Setting spray is an amazing product that has a ton of uses besides just locking in makeup. Welcome to the Beginner’s Guide to Makeup, the never-ending guide here to help makeup beginners navigate the world of makeup. This guide will teach you 10+ setting spray hacks that every makeup beginner must know!
What is Setting Spray?
Setting spray is a product used to intensify the longevity of makeup. It’s essential to ensure your makeup lasts as long as possible.
Additionally, setting spray comes in different finishes to help you achieve your desired look, ranging from dewy to matte. Read our complete guide to setting spray here!
1. Before and After Makeup Application
This is the most common form of setting spray use. Applying before makeup provides a boost of hydration, allowing the makeup to blend more easily. Additionally, applying setting spray after your makeup routine will help to lock it in for a long-wear finish.
But did you know you can also use it as you move through your makeup routine to ensure everything blends seamlessly and easily? Additionally, it allows the makeup to last longer because you’re applying it as you go through your makeup routine.
3. Intensify Eyeshadow
Setting spray is a great tool to use if you want to intensify your eyeshadow! All you need to do is spray some from a distance onto your eyeshadow brush, apply your eyeshadow as you normally would, and observe the intense difference.
4. Use Beauty Blender For A Flawless Finish
Beauty blenders are great, but let’s go over how to make them even better. First, ensure your beauty blender is damp. Afterward, spray some setting spray on it to ensure a flawless finish.
This is especially useful to use right after you use foundation, as it will help to even and smooth out your complexion. Additionally, the beauty blender will help to get rid of any streaky finish you might have.
5. Wing Liner? No Problem
This is especially useful if you love to be creative with your makeup looks. You can use the loose pigments you have to create a wing liner. All you need to do is grab a liner brush and spray some setting spray on it. Dip the brush into the loose pigment and draw on the wing as usual.
This is so great to know so you don’t have to keep purchasing different liners!
6. Damp Beauty Blender + Highlighter
One word. Flawless. This is such a helpful hack for a flawless highlight finish. There are literally no words for this one! Grab your damp beauty blender, and spray about 1-2 sprays of setting spray on it.
After gently dip your beauty blender into a powder highlight gently blot the beauty blender over the higher areas of your face.
7. Refresh Your Makeup
This is a great way to get your skin prepped and ready to apply more makeup! Spray some on and touch up your makeup as needed. Once you’ve used the setting spray, apply your makeup as needed.
This is great because you can step in and blend + apply more makeup as needed without ruining it. For the complete guide, check out the video tutorial here!
8. Setting Spray + Brows
For a quick way to tame your brows to get them prepped for brow makeup, spray a small amount onto a spoolie. Then, brush through your brows to ensure they are tamed.
9. Before Cream + Liquid Makeup
Did you know that applying setting spray before applying your cream and liquid makeup products will allow them to both blend easier and last longer? After applying the cream and liquid makeup, lock that in with some powder makeup to ensure it really lasts.
10. Makeup Mistakes
Makeup mistake, no problem! Use some setting spray to correct any issues or mistakes you might have made throughout your makeup routine.
11. Ensure Even Coverage
Ensure even coverage with your setting spray by knowing how to apply it! Hold the bottle around 8-9 inches away from your face and apply in an X motion to ensure you get your entire face. Additionally, ensure your eyes are closed.
13. Set Your Lipstick
Did you know you could also set your lipstick? After application, blot your lipstick with a tissue, and then gently hold that over your lips. Once that is on your lips, spray the setting mist from a few inches over the tissue. This will set your lipstick.
Now you know about ten setting spray hacks that will make your makeup game ten times better! Be sure to subscribe to the Beginners Guide To Makeup, to keep up with the latest on makeup for beginners!
