10 Best Setting Sprays for Acne Prone Skin 2022

As a drugstore makeup brand, NYX is known for products with rich hues and extraordinary effects. Its setting sprays enjoy a good reputation, of which the Setting Spray Matte Finish is ideal for acne-prone skin type. This longwear formula is excellent in shine control to leave skin feeling refreshed with a matte finish that lasts up to 6 hours. It’s worth mentioning that infused with salicylic acid, niacinamide and various plant extracts, this setting spray not only minimizes the look of pores, but also soothes the skin while providing the hydrating and brightening benefits, so it is safe for acne-prone skin type. The packaging and spray nozzle of the Setting Spray Matte Finish are not that good. The nozzle comes out as thick water droplets rather than microfine mist, so you should hold it a decent distance away from your face, or you will risk messing up your makeup. The affordable Setting Spray Matte Finish is a cost-effective choice for makeup beginners. Packed with water, alcohol and film former, the formula has a high content of alcohol, so consumers with sensitive skin should seriously consider before buying.

Featuring vintage-inspired, lovely packaging, Too Faced offers a variety of collections playing themes of fruits and candies. The Hangover 3-in-1 Setting Spray is suitable for both acne-prone skin and dry skin. The brand introduces it, “A weightless 3-in-1 coconut water-infused mist that primes, sets and refreshes makeup while keeping skin hydrated.” The versatile mist effectively sets makeup by forming a film quickly. It never causes flaky patches or settles in fine lines after wearing makeup for a long period of time. This coconut water-based setting spray is fresh and non-irritating. Infused with aloe leaf juice and glycerin, the pleasant coconut-scented mist provides soothing and brightening benefits while keep the skin hydrated. However, some consumers complain that the poor-quality spray nozzle does not deliver a fine mist and fails to evenly cover the whole face. Therefore, we recommend well shaking it before use or spraying it onto brush or sponge.

The Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray is the only setting spray from the Airbrush collection of CT. With extraordinary quality, this oil-free formula is suited for most skin types. The Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray delivers a microfine mist that evenly distributes on the whole face. For optimal application, we recommend you hold it about 8 inches away from your face. What’s more, formulated with glycerin, Japanese green tea, aromatic resin and camellia oleifera leaf extract, this mist soothes and moisturizes your skin when setting the makeup. In addition, the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains film former polymers that form a film to hold your makeup in place. The film also protects the finish from environmental aggressors to avoid separation and creasing. The brand claims that this setting spray locks in your look for up to 16 hours. Plus, the high-performance formula seamlessly blends with foundation and concealer to create a weightless, natural finish. Featuring a fresh scent, this setting spray comes in a full size and a travel size, available consumers to make their choices. However, some consumers complain that it dries out the skin, so it is not recommended for dry skin type.

Urban Decay is one of the first brands manufacturing setting sprays. It offers a wide range of well-received makeup setting products. The All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray is the winner of Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards 2019, suitable for all skin types. Formulated with film former and alcohol, this superfine setting spray evenly covers the whole face to form a light-as-air protective film that leaves skin feeling refreshed, even working on acne-prone skin. This mist is excellent in shine control to keep the finish looking clear, ideal for daily commuters or those who enjoy outdoor activities. The brand claims that “it keeps makeup looking fresh for up to 16 hours without fading, smudging, or settling into fine lines.” However, some users complain that this setting spray has a strong smell, so the consumers who are sensitive to scents should seriously consider before buying. As the All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray has a higher price point, we recommend trying out a travel size first.

Featuring natural ingredients, Tarte offers mild and non-irritating products, suitable for most skin types. The brand claims that the Rainforest of the Sea 4-in-1 Setting Mist is a versatile formula, “This multipurpose mist works as a skincare essence, primer, hydrating mist & makeup refresher.”  Infused with the antioxidant-rich Rainforest of the Sea™ complex and seawater, this setting spray helps boost skin’s vitality and keep it hydrated. Not only that, the mist is packed with plant ingredients that visibly reduce puffiness, smooth skin, promote collagen production, soothe and condition skin while minimizing the look of pores. It’s a great choice for acne-prone skin. According to the reviews from many consumers, it fails to deliver microfine mist, but fortunately the longwear spray will not cause flaky patches or settle in fine lines. The fresh orange-scented Rainforest of the Sea 4-in-1 Setting Mist comes in a full size and a travel size. As it has a higher price point, we recommend trying out a travel size first. However, some consumers with excessively oily skin complain that the mist feels sticky on skin and slightly leaves the makeup slipping away, so it is not recommended for severely oily skin.

