15 best setting sprays to keep your makeup in place during the heat

Adding one of the best setting sprays to your makeup arsenal will revolutionise your beauty routine – and make sure that your glam is set in place for a good while after application. After all, what could be more annoying than having your makeup melt off your face within hours after putting in so much effort into it in the first place? 

Without a setting spray, you are more likely to end up with a shinier T-zone, creased eyeshadow and smudged mascara. On top of that, you can pretty much kiss your base makeup goodbye, ‘coz your contour, blush, highlighter and foundation will be practically non-existent (especially if you’re planning on wearing them for more than 10 hours). And the heatwave doesn’t help either. 

Investing in one of the best setting sprays is a guaranteed way to make sure that your makeup not only lasts longer, but also looks just as good as it did upon application. And if you pair it with a solid setting powder, you can be confident that your makeup will not slip or move throughout the day (or night). 

Luckily, the market is full of setting sprays to fit every budget, need and preference. From those that are infused with top-notch skincare ingredients to mists with a matte, dewy or shimmery finish and SPF protection, you will definitely find one that ticks all the boxes for you. Depending on the formula you choose, you can opt for a setting spray that can give you that extra hydration boost with the help of hyaluronic acid, or pick one that visibly reduces pores for a soft blurred effect. 

Here’s our list of the very best setting sprays out there, from trending and best-selling options, to more affordable and underrated products. 

Best setting sprays at a glance

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray Vitamin C

NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray Matte Finish

Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

Which setting spray is best for you?

There’s a whole sea of formulas out there. And we’ve tried and tested them all. To figure out which one should you choose, make sure to consider both your preferred finish (matte or dewy) as well as your skin type (are you team oily, dry or combination?).