Setting Spray/Mist and Set Comparisons
Urban Decay All Nighter, Mehron Barrier Spray, Elf Makeup Mist and Set, Mac Fix + and Makeup Forever Mist and Fix.
Wow that was a mouthful, now in all fairness these are not all suppose to be the exact same thing. I have over the years purchased many different products to help my clients keep their makeup on, and mine as well during the hot summer months. I will compare the ones I have used, why I liked or didn't like them.
Mehron Barrier Spray- 9.99 for 2oz (Mehron products are not animal tested)
What they say:Barrier Spray™ may be misted on top of finished powder makeup to set and preserve the makeup application. Barrier Spray™ can be used under makeup to stop sweat or over makeup to set it.
(I bought mine at Hot Topic for $2.00 on sale)
Urban Decay All Nighter-29.00 for 4oz (UD all nighter is a Vegan product)
What they say:A revolutionary, technologically advanced makeup-setting spray that's suited for all skin types and keeps your makeup in place for up to 16 hours.Temperature Control Technology prevents makeup from a melt down when it's warm and avoids makeup dehydration and cracking when it's cold.
MAC Fix plus:1 oz for $10.00 (MAC is not tested on animals/even carry vegan products)
What they say:Adds radiance, finishes makeup. Spray it on. Skin drinks it up
Makeup Forever Mist and Fix 4.22oz for $27.00 (not a cruelty free product)
What they say: A light and comfortable spray that sets all types of makeup and prolongs hold, even under extreme conditions.
ELF Makeup Mist and Set 2oz for $3.00(No animal testing)
What they say: The lightweight, comfortable and alcohol free formula improves makeup wearability and prevents color from running or fading.
Okay now my review:
I prefer both Mehron and Urban Decay for my setting sprays. They are made to use before and after the makeup to hold your makeup on like a primer. I feel they are both what have worked for me and my clients. I use to live in South Florida and it was seriously the only thing that kept their faces from melting off. I recently started using Mehron which is made for stage makeup, so it a little hardcore for every use. It does not break me out, I only use it when I know its gonna be a long hot day. For my everyday use I always find myself reaching for UD All Nighter.
Now the Mist and Set products I prefer......ELF yeah I said it I paid $1.50 for it and it was just as good as my MAC fix plus and my Makeup Forever Mist and Fix. I know I know it hurts me and my wallet just saying that. These are a little different because they don't seem to hold my makeup on. They however do make my mineral makeup blend into the skin. They make it look less cakey/creasing after a long hot day.
Between the three of them, I have not noticed that one does anything better than the other. I like all three but for $1.50 I will just keep buying ELF. I do not think any of them are life changing but for what I use it for ELF works amazing for me.
So now tell me what do you use? Is there one I didn't mention that you think I should?
7 comments
Great review! The Urban Decay All Nighter is my holy grail! It keeps my makeup on all day through this Texas heat!
ReplyDeleteI bought the elf one today...can't wait for it to be here too see if it works for me. I so hope it does!
ReplyDeleteI heart Urban Decay All Nighter. It's the best!!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea these were cruelty free (except makeupforever) so that is good to hear.. I have yet to even try any of these out but the Elf and UD sound really amazing! Hopefully one day Elf will be more available in Canada!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good review:)
I'm SOO glad you posted that!! I'm running low on my MAC Fix+ and I was thinking about if I should re-purchase or try something else. i think i'll try the UD even though it's more than half the price of MAC. Oh well it never hurts to try :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, tea is amazing! I'm glad you like it as well haha :P
I love the elf and urban decay spray . there my to fav, i dnt do my makeup without them , please follow me Britter889,blogspot.com , im now following u
ReplyDeleteCerina if you buy it from Sephora they offer UD All Nighter in travel size which is like $11.00 if you want to just try it out!
ReplyDeleteBritney I am glad you like them too!