By now, you know I have oily skin. Finding a setting spray that will check my sebum production at the door is key, but difficult. Trial and error is annoying, time consuming and costly. However, thank me later because I’ve done some of the searching for you. Below are three products I’ve tried and two more that I want to try:
NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray
This doesn’t do a damn thing for me besides keep my makeup in place. It does nothing for controlling shine. In fact, it makes my face oiler, therefore, it doesn’t do much to solidify its claim of achieving a ‘matte finish.’ The only benefit is its cost. It’s the cheapest out of the three products in the photo above.
Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray
This is very similar to the NYX product. It keeps my makeup in place, but it doesn’t control shine. After spraying, my face is always oiler than normal. I had high hopes for this brand because people rave about it. Thank goodness I bought the travel size.
M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix+ Spray
It looks like water, so you’d think it wouldn’t be effective, but looks can be deceiving. This product is the truth; it’s my holy grail setting spray. It also does a great job of combating shine and keeping my makeup in place. My makeup stays matte for hours, and I don’t really need to blot my t-zone, but I still do because of habit. Prep + Prime is a multi-use setting spray, too. I also use it to dampen my Real Techniques Complexion Sponge for blending foundation and concealer or add moisture to my contour palette. I used this product in the photo above, and I only had to blot once. This photo was taken when I got home at like three in the morning. Face was still popping!
I still want to try the Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Makeup Sealer and Boscia White Charcoal Mattifying Makeup Setting Spray. I heard these were good, but I won’t be holding my breath.
What are some of your favorite setting sprays? Let me know in the comments section below.
-Genevia
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You should def go for it and try the Boscia! That is 100% my holygrail for oily skin. I’ve converted everyone I know from fix plus (it didn’t do much for me) lol
Great post!
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lol. I will definitely get it! Thank you!
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The urban decay one is my favorite!!!!
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Glad someone deems it worthy lol. It’s so crazy what works for some and not for others. Thanks for your comment! 🙂
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Hey thanks for such an informative post, i have written a post on how to take care of oily skin, do give it a reading please
https://ayushikhandelwalblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/13/8-best-skin-care-tips-for-oily-skin/
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I will definitely check it out. Thank you for your comment!
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GIRL YOU ARE STUNNING!!! U GO xx
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Thank you SO much and for stopping by!
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Dont be dafttt!!xxx
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