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Night Out: Top 10 Setting Sprays for Going Out

Eileen McCarthy Student Contributor, Lasell University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Lasell chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

We all have come back from a night out with our makeup totally gone or running down our face. These moments are meant to be fun and stress-free, but that doesn’t come easily when we are worrying about how we look once a bead of sweat forms. That’s why I am here to share the 10 best setting sprays to use before the night takes you in 100 different directions.

  1. Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Setting Spray
  • Oil Free Formula that is mattifying and anti-shine but allows for makeup to hold for about 16 hours. 
  1. Make Up For Ever Mist and Fix Makeup Setting Spray
  • This setting spray is good for people with dry and sensitive skin as it is alcohol-free. It moisturizes skin while keeping makeup in place for up to 12 hours.
  1. Fenty Beauty What it Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray
  • Refreshes makeup throughout your night and can even be used to prepare your skin before makeup application.
  1. E.l.f Cosmetics Makeup Mist and Set Spray
  • This setting spray is on the cheaper side but it does not skimp out on the benefits. It sets makeup while also hydrating skin with aloe, green tea, cucumber, and vitamins.
  1. Kate Somerville UncompliKated SPF 50 Soft Focus Makeup Setting Spray 
  • This setting spray involves SPF (which we all need on a daily basis) and allows for easy application. It also reduces shine, sets makeup, and adds a bit of hydration with hyaluronic acid.
  1. MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix + Makeup Setting Spray
  • Put it on after applying makeup and it will keep everything in place for around 12 hours. It has green tea, cucumber, and chamomile to soothe skin and allow for hydration.
  1. Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist
  • Adds moisture to skin to achieve a glowing look before makeup and adds some glow to your foundation over top. It also prevents foundation caking. 
  1. Urban Decay Chill Cooling and Hydrating Setting Spray
  • This setting spray prides itself on its temperature control technology that will keep you fresh and cool when it’s way too hot. It also lasts for about 12 hours.
  1. NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray Matte
  • Mattifies, blurs the look of pores, and helps with shine. 
  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
  • Can be applied before or after makeup (or both!). It has the magic of blurring the look of pores and allowing for makeup to last about 16 hours.
Eileen McCarthy

Lasell '23

Lasell University Class of 2023
Early Childhood Education Major