Setting Spray reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 615 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 123 posts to rank the best Setting Spray brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Makeup, r/Sephora, r/drugstoreMUA, r/MakeupAddiction, r/beauty. Top-rated brands include Charlotte Tilbury (4.6/5), Urban Decay (4.8/5), Milani (4.5/5).
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Reviews615
Subreddits21
Posts123
Brands48
Products76
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#1
Charlotte Tilbury
4.6
(125)
"Charlotte tilbury is the best without the drying alcohol urban decay has"
"Charlotte Tilbury!!"
"Charlotte Tilbury would make her pretty happy but treat her to 2! grab her Charlotte Tilbury and Morphe Continuous Prime & Set Spray in the gold bottle."
"My fiancé gifted me the Charlotte Tilbury one and I’m obsessed 😍"
"Another vote for Charlotte Tilbury."
"Charlotte Tilbury"
"Charlotte Tilbury"
"Charlotte Tillbury setting spray is amazing - does come in travel size as well. It’s a beautiful product"
"Charlotte Tilbury is a popular one"
"Charlotte Tilbury or Urban Decay"
#2
Urban Decay
4.8
(102)
"Every setting spray I try still has me coming back to Urban Decay. It really is *that* good."
"How is nobody saying urban decay all-nighter it’s sooooooo good!"
"Florida girly here, absolutely best urban decay all nighters, if you on the budget Milani second clothest thing to it."
"Charlotte Tilbury or Urban Decay"
"My makeup literally melts off my face if I don’t use the Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray. I still sweat but my makeup stays in place."
"All nighter setting spray is an oldie but goodie. I used to be obsessed with it for those kind of things lol."
"I always go back to urban decay all nighter. It feels gross on my face, but it’s the only thing that truly locked everything in."
"Urban Decay All Nighter."
"For a finishing/make it stay put spray I use Urban Decay All Nighter."
"Also an Urban Decay All Nighter fan. Tried and trusted."
#3
Milani
4.5
(76)
"Milani make It Last is , imo, the best affordable option."
"Milani is my favorite"
"I used Milani make it last setting spray for my wedding day it worked amazing!"
"I use milani setting spray. They also have matte ,og and dewy version you can try those. I love them it has been My repurchase."
"I really like the milani one!"
"Milani wins out in the end because of the price point."
"Milani is hands down absolutely the best spray I’ve ever used."
"The Milani one is unmatched."
"Milani (original) for me always!"
"I love the Milani. Def holy grail for me."
#4
NYX
4.4
(49)
"I found the nyx setting spray was really good and it doesnt smell the same way urban decay and some of the other brands do."
"Nyx"
"Nyx!"
"NYX matte setting spray is what I use."
"I love it makes my makeup glowy all day."
"I LOVE nyx .. makes my skin so dewy and gorg"
"I just the NYX dewy spray and it’s amazing!"
"I recently switched to the NYX Dewy Finish setting spray and love it!"
"Nyx matte spray kept my base intact while playing in the ocean."
"I love the NYX matte spray. It really performs well"
#5
e.l.f.
4.2
(28)
"Then i use the elf setting spray, the one in the black bottle."
"I’m using the E.L.F. Stay All Day and it’s amazing!!"
"The Elf Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray has been my fave since it came out this year."
"ELF Power Grip. Blue and green variant is matte finish but the green is better."
"Anything from e.l.f is AMAZING."
"I picked up the Elf Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray and I love it!!"
"I love the new elf setting spray."
"The super cheap elf matte setting spray in the black bottle."
"E.l.f. Stay All Night in the green bottle. I swear by that stuff."
"It's a really fine spray which can be refilled."
#6
One/Size
4.5
(26)
"I bought the O/S during the sale and I’m completely obsessed."
"Switched over to One Size after it held my makeup in Vietnam."
"One/ size or skindinavia setting sprays for sure."
"I use that on all my bridal cuz it lasts so long."
"One/Size by Patrick Star. It’ll hold anything."
