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For fresh-looking makeup that lasts all day and night.
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Our runner-up is thePixi Beauty Makeup Fixing Mist.
The formula hydrates and soothes the skin, sets your makeup, and leaves your face feeling refreshed.
Setting sprayis one of those makeup products you may have gone most of your life without.
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What’s more, it keeps your glam looking fresh for up to 16 hours.
To investigate the waterproof claims, we splashed water on our faces.
Sure enough, our makeup didn’t budge.
Byrdie / Tamara Staples
Case in point: this budget-friendly, highly effective formula from e.l.f.
that feels super lightweight on the skin.
As the name suggests, this bestseller provides a mattifying effect while controlling shine and oil production.
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One thing to note is that it’s not waterproof.
Go with Tower 28’s cult-loved SOS Spray.
And while this setting spray is mattifying, it didn’t look flat or feel dry on the skin.
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Tatcha is your best bet.
The brand’s Luminous Dewy Skin Mist has a light, refreshing feel, and a nice subtle scent.
While Tatcha doesn’t describe this product as waterproof, it definitely passed our splash test.
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We just wish the bottle were a little bigger, considering the steep price point.
It felt cool on the face and dried quickly into a radiant finish.
While the lightweight formula is very hydrating, it didn’t feel overly wet or sticky.
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Once dry, this skin-friendly setting spray promises to keep your makeup in place for up to 12 hours.
This microfine mist has a virtually weightless, slightly cooling feel.
It applies evenly and works beautifully to prevent makeup from smearing.
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Though it had a slightly sticky feel, it smoothed the skin and left it looking refreshed.
After trying it first-hand, we can confirm that it lives up to its claims as a four-in-one formula.
This all-star spray is also waterproof and transfer-resistant.
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With your eyes closed, spray on a light veil in a zigzag motion.
Allow it to dry for at least a minute.
Why Trust Byrdie
Naosha Greggdiscovered her love for beauty during the pandemic.
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It started with lipstick, then blush, then foundation, and now she is a full-fledged makeup enthusiast.
She has tested dozens of setting sprays, pairing them with various foundationsliquid, powder, and creme.
They’ve helped keep her oily skin in check and her makeup intact all day long.
Byrdie / Tamara Staples
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40521-020-00275-7
10.3390/molecules14010540
https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics8010012
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