If only setting sprays could prevent meltdowns other than what happens on our faces, we probably would’ve stocked up on them all! But for now, we’ll have to settle for a face full of gorgeous makeup that doesn’t budge.
Besides setting our makeup, these sprays also work well to refresh makeup and give the skin a good dose of hydration as well. So if you want your makeup (that you’ve spent hours on) to stay intact through all the merrymaking and naach-gaana of the festive & wedding seasons, we suggest you read this guide. We’ve rounded up setting sprays and fixing mists across budgets and types, so you can choose one that’s perfect for you.
1. MAC Prep + Prime Fix+
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Did you know this cult favourite setting spray is infused with a blend of green tea, chamomile and cucumber? These gently soothe and refresh the skin. A lightweight mist of water, it is packed with vitamins and minerals and gives an instant boost of hydration while delivering a soft sheen to finish makeup. In a delicious twist to the original, this product is also available in other variants – a romantic rose scent, a calming lavender scent, and a creamy coconut scent.
Price: ₹ 2,150/- for 100ml
2. PIXI Makeup Fixing Mist
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Another great option is this formula from PIXI that prolongs makeup wear and keeps it from moving, melting, or settling into fine lines or pores. The formula, infused with rose water, green tea and willow bark extract, comforts, protects and balances skin for a fresh face.
Price: ₹ 1,480/- for 80ml
3. Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Setting Spray
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If it’s a matte look you seek, pick this one. It gives a soft matte finish to the face and absorbs excess oil throughout the day. It is formulated with soothing witch hazel clay that controls oil and protects your skin for up to 24 hours.
Price: ₹ 699/- for 60ml
4. Smashbox Photo Finish Revitalize 8-In-1 Primer Essence
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While Smashbox discontinued its Primer Water, it has introduced this multi-tasking primer essence face spray to help prep, set, and refresh your skin while also hydrating, nourishing, and strengthening the skin. Packed with the goodness of black rose and peony, it balances and rejuvenates the skin, and makes sure your makeup won’t budge through the day.
Price: ₹ 1,200/- for 30ml
5. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dewy Set Setting Spray
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Get a radiant look as you set your makeup with this delicious coconut-vanilla-scented setting spray. The mist is gentle and ideal for those with dry skin or those who want to achieve a dewy glow. The water-based formula goes on weightlessly, leaving skin feeling smooth and refreshed. P.S: Don’t let the glittery bottle throw you off, the formula is clear and free of any glitter, sparkle or shimmer.
Price: ₹ 3,000/- for 100ml
6. SUGAR Grand Finale SPF30 Setting Mist
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Want to set your makeup and get sun protection? Nope, we’re not kidding. This 2-in-1makeup setting mist with SPF 30 is ideal for anyone who wants both, long-lasting makeup & broad-spectrum sun protection. It also comes with the goodness of ginger root extracts that has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as menthol lactate, known to offer a calming & soothing effect on sun-damaged skin.
Price: ₹ 699/- for 50ml
7. Faces Canada Ultime Pro Makeup Fixer
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An affordable but effective makeup setting spray, this fixer is formulated with moringa, chamomile matric aria flower extract, caffeine and hyaluronic acid. While increasing the staying power of your makeup, it also hydrates skin while giving it protection against radicals and pollutants.
Price: ₹ 649/- for 100ml
