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Using a setting spray can guarantee your makeup a full day of wear.

Do you ever feel like once you’ve finished doing your makeup you look kind of powdery or cakey?

One of the greatest ways refresh and soften your makeup is by using a setting spray or finishing spray. Setting sprays are a fine liquid that you mist over your entire face, once your makeup is done, that will help keep the skin hydrated and keep your makeup lasting all day.

While finishing sprays are just starting to become popular in the cosmetic industry, they have actu­ally been around for a really long time. Behind the scenes for many runway shows, makeup artists used to use hairspray to waterproof and lock in models makeup so there was little to no need for touch ups. As you could imagine this was harsh for the skin, but finishing sprays nowadays still achieve that long lasting finish, but are healthier for the skin.

Smashbox’s Photo Finish Prim­ing Water is an amazing setting spray that can be applied before and after you apply your makeup. When you mist it on before, it softens the skin and acts as a primer so your foundation will blend out flawless­ly. Then once you mist it on after your makeup, it not only sets it, but it also adds a beautiful radiance to the skin as well.

For those who have an oilier skin type and find that their makeup starts to come off during the day, NYX makes an excellent mattifying setting spray that completely locks in your makeup. It is a long-lasting formula and will completely rid of any shine in your complexion.

Urban Decay also offers a range of setting sprays that are effective for all skin types. Their most pop­ular being the All Nighter Makeup Spray, which creates a 16-hour hold and prevents any makeup from set­ting into fine lines. Their De-Slick Setting Spray helps regulate oil as well as remove any shine from your foundation. Lastly, the Chill Set­ting Spray is perfect for those who have a drier skin type. It locks your makeup on for 12 hours and creates a dewy and radiant finish.

If you feel like your makeup is looking too powdery or just simply isn’t lasting you all day, definitely try one of these setting sprays and you will see an instant improve­ment.