Our Top 7 Setting Sprays: From High-End to Luxury

Summer weather is brutal on makeup, and this summer’s heat is unimaginable. Beads of sweat form as soon as we step outside. When applying any makeup, one should always have a primer or base, but that’s only one key to a long-lasting makeup look that combats heat.

With the right setting spray, you can keep your makeup in place despite the sweltering heat. We’ve compiled the best setting sprays for summer along with how to use them to avoid any beauty mishaps caused by the hot weather.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist | $10.00

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A good setting spray shouldn’t break the bank but make it feel as though you are. This e.l.f. setting mist is both budget-friendly and formulated with quality ingredients while also providing a 16-hour wear time that rivals a number of high-end setting sprays.

The mist is infused with cucumber extract, aloe, and green tea leaf extract to help hydrate and soothe the skin. While it may not be waterproof, its dewy finish ensures that your makeup will withstand sweat, rain, and in some cases, tears.

Get it here: e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta

NYX Cosmetics Matte Finish Long Lasting Setting Spray | $10.00

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This NYX setting spray has a matte finish that often feels a bit dry at first but slowly disperses after hours of wear. While the formula isn’t waterproof, the setting spray guarantees 16-hour wear while controlling oil and shine. Additionally, this budget-friendly setting spray requires only a few spritzes to secure your makeup – saving you money in the long run.

Get it here: NYX Cosmetics | Ulta

Milani Make It Last Setting Spray | $12.99

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The selling point of the Make It Last Setting Spray from Milani Cosmetics is all in its name. The product promises a refreshing 24-hour wear that is both transfer-proof and waterproof. At only $13, this lightweight spray preps, hydrates, and sets makeup, leaving skin with the perfect natural finish. The formula includes niacinamide, which is known to reduce redness, treat dark spots, and shrink pores. For the best results, use this spray both before and after makeup application.

Get it here: Milani Cosmetics | Ulta

KimChi Chic Beauty Stage Proof Matte Setting Spray | $16.00

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The setting spray by drag performer KimChi is highly underrated.

One reviewer said, “If it’s good enough for drag queens, it’s good enough for me.”

KimChi factors her makeup expertise to deliver a lightweight matte finish without the formula coming off as too powdery. The result is a setting spray that stays on for hours without smudging. And the best part – the setting spray contains rice essence, which provides a brightening effect to the skin.

Get it here: KimChi Chic Beauty | Beauty Bay

ONE/SIZE On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray | $32.00

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Of all the setting sprays on the market, this has to be the most difficult to find – and it didn’t help when Beyoncé’s makeup artist Rokael Lizama revealed that the product is the singer’s go-to for her Renaissance tour (which you can read more about here).

ONE/SIZE’s On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains green tea extract to help tighten pores and witch hazel to absorb oil for a blurred matte finish.

The aerosol spray application is light and non-sticky, setting your full-face makeup with next-level hold for up to 16 hours. ONE/SIZE founder Patrick Starr has yet to reveal when the product will be back in stock online, but expect the product to fly off shelves once that date arrives.

Get it here: ONE/SIZE Beauty | Sephora

Urban Decay All-Nighter Makeup Setting Spray | $36.00

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According to Urban Decay’s stats, one All-Nighter Makeup Setting Spray is sold every 11 seconds. It’s no surprise as the product has been hailed as the ‘original setting spray.’

The formula prides itself on being transfer-proof and long-lasting for up to 16 hours. The finish also provides a cooling and refreshing feeling while preventing smudging and settling into fine lines. This classic setting spray is a true staple for an all-natural look.

Get it here: Urban Decay | Sephora

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray | $38.00

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Charlotte Tillbury’s Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray has been on the rise among the ranks of powerful setting sprays. It not only primes and sets your makeup for up to 16 hours but it also provides a smoothing, pore-blurring effect that mimics the entire Airbrush Flawless line. While using too much of the product can cause the skin to look a tad bit oily, using the proper amount guarantees a finish that has minimal creasing.

Get it here: Charlotte Tillbury | Sephora