There’s no two ways about it – the summertime is a struggle for those of us that love a beat face. Add in chronic oily skin on top, and you’ve got yourself a debacle. Luckily, the makeup powers that be have provided us with a number of tools to combat fading makeup in said heat, and if you haven’t yet, getting your hands on a good mattifying setting spray for oily skin is a must.
Those who frequented OG beauty Youtube (we’re talking Coastal Scents palette tutorials OG) remember the discovery of Urban Decay’s All Nighter setting spray was like the discovery of gold. Who new there was a solution to your foundation being a third away from entirely faded by the end of the night, whether due to the oily makeup of your skin, or exterior humidity factors? Brands have since churned out makeup setting sprays left and right, each offering their own set of unique benefits and finishes. Of course, we’ve rounded up a few options you’ll love below.
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Cover FX Mattifying Setting Spray
Cover FX’s setting spray is thoughtfully formulated with ingredients such as kaolin clay to absorb excess oil and ancient African tree bark to reduce the appearance of pores.
this lightweight formula make keep your face oil and slick-free, but not without simultaneously hydrating your skin with droplets of vitamins B & E, and arctium majas root.
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Maybelline New York Lasting Fix Make Up Setting Spray
You don’t have to break the bank for a setting spray. Customer feedback confirms this option from Maybelline meets its claims, and it comes with a vegan formula, too.
This spray goes beyond setting your makeup and uses a superfood detox blend of aloe, citrus and broccoli to protect your skin against daily environmental aggressors and pollutants, as well.
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Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Matte Makeup Setting Spray
Sometimes an oldie is still a goodie. Many may recall this as the setting spray that taught us that we even needed setting spray. Needless to say, it wowed then and it doesn’t disappoint now.