DIY Makeup Setting Spray – How to Make one at Home?

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Christine Wyman

DIY Makeup Setting Spray
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Makeup enthusiasts often encounter a common frustration: eye shadow and other cosmetic products deteriorating quickly after application. This can result in a less-than-ideal look, especially when the expectation is to maintain a polished appearance throughout the day or event.

We understand the importance of a lasting makeup application. Utilizing a makeup setting spray is an effective strategy to combat this issue. These sprays are designed to keep makeup intact and prevent smudging, offering endurance to your beauty routine. Commercial brands offer a variety of setting sprays, and we advocate for their use as a crucial step in preserving your makeup.

What Does a Makeup Setting Spray Do?

  • Hydrates skin: Ensures that skin remains moist and supple.
  • Locks in makeup: Helps makeup last longer and stay fresh.
  • Cost-effective: Homemade setting sprays reduce expenses.
  • Natural options: DIY variants can be gentler on the skin.

We can create natural setting spray at home to combine skin care with economic savings, while still achieving a professionl look.

What Will You Need?

DIY Makeup setting spray

Common Makeup Spray

To create this staple makeup spray:

  • Ingredients:
    • Distilled or filtered water
    • Rosewater
    • Glycerin
  • Tools:
    • Spray bottle
    • Funnel
    • Teaspoon

Steps:

  1. Pour water into the spray bottle until two-thirds full.
  2. Include 3 to 4 teaspoons of rosewater.
  3. Add glycerin, beginning with 2 teaspoons and adjusting based on skin type and preference.
  4. Secure the cap, shake well before each use, and mist your face to set makeup.

DIY Makeup Spray Without Glycerin

For those who need a glycerin-free option:

  • Ingredients:
    • Witch hazel
    • Aloe vera gel
    • Rubbing alcohol
  • Tools:
    • Spray bottle
    • Funnel

Steps:

  1. Fill the bottle two-thirds with water.
  2. Mix 3 teaspoons of witch hazel and proportions of aloe vera gel and rubbing alcohol.
  3. Shake thoroughly before spraying on your face.

Hydrating DIY Spray

Multitask with this hydrating spray:

  • Ingredients:
    • Rose hydrosol
    • Aloe vera gel
    • Witch hazel extract
    • Vegetable glycerin
  • Tools:
    • Spray bottle
    • Funnel

Steps:

  1. Sterilize a 4oz bottle thoroughly.
  2. Use a funnel to add 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel, 2 teaspoons witch hazel, 3 teaspoons vegetable glycerin, and top with rose hydrosol.
  3. Shake well, hold at 18 inches from the face, and mist lightly over finished makeup for a long-lasting effect.

Witch Hazel Setting Spray

For a spray that soothes and controls oil:

  • Ingredients:
    • Witch hazel
    • Rosewater
  • Tools:
    • Spray bottle

Steps:

  1. Mix equal parts of witch hazel and rosewater in a spray bottle.
  2. Shake the solution well and apply to the face either before or after makeup to help set it and provide additional skin care benefits.

Extra Tips

  • Essential Oils: Add a few drops of lavender or lemon essential oil to customize your setting spray with a pleasant fragrance and additional skin benefits. However, if we have sensitive skin, it’s important to choose oils that won’t cause irritation.
  • Light & Glow: For a dewy look, incorporate illuminating drops into the setting spray, but use sparingly to avoid excessive shine.
  • Matte Look: If we seek a matte finish, avoid adding oils or illuminants to the spray and ensure it fully absorbs before applying makeup layers.
  • Anti-inflammatory: To address skin concerns, tea tree oil can be an effective anti-inflammatory addition, helping to keep our skin clean and clear.
  • Moisturizing: Select a setting spray with humectant properties to nourish and keep our skin moisturized throughout the day.
  • Usage Instructions: Spray the setting spray after skin preparation as a primer, after applying foundation, and any time during the day to refresh makeup. Let it soak for a few moments before proceeding.
  • Customization: Customizes the setting spray according to the desired final makeup look—be it dewy or matte—and specific skin needs, taking care to avoid components that might lead to irritation.
Concern Suggestion
Irritation & Sensitivity Choose gentle oils; patch test before full application.
Desire for Glow Add illuminating drops, use minimally.
Skin Nourishment Opt for sprays with moisturizing ingredients.
Scent Preference Incorporate safe-for-skin essential oils.