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Does anyone use a setting spray and do we really need it?  I have never used one so not sure if I need it. 

 

Ulta has a Tarte and Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray coming up in the 21 Days of Beauty.

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@MrsCat21   I've never used setting spray on myself. I never have makeup on that long that I need something to keep on for many hours. I have however used it on brides. Be sure if you purchase it be sure it doesn't have alcohol...many of them do.

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It is a non-negotiable?  Who knows, but I use one.  Currently I'm using one from NYX.  I like Milani Make It Last better so I'll eventually get back to it. I also use setting spray to dampen my eyeliner brush.  Maybe I'm wrong, but I think it helps the eyeliner to stay put better.

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@MrsCat21  - Most of the time when wearing makeup, I use a setting spray.  Sometimes I notice my face makeup seems to fade quickly so setting sprays help keep that from happening.  I have used the Charlotte Tilbury one that will be offered during ULTA's sale.  It's good and for a high end choice, I think it's one of the better ones.  The Charlotte Tilbury spray on sale is the travel size and it's a decent amount so if you want to try a setting spray wthout paying full price, the travel size would give you enough to try it out for quite a while.  Have not tried the TARTE setting spray.  

 

Drugstore version I have had good luck with the Milani Make It Last original version.  Don't know if it's alcohol free as I don't have a bottle of it right now.  

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I buy the minis usually. I was using the CT. Really like it. Alcohol is the last ingredient so not worried. It was almost gone so bought the Tarte life lock. I think I like this more than the CT. No alcohol. I hope QVC brings the two pack back.
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I had the Milani and liked it. The issues is my. Bad hands. I need a smaller bottle. It’s why I use mini. The Miani one is hard to get top off so I can transfer into a smaller bottle
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I think a nice setting spray can make your makeup look seamless. Melts it all together to give to a flawless look. I double layer. I put my foundation and concealer on. Then spray. Then my blush and bronzer. Spray again. Then go in with my doll 10 loose powder. Sometimes I give it a third spray. Or will put the loose powder on after blush and bronzer and just do a second spray then.
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My all time favorite setting spray is NYX Bare With Me Prime, Set, Refresh Multitasking Spray.  This setting spray is only $9.99 and it has such a fine and nice mist. My makeup lasts through weightlifting and aerobics thanks to this setting spray. Love it- I've used it as a primer and I've used it as a setting spray. It works on my oily/combo skin.  

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I've always disliked setting sprays because it seemed counter-intuitive to put something wet on my face after putting my makeup on.  However, I found Elf Power Grip Dewey Setting Spray.  It has a "shockingly fine" mist.  You might find it cheaper at full price than the others on sale.  I don't remember what I paid for it, but Elf is usually very reasonable.  

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Yes, I've been using a setting spray in the last several years.

 I use Fix+ by Mac and it works to hold my makeup in place all day.
I feel it helps the clean beauty items I have been using recently, especially cream blush. It stays all day without reapplication. Cream blush never lasted on me until I began using a setting spray.

 

I liked UD Up All Night too. When I was finished with that, I tried Mac. 
They're both pretty good.