REAL TECHNIQUES Real Techniques Sponge+ Makeup Setting Spray for Face, Mattify with Niacinamide

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For sensitive skin, she advises looking for a smaller ingredient list, because “the more ingredients it has, the larger risk you run of your skin reacting to something.” Additionally, “large amounts of alcohol content in setting sprays may irritate sensitive skin.”

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Like with all makeup products, look for specific ingredients that may benefit your unique skin type, according to Allison Kaye, a celebrity makeup artist. For dry skin, she suggests a setting spray with “aloe vera and a low alcohol content that won’t dry out the skin further." Oily skin types, on the other hand, “should go for a setting spray with lower water content and an oil-absorbing agent like charcoal.” Powder is great to help liquid makeup products stay put, but setting powder doesn't form a protective coating on your face like setting spray can," says Kaye. “Without setting spray and only setting powder, water can dissipate into the powder instead of running off." To reap the benefits of both setting spray and setting powder, the pro says she uses “setting powder and setting spray on myself and my clients." Take Our Word for It

The Real Techniques Blend Extender does it all! Refresh, set and blend in one easy spritz. Ideal for normal to combination skin types, the formula has a blurring and mattifying effect that helps to minimise the appearance of shine and open pores. An absolute all-rounder, the setting spray is even vegan and cruelty-free too.

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Real Techniques’ fun-loving personality shines through the bright yellow design, which would add a pop of colour to any makeup collection. The spray bottle makes for mess-free and easy application as you can spritz straight onto your blending sponge or directly onto your complexion for top-ups when needed. Using a setting spray is simple. “After you complete your entire makeup routine, close your eyes and spray the setting spray all over your face,” says Kaye, who notes that one to three sprays should get the job done. Many brands recommend shaking the bottle before applying and spraying it in an “X” formation six to eight inches away from your face.Shake well before use. Spray the Real Techniques Extender onto your makeup sponge, press onto the skin and blend. Alternatively, spray directly onto the face for a refreshing feeling or for a top-up throughout the day. Real Techniques’ Satin Finish Extender harnesses a unique shine control complex, which works to improve moisture retention and smooth skin leaving behind a soft-to-touch, even finish. Added niacinamide works to improve the skin’s texture and appearance, while reducing the visibility of fine lines and large pores, making it ideal for beauty lovers concerned with uneven skin tone and texture. If you notice your makeup slipping throughout the day, you’ll appreciate one of the best bits that the Satin Finish Blend Extender has to offer: it’s compatible with all your existing makeup products. Alternatively, if you’re suffering with excess shine or uneven skin texture, you’ll love the mattifying formulation too.