This is my fool-proof list of setting sprays you can find at the drugstore that are ACTUALLY worth your money. They’re sorted by type and finish to help you pick the best setting spray for you!
Sections
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lock it in
dewy finish
matte finish
spf sprays
lock it in
I like to use these setting sprays underneath another setting spray. These give you the stay in place all day quality and the next layer is used to add the finish I want to my makeup as well as melt it all together!
Dupe for the On Till Dawn One Size spray. This will keep your makeup on all day, rain or shine, even in the worst heat and humidity. I like to put this on then layer with a glowy, hydrating setting spray for a locked in, natural, glowy look!
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Setting Spray
New Release… but I love love love this new spray. The name life proof is not lying!!
This gives a beautiful natural finish while locking in your makeup. One of my favorite setting sprays ever. I have gone through bottles and bottles of this!!
Milani Make It Last Setting Spray
Good price, great product. This has a fine mister that never leaves drip marks on my face. I have worn this through many shifts with masks on and it does last all night.
Stay All Night Mist - Makeup Setting Spray | e.l.f. Cosmetics
dewy finish
Add these on top of a long wear spray for the perfect no-budge, dewy look!
Self explanatory honestly… great spray with a nice dewy finish!!
Can you tell I love milani setting spray?! This one I swear is a dupe for the one size beauty powder melt setting spray!!!
Milani Make It Last Moisture Boost Setting Spray
She is small but mighty. Pops on a beautiful glowy finish that is comparable to my high end setting sprays. I need another bottle asap
NYX Dewy Finish Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
A large bottle especially for the price. This setting spray gives clean girl and is great for every day makeup looks
Bare With Me Multitasking Makeup Spray - NYX Cosmetics
matte finish
Call my matte girlies!!! These sprays are the best I have tried at the drugstore in a matte finish!!
Matte without being drying. I have combo skin and like to switch between matte and dewy but hate when a matte product feels dry!!
NYX Fini Matte setting spray
I love this one as a primer and as a setting spray
Marshmellow Matte Setting Spray | NYX Professional Makeup
This is more of a semi matte finish. It is not dewy or shiny at all. The smell can be slightly weird if you’re picky about scents, but this product WORKS and does exactly what it claims.
Miracle Flawless Setting Spray
I love the milani make it last line and the matte is no exception. If you love the original and want a matte finish, this one won’t let you down!
Make It Last Matte - Matte Finish Charcoal Setting Spray
spf sprays
My personal favorite category because who doesn’t love a sunscreen you can apply on TOP of your makeup
This definitely has a dewy finish but doesn’t look greasy. It love this one. It never burns my skin like a lot of other spf setting sprays
Make It Last Sunscreen Setting Spray SPF 30 - Milani Cosmetics
This one smells SO good. If you don’t like fragrance stay away from this. Sets makeup beautifully!!
Naked Sundays SPF setting mist
I love this one. It smells strongly of SPF but works like a dream! If you use too much it can look slightly oily, but overall a great mist
All Set For Sun Setting Spray SPF 45 | e.l.f. Cosmetics