Face makeup · 7 first-hand tests · 6 brands
Makeup setting sprays
Tested by hand. Judged side by side. Every one of these makeup setting sprays was used by a tester, then scored on the same criteria written for this family, so the verdicts can be read side by side. None of them holds a current Beauty 100 rank yet.
- Judged on
- Makeup hold and transfer
- Mist and dry-down
- Value per bottle
- Price range
- $10.00 – $29.00
- In the Beauty 100
- 0
- Newest review
- Nov 4, 2026
All reviews7 reviews
Newest first
Skindinavia · Makeup setting spraysThe Makeup Finishing Spray – Bridal FormulaA finishing mist for the long gap between makeup and photographs.“I liked Bridal as the finishing step for a longer-wearing base.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Skindinavia · Makeup setting spraysThe Makeup Finishing SprayThe original mist for a base that still looks like skin.“I liked the original mist for setting my everyday makeup.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
MCoBeauty · Makeup setting spraysAll Dayer Long Lasting Makeup Setting SprayA finishing mist for makeup you want to leave alone.“I liked the way All Dayer set my finished base.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Milani · Makeup setting spraysMake It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray Jumbo SizeSix ounces for the dressing table that keeps running out.“I liked the Original for setting my base with a natural finish.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
e.l.f. Cosmetics · Makeup setting spraysStay All Night Micro-Fine Setting MistA fine mist that left no visible droplets.“I didn’t see droplets sitting on my makeup after I sprayed it.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
L'Oreal Paris · Makeup setting spraysInfallible 3-Second Makeup Setting Spray MistA fine mist with a quick dry-down.“The mist dried quickly enough that I didn’t have to fan my face.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
NYX Professional Makeup · Makeup setting spraysThe Face Glue Setting SprayLess foundation on everything your face touches.“My foundation transferred less with Face Glue than it did when I skipped the spray.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
How a review is made
Tested first, then judged inside its family.
- 1A tester uses it. The quote on every card is from that first-hand test.
- 2Editors judge it on three criteria written for its family, plus evidence, distinctiveness and disclosure.
- 3The verdict comes first. The score out of 5 is the summary, not the point.
Judged on
- Makeup hold and transfer
- Mist and dry-down
- Value per bottle