Makeup setting spray is a must-have for any makeup lover. It helps keep your makeup in place and looking fresh all day. The best part about using a setting spray is that it keeps your skin from getting oily or greasy. This is great for people with acne-prone skin because it prevents your face from getting shiny or oily. Here are some of the best setting sprays on the market today.
$24.00
I put some in between every step of my makeup routine. Good if you have acne prone skin, didn’t break me out!...this setting spray only holds my makeup for about 4 hours which is good for the price but it also made me break out super bad around my neck and forehead. not recommended for dry, acne prone skin
What it is: A vegan, refreshing makeup spray that weightlessly and seamlessly bonds your makeup in place for up to 16 hours while remaining transfer- and sweat-proof.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng Extract
What Else You Need to Know: This vegan, long-wearing, humidity-proof, and lightweight spray made from natural-origin ingredients keeps makeup looking fresh for any occasion. Infused with ginseng, which is believed to have energizing properties, this spray is suitable for all skin types.
Clinical Results: In a satisfaction test on 43 volunteers, results included:
- 75% of women satisfied after 14 days of use
ITEM: 2306199
Size: 3.38 oz / 100 mL
$52.00
This hydro grip spray is great for keeping my makeup on, it didn’t make my under eye concealer look creasy and sets well, however you may want to test it in store first before you buy the full size especially if you have acne prone skin because everyone’s skin reacts differently....As someone with oily + acne prone skin, i found this primer wonderful for preventing cakey makeup!
What it is: A skincare-infused dewy setting spray with a hydrated, glass skin finish that sets makeup for up to 12 hours without fading or drying out skin.
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Lightweight Spray
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blue Agave Extract (Blue Agave Grip Phase): Sets makeup to prevent melting, fading, and creasing.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Hydrate, and refresh skin for a dewy finish that doesn't look or feel greasy.
ITEM: 2368439
Size: 3.3 oz / 100 ml
$53.00
I've tried so many setting sprays I have acne prone skin and other brands did not do well for me till I found this AMAZING PRODUCT! ...only setting spray that LASTS...I have very acne prone skin, and this product not only works WONDERS in making my makeup last longer, but has never broken me out.
What it is: A lightweight, waterproof** setting spray to prime and set your makeup for up to 16 hours* without melting, fading, or settling into fine lines.
*tested on 30 people
**tested on 32 people
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Film-Former Polymers: Form a strong but flexible, breathable film across the skin to keep makeup in place.
- Japanese Green Tea: Supports the natural moisture barrier for soft, hydrated skin.
- Aromatic Resin: Blurs the appearance of pores.
Size: 3.4 oz / 100 ml·ITEM: 2224608
$35.00
Great for acne prone and dry skin/comb...It works well with and without makeup and I love that it doesn't clog up my pores....Best setting spray I've ever used - this beats UD, MAC, CoverFX, Morphe sprays.
What it is: A coconut-vanilla-scented setting spray that seamlessly blends products together as it sets makeup with a dewy, radiant finish.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and mineral oil. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This water-based formula goes on weightlessly and leaves skin feeling smooth and refreshed. Use it alone for a healthy-looking glow or to prep skin for smooth makeup application. The formula goes on clear, and is free of any glitter, sparkle, or shimmer—only the packaging features a decorative glitter element.
$54.00
10/10 SETTING SPRAY! I bought this as a gift for my older sister, she has acne prone skin and hates heavy setting sprays. ...It’s amazing for sensitive and acne- prone skin!...First, it's fragrance-free and contains no alcohol, which is perfect for my sensitive and acne-prone skin. It’s such a relief to find a product that doesn't irritate my skin or cause any breakouts.
What it is: An alcohol-free, fragrance-free & butane-free ultra-fine hydrating mist to set makeup for up to 16 hours for a natural finish and barely-there feel.
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
-Hyaluronic Acid: helps with immediate & all-day hydration.
- Vitamin C: known for its antioxidant properties.
- Niacinamide: known to help even out skintone.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know:This ultra-fine mist evenly coa
ITEM: 2891414
Size: 4 oz/118 mL
$51.00
I have fairly acne prone skin and have not had any breakouts due to using this setting spray. ...[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] One of the best setting sprays! Works well, scent is very little, keeps your makeup fresh and one of the setting sprays that don’t break out my acne prone skin
What it is: A makeup setting spray with up to 24-hour wear and an ultrafine mist that sets and locks makeup with a natural, waterproof, and transfer-resistant finish.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Power Set Film Formers: Lock in makeup.
- Glycerin: Hydrates and grips makeup.
- Temperature-Cooling Technology: Quickly cools skin by three degrees.
What Else You Need to Know: This bestselling setting spray is upgraded with up to 24-hour wear, 24 setting powers, and a mist so fine it sets and blends makeup, powders, and creams without a trace. The long-lasting, weightless formula is transfer-, sweat-, and fade-resistant and leaves a natural finish with a soft-blur focus.
ITEM: 2891406
Size: 1.0 oz/30 mL
$28.00
Makeup is usually gone after a few hours. With this setting spray just a few sprays after makeup, it looks great all day!...[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Personally I like this setting spray better than the original because it’s matte and as a girl with oily skin, this is amazing because as the day goes through my skins oils break through the barrier giving it a glow like finish
What it is: A waterproof, oil-absorbing setting spray that locks in makeup for up to 24 hours with an ultrafine mist that keeps skin matte and pores blurred.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Power Set Film Formers: Lock in makeup.
- Rice Powder: Blurs.
- Temperature-Control Technology: Quickly cools skin.
What Else You Need to Know: This matte setting spray for oily skin delivers up to 24-hour wear and 24 setting powers to lock in makeup for a long-lasting, sweatproof look. Made with rice powder, the heatproof formula absorbs oil, blurs pores, resists transfer, and won't dry you out.
$23.00
Not the best option if you have acne prone skin....This sprays as a light, fine mist, perfect for setting makeup.
What it is: A multitasking setting spray that locks on makeup for up to 16 hours and visibly blurs pores for a flawless look.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.
What Else You Need to Know: This micro-fine, waterproof, and smudge-proof mist helps makeup stay put for up to 16 hours, minimizes the appearance of pores, and leaves skin feeling refreshed and hydrated. The water-based, alcohol-free formula contains pore-blurring powders that visibly reduce shine for a natural, mattifying, soft-focus finish. The mess-free applicator mists on smoothly and evenly.
$49.00
I also enjoy that this is not scented. I have sensitive, acne, prone skin and this is a great product if you also have sensitive and acne prone skin like me....Perfect for acne prone and sensitive skin...I’ve been using the setting spray for about a month. This is the only setting spray that does not cause acne.
What it is: A refreshing, skin-caring settingspray mist that hydrates, smooths, and locks makeup in place for 12 hours. Alcohol free + non-comedogenic.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Pores, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Mist
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Agave Tequilana Leaf and Fruit Extracts: Smooth and reduce the appearance of lines and texture.
- Saccharide Isomerate and Trehalose: Reduce visible shine while boosting moisture.
- Plant-based Alternatives to Silicones, Acrylates, and Microplastics: Comfortably set makeup in place.
ITEM: 2490720
Size: 3.4 oz/ 143 mL
$46.00
I kept seeing videos saying this setting spray after Charlotte Tilbury setting spray makes makeup not budge. ...This is the ONLY setting spray that works on my oily, acne-prone skin. ...My holy grail setting spray
What it is: A waterproof setting spray that gives skin an all-day matte finish.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Green Tea Extract: Helps tighten pores.
- Witch Hazel: Absorbs oil for a blurred, matte finish.
