You’ve blended, buffed, and baked, and your look is flawless. But if it fades, melts, or moves by lunch, what’s the point? That’s where makeup setting spray comes in.
It’s the final step that makes everything stay in place. But here’s the thing: not all sprays are created equal, and not all techniques work. So if you’re misting and still not getting long-lasting results, you might just be using it wrong.
Let’s break down how to use setting spray for makeup — the right way.
Step 1: Pick the Right Setting Spray
Before anything else, it’s about formulas. The Beautyblender setting spray — aka Boost™ 4-in-1 Firming Peptide Setting Spray- does more than just lock in makeup. It firms, hydrates, and smooths with skincare-grade ingredients like peptides and ceramides. Think of it as setting spray meets skincare, in one multitasking mist.
Look for a makeup setting spray that matches your skin goals:
- Want long wear? Go for firming or mattifying formulas.
- Want a dewy glow? Choose a hydrating, radiant finish.
- Want it all? You’re gonna want Boost.
Step 2: Shake It (Like You Mean It)
Most setting sprays contain ingredients that settle. So, before you spritz, shake the bottle well to ensure the formula is properly mixed. This ensures you get the full benefit of every ingredient, especially in performance-driven sprays like the Beautyblender setting spray.
Step 3: Mist from the Right Distance
Too close, and your face is soaked. Too far and you’re misting your bathroom wall.
The sweet spot? About 6–8 inches away from your face.
Spray in an “X” and “T” formation to cover your entire face evenly. Start with the forehead, move diagonally across, then mist horizontally across your T-zone.
Boom — locked and loaded.
Step 4: Press It In for Extra Staying Power
Here’s a pro tip: don’t just spray and walk away.
After misting, lightly bounce a clean Beautyblender makeup sponge across your skin to press the formula in. This helps melt all the layers of your makeup together and gives you that seamless, second-skin look. Bonus: It helps reduce any spots where spray may have pooled or dotted on the skin.
Step 5: Use It Throughout the Day
Setting spray isn’t just for the finish line. It’s your midday makeup refresh, too.
Keep your makeup setting spray in your bag or at your desk for quick touch-ups. One mist can revive dull, cakey makeup without needing to reapply. Just mist, press with your sponge, and go.
The Final Mist
Using setting spray for makeup the right way is the difference between a look that fades and a look that lasts. With the right formula (hint: Beautyblender setting spray) and a few quick techniques, your makeup won’t just stay put; it’ll thrive.
Spray. Set. Slay.
