Ever wonder what makes a refresher, setting, and finishing spray so different? Here's our quick breakdown—see which one (or more) is right for you!
REFRESHER SPRAY
A refresher spray is a water-based spritzer (like the popular Evian Spray) that hydrates and reinvigorates dry, dull, or flaky skin. Usually water-based with a few extra soothing additives (like cucumber extract or aloe vera), this kind of treatment is meant for bare skin. It doesn't interact with or set your makeup, so use this simple formulation to prep and freshen your skin before application.
BINDING SPRAY
A binding spray is water-based like a refresher, but infused with more minerals and essential oils which meld with the makeup particles on your skin, creating a seamless finish. MAC Fix+ is a popular example. Use this after you've just applied your makeup.
FINISHING/SETTING SPRAY
The last spray you should mist over your face. Typically alcohol-based (the skin-friendly kind), a spray finisher seals makeup upon contact. Use this spray for special events, warm and humid weather, or if you generally can't get your makeup to last for more than a few hours.
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Mar 13, 2013
T K.
I have two of Urban Decay's sprays (De-Slick and All Nighter) but I still want to try Fix+ because you can use it for other things. By the way: TIP: I found the UD sprays at Nordstrom Rack for half the price! It's just the older bottle.
Sep 28, 2011
Whitney H.
This helps! I was clueless before :)
Jul 08, 2011
Rachael Y.
I bought Model in a Bottle from a local pro store... and was psyched when I saw it b/c I was dying to try it (but didnt want to spend $$$ on shipping). I must say that I hate the smell of it. I have never used any other setting spray so I cant compare to others. But it smells like hairspray and actually feels like hairspray when it gets in your hair (so... pull your hair back before you spray). I do think that it does the "job" of setting your makeup. My problem is when my face sweats I automatically rub the sweat off. Obviously your makeup wont stay put if you rub.
Jul 06, 2011
Lara H.
It kills me to pay money for this stuff when it's so easy to do yourself. Rose water would do the trick or an essential oil with mineral water. I'm trying out some recipes for it in the future to dupe Fix+. Will let you guys know how it turns out.
Jul 06, 2011
Caroline C.
I should get a Fix + some day, but I'm focusing on building up my brush collection instead.. MAC is 10 dollars more expensive than America in Norway!
Jul 05, 2011
Nadia N.
I love my fix+ I am also very intrigued by the Urban decay setting sprays especially all nigher and Dew me
Jul 05, 2011
Erika V.
love fix +...I use it cold for a refreshing mist and I love to mainly use it when using studio fix powder to take away any cakey finish I may have. Also I spray some on my 188 brush and buff after applying liquid foundation for a nice natural finish.
Jul 05, 2011
Romee H.
I used Fix+ for set my make up, I turn out greasy ball! So I use it for wet foundation brush before I apply foundation (works so much better this way :). Evian is hands down my go to refreshing spray! I use it all the time, on top of make up or bare skin. Water just evaporated on skin leaves fresh feel and looking skin with out greasy look. This is mush have for hot summer day :)
Jul 05, 2011
Shelly T.
Fix+ is not a setting spray. It's more like a multi-purpose refresher spray. (In fact, the French word "rafraîchissante" means "refreshing".)
Jul 04, 2011
Elyne S.
Clinique has also a good one, I love to use it after my make up or just on a bare skin, it moisturizes my skin and afterwards it feels really soft. Incredibly handy during the summer and while I'm working.