Beauty

[Pecky]

I do use Urban Decay's setting spray and love it.  I really see a difference when I forget to use it. 

[Shelbelle]

No alcohol, beware !!!  

[Icegoddess]

So, alcohol vs non-alcohol setting sprays.  There's a place for both.  

Recently, I was watching someone on one of the morning shows talking about setting sprays.  She said if you want transfer-proof makeup, to look for one with alcohol in it.  Also, one with alcohol in it is also referred to as a fixing spray, whereas the nonalcohol one simply blends the makeup.  Therefore, all fixing sprays are setting sprays, but not all setting sprays are fixing sprays.  

"Alcohol-based setting sprays contain polymers that remain on the skin after the alcohol in the spray evaporates off the face. These polymers form a film that locks makeup in place. Water-based setting sprays, on the other hand, don't have the same shielding capabilities. These types of sprays are used to blend makeup and moisturize the skin, creating a cleaner, brighter finish — but not necessarily a long-lasting one."

"For this reason, celebrity makeup artist Gloria Elias-Foeillet told Byrdie that alcohol-setting sprays are the superior option for extending your makeup's wear. However, that doesn't automatically mean alcohol-based setting sprays are better for your skin.

Read More: https://www.thelist.com/1323170/alcohol-vs-water-based-setting-spray-makeup."

There's also a difference between Finishing Sprays and Setting Sprays.  According to Katlynandcompany, 

"There is a difference between what finishing sprays and setting sprays do for your makeup and skin. Finishing sprays help your makeup look more like actual skin because it’s not just resting on top of your face. On the other hand, setting sprays help your makeup to last all day through sweat, rain, and other elements."

"Many of these sprays contain alcohol, and that may or may not be a bad thing. There are good and bad alcohols. If your spray contains a bad alcohol, you shouldn’t use it unless it’s listed as one of the few last ingredients on the back of the bottle. Avoiding bad alcohols in your sprays can help prevent aging and drying your skin out."

Being a curly, I'm familiar with the difference between good alcohols and bad alcohols and had wondered if the same concept applied to setting sprays, and apparently it does.  

Good alcohols:  

glycol

c12-16

acetyl alcohol

stearyl alcohol

lauryl alcohol

cetearyl alcohol

myristyl alcohol

butylene glycol

propanediol

[stevieb]

I almost always use one if I've done makeup that day. I've tried many but tend most often to use Elf, NYX or Milani. I've found the 'higher end' ones are usually no better.

[haddon9]

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@Icegoddess wrote:

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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I feel the same way and have never used a setting spray but might give this brand a try.

[Shelbelle]

Pacifica also makes a good one, it does have alcohol

[Steffdoggy10]

I've never found setting sprays to make a huge difference or maybe I'm just not noticing it.
I think they're difficult to use because you're not supposed to get them in your eyes and it's hard not to get it in your hair.

[RollTide2008]

I like Mac Fix +. I don’t spray it directly on my face. I spray it on a brush or sponge and pat it on.

[Jacie]

I have tried many and always go back to UD All-Nighter and MAC Fix Plus. I particularly like MAC for when I look too powdery. It makes make-up melt into skin for the most beautiful finish. UD is for when my make-up needs to go in for the long haul!

[calgal9]

I use the NYX too and find it keeps the eyebrow pencil on all day.  I have no brows left and this keeps it in place instead of me accidently wiping it off .  Also I have very sensitive eyes and it has caused no problem at all.  I do keep my eyes closed when spraying and pat off any if it gets on my lids .