9 Best Setting Sprays for Dry Skin

When suffering from dry skin, you tend to focus on ensuring your makeup products 

will help to improve any dryness.

One product you may overlook is a setting spray, however, it’s just as important to ensure this helps and doesn’t set you back from improving any skin issues.   

Picking the right setting spray is vital, you want to be looking at what ingredients are in the spray and paying attention to anything that will help to keep your skin hydrated.

Setting sprays can also give different finishes and you want to try to avoid sprays that leave you with a matte finish as this could dry your skin out further.

Instead, use a spray that will give you a dewy and glowing finish. 

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea for all Skin Types 

Mario Badescu has produced a facial spray that doesn’t just work at protecting and improving your skin but also doubles up as a makeup setting spray to give you a dewy finish.

Infused with aloe vera and cucumber extract, these key ingredients will soothe and hydrate your skin. The infused peppermint essential water will also invigorate dull, tired and dry skin.

The cooling benefits of this spray also work on keeping your skin energized and toned for longer.  

This can be applied to the face and neck as both a facial and setting spray, but also to your hair for all-over hydration. 

Apply before using moisturizer or after makeup application and reapply throughout the day for any hydration boosts. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Dewy Set Hydrating Setting Spray 

This dewy setting spray won’t just hold your make-up in place, it will also keep your skin hydrated and retain your skin’s natural moisture levels.

It will leave you with a radiant finish making it perfect for you if you suffer from dry skin. 

Free from any unwanted ingredients that could cause further irritation, this setting spray doesn’t have any parabens, phthalates or mineral oils. 

For application, make sure you avoid contact with your eyes and apply to clean skin pre or post-makeup application.

You can even purchase a travel-size option to keep in your bag and re-apply throughout the day. 

Physicians Formula Rose All Stay Illuminating Setting Spray for Makeup

This multipurpose setting spray focuses on improving makeup wear and holding it in place.

It’s enriched with rose water which helps to soothe, calm and hydrate the skin, making it perfect for people who suffer from tired and dry skin.

It will leave you with a radiant all-day glow as the spray tightens and brightens your skin, while also reducing the signs of pores. 

Clinically and dermatologically tested, this clean and illuminating setting spray is packed with natural ingredients and free from alcohol, parabens and gluten.

It will give you full confidence by reviving your skin and not causing further irritation. 

MILK Makeup Hydro Grip Set and Refresh Mini Spray 

This alcohol-free setting spray is packed with natural ingredients to help soothe and improve any dry skin while keeping your makeup in place for up to 12 hours.

Formulated with aloe, vitamin B3 and hemp-derived cannabis seed extract, it will keep the skin hydrated, lock in moisture and provide antioxidant benefits throughout the day. 

Consumers speak highly of this setting spray, 100% of surveyed customers said they immediately felt their makeup was locked in and set.

A huge 95% said they immediately felt that their skin looked hydrated and refreshed.

After 12 hours of use, 100% of consumers said their makeup was locked in and lasted for 12 hours, while 90% said the formula gripped makeup all day.

Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray 

This Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray has been formulated with all skin types in mind and is perfect for people with dryer skin as it has a lightweight, non-drying finish.

It will keep your makeup in place and leave it looking fresh for up to 16 hours.

Use this setting spray for a smooth and radiant finish to really up your make-up game. 

Shake well before use and spray onto the face, allowing it to set into the skin. 

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Makeup Setting Spray with Hyaluronic Acid 

Formulated with purified hyaluronic acid, which is a hydrator found naturally in the skin, this setting spray will get to work on any dry skin by locking in moisture and providing long-lasting hydration to give you a smooth and natural dewy finish.  

Use as part of your daily skincare routine, spray on your face from 12-14 inches away, cover all areas and avoid contact with eyes.

You can go about your day with your makeup locked in place and with a glowing look.

 Non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Mist & Set Setting Spray 

This all-day makeup mist and setting spray is formulated to hold your make-up in place all day with just a few sprays.

It allows you to have the confidence to go about your day, knowing your look won’t change.

Formulated with natural ingredients such as aloe, cucumber, green tea and vitamins A, C and E make it perfect for people with rough and dry skin.

It will hydrate and smooth your skin while still ensuring your make-up stays in place.

With a lightweight finish, you don’t have to worry about it sitting heavy on your face, it is also vegan-friendly and cruelty-free meaning you can have a feel-good feeling that no animals have been involved.

For use, spritz 12-16 inches away from the face with your eyes closed to avoid any unwanted contact.

Spray a light layer across your face and allow it to dry naturally.

Reapply the spray throughout the day if you feel it is needed. 

Benefit Cosmetics the POREfessional: Super Setter Pore-Minimizing Setting Spray   

This smudge and waterproof mist gives you the confidence that no matter what comes your way, you won’t have to worry about how your makeup is looking at the end of the day.

It will keep any products in place, giving you a flawless look for up to 16 hours. This water-based and alcohol-free formula leaves your skin with a natural finish while keeping your skin feeling refreshed and hydrated.

This makes it a great choice for those who suffer from rough and dry skin. 

Consumer clinical results by 110 women found that after just one week of use, 95% of people said their skin felt hydrated and 93% said it perfects the look of their makeup. 

For best use apply after completing the make-up application, shake well and spray on the face 8 inches away.

Apply evenly and avoid contact with eyes. Reapply throughout the day as and when you feel necessary.  

Pixi Beauty Makeup Fixing Mist 

Pixi Beauty provides a setting spray packed with natural ingredients to help protect, revive and restore broken, dry and rough skin while ensuring it serves its primary function of holding makeup in place.

Infused with natural rosewater oil, this will soothe the skin and keep it hydrated, working alongside the lavender oil to keep the skin calm.  

Pixi’s spray sets your makeup, leaving you with a glowing and dewy finish. It can also be applied to your hair to give you a healthy and luminous glow while working on keeping your scalp hydrated. 

It’s cruelty-free, meaning it hasn’t been tested on animals and is free from parabens and sulfates. The spray is packed with 21 natural oils, plus aloe vera and fruit extracts to give you the confidence that it will work on reviving your skin and won’t cause further dryness or irritation.  

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Setting sprays are key for holding your makeup in place so you can go about your day without worrying about your make-up sliding off.

If you suffer from dry skin, then it’s important to pick one that works on keeping your skin feeling comfortable and hydrated.

When picking your setting spray, look for ingredients such as aloe vera and hyaluronic acid as these will lock in moisture and keep your skin hydrated for longer.