Setting Sprays reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 217 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 30 posts to rank the best Setting Sprays brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Sephora, r/drugstoreMUA, r/MakeupAddiction, r/Makeup, r/AustralianMakeup. Top-rated brands include Urban Decay (4.4/5), Charlotte Tilbury (4.3/5), NYX (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews217
Subreddits10
Posts30
Brands54
Products70
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#1
Urban Decay
4.4
(25)
"I’ve always used Urban Decay and loved it. I bought the O/S during the sale and I’m completely obsessed."
"Urban Decay All Nighter."
"Also an Urban Decay All Nighter fan. Tried and trusted."
"I put my life into Urban Decay's hand when it comes to setting spray."
"Urban Decay All Nighter is good."
"Yes i use the urban decay too and it's great!"
"I love my bottle of urban decay all nighter!"
"UD is the best! But One Size is doing exceptionally well in the market too."
"Urban Decay All Nighter is my go to."
"Oh, honey, you gotta try Urban Decay All Nighter or Morphe Continuous Setting Mist! Those will lock in your makeup like nobody's business!"
#2
Charlotte Tilbury
4.3
(24)
"I really like my CT setting spray! My makeup always looks good at the end of the day!"
"CT & mac fix + are the only ones i consistently repurchase"
"I love the CT one. I have the UD and prefer CT."
"Love CT one… my makeup doesn’t budge 12 hours in Indian weather including cooking."
"Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Waterproof Setting Spray."
"Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Waterproof Setting Spray."
"Charlotte Tilbury setting spray! The secret is to spray after all your liquids (before setting with powder), letting it dry, finish the makeup, and then spray again at the very end. Bullet proof!"
"CT definitely."
"Charlotte tilbury is my favorite setting spray."
"I love CT ( I know cliche but my face stays and it smells nice)."
#3
NYX
4.1
(24)
"Nyx matte one is amazing!!!!"
"Yes, the matte one is great!"
"Agreed. Their Matte spray is fantastic."
"I do really like the NYX Dewy Setting Spray"
"My second choice is NYX-any of them."
"NYX Dewy."
"The NYX dewy version definitely has my vote!"
"I like the one from NYX."
"Nyx matte spray."
"The Nyx Bare with Me is SO luxurious and feels like it really helps my makeup mesh and settle in"
#4
Milani
4.1
(24)
"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."
"Milani is amazing and has many different formulas."
"Milani Make it Last (drugstore) and it’s really good and a great dupe for CT."
"Milani Make It Last Dewy."
"If you want something from drugstore then it would be the Milani Make it last"
"You can check out the Milani brand for setting spays."
"Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush setting Spray; Urban Decay All Nighter; Milani Make It Last; ELF Stay All Night."
"Milani or nyx dewy one"
"Love this one"
"The Milani sprays are good."
#5
e.l.f.
3.9
(11)
"I like the ELF in the blue spray bottle"
"Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush setting Spray; Urban Decay All Nighter; Milani Make It Last; ELF Stay All Night."
"I second the elf setting one too...i been using it for some time now"
"I love the Milani Make it Last and the Elf Stay All Night."
"ELF in the green bottle"
"I love the elf green setting spray as a good budget option!"
"Elf stay all night setting mist or Milani make it last original"
"I heard Elf’s Stay All Night/Stay All Day and Revolution’s Sport Fix are good too if you want other options."
"I’ve been using ELF for years."
"Elf works and is cheap."
#6
Morphe
4.4
(9)
"The best I’ve used it morphe setting spray in the black spray can."
"Oh, honey, you gotta try Urban Decay All Nighter or Morphe Continuous Setting Mist!"
"The Morphe Continuous Setting Spray is my absolute favorite"
"I like the Morphe continuous setting mist the best."
"I use the Morphe, seems to keep my makeup in place all day and is reasonably priced."
"I used to use the Milani but then switched to Morphe because the fine mist won me over."
"The Morphe setting spray works wonders with my makeup and it doesn’t dry me out"
"I personally really like the Morphe one in the black bottle"
"Morphe’s continuous setting spray. The small bottle is $10 and has lasted me over a year now"
#7
Makeup Revolution
5.0
(8)
"I love my bottle of Revolution Superfix Super Hold Misting Spray."
"Started using revolution Matt 16h which is under £10 a bottle and FANTASTIC."
"Revolution (sold at Ulta and Target) has some amazing ones for a variety of skin types."
