When it comes to your makeup looking flawless where you can not fault the look of it there is a simple product that you can use and that is a setting spray.
so your probably asking yourself how does a setting spray work? And how does it make my makeup look flawless?
The setting spray is used to gel together your makeup by the droplets when you spray on the product. The droplets from the setting spray form a film like cover over your skin which brings your makeup together and almost sticks it in place, there is also an element of waterproofing over your makeup to protect it throughout the day.
So let me explain how the setting spray works and the benefits to using a setting spray with your makeup.
1. Intensifies Pigments
If your looking to get the most of your pigment then its worth using a setting spray to get the most intensification just by adding a bit of setting spray to your eyeshadow pigments or loose and pressed pigments. If your looking for a metallic look then adding a few drops of setting spray helps brighten it up.
2. Can Be Used To Create An Eyeliner
Now that we know adding a few drops of setting spray added to a pigment can intensify it then its worth using it as an eyeliner. Sometimes our favourite eyeshadow would make a beautiful liner, in order to make it your favourite eyeliner by adding a few drops of setting spray to your favorite pigment. This will also allow your pigment to be more long lasting.
3. Freshens Up Your Makeup
A setting spray is an excellent way to make your makeup freshen up, this is especially great during the summer months. Those hot and humid days can cause your makeup to deteriorate through out the day. If you want to freshen up the makeup then you simply have a travel size setting spray which are avilable on the market today.
A matte finish setting spray helps prevent oils, setting sprays that have a matte finish usually help with oil control. A matte finishing spray usually helps reduce any shine.
Dewy finish setting sprays usually help with more drier skin types so if you want your skin looking extra hydrated and supple look at a dewy finish setting spray.
By having a mini setting spray on hand this can help freshen up the makeup throughout the day which allows your makeup to last longer with a great finish.
4. Prevents Your Overall Makeup Look From Looking Cakey
Another purpose of a setting spray preventing your makeup from looking cakey is that a setting spray reduces any cakey makeup look. It usually molds the makeup look together making the overall makeup look appear less cakey and give your look a more natural feel and look.
By adding some setting spray to your makeup regime it can allow your makeup to look flawless. For more information about flawless makeup check out my article about these 9 hacks that will change your life.
5. Prevents Your Makeup From Melting Off
Another reason to have a setting spray on you is so that it can prevent your makeup from melting off. It works well on hot summer days where the humidity in combination with sweat can deteriorate the makeup, a setting spray can help cool off the skin while allowing the makeup to last longer which prevents it from melting off.
6. Can Determine Your Over All Makeup Finish
The finish of your makeup can either make or break your overall makeup look. Setting sprays being the last step to any makeup up look usually can determine the look of your makeup, for example when using a setting spray with a matte finish this will allow your makeup to have no shine and will help reduce any oils that surface on your skin if its more oilier.
A dewy/ glowing finish will allow your makeup to have a bit of a glow to the makeup. This can allow your skin to look more hydrated giving it a healthy looking glow and is usually ideal for dry skin types.
7. Allows Your Makeup To Last Longer
The main and sole purpose of a setting spray is to allow your makeup to last longer all day. There are many finishes out there when it comes to formulations, there are also formulations of setting sprays that allow your makeup to last even longer all day from 8 hour long lasting setting sprays to 24 hour long lasting sprays.
This all depends on how long you want your makeup to last. If you want to know other ways of making your makeup last longer all day check out my article on how to make your makeup last all day.
8. What Is The Point Of Makeup Setting Spray
The first thing that you need to know is that there are two different types of setting sprays, one is used for making your makeup look alot less powdery and give it a more natural blend to it. The second type of setting spray is the one that protects you from any clumping or rubbing or sweat on your makeup.
The whole reason of using a makeup setting spray is because when you apply your makeup, you want it to come together and have a natural look and a natural blend wihout it looking as if it’s falling apart in places on your face.
The setting spray can make your makeup look alot less powdery and can certainly act as a protection against sweat, rubbing and any form of clumping of your makeup.
9. Do You Use Setting Spray Before Or After Foundation
When it comes to useing the setting spray there really isn’t a wrong or right way to using the setting spray whether you use it before you apply your foundation or afterwards, but you will certainly see a huge difference if you use it afterwards.
If you choose to use the setting spray before the foundation just remember to make sure that once you have applied the setting spray make sure that you leave it to dry on your skin for a few minutes before you begin to apply your makeup.
If you choose to use the spray after you have applied your makeup it will make your makeup look alot more natural and really sink into the makeup itself to hold it together which will allow your makeup to really look good.
Key Takeaways
When it comes to using a setting spray if you apply makeup on a regular basis then it would be part of your collection of must haves. The setting spray helps with
- Making your pigments alot more vibrant
- Helps reduce your makeup looking less powdery
- Helps protect your makeup from getting clumpy, rubbing and sweat
- There are two types of Setting sprays, setting sprays that set, setting sprays that shield
Now that you know how a setting spray works and the benefits of using a setting spray if you use makeup on a regular basis, you will consider using a setting spray more often, or you will look into purchasing one in the future just remember that you use the setting spray because it will help you keep your hardwork on your makep in good condition throughout the day.