"The one size setting spray is definitely the way to go."
"Hands down to one size setting- “on till dawn”!! It actually justifies it’s name!"
"I like the One/Size setting spray a lot!"
"One size setting spray! the absolute best mattifying setting spray."
"ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starr for a setting mist."
#7
Morphe
4.4
(22)
"I also like the one size and morphe ones bc of the aerosol spray can (also no smell)"
"It is my fav. Love the continuous spray!"
"Get Morphe in the gold/copper bottle."
"I used Morphe setting spray for the first time ever on my wedding day and my face felt super dry but my makeup didn’t move at all!"
"Morphe setting spray is AMAZING"
"If you can find Morphe Continuous setting spray (I got coconut) it is amazing."
"Morphe Continuous Setting Spray"
"The Morphe one is lovely too."
"Morphe has a couple good options."
"I use the Morphe, seems to keep my makeup in place all day and is reasonably priced."
#8
One Size
4.9
(18)
"The One Size setting spray will keep anything on your face"
"I also like the one size and morphe ones bc of the aerosol spray can (also no smell)"
"One size setting spray and urban decay all nighter"
"The winner is without a doubt one size setting spray."
"One Size is the only one that seems to do that for me."
"One size or all nighter!"
"One Size 💯💯"
"One Size!"
"Johnny Ross uses the one from One Size! He has oily skin."
"One size >>> CT for dry skin."
#9
MAC
4.5
(18)
"Been using fix+ for years"
"Mac fix+ stay over for me, rehydrates powdered up skin in such a nice way, it looks like naturally plump skin"
"MAC has the Fix plus Stay over is great for dry skin."
"Mac fix+!!! Love it love it."
"I've had really good luck with MAC setting sprays. I can actually splash my face with water at the end of the day and literally nothing moves!"
"MAC fix+ stay over."
"Mac fix +."
"Mac usually has a sale on theirs. It’s reliable and has been good forever."
"Mac fix + (I use it as a setting spray but it’s actually meant to be a primer)."
"I like the Mac Fixit"
#11
Ben Nye
4.9
(13)
"Ben nye final seal. It’s a theatrical makeup line. Use very little . A drag queen put me on this one. I’m a bridal makeup artist, I have found nothing that works better and it’s way cheaper than anything you will find at Sephora."
"My two favorites are Morphe continuous mist & Ben Nye Final Seal."
"Ben Nye Final seal is my go to as an on set/production MUA."
"Ben Nye for sure"
"Ben Nye has been my favorite. I live in a very hot and humid area and it’s the best one I’ve used so far."
"Ben NYE that shit does not move!!"
"Stuff won't go anywhere with Ben Nye Final Seal if you can get that in Canada."
"Final Seal
I hardly sweat anywhere EXCEPT my damn FACE and the nape of my neck and this stuff is legit."
"I have also heard good things about Ben nye final seal."
"My makeup could go through a hurricane and still stay perfect."
#12
Makeup Revolution
4.2
(13)
"Makeup Revolution has one of the best ranges of setting sprays."
"Makeup revolution sport fix is amazing, makes my makeup last all day long."
"Makeup Revolution Sport Fix! I sweat a lot, even if it’s not that warm."
"Makeup revolution setting spray (I have the friends theme one)."
"Makeup Revolution infinite matte fixing spray"
"Makeup Revolution infinite matte fixing spray or their sport fix spray."
"Makeup revolution conceal and define infinite matte fixing spray."
"Revolution sport fix, I also like the setting spray by flower for summer."
"I use Revolution Sport Fix and it works incredibly well."
"Makeup revolution sport fix"
#13
L'Oréal
3.8
(12)
"L'Oréal infallible 3 seconds spray is hands down the best. It LOCKS IN your makeup 🔐!!!"
"I'm a sweaty girl and highly recommend L'Oreal Infalliable"
"L’Oréal Infallible setting spray is the BEST"
"I tried the L'Oréal...that thing is strong! I love it."
"People seem to love the L’Oreal 3-Second Setting Spray Mist."