"I love the makeup revolution oil control setting spray"
"I love the makeup revolution oil control setting spray"
"The makeup revolution one the conceal and define I finite! It’s 10$ at ulta and really keeps your face on! And it’s Mattifying which I love"
"Makeup Revolution matte setting spray... it’s kept my combo skin, very oily Tzone rn, controlled and matte without being dull"
"Makeup Revolution's hyaluronic spray... I've gone from reapplying powder three times a day to one"
#8
MAC
4.3
(8)
"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"
"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!"
"I love the Mac Fix + but their sprayer is horrible!"
"If I want glow, I use the MAC fix+ stay over (the one with the pink cap)."
"Mac fix+ is always a solid pick."
"Mac Fix+. But in a travel size to test first if you’re not sure"
"I have the max fix plus matte and that would come out in globs. Eventually the pump broke."
#9
One/Size
3.6
(8)
"My teen daughter uses this and she said her makeup doesnt move at all, even during gym class."
"I just make myself super glowy (prep plus dewy products) and then use the one size spray."
"OS is truly as long lasting as they say, but really does smell like old fashioned, aerosol hairspray so it depends if that scent bothers you."
"It doesn’t feel heavy or sticky. At this point I like it better than the UD."
"One/Size setting spray!"
"The One/Size spray, for example, creates a film over your makeup with mattifiers and powders that help prevent transfer."
"The O/S has a very strong scent, and it's not really a spray more of a gas."
"I use O/S. It feels like I sprayed alcohol on my face. It’s just is weird."
#10
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"
#11
Wet n Wild
4.3
(4)
"Wet n Wild photo focus natural finish spray! I've used it while playing roller derby, for professional photoshoots, and while doing circus aerials. Definitely my favorite."
"I’m a fan of wet n wild for setting spray! It works, and it’s cheap!"
"I love Wet n Wild's 3 in 1 primer, refreshing and setting spray. It works great on my crazy skin."
"Wet n wild natural finish setting spray !!"
#12
Catrice
4.0
(4)
"Catrice is cruelty free so Catrice is the winner!"
"I always come back to Catrice and I find that this one is kinda “neutral”,not shiny not matt but just natural. Sets everything in place!"
"I would recommend Catrice Prime and Fine,it is really good considering the price"
"Catrice prime and fine fixing spray. It comes in 3 versions ... dewy glow, anti-shine and multitalent. They are all good depending what look you're going for."
#13
Milk Makeup
4.0
(4)
"I love love love the milk hydrogrip setting spray! it's dewy but not oily, yet helps makeup stay in place all day!"
"Instead of UD all nighter, I’ve been liking the benefit of milk makeup matte setting spray."
"The milk one is amazing though, fragrance free and hydrating, but i had to set some areas w a powder because it was a little too shiny for me"
"Milk Makeup hydrogrip setting spray; I'd only recommend that one if you like dewy makeup."
#14
Fenty Beauty
5.0
(3)
"I bought the Fenty Beauty setting spray to try before the sale, and restocked with the 20% off! It works really well and has great staying power"
"I also recommend the Fenty one, gorgeous dewy finish and also the Tarte Stay spray - makeup lasts so well with this."
"I actually realllyyy like the Fenty beauty one and the mister is really nice and glowy but doesn't disturb your makeup either."
#15
Maybelline
4.7
(3)
"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."
"Maybelline Lasting Fix spray is also amazing,I would consider it the best you can get from drugstore in Europe"
#17
L'Oréal
2.8
(4)
"The new l’oreal one in the red cab is so good"
"Now finish with L’Oréal setting spray."
"I wouldn’t recommend O/S. The mist feels weird and exhausting."
"The one from L'Oreal, which is said to be a dupe was like adding a film to my face, and everything felt tight and plasticy."
#18
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."
#19
One Size
5.0
(2)
"My face stays oil free and makeup does not move after long periods of wear"
"If you want to support queer owned brand then It’s going to be the One Size On Til’ Dawn"
#20
Ben Nye
5.0
(2)
"Final Seal is this AZ artist's best friend! I've used it for models doing shoots with them being in water and nothing budges!"
"Ben Nye Final Seal (Mehron is also a great alternative)"
#21
Rare Beauty
3.3
(3)
"I'd recommend the Rare Beauty setting spray. I found it to be super similar to Fix+ while providing longer lasting makeup."
"I have the rare beauty one and love it. It’s not necessarily glowy straight away, but makes powdered skin look like skin."
"Rare Beauty was useless so I was not expecting how well a setting spray could work."
