WHAT DOES SETTING SPRAY DO
From versions that promise a glowy finish, to ones that waterproof your look and even mists that mattify, what setting sprays do
Whether you're a make up newbie or a seasoned pro, here at Cult Beauty we’re going to give you the 411 on everything from what does setting spray do to what they actually are and everything in between.
Fingers on the nozzle... Ready, set, spritz!
WHAT IS SETTING SPRAY
Setting sprays are a liquid formula packed with make up locking ingredients that work to help prolong your look as well as prevent creasing, smudging and budging. Used as the last step in your routine, these sprays ensure your make up looks as fresh as when you first applied it.
WHAT DOES SETTING SPRAY DO
Now we know what it is, it's time to ask what does setting spray do? Acting as a veil on your face against the environment, setting sprays are infused with a range of ingredients from glycerin to film-forming polymers and essential oils, all working to make sure your make up stays put and looks freshly applied. But that’s not all, these masterful mists also ensure your complexion feels comfortable, skin is hydrated and the fact that you instinctively touch your face a million times throughout the day an undetectable little secret...
HOW TO USE SETTING SPRAY
Now we’ve know the who, why and what does setting spray do, here’s some of the best setting sprays on Cult Beauty’s shelves.
OUR TOP SETTING SPRAYS
1.Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray - 2.MAKE UP FOR EVER Mist and Fix-23 Spray
- 3.Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
- 4.Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting Spray
- 5.Hourglass Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray
THE BEST SETTING SPRAYS
WHAT DOES SETTING SPRAYS DO FAQ’s
Yes. Formulated specifically to keep your make up locked in place, setting sprays make a big difference to the longevity of your overall look. Although you can set your base with powder, it won’t prevent the make up from slipping and sliding. A setting spray on the other hand is infused with ingredients that work to keep everything exactly where you first applied it.
Like the cherry on top of your favourite cake, a setting spray is created to be spritzed as the last step in your make up routine. Although you can use it to sandwich your look together (and when you’re in need of some mega holding power), setting sprays are typically used after you’ve completed your make up.
And there you have it, a full rundown of some of what setting sprays do... We’ve found our favourite secret weapon for a crease proof finish, have you?
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