Ensuring your makeup stays put all day or night is essential after spending so much time on creating a flawless look. There’s nothing worse than seeing it melt off in just a few hours.
Numerous products are available in the market to set your face, which can make it difficult to decide which one to use. Should you go for a powder or a spray? Is there any difference between the two? Moreover, is one of them more suitable for your specific skin type?
Setting products ensure that your makeup stays on for as long as you need it to. One of the most important factors to consider when selecting a setting product is your skin type. However, according to Huda Beauty, the decision between using a setting powder or spray should ultimately depend on the look you are aiming for. Once you have determined this, you can then select the ideal setting product that will work best with your makeup routine to achieve the desired outcome.
When to use a setting powder
According to Ipsy, setting powder is the perfect way to keep your makeup in place if you have oily or combination skin. You can choose from translucent or tinted powders or pressed or loose powders. They all offer the same benefit of giving your face a soft and mattified finish by helping to control oil, especially in the T-zone area and preventing your makeup from running. And because powders are so smooth, they won’t settle into the creases of fine lines.
Makeup expert Gabriel Almodovar recommends applying setting powder at the end of your makeup routine. He tells that an additional benefit of setting powder is that it can also help you blend the products you are using underneath it. According to Almodovar, powders that are applied over creams and liquid serums diffuse the extra product into your skin, blurring them for an airbrushed finish.
When to use a setting spray
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Setting sprays can be very useful if you want to maintain your makeup look and achieve a dewy appearance. These sprays can be used by anyone, but they are especially beneficial for individuals with dry skin. They provide an additional layer of moisture, making them an excellent option to use during the winter when skin tends to be drier. Gabriel Cosmetics suggests using them to achieve a more hydrated and long-lasting makeup look.
According to Maybelline, you should spray these mists around 6 to 8 inches from the face, first in an ‘X’ shape across your face and then follow it up with a ‘T’ shape. This will ensure every part of your face is covered. And hands off until it is dry so you don’t cause any smears.
If you’re not looking for a dewy look, or you have oilier skin but still want to try a spray, they come in mattifying formulas (via Maybelline). According to Huda Beauty, you can combine your setting spray with your setting powder to achieve the best look.
