Best Makeup Setting Sprays October 2026
Finding the right setting spray keeps your makeup looking fresh and intact throughout the day. This independent guide highlights the top options to help you compare finishes, bottle sizes, and formulas for your skin type.
Last updated: 1 October 2026
Maybelline Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray 100ml climbed 1 position
L'Oreal Paris Infaillible 3-Second Setting Mist 75ml dropped 1 position
Makeup Setting Sprays: Top 5
1
Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray 118ml
from £17.162 stores
from £17.16
2 stores
2
Maybelline Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray 100ml
from £7.996 stores
1
from £7.99
6 stores
3
L'Oreal Paris Infaillible 3-Second Setting Mist 75ml
from £7.005 stores
1
from £7.00
5 stores
4
Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist 116ml
from £24.005 stores
from £24.00
5 stores
5
NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray 60ml
from £8.994 stores
from £8.99
4 stores
Urban Decay All Nighter locks makeup in place with a dependable waterproof and paraben-free formula. It offers a balancing matte yet moisturising finish that works across oily, normal, dry, and combination skin types.
Pros
Waterproof formula
Cruelty-free and paraben-free
Suitable for all skin types
Generous 118 ml bottle
Cons
Higher price tier than drugstore brands
Matte finish may not suit ultra-glossy looks
Maybelline Lasting Fix is designed to control excess shine with an all-day matte finish. Its formula is tailored specifically for oily skin to keep foundation and powder secure.
Pros
Matte finish for shine control
Decent 100 ml volume
Formulated specifically for oily skin
Cons
Not formulated for dry skin types
Not listed as waterproof
L'Oreal Paris Infaillible 3-Second Setting Mist delivers quick application to lock your look in seconds. It combines softening and moisturising ingredients with a matte finish that works on all skin types.
Pros
Softening and moisturising formula
Quick-setting fine mist
Suitable for all skin types
Cons
Smaller 75 ml bottle size
Not specified as waterproof
Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist hydrates the complexion while keeping makeup in place. It offers a refreshing boost in a large 116 ml bottle suitable for setting and reviving your look.
Pros
Moisturising and refreshing formula
Generous 116 ml size
Suitable for normal and all skin types
Cons
Premium price tier
Lacks dedicated oil-control matte finish
NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray delivers a lightweight, moisturising layer to lock makeup with a balanced finish. The cruelty-free formula is gentle enough for sensitive, mature, dry, and normal skin types.
Pros
Cruelty-free formula
Moisturising finish
Suitable for sensitive and mature skin
Cons
Smallest bottle in the ranking (60 ml)
Not listed as waterproof
Compare specifications
| Quantity | 118 ml | 100 ml | — | 116 ml | 60 ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price/ml | 118 | 100 | — | 116 | 60 |
| Skin type | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All | Oily | All | Normal, All | Normal, Dry, All, Sensitive, Mature |
| Features | Waterproof, Moisturising, Matte, Paraben free, Cruelty free | Matte | Softening, Moisturising, Matte | Moisturising | Moisturising, Matte, Cruelty free |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
