Lock-in your look with dermatologist-recommended face setting powders and sprays

Just like face primer sets the stage for flawless makeup application, makeup setting sprays and powders help lock in your look for all-day, smudge-free coverage. In fact, today’s most innovative makeup setting products are formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients to help combat shine commonly found on oily skin or lock in moisture that dehydrated skin needs to look and feel healthy.

At LovelySkin, you will find these life-changing makeup setting powders and setting sprays, along with hundreds of other makeup products, all formulated to help you achieve your best beauty results. Shop today to earn points towards future purchases. Interested in learning more dermatologist-approved beauty tips for picture-perfect makeup? Head over to the LovelySkin Beauty Blog now!

Makeup setting powder vs. setting spray: Which is right for you?

Few things are more frustrating than spending extra time applying your makeup only to discover your makeup has come undone within hours. Setting makeup using a setting spray or setting powder helps keep your face in place while promoting a dewy, blurred or matte finish, depending on the makeup setting product and formula you choose.

Choosing between a setting powder vs. setting spray will depend on your skin struggles and goals. Here is a brief breakdown of each to help you decide which one might be best for you.

Makeup setting powder

Makeup setting powders are formulated to absorb excess oil and help set cream and liquid makeup in place. Available in pressed and loose setting powder formulations, setting powders are also ideal for those with aging skin that are struggling with cracking, creasing, fine lines and wrinkles. We recommend makeup setting powders for normal, mature, combination and oily skin types or for those just looking to achieve a matte, airbrushed look.

If you think setting makeup with a face setting powder may be the right option for you, here are a few of our bestsellers and why we love them:

Dermablend Loose Setting Powder: Smudge-resistant. Mattifies the complexion. Provides sixteen hours of consistent wear. Helps control oiliness. Three shades to choose from.

Mirabella Pure Press Mineral Setting Powder: A mineral formula that helps protect skin against free radical damage with five different shades to choose from. Lightweight formula and offers medium, natural-looking coverage. Ideal for all skin types.

bareMinerals Mineral Veil SPF 25: A loose setting powder that sets mineral makeup, absorbs excess oil, minimizes the appearance of fine lines and large pores, and softens the complexion.

Makeup setting spray

Unlike setting powder, makeup setting spray is a liquid after-makeup spray ideal for holding makeup in place with a softer, less textured appearance. Using an after-makeup spray can help set your foundation, mascara and even lipstick in place, something setting powders cannot easily do.

Makeup setting spray formulations also offer a range of dewy, illuminating, or natural finishes. While oily-prone skin is better off avoiding most makeup setting spray, dry skin can benefit greatly from its moisture-locking capabilities, especially during the winter months.

If you think setting makeup with a face setting spray may be the right option for you, here are a few of our bestselling options and why we love them:

Dermablend Lock and Last Water-Resistant Setting Spray: Sets makeup for 24 hours. Witch hazel helps prevent skin irritation. Offers soothing hydration while tightening and toning the complexion. Non-comedogenic.

COOLA Organic Makeup Setting Spray: Weightless, matte-finish makeup setting spray formulated with sun-blocking ingredients and hyaluronic acid for improved skin hydration. Water-resistant for up to eighty minutes.

Colorescience Hydrating Mist: Moisture-rich setting spray that guards against skin dehydration as it also soothes skin with chamomile. Use when setting makeup or to provide skin with an extra boost of hydration throughout the day.

Laura Geller Spackle Mist Restore Setting Spray: Lightly scented and infused with coconut water, a probiotic-based ingredient rich in skin-reviving minerals. Improves skin's radiance, promotes elasticity and hydration. Encouraging a fresher, longer-lasting makeup look.

Browse and shop makeup setting powders and setting sprays based on your skin concerns or goals, or reach out to our knowledgeable Customer Care Team for expert recommendations on choosing the best makeup setting products for your skin.