#22
Sephora Collection
4.5
(2)
"The new Sephora collection vit c setting spray actually leaves the skin looking so beautifully hydrated, dewy and glowing! Absolutely recommend for the price!"
"Sephora's own brand setting spray is really popular on this sub, perhaps it's worth a shot?"
#23
Mehron
4.5
(2)
"Mehron Barrier Spray. It's the best. I started being able to wear glossy lipsticks again."
"Mehron is also a great alternative"
#24
Revolution
4.0
(2)
"Revolution has a fixing spray that's pretty amazing"
"Oh yes the Revolution Sport Fix is the best!"
#25
Hourglass
3.5
(2)
"I love the hourglass one. I was surprised, as it’s a dewy finish, and I don’t wear much makeup."
"Avoid Hourglass. For me, it makes everything too dewy and transferable"
#26
LYS
3.0
(2)
"I like LYS or Urban Decay."
"LYS."
#27
Cinema Secrets
5.0
(1)
"Cinema Secrets Super Sealer (Primer and setting spray) has an ingredient to help keep you from sweating and will keep you matte"
#28
Benefit
5.0
(1)
"The Benefit Porefessional Super Setter is superior to other products, including Urban Decay's All Nighter IMO."
#29
Cover FX
5.0
(1)
"Cover fx has a mini dewy setting spray for like $15! I love it, plus it’s alcohol free!"
#30
NYC
5.0
(1)
"I use the nyc dewy setting spray and love it! it pretty affordable too"
#31
Mecca
5.0
(1)
"I love the mecca brand one for every day wear. My makeup doesn't budge unless I blow my nose."
#32
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."
#33
Mario Badescu
5.0
(1)
"Mario Badescu Rosewater spray, the OG pink one, I love, it just takes the powder down and melts everything together."
#34
RMS Beauty
5.0
(1)
"This is the dewiest without going too far to making you look like insane and it just launched officially today actually so I would definitely check that out"
#35
Huda Beauty
5.0
(1)
"I just switched to the Huda Beauty one and it is AMAZING. Everything actually stays and the melting feature is really magic lol"
#36
Milani, Catrice, Flower Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Milani, Catrice, Flower Beauty all have great affordable sprays and primers as well."
#37
NYX, ELF, Wet n Wild
4.0
(1)
"NYX has awesome setting sprays. And ELF & Wet n Wild have very afforable primers that work great!"
#38
NYX, Mario Badescu
4.0
(1)
"I like NYX primers and I use Mario badescu rose water toner as a setting spray and it works great!!!"
#39
MCo Beauty
4.0
(1)
"I like the MCo Beauty setting spray, I find it quite similar to Charlotte Tilbury but obviously much cheaper"
#40
Glow Recipe
4.0
(1)
"I was originally wanting to purchase it because I was looking for a refillable dupe for the Glow recipe spray and then I actually ended up enjoying the formula too so double win!!"
#41
ColourPop
4.0
(1)
"Colourpop no filter setting spray."
#42
Hard Candy
4.0
(1)
"I use the Hard Candy spray for everyday. Either the Long Wear or the Glow. I like the Milani too."
#43
Thrive Cosmetics
4.0
(1)
"Thrive Cosmetics Instant Makeup Fix Setting Spray!"
#44
Max
4.0
(1)
"Max Fix and Stay over or Urban Decay!"
#45
Danessa Myricks
4.0
(1)
"Danessa Myricks Dewy Spray"
#46
L.A. Girl
4.0
(1)
"Honestly, LA girl does some serious work for the price."
#47
Tarte
4.0
(1)
"I have actually tried and enjoyed the Tarte one, I completely forgot about that! Love the way it smells too"
#48
ELF, NYX, Milani
4.0
(1)
"I've heard good things about ELF, NYX & Malani.."
#49
Anastasia Beverly Hills
4.0
(1)
"I use the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dewy Set!"
#50
Estée Lauder
4.0
(1)
"I just got the Estée Lauder one today."
#51
Pat McGrath
4.0
(1)
"There’s a new Pat McGrath one coming out soon at Sephora that looks like it’s going to be really dewy."
#52
Caliray
4.0
(1)
"I really like the Caliray setting spray. It’s incredibly light and refreshing."
#53
NARS
4.0
(1)
"I am on NARS and O/S. NARS is good, but I would definitely try MAC."
#54
Kryolan
3.0
(1)
"Kryolan is really meant for theater/film/tv with special effects makeup."
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