How To Use Setting Spray

• Setting spray is a fine mist applied at the very end of your makeup routine to lock everything in place, working as a protective layer.
• Unlike powders, setting sprays can create a range of finishes, from dewy and glossy to matte, so you're not stuck with just one look.
• There are plenty of setting spray benefits, including the need for fewer touch-ups, makeup not settling into fine lines, and a look that holds up better against smudging and general wear and tear throughout the day.
• To apply, shake the bottle well, hold it 6-8 inches from your face, spray in an X, then a T motion to cover everything evenly, and let it dry naturally without touching it.
• For a matte finish, try Maybelline’s  Facestudio Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray, and for a more dewy look, try our Grippy Setting Mist.

With all the love you put into your makeup look, you want it to last. Enter setting spray. 

Setting spray is the ingenious, invisible mist that locks in your makeup look so it lasts as long as you do, ending the smears and fading once and for all. Setting sprays work by forming a fine, protective layer over your makeup that coats and guards its appearance, without weighing it down.

Unlike setting powders, which create more dry and matte finishes, setting sprays can produce glossy, dewy looks that don’t dull the natural appearance of your makeup or face.

Our Favourite Setting Spray Benefits

Before we get into how to use makeup and setting spray, let’s take a quick look at some of our favourite setting spray benefits:

• Diverse finishes: Unlike setting powders, which are great options for matte finishes, setting sprays offer a diverse range of finishes, from dewy to glossy and even matte.
• No more fine lines: Sick of makeup falling into fine lines? Setting sprays can stop that from happening and keep your look seamless and fresh.
• Minimise top-ups: By enhancing the staying power of your makeup, you can go through the day with way fewer makeup top-ups than before.
• Maximise your look: Perfected your morning makeup routine? Setting sprays can keep your best look in place, saving it from the wear and tear of everyday life.

Do you need a setting spray?

If your makeup routine is already full of products from primers to liners and more, then it’s totally natural to be a bit sceptical about adding in another step.

Whether or not you need a setting spray really depends on how you want your makeup to look. If you’re happy with wear and tear (smudges, makeup settling into lines, etc.) throughout the day, then setting spray might not be the product for you.

But if you spend a good amount of time on your makeup and are sick of having to touch up parts throughout the day and stay on the lookout for smudges, then we definitely recommend taking the time to add a setting spray to your routine.

Does Setting Spray Really Work?

Yes, it most definitely does. Makeup artists swear by it, and our Facestudio Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray is a favourite. After spending all that time putting on your best look, one quick spray at the end makes sense and ensures your eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick, and foundation stay put and look fresh all day and night. 

One of the perks of setting spray is that it’s super easy to use. Here’s a simple guide on how to use setting spray like a pro:

1. Start by applying all your makeup, including your mascara and face powder, as you usually would. 
2. Next, it’s time to pick your Maybelline setting spray. For a dewy, plumped, ultra-fine finish, go for our Grippy Setting Mist, or, for a matte, professional-looking finish, try our Facestudio Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray.
3. Once you’ve picked your spray, shake the bottle well so the ingredients go on without creating splotches. 
4. To apply, hold the bottle 6-8 inches from your face and spray on in an X formation, followed by a T formation, covering all the products you've applied to your face.
5. Once applied, let the spray dry naturally. You don't want any smears later!

Getting a perfect finish with setting spray is as simple as that! If you choose a dewy spray, you can also spritz throughout the day to add freshness to your look and keep that just-applied look going.

Depending on the look you want, there are different sprays to choose from. 

• For a matte finish, use our Facestudio Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray. Keeping all your makeup in place for up to 16 hours, this lightweight spray controls shine for the maximum matte effect. 
• If you're looking for a dewy finish, then you want our Grippy Setting Mist. Formulated with 2% niacinamide, our Grippy Mist provides up to 24 hours of comfortable makeup grip, plumping and hydrating your skin, and leaving a dewy, breathable finish.

If you’re sick of smudges, smears, and makeup top-ups throughout the day, then you’re in need of a good setting spray. Maybelline’s setting sprays work to increase the longevity of your makeup, with a range of finishes to suit your skin’s needs. 

Whether you’re in need of a dewy spray to enhance a glossy finish, or a matte spray to keep your natural-looking makeup in place, Maybelline has you covered.

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