Best Setting Sprays For Makeup That Lasts All Night Long

If there’s one step you can add to your makeup routine that makes a real difference, it’s using a good setting spray. No matter what your skin type - oily, dry or sensitive - you can put an end to those midday touch-ups and beat the 3pm melt with a few spritzes of a face fixing mist. Ahead, the very best makeup setting sprays that *actually* work.

How we choose the best setting sprays
When picking our favourite setting sprays, we look for the best face fixing mists that hold your makeup in place for way longer than your average 9-5. With a range of finishes - dewy, mattifying, illuminating - you’re sure to find your perfect match in this lineup. We called upon our in-house beauty experts for their must-have setting sprays and, as always, your glowing reviews play an important part too - when a product racks up all those five-star reviews, we pay attention.

How do you apply setting spray?

According to Danielle Roberts, Global Makeup Artist for Urban Decay, the key to setting spray success is all in the application. 'Always apply the mist in a "T" motion through the centre of the face and an "X" to hit the outer perimeters,' She advises. That’s not all, you can also try spraying setting spray directly on your makeup brush or sponge between each makeup step for extra sturdy results.