Does hairspray work as setting spray for makeup?

“Hairspray has a ton of chemicals and toxins that are not safe to use on skin,” says Gene. He says that applying hairspray on your face can cause rashes, irritation or clogged pores. Instead, Gene recommends reaching for a setting spray and a makeup primer to ensure long-lasting makeup.

How do you waterproof makeup with hairspray?

If your regular mascara needs to be waterproof quickly, an easy way is to add hairspray to the mascara. Hairspray ingredients usually do not dissolve in water. This protects the mascara you apply from getting ruin in the water.

What should I use to set my makeup?

You can use a setting spray or powder to help keep your makeup intact without creases. You can also apply loose powder to the concealer or foundation and let it “bake” on your face for a few minutes to help set your makeup.

Why do you use hairspray as a setting spray?

According to Gene, using hairspray as setting spray started in the drag queen and pageant community as a way to make makeup budge-proof at a time when setting sprays were scarce. These days, though, you’re better off going with a setting spray designed specifically for your face.

Which is the Best Setting spray for makeup?

Gene’s personal favorite is the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray, which locks makeup in place for up to 16 hours, so it looks freshly applied all day long. If you need a primer recommendation, try Maybelline New York Master Prime Primer, which is a weightless formula that blurs the look of imperfections and offers a luminous finish.

Is it safe to put Hairspray on your face?

“Hairspray has a ton of chemicals and toxins that are not safe to use on skin,” says Gene. He says that applying hairspray on your face can cause rashes, irritation or clogged pores. Instead, Gene recommends reaching for a setting spray and a makeup primer to ensure long-lasting makeup.