12 June 2012

Currently Loving: Setting Sprays



I'm definitely a matt finish girl when it comes to the foundation routine, I absolutely hate looking shiny and as matt skin suits me best I always tend to lean towards matt foundations as well as set my foundation with powder. Saying that however, sometimes the matt look can appear a bit unnatural, especially in day time. Instead of totally skipping out powder I like to finish off with spraying my face with some sort of spray to get rid of that matt effect that can look a bit cakey. There are a couple of setting sprays which I've been using, some which are just classified as mists which I use to get rid of that powdery look and some that are designed to ensure makeup lasts longer.

Firstly a couple from Urban Decay, The All Nighter Setting Spray and the De-Slick Oil Control Setting Spray, both which are made by the queen of setting sprays, Skindinavia, which Makeup Artists claim to be the best of the best. Neither of them smell of anything in particular and just a couple of spritzes over the face to set makeup in place and get a balance between matt and dew. I also spritz the All Nighter Spray on my Beauty Blender Sponge (link) when I use it to set makeup with powder as opposed to using water for extra long-lasting benefits!

One I use as a toner as well as a spray is The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist which also contains rosewater (which I love) as well as smelling lovely and refreshing.


The two I turn to when I've over powdered, are Mac Fix+ and Avene Thermal Water are basically just fancy waters. Mac Fix+ claims to make makeup adhere to skin longer which I personally didn't notice any difference with but use it for those days where I've over powdered and want to take it back a notch. I wouldn't rush to repurchase it as it's basically an expensive glorified water. However the Avene Thermal Water I would as it comes in handy - especially when I'm tanning an get a bit hot      ;)

I get out a very special one in summer, the Institut Esthederm UV In Cellium which is a water spray that helps skin adapt to the sun. If you're familiar with Esthederm products you'll know all their sun care work this way of adapting the skin to the conditions which is why they are my go-to sun care brand every summer! I've also picked up a mini one for my handbag! The smell reminds me of summer too mmm

Clearly I'm a bit obsessed with setting sprays at the moment! Do you use setting sprays? Which ones are you favourite?

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  1. I have the Body Shop One but don't notice any difference for it making make-up last longer, but do find myself spritzing it on for some refreshment!
    I really want to try the Urban Decay ones though!
    Hope you had nice b'day y'day :)

    Laura xoxo

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    1. It's a lovely one for refreshing isn't it :) Thank you sooo much you're so sweet!!! xx

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  2. I'm really tempted by the avene spray and the body shop one too. think they will be great for when it gets hot again too! x

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    1. Def invest in a waterspray for when it gets hot! :) xx

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  3. I don't really use setting sprays but the Avene one is a godsend in the summer heat. I've got the handbag version and I've also got the Evian facial spray which is practically the same thing. I keep it in the fridge so it's nice and cool :)

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    1. Oooh that's suchhh a great tip!! I'm gonna do that! Amazing idea! Thank you Tass :) x

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  4. I have a little collection of setting sprays too. I quite like the Urban Decay All Nighter and Clarins Fix Makeup ones :D

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    1. Snap! Ooh thanks for the recommendation Louise! Have added Clarins to my list as have heard great things! xx

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  5. I really want to try the "Urban Decay" Sprays - I use "Temple Spa" toning essence, but this is more of a refreshing spray.


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    1. You should def try them! Visited your blog lovely and glad to see we have the same love for Chanel! Your makeup storage is lovely too! xx

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  6. I have the body shop one and I love it for setting and refreshing :) think I'm going to try the Vitamin C one next! xxx

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  7. I think i'll have to invest in the UD all nighter one soon, sounds so good! Although its technically not a setting spray, I use liz Earle's Skin Tonic Spritzer as one over my make-up and love the finish of that x

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    1. Oooh I have that and haven't tried it after makeup! I will do now - thanks so much for sharing :) x

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  8. I have never used a setting spray, and will consider investing in one after reading this! The Urban Decay ones sound good, and the Avene sounds perfect for my holiday (and I love the packaging of the Avene products!)
    Rachel from www.whatabeauty.co.uk x

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  9. Great post! I have DeSlick the Vitamin E one by the body shop and Fix+. I think DeSlick is the best so far! <3

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  10. Love the urban decay one!

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  11. I've got the Body Shop Vitamin C Spritz, really love that, the smell is amazing, really zesty! Just caved and bought Mac Fix + yesterday as I wanted to see what the hype was about, must say, so far I really like it, very refreshing!! Xx

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