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You’ve invested time and effort into creating your ideal makeup look, and you expect it to last. The best setting sprays with SPF protect that effort, while defending against the sun’s relentless UV rays that threaten not only your appearance but also your skin’s health. These multitasking mists lock in makeup for hours on end while delivering easy, on-the-go sun protection. Imagine reapplying sunscreen with a simple spritz without disrupting your carefully applied beauty look.
Pro makeup artist Lauren D’Amelio Ventre considers a setting spray with SPF a go-to in her routine. “It’s the easiest way to protect your skin and keep your glam from smudging,” D’Amelio Ventre tells Vogue, noting it’s like a weightless touch-up for your daily sun care. This means you no longer have to choose between a flawless face and robust sun defense; you can effortlessly have both, safeguarding your complexion while maintaining a radiant glow.
Vogue’s Favorite Setting Sprays With SPF
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Coola Organic Makeup Setting Spray with SPF 30
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Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50
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E.l.f Cosmetics Suntouchable All Set for Sun Setting Spray
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Below, shop the best setting sprays with SPF formulas, according to makeup pros and Vogue editors. Best of all? No matter which you choose, they’re all white-cast-free.
Best for Oily Skin: Supergoop! (Re)setting Refreshing Mist
- Why We Love It: Supergoop! knows more than a thing or two about sun protection—and its mist nails both an SPF refresh and makeup setting. “I love that this mist is lightweight and refreshing to reapply,” says pro makeup artist Brielle Pollara. “It leaves a natural finish that doesn’t appear oily because it’s formulated with a diffusing powder, which I love especially for those with oily skin. This will help set makeup and absorb excess oil and shine.” Plus, this pick helps leave a blurred finish thanks to the diffusing ingredients.
- Key Ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, peppermint oil, spearmint-leaf oil, rosemary-leaf oil, microfine powders
- Protection Level: SPF 40
- UVA and UVB Protection: Yes
- Fragrance-free: No
- Cruelty-free: Yes
- Size: 3.4 fl. oz.
Best Water-Resistant: Coola Organic Makeup Setting Spray With SPF 30
- Why We Love It: Water-resistant yet utterly refreshing, this setting spray manages to give skin a matte finish without drying it out. Instead, ingredients like aloe vera, cucumber, and hyaluronic acid help to fortify your skin’s natural barrier. “This is ideal for anyone who prefers a matte finish,” D’Amelio Ventre says. “It’s lightweight, has broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection, and is water-resistant, great for humid days or if you’re out and about. Since it’s alcohol based, it doubles as a shine-control step, though I usually advise sensitive-skin clients to patch test first.”
- Key Ingredients: Organic aloe vera, cucumber, hyaluronic acid, SPF 30
- Protection Level: SPF 30
- UVA and UVB Protection: Yes
- Fragrance-free: No (naturally derived)
- Cruelty-free: Yes
- Size: 1.5 oz.
Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Kate Somerville UncompliKated SPF 50
- Why We Love It: Say you’re favorite setting spray is one of the many aerosol options on the market, for its mattifying finish and even application. Kate Somerville’s will impart the same effect, with the addition of SPF 50 protection. “I like that this is a fine mist aerosol so you can ensure you’re getting even coverage over the entire face,” says Pollara. “Sometimes spray nozzles apply unevenly! It provides more of a matte finish, so it’s good for someone prone to oil. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid for added hydration, which helps keep makeup fresh and the skin feeling refreshed.” Best of all, this formula is completely noncomedogenic—so spritz away without fear of breaking out.
- Key Ingredients: Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, rhodiola-rosea-root extract, lavender oil
- Protection Level: SPF 50
- UVA and UVB Protection: Yes
- Fragrance-free: No
- Cruelty-free: Yes
- Size: 3.4 oz.
Best for Sensitive Skin: Vacation Super Spritz SPF 50 Face Mist
- Why we love it: This dermatologist-tested formula is perfect for those with complexions prone to irritation. It’s mineral-oil-free with the added sustainable benefit of being reef safe. The subtle satin finish boasts water resistance to ensure your makeup stays put no matter where your day takes you—whether battling sweaty commutes or sitting poolside. It’s worth noting that while shea and coconut are great for drier skin types, they’re not ideal for anyone with acne-prone skin.
