Top 5 Reasons To Try Makeup Sprays

Makeup sprays are one of the best secrets that makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts alike have used to both prep and finish the face. But for us average folk, it can be confusing to know what these magical sprays actually do. Here I’ll share with you our top 5 reasons why you need to incorporate these makeup mists into your life!

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Prime Time
If you have oily skin like me, you know that skipping primer before foundation is a big no-no. But with all those lotions and potions under your makeup, it can be hard to create the perfect light-weight canvas. Enter: makeup spray. A fine mist of the right formula can work just as well as silicone and cream foundation primers at keeping that oily T-Zone at bay. Apply after moisturiser but before foundation. Urban Decay’s De-Slick Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray ($44, available from Mecca) is seriously amazing at providing that feather-light oily barrier!

Banish the Cake Face
You’ve finished your entire makeup; your brows are sharp, your contour is on-point and your lips are on fleek. But you look closer into the mirror and realise that you’ve over-powered (again!) and every line and wrinkle looks cakey and dry. Don’t worry, I’ve definitely been there! A quick go of a light-weight spray like Australis Make-up Finishing Spritz ($14.95, available from Priceline) after your entire makeup routine can remove that not-so-cute look within seconds.

Long Last The Makeup
If you’ve tried every beauty tip in every style book, but your makeup still breaks down by midday, then perhaps it’s time to jump on the makeup spray wagon. After your entire makeup routine is finished, a liberal spritz of a targeted spray like Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray ($44, available from Mecca) or Skindinavia’s Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray ($39.95, available from skindinavia.com.au) will lock everything in place all day long.

No Fuss Touch Ups
Instead of digging through your makeup bag for that compact powder to get rid of your shiny nose during the day, try reaching for a spray instead. Powders can look too heavy, especially if you’re layering it on throughout the day. A spray will keep your skin dewy and hydrated. NYX’s Dewy Finish Make Up Setting Spray ($14.95, available from Target) does a great job! Plus it’s palm-sized, so it’s easy to tote around with you. Or DIY it, and pop your favourite spritz into a travel-sized spray bottle!

Foiled Again!
If you thought that makeup sprays were just for the face, think again! Makeup artists have long used them to intensify eyeshadows, amp up metallic shades and help loose eyeshadow pigments adhere to the eyelid. Simply pick up your favourite eyeshadow with a synthetic brush, lightly spray the bristles and apply to the eyelids. MAC’s Fix + ($27, available from MAC Cosmetics) is a popular one to try!