5 Setting Sprays and Facial Mists With Surprising Skincare and Makeup Benefits

There are few things more satisfying than a good makeup day — you know, when your winged eyeliner is completely even on both eyes, your foundation looks like a second skin and your lip color adds the perfect pop. To help your makeup look last all day, we recommend misting it with a setting spray, which can give your complexion a dewy or matte finish, depending on the formula you choose. Not into setting sprays? Face mists are a great addition for freshening up your face throughout the day. Below, we found five setting sprays and mists that also pack skincare ingredients.

For Longwear Makeup

Urban Decay All Nighter Vitamin C Setting Spray

For up to 16 hours of wear, look no further than Urban Decay’s cult-classic All Nighter Setting Spray. The latest formulation, with vitamin C and cactus flower water, helps brighten and hydrate your skin with each spritz. It’s also vegan formulated (contains no animal derived ingredients), cruelty-free and makes your makeup both transfer- and water-resistant.

For Plump, Dewy Skin

NYX Professional Makeup Plump Finish Setting Spray

Give your skin a boost of hydration with this electrolyte-infused setting spray. It extends the life of your makeup for up to 24 hours and its formula, with five electrolytes and vitamins, helps skin look dewy and moisturized. It’s also vegan (contains no animal derived ingredients) and cruelty-free.

For Sensitive Skin

La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Face Mist

Cool down in the middle of your busy day with a few sprays of this gentle fragrance- and oil-free face mist. It contains soothing, antioxidant-rich thermal water and can be used all over the face and body whenever you need a quick refresh. 

For Hydrated Skin

Thayers Rose Petal Face Mist

Hydrate and soothe your skin with this sweet-smelling face mist. It contains USA-grown witch hazel, rosewater and aloe vera to help reveal a fresh, glowy complexion. This is perfect for spraying on minimal makeup days or for making matte makeup appear more luminous.

For Stressed-Out Skin

Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray

According to the brand, this facial mist can replace your toner in your skincare arsenal and can also be used to refresh skin throughout the day.  It is also suitable for eczema-prone skin and bears the National Eczema Association’s Seal of Acceptance.

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