- Key ingredients: Aloe-vera extract, shea oil, caffeine, green-tea-leaf extract, coconut extract, vitamin E
- Protection Level: SPF 50
- UVA and UVB Protection: Yes
- Fragrance-free: No
- Cruelty-free: Yes
- Size: 2.2 fl. oz.
Best Drugstore: E.L.F. Suntouchable All Set for Sun Setting Spray
- Why We Love It: This clear, weightless mist primes, sets, and refreshes your makeup while delivering broad-spectrum SPF 45 protection. Infused with skin-loving watermelon fruit extract, prickly pear seed oil, and bisabolol, it’s perfect for fast reapplication over makeup on the go. Plus, it’s fragrance-free.
- Key Ingredients: Watermelon fruit extract, prickly pear seed oil, bisabolol
- Protection Level: SPF 45
- UVA and UVB Protection: Yes
- Fragrance-free: Yes
- Cruelty-free: Yes
- Size: 2 fl. oz.
Best Long Wear: Milani Make It Last Sunscreen Setting Spray SPF 30
- Why We Love It: This powerhouse spray not only extends the wear of your makeup for up to 16 hours but also provides a reliable SPF 30, keeping shine at bay and your skin safe. You’ll revel in its oil-absorbing properties and its ability to create a flawless, soft-focus effect that lasts all day, ensuring your complexion remains perfected and protected without any unwanted greasiness.
- Key Ingredients: Glycerin, SPF 30, PVP, water, garden nasturtium extract
- Protection Level: SPF 30
- UVA and UVB Protection: Yes
- Fragrance-free: No
- Cruelty-free: Yes
- Size: 2.02 fl. oz.
Best Dewy: Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50
- Why We Love It: Anyone who loves a radiant, glowy complexion needn’t look further than this Kopari pick. “This is a beautiful option because it combines high broad-spectrum chemical filters, including avobenzone and octocrylene, with skin-loving hydrators like hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid,” D’Amelio Ventre says. “It also includes antioxidants like vitamins C and E, plus mineral pigments such as iron oxides for that luminous, healthy-skin glow. I love that it not only locks makeup in place but also makes reapplication effortless.”
- Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, Mica
- Protection Level: SPF 50
- UVA and UVB Protection: Yes
- Fragrance-free: No
- Cruelty-free: Yes
- Size: 2.53 fl. oz.
Everything You Need to Know
Can an SPF setting spray replace my daily sunscreen?
While beneficial, an SPF setting spray isn’t a substitute for a daily sunscreen in the same way that a hydrating mist can’t replace your daily moisturizer. “SPF setting sprays are fantastic for reapplication over makeup,” says D’Amelio Ventre. “They don’t replace your base layer of sunscreen in the morning, but they’re the most practical way to maintain protection without disturbing your look.” Instead, the experts say you should consider the layer a second line of defense: one that works double duty to keep your makeup in place while re-upping on SPF throughout the day.
How often should you reapply setting spray with SPF?
First things first, Pollara notes that it’s best to seek out formulas that feature at least SPF 30. D’Amelio Ventre advises reapplying every two hours if you’re outdoors in direct sunlight. “When using a spray, hold it about 6 to 10 inches from your face, mist generously in several passes, and let it set. For the delicate eye area, I recommend spraying onto your hands and gently pressing it in,” she adds.
What ingredients help enhance sun protection?
Beyond the UV filters themselves, such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, there are key supporting ingredients that really make a difference in both skin care and sun care. Below, D’Amelio Ventre breaks down ingredients to look out for:
- Photostabilizers: “Octocrylene paired with avobenzone helps keep filters stable so your sunscreen maintains its protection throughout the day,” says D’Amelio Ventre.
- Antioxidants: “Vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid help neutralize free radicals triggered by UV and visible light, adding another layer of defense,” she continues.
- Iron Oxides: D’Amelio Ventre explains that iron oxides help block visible light, which is especially important for clients dealing with melasma or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Brielle Pollara is a professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician based between New York and New Jersey.
- Lauren D’Amelio Ventre is a celebrity makeup artist, beauty educator, and founder of The Art of Enhancement, D’Amelio Cosmetics, and La Ve Da Beauty.
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