As one of the Allure's Best Makeup Setting Spray's of All Time, the Makeup Mist & Set is favored by consumers thanks to the extraordinary quality. Suitable for acne-prone skin, the refreshing Makeup Mist & Set effectively sets makeup to give a matte finish. Infused with aloe vera, green tea, cucumber, vitamin A, C and E, this setting spray helps soothe skin while keeping it hydrated. However, some consumers complain that this mist is not supefine enough and the sudden gush of fluid dissolves the makeup, so we recommend holding it a decent distance away from your face or spraying it onto your makeup brush or sponge. Plus, a few customers say it leaves skin looking oily and dull, so it is not recommended for those with severely oily skin. We suggest pairing it with loose powder to keep your makeup in place all day long. The Makeup Mist & Set comes in two sizes (small/large) to suit consumer needs. This affordable spray is a cost-effective choice for makeup beginners.

A customer leaves her comment after using it, “This is the best drugstore setting spray I have ever used. It made my makeup stay on all day long and it was very refreshing for my face leaving a dewy finish. I would highly recommend this spray to anyone.”

Featuring safe ingredients, Tower 28 is dedicated to making products perfect for sensitive skin type. SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray is the hero product from this brand, which claims it is a setting spray suitable for all skin types, and has received the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance™. This spray is well received thanks to the exceptional quality. The microfine, weightless mist not only sets makeup, but also can be used after cleansing. It is moderate in setting makeup, but effective at soothing acne and eczema. Infused with hypochlorous acid, this formula helps heal wounds while triggering skin’s immune boost to soothe redness, defend your skin from bacteria and inflammation without irritating acne. The SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray comes in two sizes (120ML/30ML) to suit consumer needs. This affordable spray is a cost-effective option. However, some customers complain that not only does it fails to soothe skin, but it will also red, itchy rashes, so we recommend doing a patch test before applying it on sensitive skin.

As a bestseller of MAKE UP FOR EVER, the Mist & Fix Setting Spray combines moisturizing and makeup setting in one bottle. This well-received spray is suitable for most skin types. When applied for preparing skin, it boosts skin radiance; and when sprayed for setting makeup, the acrylic polymer forms a protective film on skin to resist sweat and humidity. Although this setting spray can’t keep makeup lasting all day long, it leaves the finish looking hydrated and natural thanks to water-infused ingredients. Even if you have dry skin, you don’t have to worry about dryness after using this mist. For those with excessively oily skin, we recommend applying loose powder over the mist to effectively help your makeup last longer. In addition, this setting spray visibly makes your makeup more seamless and prevents it from creasing and looking patchy. The alcohol-free, dermatologist-tested Mist & Fix Setting Spray is also safe to use on acne-prone and sensitive skin types. The downside? The spray nozzle is not that good and fails to deliver a fine mist, so we recommend holding it a decent distance from your face or changing the nozzle.

Pixi is a British cosmeceuticals brand that is dedicated to making products with safe ingredients and exceptional quality. The popular brand offers a variety of setting sprays providing different benefits. Among them, the Makeup Fixing Mist is suitable for most skin types and recommended by several beauty YouTubers. Although this setting spray is moderate in setting makeup, you can apply multiple times a day to create a soft-focus effect and stop your makeup from creasing and looking patchy. Plus, you also can apply loose powder over it to help your makeup last longer. Infused with a variety of plant extracts, the Makeup Fixing Mist balances and hydrates skin when setting makeup. If you have acne-pone skin, it also can prevent breakouts by soothing your skin. This setting spray is packaged in a 80ml plastic bottle that is easy to carry around. However, quite a few customers complain that the spray nozzle fails to deliver a fine mist and may cause a sudden gush of fluid. As recommended by the brand, you should hold it 15 inches away from your face when using or spray it onto makeup brush. It should be noted that this spray contains alcohol, so consumers with sensitive skin should consider before buying.

Starting with sunscreens, Supergoop is now dedicated to making a wide range of products coming with SPF. The Defense Refresh (Re)setting Mist is a versatile formula, which combines makeup setting and suncare in one bottle, suitable for most skin types. Although this lightweight setting spray gives a natural finish, it does not effectively help your makeup last longer. Accordingly, the brand suggests customers “Remember to refresh and reapply frequently throughout the day, at least every 2 hours.” It’s worth mentioning that the Defense Refresh (Re)setting Mist comes with broad spectrum SPF40 that helps protect skin from harsh UV rays. Packed with peppermint and rosemary oils, this mist soothes skin while balancing the skin's natural oils without clogging pores of acne-prone skin. Shake well before each use to evenly mix the makeup setting and sunscreen ingredients for a better effect. The Defense Refresh (Re)setting Mist comes in a standard size and a mini size to suit consumer needs. Although the brand claims that the spray nozzle has been ungraded, quite a few customers complain that the nozzle still can’t deliver a fine mist but causes a sudden gush of fluid, so we recommend holding it 8-10 inches away from your face when using.