Finding a good setting spray can be the difference between good makeup and great makeup. The right formula should feel refreshing on application, weightless on the skin and lock everything seamlessly in place until the end of the day. The wrong one, however, can feel sticky and suffocating, clog pores or simply fail to deliver any real staying power. And as we move into the warmer months, finding that perfect formula becomes even more essential.
I like to think of myself as somewhat of a setting spray authority. I’ve tried nearly all of them, and my standards are pretty high. My skin comes with a multitude of demands—dark spots and lingering redness from perioral dermatitis around my nose—yet I consistently favour a lighter-coverage skin tint over foundation. I want my skin to show through, with just enough coverage to soften pigmentation and even out tone. As such, my setting spray has to work harder than most, keeping that minimal base perfectly in place with no margin for error.
