The 15 Best Setting Sprays That’ll Lock Your Makeup in Place for Hours

We’re firm believers that you can use different setting sprays for different occasions — but if you select only one, this should be it. The Urban Decay All Nighter spray is pure magic. It effectively seals your makeup for up to 16 hours — it's true. We've tried it!

This innovative formula, suitable for all skin types, features patented Temperature Control Technology. It actually lowers the temperature of your makeup to keep your look in place, even in the most humid conditions. 

Spritz on a few pumps in the morning, and you can go from desk to dinner looking as fresh as when you woke up.

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NYX is like a prestige beauty brand in disguise, which is why we can't believe this spray costs a mere 6 bucks. If you're looking for an affordable makeup-setting spray, you need to add this to your kit immediately. 

It provides a gorgeous, matte, shine-free finish that lasts for hours.

Oil got you down? Then say hello to your new skin-mattifying BFF. This makeup-setting spray is perfect for fellow oily skin types, thanks to its oil-balancing formula that won't weigh down your face throughout the day. 

Plus, it helps reduce the look of pores and cut down on shine, making this the closest thing to an IRL filter for your face as you can get.

If you're not so into the matte trend, then this should be your go-to setting spray. This spritz will allow you to meet all of your dewy-skin goals in a matter of seconds. The silky mist can be used both under and over makeup to provide a boost of moisture and a dewy refresh to your look throughout the day.

This classic facial mist provides a balanced boost of hydration. Similar to our favorite rosewater spray, this one is more on the skincare side of the spectrum and lighter than your average heavy-duty setting spray, but it still provides a beautiful finish to your look. 

A light misting over makeup can keep you looking fresh-faced throughout the day, too.

This cult favorite is one of the O.G.s of makeup-setting sprays. Not only does this makeup spritz have a no-budge hold on your makeup, but it also comes in five different variations, including hydrating coconut and calming lavender, to fit your skin's mood of the day.

If you have dry, sensitive skin, then this setting spray may be your best choice. It's alcohol-free and lightweight, so your skin can breathe even through the heaviest of foundations. 

Also, it provides extra hydration and nourishment to your skin through its water-rich formula, so your complexion will stay plump and supple no matter how long it's been since your last spritz.

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For the ultimate dewy effect, reach for this hydrating setting spray. Instead of just setting everything into place, this spray works to give your full look a refreshed, revived look even if it's been worn for a couple of hours. Its formula not only locks your makeup in place for hours on end, but it's also super refreshing — it’s like a tall glass of water for your skin!

Also, it smells like roses, giving you that rejuvenated feeling even through the most stressful of times.

One of the original setting sprays, Skindinavia always performs well in the heat. Whether you're headed to an all-day soiree in the great outdoors, or just trying to trek through a heat wave, this setting spray will keep your makeup intact all day long.

When Too Faced launched its hangover-themed collection, we fell in love. One of the stars of that stellar batch of products is this amazing, multiuse spray that primes, sets, and refreshes your makeup.

It's a great spray to keep in your tote for those mornings when you're feeling a little, well, dehydrated. 

This travel-sized spray gives you the most bang for your buck. For only $5, you'll seal your makeup no matter how much sweat or water comes your way. Plus, it leaves a dewy (not sweaty) finish to your skin for a luminous glow all day long.

This Ulta-exclusive from Morphe offers a micro-fine mist that'll seal your makeup and provide a radiant finish. Your makeup will look flawless for hours, with no caking, fading, or streaking.

Cut your makeup bag in half with this 3-in-1 setting spray. You can use a spritz of this before you apply makeup to prime your skin and control oil, and then spray one more time when you're finished with your makeup to create a crease and smudge-free look from day to night.

The Estée Lauder setting spray, while a little bit pricier than most, is a dependable pick we love. You can apply this one before your makeup, and it doubles as a primer to build your foundation.

You can, of course, spritz again after makeup application as a finishing touch, and then mist it throughout the day to refresh your look.

This dewy setting spray from Anastasia offers a water-based formula that'll leave your skin feeling smooth, healthy, and refreshed. While the bottle is shimmery, the spray itself is not, and offers the perfect hint of sheen (not glitter) to keep you from looking powdery. The results are luminous, supple skin in just one mist.