"I've been using the L'Oréal Infaillable setting spray lately and I really love it."
"L'Oreal Infallible."
"Loreal (red spray) the alcohol content in setting sprays is so high ad super drying, will only use is absolutely necessary"
"Now finish with L’Oréal setting spray."
"My main issue was with the spray mechanism constantly got clogged."
#14
ELF
4.4
(10)
"ELF stay all night. Legit works. I swear by it."
"I used to use the UD All Nighter spray and then I bought some from ELF that works just as well at a fraction of the price."
"I like the ELF setting spray."
"I use the one by elf, it’s really really good for the price, makeup stays on for hours."
"Second place would be the ELF setting spray in the blue (not green) bottle."
"If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative the elf power grip setting spray is pretty good!"
"I’ve used Elf’s Stay All Night and NYX matte spray and both work well for me."
"ELF in the green bottle"
"This one comes pretty highly reviewed online"
"I also use one by ELF that seems to work pretty well."
#15
Maybelline
4.0
(6)
"Maybelline new york lasting fix!"
"Maybelline Lasting Fix!! I have got my friends hooked on it and imo it is a dupe for Urban Decay's All Nighter Setting Spray!"
"I use Maybelline Lasting Fix, couldn’t recommend it more. It’s meant to be matte but allows my make up to stay dewy whilst keeping it in place."
"Setting spray: Maybelline spray and L'Oreal spray."
"Maybelline"
"With an oily acne prone skin - horrible experience with the maybeline one"
#16
Milk
3.7
(6)
"Milk is good for dry skin, but CT is better for makeup."
"I have dry skin also and like both for different reasons."
"The milk setting spray works great for me."
"Milk hydrogrip setting spray is my go to."
"I’m very been really enjoying the Milk hydrogrip setting spray recently!"
"Tried the milk one recently and it isn’t good for dry skin."
#17
Benefit
4.0
(5)
"Benefit setting spray."
"If I want a more natural finish, I use the Benefit one."
"Give the Benefit one an honorable mention."
"The Benefit one is aloe based, so much better for dry skin."
"I have benefit, UD, and MAC lined up to test… so no recs from me yet."
#18
Huda Beauty
4.0
(5)
"Huda easy bake is amazing"
"Try the new huda matte setting spray. I have oily skin, too, but that and some setting powder, mattifying finishing powder and I barely have to touch up all day."
"Huda beauty easy bake setting spray"
"The Huda mattifying spray. It's pricey like 30 bucks usd for it, but it's great if you have oily skin (i do)."
"I hear people screaming about Huda Beauty setting powder. It absolutely did not work at all."
#19
Mac
4.8
(4)
"The fix plus has never let me down."
"For setting spray I use mac fix+."
"Mac fix+ alcohol-free is an absolutely amazing setting spray."
"I’ve been using Mac fix plus lately and really like it!"
#20
Iconic London
4.5
(4)
"The absolute glowiest one is Iconic London."
"I really like the Iconic London the best. My makeup looked awesome all day."
"Iconic London. I would say wait til the Pat McGrath and one size dewy sprays come out they’ll be released this month."
"Iconic London"
#21
Kryolan
4.3
(4)
"Kryolan fixing spray."
"Kryolan fixing spray"
"When I used to do other people’s makeup I would use the Kryolan Fixing Spray"
"I've heard about Blue (or Green) Marble and Kyrolan working well."
#22
Mehron
5.0
(3)
"Mehron Barrier Spray. It's the best. I started being able to wear glossy lipsticks again."
"Try the Mehron one. The Barrier spray is something serious."
"Mehron barrier spray. Performers use it like ballerinas and news casters."
#23
Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray
4.7
(3)
"LYS, Charlotte Tilbury or Milani make it last for setting sprays."
"Charlotte Tilbury! Take the mini on your vacation. It will not let you down."
"The one from CT is so good I hate how expensive it is."
