How it’s held up: After a few months of use, we’ve actually come to like this spray more now than when we first used it. It definitely made us look dewier in the warmer months, but once the temperatures dropped and our skin dulled, we found ourselves reaching for this spray for its instant moisture and glowy results.

We created the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval to help you find the very best products for your life. We use our unique methodology to test products in three labs across the country and with our network of home testers to determine their effectiveness, durability, ease of use, and so much more. Based on the results, we rate and recommend products so you can find the right one for your needs. But we don’t stop there: We also regularly re-review the categories in which we’ve awarded the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval — because the best product of today might not be the best of tomorrow. And by the way, companies can never buy our recommendation: Their products must earn it, fair and square. Be forewarned that it needs to be shaken up before misting your skin, as we’ve had some unshaken spritzes that seemed to spit the product at us rather than spray. Regardless, this mist has been a moisturizing gift to us dry-skinned beauty lovers, keeping us moisturized and our makeup perfect throughout even the coldest winter days. When your skin is acting up, turn to this Tower 28 mist. Formulated with sensitive skin in mind, this cult-favorite spray contains hypochlorous acid, an ingredient naturally produced by the body to fight redness and irritation, along with a whole slew of other pH-balancing components. It's even received the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance, so you know it's safe for all skin types. How it's held up: This setting spray has kept makeup in place when using for weekend nights out and an all-day wedding. It's been a reliable part of our skincare routine knowing we can use this spray and not worry about reapplying or needing any major touchups. We have noticed some blemishes pop up, but we can't definitively say this setting spray is causing them. Either way, it's a product we love and will continue to use.We're not the first to say it and we certainly won't be the last: You don't need to spend a ton of money to find beauty products that actually work. Case in point: Kim Kardashian once shared that she swears by Pixi Beauty's glycolic acid toner, proving that the London-based brand doesn't mess around when it comes to high-quality formulations. Unsurprisingly, the line's makeup-fixing mist is stellar — it prolongs makeup wear and keeps it from melting, even when temps reach triple digits. When you’re finishing off your makeup, the last thing you want to do is add more weight — which is why we love this ultra-fine, barely-there mist from E.l.f. Cosmetics that keeps our makeup perfect throughout the day (the brand boasts 16-hour wear) without the high-end price tag. While we love a nice glow, we appreciated the shine-controlled finish that this spray left us with, keeping our skin looking dewy, but not damp or oily. We noticed that this spray played particularly well with powders, which makes us believe that this is a great option for days that you’re getting ultra-glammed up. As an ardent fan of Milk Makeup’s iconic Hydro Grip Primer, I had high hopes for its post-glam finale - the Hydro Grip Setting Spray. Like its priming counterpart, it promises a death grip on foundation, blusher, bronzer, etc, as well as a welcome slurp of moisture and an airy glow. You’ll notice that it’s a two-phase formula that has to be shaken like a martini to combine the mixtures - one designed to grip, the other designed to enhance skin's glow. It doesn’t take much to combine the two, and the pump dispenses a nice even halo of mist across the face. Whether you experience chronically dry skin or need a boost of hydration in the cooler months, this alcohol-free setting spray from MAC is a product you’ll want to have on hand. Beauty products that contain a high level of alcohol (when it’s one of the first few ingredients listed) are known to strip your skin of moisture — a total no-no for people with dry complexions. This spray has a milky consistency that both looks and feels hydrating when spritzed on top of our makeup without causing our skin to appear oily. And better yet, it has blue-light and pollution protection to shield your skin from those irritants you never stop to think about. We noticed a visibly smoother texture once the mist had sunken into our skin, blurring texture and keeping our makeup looking fresh all day (yes, we really can attest to its staying power).

There are so many formulas to consider, and not all are created equal. To help you find the perfect setting spray for your skin type, we enlisted the help of a handful of reviewers to research the most popular options and try them out firsthand in our lab. We spritzed our way through 28 setting sprays — keeping finish, formula and lasting power top of mind — to find the 11 best options. In the end, the Benefit Cosmetics Super Setter Pore-Minimizing Setting Spray caught our attention because of its pore-blurring finish and long-lasting hold, even after being splashed with water. For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. An alcohol-free formula to set your make up masterpiece, Milk Makeups Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray behaves like a featherweight seal between skin and the elements. Vegan, cruelty-free and formulated without any fillers, this forms an invisible shield that will flex with your face and is perfect for sandwiching under and over your make up.

A few reviewers online felt that the spray gave off a strong rose smell. If you're easily bothered by fragrances, this one might not be for you. Rest assured, though, that our tester says the fragrance becomes less noticeable over time. Makeup artists always have setting sprays in their kits, especially bridal makeup artists,” admits Carly Utting. “We need the client’s makeup to stay put throughout the day so a setting spray is a must for any makeup application.” Is finishing powder or setting spray better?

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