Don’t let the hot and humid weather take away your hard work and artistry this festive season. Blessed with innovative formulas that have your (and your make-up’s) back, these are some of our go-to’s for all-day wear. With options verified by Rihanna herself, cult-classics and new favourites, you won’t have to worry about your base slipping and sliding. Jump from open house to open house with complete confidence that your make-up will stay in place.
Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
Rihanna looked flawless during her historical Super Bowl performance. With her soft matte complexion never budging throughout the night, we couldn’t wait to learn which Fenty products was responsible. Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist, Priscilla Ono spills that it was none other than her Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder. Watch as this powder instantly blurs the looks of pores, extends makeup wear and absorbs shine.
MAC Fix + Stay Over Setting Spray
This alcohol-free version of the cult classic locks in your make-up for up to sixteen hours! This innovative hydrating formula will secure make-up in place and also protect the skin against environmental pollution and blue light too.
YSL Beauty Top Secrets Glow Perfecting Mist
This mist that can either be used before makeup application or after! YSL Beauty’s Top Secrets setting spray will have your skin glowy and set in place from day to night. Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent makeup artists and developed by skincare experts, this 2-in-1 mist hydrates your skin for a radiant natural glow and keeps makeup looking fresh all day.
Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
Get an effortless airbrushed finish with this setting powder from Hourglass. It impressive light-reflecting powder instantly blurs imperfections and doesn’t cause any flashback. Its soft finish on the skin extends make-up wear for long hours and keeps the complexion camera-ready.
Huda Beauty Resting Boss Face Waterproof Spray
Drawing inspiration from makeup hacks by some drag queens who would use hairspray to keep their makeup in place, this setting spray promises the same result! This extra-hold setting spray delivers an ultimate matte and waterproof finish without leaving the skin feeling dry and set for hours. However, if you’re a little sensitive to smells, then this may not be for you as the spray is heavily scented and lingers for a few hours.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Tone-Up
Laura Mercier adds to their cult setting powder collection with this Tone-Up version that enlivens complexions with its peachy-pink pigments, leaving skin with a naturally glowy look.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Soft Radiance Setting Powder
Available in five sheer shades, this setting powder has done wonders for our complexion’s staying power. Its super fine texture goes undetectable on the face. With one swipe you’ll see the powder smooth, blur and keep shine at bay. We also like its unique sifter that keeps application completely mess-free.
