Makeup setting sprays can significantly extend the wear of applied cosmetics when the appropriate product is used and applied correctly. These sprays form a fine polymer layer over makeup that locks products in place, reduces smudging from lipsticks and mascara, and slows fading throughout the day. Formulations vary to deliver dewy or matte finishes while still providing hold. Professional usage is common on sets to preserve makeup under lights and long hours. Effectiveness depends on product choice and proper application, with some sprays prioritizing longevity and others prioritizing finish or hydration.
If you watch a makeup tutorial online, you'll quickly notice that they all end the same way: with the creator on camera dousing their face with a setting spray in order to lock in their makeup and make it last all day. It seems counterintuitive that spraying a liquid all over your face would somehow not cause your makeup to run but actually give it longevity.
"Setting sprays work when they're used properly. They'll create a fine layer on top of your makeup that can help lock everything in place, minimize smudging from lipsticks and mascara, and also reduce makeup fading throughout the day," says Melody Yuan, founder of K-beauty brand Skin Cupid. According to Yuan and Goff, makeup setting sprays contain polymers that form a lightweight film or "net" over your makeup. It's like the top coat on your manicure, Goff says - it just holds everything on better and makes it resistant to sweat, humidity, and smudging.
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