which includes a boost of electrolytes). Our recommendation? Grab them all so you have one for every mood.

WHAT IT DOES
A great two-in-one setting spray and primer doesn't have to cost a fortune, and this drugstore pick is proof. It prevents smudging and creasing for a makeup look that will last up to 16 hours. Plus, if you're in need of a more natural look, you can wear this on its own for a hint of radiance.

WHO IT'S FOR
Struggling to keep oil at bay? This heavy-duty spray boasts mattifying benefits for a shine-free finish.

WHAT IT DOES
This setting spray delivers smudge-proof, waterproof, and transfer-resistant wear for up to 16 hours with the help of Urban Decay's patented Temperature Control Technology. It works by lowering the temperature of your makeup so that your look stays cool even when the weather's not.

USER REVIEW
"Don’t want your makeup to move an inch? Buy this. I get bored with products quickly, but this is the one product that has stayed in my makeup bag for years. It is the last step of my makeup routine, no matter what else I use."

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Achieving airbrushed skin doesn't get much more effortless than this alcohol- and oil-free spray. This must-have refreshes and soothes thanks to ingredients like Japanese green tea, as film-former polymers build a strong layer of protection over the skin. Bonus: it lasts for up to 16 hours.

USER REVIEW
This setting spray delivers smudge-proof, waterproof, and transfer-resistant wear for up to 16 hours with the help of Urban Decay's patented Temperature Control Technology. It works by lowering the temperature of your makeup so that your look stays cool even when the weather's not.