Setting Spray & Setting Powder

If clients ask me one question more than any other, it is how to make their makeup last. The honest answer is that longevity is decided at two moments: when you prep the skin, and when you set the makeup. Get those right and a good base will survive a full wedding day, a matric dance or a long shoot. Skip them and even expensive foundation will slide by the speeches.

Setting powder controls oil where you need it and stops creamy products from moving. The PHOERA Loose Setting Powder is finely milled and soft-focus, so it blurs texture instead of sitting on top of it. I use it under the eyes, around the nose and on the T-zone, and I keep it away from areas I want to glow.

Setting spray melts the layers together so powder never looks dusty, and adds hold. There are two PHOERA sprays and they do different jobs. The 24HR Waterproof Setting Spray is my choice for events, heat, dancing and tears: a soft-matte, up-to-24-hour hold in a big 100ml bottle. The Matte Finish Setting Spray is lighter and hydrating, with hyaluronic acid and panthenol, so it doubles as a primer and a midday refresher for everyday wear.

For a full comparison, read my setting spray guide: waterproof vs matte finish.