Best Setting Sprays You Can Buy In 2022

It's been a few hours since you perfected the winged eyeliner and blended the right concoction of foundation and concealer into your skin. Now, as you're halfway into a Zoom meeting (or your third mimosa at brunch), you inevitably watch all your efforts melt off. The time you put into your makeup deserves to stay in the spotlight for longer than a few hours; enter the setting spray. A quick spritz of this product justifies all the time you spent on your makeup. It can keep it from sliding off while rehydrating your skin and giving it a photo-ready finish. 

Celebrity makeup artist Gloria Elias-Foeillet gives Byrdie insight into how she uses it: "Usually you spray it on after you have finished applying your makeup, but sometimes if I need it to be more waterproof, I spray it after each step of a makeup application [foundation, concealer, blush, etc]." And if you're someone who has more than three steps in your makeup routine, setting spray should definitely be the final step. But since there are more setting sprays than skin types, we've curated a few that you could add to your shortlist. Read on to find our picks for the best setting sprays you can buy in 2022.

As you take on the week, you need to know your makeup is going to stay with you, even after it's done and dusted. And most of the time, there's no room for reapplication between meetings and deadlines. Morphe's Continuous Setting Mist has a controlled spray nozzle that makes sure each spray evenly coats your face while keeping your makeup intact throughout the day. One reviewer on Ulta said, "I love that this is a mist instead of a spray. It goes on so beautifully and evenly and it's perfect for refreshing your face throughout the day. Definitely recommend."

Buy Morphe Continuous Setting Mist for $16 on Ulta.

From concealers to mascaras, a CVS aisle is a treasure trove for makeup lovers. Add L'Oreal Paris Makeup Infallible Pro-Spray to your list. The drugstore setting spray lasts for 16 hours and comes in a compact 3.4 fl oz bottle you can carry with you for touch-ups. It's also been tested for allergies and works on all skin types.

You can buy the L'Oreal Paris Makeup Infallible Pro-Spray for $11 on Amazon.

If you have oily skin, your skin's already fighting battles with clogged pores and a midday sheen that will not wipe off. The BOSCIA White Charcoal Mattifying Makeup Setting Spray helps with that by providing continuous oil control that minimizes the appearance of pores. White charcoal can help remove impurities and improve acne (via Healthline) and this setting spray needs a quick shake to disperse the charcoal.

Buy the Boscia Charcoal Mattifying Makeup Setting Spray for $19.

There are many ingredients to look for in a product when you have dry skin and many wear the hydration tag. The INNBeauty Power Up Dual-Phase Face Mist does it three times, as a setting spray, a hydrating toner, and a refreshing face mist. It's also fragrance-free for sensitive dry skin types. The Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix is also a great option because it boosts hydration with a water-rich formula.

You can purchase the INNBeauty Power Up Dual-Phase Face Mist on Credo Beauty for $22 or the Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix for $14 on Amazon.

The Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray is a cult favorite that's gathered awards and recommendations from beauty editors and reviewers alike. It's won Allure's Best of Beauty 2020 because it seriously lasts for 16 hours and it works with all skin types. On Ulta, 20,000 reviewers give it 4.7 stars out of 5.

You can buy the Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray on Ulta for $33.

The sun is a formidable opponent to have and you can never be too prepared. In addition to a good sunscreen, products with built-in SPF are a great way to keep your skin protected from harmful UV rays. The Coola Makeup Setting Spray Broad Spectrum SPF gives you SPF 30, organic hydrating ingredients, and a natural green tea scent for a few dozen dollars. It's also alcohol-free, which is a plus in any skincare book. 

Find the Coola Makeup Setting Spray Broad Spectrum SPF on Amazon for $36.

For those with sensitive or dry skin, alcohol-free products can help reduce inflammation and keep our hydration barrier intact. Dermatologist Dr. Vanessa Johnson told Byrdie, "It's essentially drying out the skin, and increased use can cause irritation and redness." The Cover FX Mattifying Setting Spray is an unscented, alcohol-free formula that keeps your skin hydrated and uses kaolin clay to reduce shine.

Buy The Cover FX Mattifying Setting Spray for $31 on Amazon.

With glossy, natural "no-makeup" makeup looks trending, a setting spray that leaves you with a dewy finish is a must-have. The Tatcha Mini Dewy Skin Mist can be used under makeup as a primer or as a finishing dewy spray. Formulated with botanical oils and hyaluronic acid, the mist replenishes your skin at any time during the day.

Buy the Tatcha Mini Dewy Skin Mist for $20 on Sephora.

Inversely, if your makeup looks sweaty as opposed to dewy, you may want to opt for a matte finish. You can get a mattifying look for $15 from the Revolution XX Quick FiXX Mattifying Setting Spray. It uses witch hazel and tea tree as active ingredients that keep your skin refreshed while giving that matte finish. One reviewer mentioned their makeup lasts the whole day with this product, and they also lauded the great smell and the gentle spraying action.

Head over to their website to buy Revolution XX Quick FiXX Mattifying Setting Spray for $15.

Each step in your makeup routine can build up product on your face and subtract bills from your pocket, but the e.l.f. Makeup Mist & Set strikes up a good deal. The affordable setting spray retails for $6 and is infused with aloe vera, vitamin C, and cucumber to lock in hydration while keeping your makeup in place all day.

Buy e.l.f. Makeup Mist & Set for $6 on Amazon.

As your skin ages, you have different priorities. Number one on the list: hydration. The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray is a long-lasting spray that uses a cocktail of ingredients to maintain your skin's elasticity and natural moisture. It's infused with Japanese green tea, an ingredient known to reduce hyperpigmentation while reducing signs of aging (via Byrdie). 

Sephora has the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray for $35 — but it's a splurge we recommend.

Mask-induced acne or "maskne" is the viral skin problem many have dealt with since mask mandates have taken effect. For the most part, it's because of clogged pores and the fact that your skin can't breathe freely. The Lancôme Fix It Forget It Setting Spray is an anti-pollution spray that lasts for 24 hours and keeps your skin protected against bacteria and other irritants with an infusion of kiwi extract and witch hazel. It also has hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture. 

Buy the Lancôme Fix It Forget It Setting Spray on Sephora for $34.

Carry an Instagram filter in your bag; the POREfessional: Super Setter from Benefit blurs texture while keeping your makeup intact for up to 16 hours. It's also alcohol-free and has a matte finish that's waterproof and smudge-proof, leaving you airbrushed and hydrated. 

Buy the POREfessional: Super Setter from Benefit for $24 on Amazon.