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Top 10 Makeup Setting Sprays

The 10 Best Setting Sprays For Making Your Makeup Stay Put Through Holiday Parties And Beyond

The most underrated step of any beauty routine is a quality setting spray. It can keep your makeup looking as fresh as when you first did it, even if it's a little easy to forget. There’s nothing worse than skipping a spritz and finding half of your makeup gone with the wind or rubbed onto a scarf—except maybe those setting sprays that promise much but fail to seal in your look effectively.

As amazing as primers are, they do their best work in a team. Combined with setting sprays, they form a layer of protection against wear, tear, and general hazards (like smudging, caking, fading, and creasing), ensuring that none of your painstakingly applied glam moves an inch. Whether you directly apply them or dampen a sponge to press in and perfect, there are tons of finishes and price points to choose from. Wading through them can be overwhelming, so we did the work for you ahead.

How We Found The Best Makeup Setting Sprays

From matte and shine-preventing to dewy and pore-smoothing, there’s a setting spray out there for every skin type and preference. We ranked the Top 10 on the internet using our data-driven algorithm, a proprietary tool that consults user reviews, best-seller lists, and social media buzz to find the best of the best. Scroll ahead to shop the formulas that will lock in your look like no other.

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December 8, 2022

Written By:Rank & Style

Product Expert:Georgia Jones

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Caudalie Beauty Elixir

Overall Score

4.6

10

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

4.37

4273 User Reviews

3.3

Best Seller

4

Industry Recognition

4

Social Buzz

About Our Scoring System

In order for any product to be featured on Rank & Style, it must first meet the requirements set by our algorithm—a vetting process that allocates points based on consumer and industry data to score and rank products within a given category.

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Best Splurge

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Formulated from grapes, mint and lemon oils, and orange flower water, Caudalie's beauty elixir has so many skin-friendly benefits. From reducing redness to tightening pores, the natural formula sets makeup while giving your skin a radiant glow.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
This gentle mist doubles as a toner—just apply it before serums to prep and tone the skin.

Cruelty Free

Cruelty Free


MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Primer And Setting Spray

Overall Score

4.6

09

MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Primer And Setting Spray

4.52

5450 User Reviews

3.3

Best Seller

4

Industry Recognition

4

Social Buzz

About Our Scoring System

In order for any product to be featured on Rank & Style, it must first meet the requirements set by our algorithm—a vetting process that allocates points based on consumer and industry data to score and rank products within a given category.

Best For Sensitive Skin

WHO IT'S FOR
If you have sensitive skin, then this setting spray is the one for you. It's packed with soothing ingredients like green tea, chamomile, and cucumber that can cut down on redness and provide an instant boost of hydration.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
This two-in-one primer and setting spray minimizes shine and soothes and refreshes the skin, and it's safe for both the eyes and the face.


Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

Overall Score

4.6

08

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

4.19

2764 User Reviews

3.3

Best Seller

5

Industry Recognition

4

Social Buzz

About Our Scoring System

In order for any product to be featured on Rank & Style, it must first meet the requirements set by our algorithm—a vetting process that allocates points based on consumer and industry data to score and rank products within a given category.

Best Dewy Finish

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
This fast-absorbing spray delivers an instant dewy glow. The silky mist is great for reducing dullness and fighting dry skin, thanks to moisturizing hyaluronic acid. Plus, it comes in a mini size so you can refresh your makeup on the go.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
Nourishing ingredients like Uji green tea and algae take this setting spray to a whole new level. Not only does it provide soothing hydration, but its anti-aging properties boost the complexion and add a youthful radiance.

Cruelty Free

Cruelty Free


Rare Beauty By Selena Gomez Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Prime & Set Mist

Overall Score

4.65

07

Rare Beauty By Selena Gomez Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Prime & Set Mist

4.41

585 User Reviews

2.9

Best Seller

5

Industry Recognition

4

Social Buzz

About Our Scoring System

In order for any product to be featured on Rank & Style, it must first meet the requirements set by our algorithm—a vetting process that allocates points based on consumer and industry data to score and rank products within a given category.

Best Multitasking

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
This hardworking setting spray is formulated with niacinamide to help reduce redness and plump up the skin. A botanical blend of water lilies, gardenias, and lotus calms the complexion, adding a refreshing, lightweight layer of protection. Bonus: It's also vegan and cruelty-free.

WHAT IT DOES
This ultra-fine mist packs a serious punch in every spritz—you can use it to hydrate, prime, set, and refresh all in one go.

Cruelty Free

Cruelty Free


It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Setting Spray + Hydrating Mist

Overall Score

4.7

06

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Setting Spray + Hydrating Mist

4.53

2229 User Reviews

3.3

Best Seller

4

Industry Recognition

5

Social Buzz

About Our Scoring System

In order for any product to be featured on Rank & Style, it must first meet the requirements set by our algorithm—a vetting process that allocates points based on consumer and industry data to score and rank products within a given category.

