There are more options for setting your makeup than ever, with sprays and powders among the most popular formats. Ahead, makeup artists explain the differences and the best scenarios to use each.

Related: The Best Setting Powders for Long-Lasting Coverage on the Red Carpet and Beyond For the uninitiated, setting spray is essentially a makeup finishing spray that helps prevent makeup from ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Setting sprays are the unsung heroes in our makeup bags. These mists not only improve the appearance of ...

You spend a lot of time perfecting your makeup. Your setting spray should work just as hard. A good setting spray is one that’s lightweight and able to keep makeup in place for hours. To see which ...

Setting your makeup starts at the very beginning of your makeup routine, not just with the finishing products. “Sweat and oil can definitely affect your makeup longevity but only if you’re not ...

If there’s one thing I never skip as the finishing touch on my makeup routine, it’s spritzing on a good setting spray. It truly makes all the difference in keeping makeup locked in place all day—with ...

If you’re a fan of the viral ONE/SIZE setting spray, then you’re going to love this new drop. ONE/SIZE is releasing a brand new setting spray called the Powder Melt. Retailing for $34, it’s meant to ...

The festive season is upon us and there's no better time to party-proof your makeup. Beauty buffs have suggested one must-have product that gets you a "premium complexion" for up to eight hours. The ...

Looking back, setting spray was one of our most-used beauty products in 2025. All through that long and clammy summer to now ...