I use the black elf one. Just as good as or better than the urban decay.

I also use tubing mascara as it never runs even when my old waterproof mascara did.

I use Urban Decay All Nighter. Seems to work well for me.

I swear by Milani Setting Spray

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Charlotte Tilbury

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Charlotte Tilbury setting spray is my holy grail. Urban decay all nighter is my lower priced alternative.

Do you have oily, dry, normal or combination skin ? It can also helps us to know what advice to give.

Do you use liquid, stick or powder foundation ? Do you use powder after applying moist products to "lock" them ? Do you use primer for the foundation, and the eyeshadows ? Primers really helps for eyeshadows for my oily lids. For the mascara, do you use waterproof or not ? (I don't use waterproof, and my mascara tends to smudge a little bit at the top, under my eyebrows thanks to my hooded eyes, but I really like my mascara, and it doesn"t exists in waterproof).

I have oily skin (now more combination thanks to skincare), but I user UD All Nighter BEFORE putting on make-up (following Robert Welsh advice on how to prep oily skin for make-up), and I use it also after.

Agree that Charlotte Tilbury has the best one. I’ve tried a bunch and no other comes close.

urban decay all nighter or the milani make it last

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Setting spray isn’t going to stop this…that’s not what it’s for. You will need to start by using a lighter hand when you apply your makeup and/or setting with powder first.

Setting spray isn’t going to save you from makeup transfer if your makeup is on too thick or you have not set it with powder if the makeup is dewy. Setting spray works best when you’ve found the right amount of makeup and setting powder first. It’s intent is to preserve makeup not make it transfer proof.

Ben Nye Final Seal. No other setting spray has ever worked for me, but this. I hear it's what funeral homes use on bodies. It's alcohol-based, so make sure you don't have any open cuts and keep your eyes firmly shut when you spray.

This worked for me best! I tried the travel size first and liked this better than Morphe setting spray. I will be purchasing full size.

Yep. I live in a hot, humid climate and use this every time I wear makeup.

UD all nighter setting spray

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i have eczema on my eyes and my holy grail of keeping face products on is the morphe setting spray. oldie but a goodie, especially the one in the gold bottle because it can also be used as a primer spray. you spray your face down almost every other step, set with your powder (as a dry skin girlie powder is not your enemy half the time) and your makeup will not budge.

NYX is good for a drugstore setting spray.

I've been using the NYX setting spray for months now. It primes and refreshes your makeup. I've tried a bunch of different brands, but this one keeps my makeup looking fresh all day without feeling sticky or heavy. Plus, it's super hydrating, thanks to the aloe and cucumber extracts. For the price, you really can't beat it. Every time I use it, my skin just looks dewy and vibrant.

I like the Milani. I have the make it dewy and the sunscreen version. Both work well for my acne prone oily skin

I like the Milani one. I prefer the dewy finish but they also have a sunscreen and matte one.

Another vote for NYX matte finish setting spray and it's on sale right now! This is my favorite!

Makeup Revolution infinite matte setting spray

Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray

Urban Decay all nighter

As a make up artist, I’m not a big fan of setting sprays but there are ones that work to help make your make up stay on. These are the ones that have alcohol higher up on the ingredient list because it creates a seal on the face and it seals the make up in. The thing that works best if you really need your make up to stay in place is hairspray but I don’t recommend doing that every day because that’s not good for your skin. Lol

PUR Minerals Lit Mist (I believe they have matte version too) is undefeated in my book. And cruelty free!

I like Skindinavia.

Milani Make It Last is legit one of the best setting sprays I've ever used, and it's affordable! It really does a great job of locking your makeup in all day. They have different options for different skin types, too!

Nothing beats the morphe mist imo!! It takes away the powderiness yet helps my face stay set all night!

"Designer" brand - Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

• Went into a hot tub in the rain with a full face of makeup & it didn't move!

• Spilt coffee on my face while trying to drink it and my makeup still looked flawless.

"Drugstore" brand - NYX matte finishing spray.

• I haven't had the same situations to test it but it seems to be just as good!

Hiya! Makeup artist here, my favs to use are the Urban Decay All Nighter, and MAC fix+. I've heard good things about the Morpe one but I haven't used it myself. But it seems like the issues you're describing with your makeup aren't something that can be solved by just a setting spray. :)

If you think about it, spraying a setting spray over the top of your makeup will definitely help to melt any products together ON TOP of your skin, but it's not going to do anything to help it actually stick to your skin underneath.

Usually makeup breaks up through the day due to oils coming through from your skin, underneath your makeup. This is why using a good primer is so much more effective than just a setting spray when it comes to the longevity of your makeup. (some of my favs are the maybelline fit me primers, milk hydro grip, and ELF putty primers.

I love using setting spray after I've done liquid foundation and concealer, and then I let it dry for a few minutes before powdering lightly over the top. I find I use less setting powder when I do this, and the makeup looks smooth and lasts all day.

Hope this helps!

I like the Urban Decay sprays, they're a little pricey but good. The NYX matte setting spray is good too, at a lower price point. I've also heard great things about the Morphe one, but personally the scent gives me a headache so I don't use it.

NYX matte spray, in a black bottle :)

Urban Decay All Nighter. It's worked well for me! Used it for my wedding, too, and I feel like my makeup really lasted.

This is the ONLY setting spray I've ever tried that actually made a difference for me!

Milani Make It last

Haha I personally liked it from the start! It DOES have alcohol in it, so it's not for everyone. My mom, for example, can't use it because she has dry skin, and it makes her makeup look worse.

Try doing it before you do your makeup

I really love the Morphe Continuous Setting Mist. I wear Estee Lauder Double Wear so don't really need any help with lasting power, so I use setting spray primarily to really melt my base products into my skin and give me a hydration boost. It looks so beautiful with the ELDW and gives me a beautiful, glowy look that I love.

Thank you!