The 10 Best Makeup Setting Sprays for a Fade-Free Look That Lasts

Best All-Day Spray

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

4.2

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Scibelli says this is one of his top picks. “It's a staple in my kit because it gives this beautiful, soft-focus finish to the skin and can be applied before and/or after makeup to help smooth and hydrate,” he explains. And while pretty much any setting spray is going to be long-lasting by definition, this both locks in makeup for up to 16 hours of wear and blurs the appearance of pores, a nice option for both a natural makeup style in engagement photos or a sophisticated day-of wedding look.

Price at time of publish: $38

Best Long-Lasting

Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

4.7

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“This is an icon in the setting spray category and one I've used for years,” says Scibelli. It helps to lock in makeup for 16 hours, thanks to its temperature control technology that lowers the warmth of your makeup, preventing it from creasing, smudging, or transferring, he explains. We also appreciate that it comes in both a regular and travel-size bottle.

Price at time of publish: $36

Best Finish

Skindinavia The Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray

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The name says it all. This is a choice formula for brides that also can last for up to 16 hours. It too has temperature control technology and is waterproof and heat-resistant, a great tool to help sweat-proof your makeup on a hot wedding day. Effective for all skin types, it also helps to create the appearance of smoother skin (always a good thing in our book). Top tip: If you want to up the staying power, you can mist this on both before and after you apply your makeup.

Price at time of publish: $29

Best Budget

e.l.f. Makeup Mist and Setting Spray

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For basically the same price as a cup of your morning coffee, you can nab this setting spray. It works equally well to help set both cream and powder formulas and is infused with aloe and antioxidant-rich vitamins A, C, and E. It works great when sprayed all over your face, but you can also spray it onto your makeup brush or sponge to lock in certain makeup products like eye shadow or highlighter.

Price at time of publish: $6

Best Drugstore

Milani Make It Last Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set

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At a great budget price, this is an ideal option for anyone who isn’t sure if a setting spray is right for them (or those who don't want to shell out a lot of money for one). Despite the wallet-friendly price tag, it still works just as well as many of its pricier counterparts, warding off creases and smudges and keeping all of your makeup in place for hours and hours on end. It also works nicely to refresh makeup mid-day.

Price at time of publish: $10

Best Multi-Purpose

Trilogy Hydrating Mist Toner

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While this may not be a setting spray per se, it’s one of Scibell’s favorites to use as such, for a few reasons. It features lavender, which is said to have calming aromatherapy benefits that can be helpful for brides on the big day, he says. It also contains moisturizing aloe to help impart a glowy finish and works nicely to help bind foundation to your skin, he adds. Use the spray as part of your skincare prep for makeup. And on days you’re not wearing makeup, you can simply spritz this on any time your complexion needs a little pick-me-up.

Price at time of publish: $31

Best for Oily Skin

NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray Matte

4.2

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The hard truth of the matter is that, if you have oily skin, you’re generally going to be more prone to makeup sliding and slipping. Enter the beauty of a good mattifying setting spray, like this one. It not only helps makeup grip better on your skin, but it also instantly tamps down shine and imparts a matte finish. (And, to that point, can be used even without makeup just for that purpose.) It’s super affordable and comes in three different sizes.

Price at time of publish: $10

Best for Dry Skin

MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray

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“This was one of the first setting sprays I fell in love with and I still use it, it’s a holy grail-type product for me,” says Scibelli. Great for anyone with dry skin, it contains ingredients like chamomile, cucumber, and green tea that are said to help calm and soothe, while also hydrating and setting makeup for a beautiful finish, he says. It’s alcohol-free too, which is always a win for those with dry skin.

Price at time of publish: $31

Best Hydrating Formula

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray

4.3

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Here’s another good pick for those with dryer, dehydrated skin. It touts a litany of different beneficial ingredients: hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and aloe to help hydrate, cannabis seed and moringa seed oils to assist in sealing in that hydration, and blue agave that creates a weightless layer to lock in your makeup. FYI, it’s a dual-phase formula, so make sure to give it a good shake before use.

Price at time of publish: $22