The most popular application method is to use it as the very last step in your makeup routine, but some pro makeup artists will use setting spray in-between each step (meaning, they spritz after foundation, then after concealer, then after blush—you get the idea). This may help extend the life of your makeup even more.
After applying your foundation, concealer, and other products, lightly mist your face with a makeup-fixing spray before moving to the next step. This creates a seamless bond between the layers, helping everything stay put longer.
Powder comes first. The spray then will help melting foundation and powder together.
💄✨ Setting spray vs. Fixing spray: What's the difference? 💁♀️ Setting spray locks in your makeup, keeping it flawless all day with ingredients like glycerin for a seamless finish. Fixing spray, on the other hand, provides a stronger hold against smudging and humidity, thanks to alcohol or polymers. Choose your spray.
This method entails spritzing a small amount of setting spray onto your face after your primer and between each layer of makeup to help set each one separately. If you're opting for this method, be sure to let the spray dry fully between layers (this is especially important if you're using powder products!).
Spray a light coat of primer paint about 8 inches away from the piece. Allow the first coat to set for 3 to 5 minutes, then add the first coat of color. Wait an additional 3 to 5 minutes, then spray a second light coat.
Fixing sprays often contain polymers, like our Glow Milk or PoreFilter mist, to help give your skin a radiant appearance, seal makeup and prolong wear. It forms a barrier that completely locks in your makeup, preventing it from budging or smudging throughout the day.
This mind-blowing setting spray will have your makeup locked in for 16 hours, so you can hit one party to the next without the beat ever budging. Confidence in a can!
Layer Strategically: After applying powder products set it with setting spray. This helps in giving a flawless finish and can keep your makeup intact the whole day.
The final takeaway? Apply foundation before concealer when you only want to cover up any minor skin imperfections. The concealer aka colour corrector goes before the foundation if you want to hide stubborn marks or dark circles. Then a layer of your foundation followed by a concealer that is true to your skin tone.
Your makeup may come off despite using setting spray, and usually, this is caused by factors such as poor skincare, foundation choice that went wrong, and poor application or face touching. Even though you might get away with doing touch-ups most of the time, you cannot repair separated makeup.
If you prefer your skin to look a bit glowier, you may favor setting spray. Setting sprays have a lighter application compared to powders so the coverage is sheerer and more natural-looking. Plus, unlike powders, they come in an array of finishes, so you should be able to find one that suits your preferences.
Over time, I've realised that while they may sound alike, fixing sprays and setting sprays serve different purposes and offer unique benefits. A setting spray melts your makeup together, while a fixing spray completely locks it in.
Maybe you're over saturating your skin with product. If you spray too much product then beads of it will just sit on the skin and mess with the makeup underneath it.
Setting Spray typically lasts between 8 to 16 hours depending on factors like your skin type, the product used, and external conditions. High-quality sprays formulated for long wear can extend makeup longevity for up to 16 hours.
After you've finished applying your makeup—and gotten it just right—you can apply your setting spray. How to do so varies slightly depending on whether or not you have an aerosol formula. For aerosol setting mists: Spray in a circular motion over your face for 3-4 seconds.
Many setting sprays contain alcohol, which can be drying and even irritating to some skin types, so proceed with caution before using just any formula. As Yang puts it, "Remember that they are not skincare ingredients. Please keep in mind that setting spray is not for everyday use and a little goes a long way.
Moisturiser goes first because it hydrates the skin and creates a healthy base for the primer and makeup. Applying moisturiser before primer allows the skin to absorb essential nutrients and hydration, preventing makeup from looking patchy or cakey.
The most important step in nail prep is buffing with a 180 grit file. Don't over buff- just enough to remove the shine from the nail surface. Then, dehydrate the nail using either a dedicated nail dehydrator or 90% alcohol (I prefer alcohol, as it also sanitizes).
Please be kindly aware that it's normal for each layer of gel nail polish ( especially base coat) to remain sticky which would give the next coat of polish something to hold onto. In the end, the top coat will seal it all in. Hence, you don't need to wipe off the stickness from base coat.