#24
PAC
4.3
(3)
"Pac one is amazing"
"PAC is good!! You can also wait for kult to restock mac wala setting spray."
"Pac"
#25
Anastasia Beverly Hills
4.3
(3)
"ABH Dewy Set is my HG."
"I use the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dewy Set!"
"I’m using the ABH Dewy Set at the moment, It’s a little too dewy for my combo skin but it would be amazing on dry skin I think!"
#26
Elf
4.0
(3)
"The elf is just as good."
"The stay all night spray is a solid one."
"Elf stay all night spray (green or blue bottle) or Makeup Revolution."
#27
LYS
3.3
(3)
"LYS or makeup revolution infinite matte fixing spray"
"I like LYS or Urban Decay."
"LYS."
#28
Makeup By Mario
5.0
(2)
"Makeup by Mario, Charlotte Tilbury, Urban Decay, Refy, Patrick Ta are my faves."
"My new favorite is the Makeup By Mario."
#29
Ben Nye Setting Spray
5.0
(2)
"If you want something *legit* waterproof you need to go with pro makeup- either Ben Nye or Kryolan."
"That good ol Ben Nye baby!"
#30
Anastasia
4.5
(2)
"I love my Anastasia Dewy Set!"
"I love the Dewy Set from Anastasia"
#31
Revolution
4.5
(2)
"Revolution superfix!!! I swear by this and will only use this now"
"This one seems to be the best out of the drugstore sprays."
#32
Iconic
4.5
(2)
"The Iconic prep, set, glow has been a god send."
"Iconic Prep Set Glow!"
#33
Milk Makeup
4.5
(2)
"The milk makeup setting spray in the black bottle is phenomenal, the sprayer on the bottle is terrible though but totally worth the trouble 😂"
"Both decent for longevity but also not drying."
#34
Hourglass
4.0
(2)
"I used to really like the Hourglass one."
"Hourglass also has a very nice one but it's less dewy."
#35
Wet N Wild
4.0
(2)
"They have a matte finish one that was in your cart."
"Take a look at Wet N Wild."
#36
Essence
4.0
(2)
"Fragrance free and silicone free."
"I love Essence Instant Matt setting spray."
#37
Cover FX
4.0
(2)
"Cover FX makes a good setting spray for sensitive skin"
"Cover fx dewy setting spray, not drugstore but I have found the travel size lasted really well!"
#38
Sephora
4.0
(2)
"I’m using Sephora’s brand and really like it. Inexpensive compared to some of the ones mentioned here."
"I really enjoy the Sephora brand one!"
#39
Colourpop
4.0
(2)
"Colourpop no filter setting spray."
"Colourpop no filter, or wet n wild natural finish. Both work for me while using a variety of makeup brands."
#40
Flower Beauty
4.0
(2)
"Flower Beauty by Drew setting spray in a can."
"I heard Flower Beauty and Elf setting sprays have fine mists."
#41
Sephora Collection
3.5
(2)
"Honestly the Sephora collection one is perfect and best for the price"
"Sephora's own brand setting spray is really popular on this sub, perhaps it's worth a shot?"
#42
Rare Beauty
3.5
(2)
"Rare Beauty setting spray. I found it to be super similar to Fix+ while providing longer lasting makeup."
"Rare beauty is super hydrating since it’s a bi-phase formula."
#43
Hairspray
3.0
(2)
"Don't use setting spray. Get a cheap hair spray."
"A light mist of cheap hairspray."
#44
Dewy Setting Spray
5.0
(1)
"I love the dewy setting spray, I have gone through multiple!"
#45
Oui Cherie
5.0
(1)
"Oui Cherie setting spray"
#46
Kopari
5.0
(1)
"Kopari Sunglaze spf setting spray is GLOWYYYYY, has spf in it, and is just perfect if you want to look like you have the dewiest plump skin."
#47
Milani Mini
4.0
(1)
"You can also try milani in mini size they’ve it on nykaa"
#48
Coola
3.0
(1)
"Haven't found a good setting spray - have tried coola, supergoop and others."
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