Best Hydrating

WHAT IT DOES
This setting spray is in it for the long haul. It extends makeup for up to 16 hours while making sure it stays fresh and shine-free. Simultaneously, the lightweight mist hydrates the skin so there's no added tightness.

USER REVIEW
"I absolutely the Your Skin But Better Setting Spray. It is so light and truly makes my makeup stay put, including eyeliner, which does not get that late-day eyelid smudge, and it smells great. I will definitely continue to purchase this product."


Tarte Shape Tape Stay Spray Vegan Setting Spray

Overall Score

4.7

05

Tarte Shape Tape Stay Spray Vegan Setting Spray

4.59

1360 User Reviews

3.1

Best Seller

4

Industry Recognition

5

Social Buzz

About Our Scoring System

In order for any product to be featured on Rank & Style, it must first meet the requirements set by our algorithm—a vetting process that allocates points based on consumer and industry data to score and rank products within a given category.

Best Vegan

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
This fool-proof setting spray protects against water, sweat, and smudges. It promises not to melt, crack, fade, or settle into fine lines without altering the makeup underneath, so you can wear your look worry-free.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
This dermatologist-tested setting spray contains cucumber and aloe extracts to soothe skin, provide anti-inflammatory benefits, and add a subtle, fresh fragrance.

Cruelty Free

Cruelty Free


NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray

Overall Score

4.8

04

NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray

4.49

97070 User Reviews

5

Best Seller

3

Industry Recognition

5

Social Buzz

About Our Scoring System

In order for any product to be featured on Rank & Style, it must first meet the requirements set by our algorithm—a vetting process that allocates points based on consumer and industry data to score and rank products within a given category.

Best Budget

WHO IT'S FOR
For mature skin, this setting spray improves the appearance of fine lines and blemishes. Reviewers especially love how it smooths out makeup without settling into wrinkles or smudging.

STYLE WITH
If you want more than matte, this setting spray comes in a variety of finishes, including radiant, dewy, and plump (which includes a boost of electrolytes). Our recommendation? Grab them all so you have one for every mood.

Cruelty Free

Cruelty Free


Milani Make It Last Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set

Overall Score

4.95

03

Milani Make It Last Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set

4.5

35059 User Reviews

5

Best Seller

4

Industry Recognition

5

Social Buzz

About Our Scoring System

In order for any product to be featured on Rank & Style, it must first meet the requirements set by our algorithm—a vetting process that allocates points based on consumer and industry data to score and rank products within a given category.

Best Drugstore

WHAT IT DOES
A great two-in-one setting spray and primer doesn't have to cost a fortune, and this drugstore pick is proof. It prevents smudging and creasing for a makeup look that will last up to 16 hours. Plus, if you're in need of a more natural look, you can wear this on its own for a hint of radiance.

WHO IT'S FOR
Struggling to keep oil at bay? This heavy-duty spray boasts mattifying benefits for a shine-free finish.

Cruelty Free

Cruelty Free


Urban Decay Cosmetics All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray

Overall Score

4.95

02

Urban Decay Cosmetics All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray

4.62

44687 User Reviews

5

Best Seller

4

Industry Recognition

5

Social Buzz

About Our Scoring System

In order for any product to be featured on Rank & Style, it must first meet the requirements set by our algorithm—a vetting process that allocates points based on consumer and industry data to score and rank products within a given category.

Best For Heat

WHAT IT DOES
This setting spray delivers smudge-proof, waterproof, and transfer-resistant wear for up to 16 hours with the help of Urban Decay's patented Temperature Control Technology. It works by lowering the temperature of your makeup so that your look stays cool even when the weather's not.

USER REVIEW
"Don’t want your makeup to move an inch? Buy this. I get bored with products quickly, but this is the one product that has stayed in my makeup bag for years. It is the last step of my makeup routine, no matter what else I use."

Cruelty Free

Cruelty Free


Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

Overall Score

5

01

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

4.57

2712 User Reviews

5

Best Seller

5

Industry Recognition

5

Social Buzz

About Our Scoring System

In order for any product to be featured on Rank & Style, it must first meet the requirements set by our algorithm—a vetting process that allocates points based on consumer and industry data to score and rank products within a given category.

Best Overall

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Achieving airbrushed skin doesn't get much more effortless than this alcohol- and oil-free spray. This must-have refreshes and soothes thanks to ingredients like Japanese green tea, as film-former polymers build a strong layer of protection over the skin. Bonus: it lasts for up to 16 hours.

USER REVIEW
"I was at the kiddie section of the pool and unfortunately had two of the giant buckets of water dumped on my head because I couldn’t move fast enough. My makeup did NOT move, run, or have any issues. I went to the bathroom, blotted my face with a paper towel, and my makeup still looked like I had just applied it. I will definitely be repurchasing this setting spray!"

Cruelty Free

Cruelty Free

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