Often Considered The Same, These Are The 3 Differences Between Face Spray And Setting Spray

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JAKARTA - It's okay to follow beauty trends, but don't get it wrong. Looks similar, face spray and setting spray do look similar at first glance, but there are some striking differences that make it not completely substitute for each other.

Well, here are 3 differences between face spray and setting spray so you don't use it wrong!

Different functions of face spray and setting spray

Basically, face spray and face mist have a function to moisturize facial skin. Face spray can be used on a hot day or when the face feels oily. By spraying face spray, your face will automatically feel moist, and cool.

Meanwhile, setting spray, as the name suggests, has the main task of keeping the make-up from fading and lasting longer. Even so, you can use a face spray as a setting spray, but not to 'hold makeup' but to produce a moist and dewy look in the short term. Setting spray is very important to use for makeup resistance.

Different Content

In setting spray, there is a polymer or micro-molecule content which after being sprayed and landed on a surface will stick together and create a protective layer resembling a protective plastic on the area. This is what makes your makeup last longer and even waterproof. Now the setting spray is also enriched with various natural moisturizers such as witch hazel or distilled water.

On the other hand, face mist or face spray contains ingredients to moisturize the skin. Because that's usually in addition to water, there are vitamins, minerals, Hyaluronic Acid, olive oil, and various other ingredients that are intended to maintain skin moisture.

Different Ways to Use

Face spray can be used before starting your skincare ritual or before you start applying makeup. This is intended so that the skin becomes moister and can more easily accept make-up or skincare. Just spray with a distance of at least 20 cm towards the face. Do not rush to fan it to dry, because the purpose of spraying your face is to provide moisture, not cool.

For setting spray, it is used at the last stage of make-up. Its job is to make sure that the makeup doesn't shift, erase, or fade because of an oily face. So, spray setting spray when you're sure you won't change or correct your makeup.

Do not spray setting spray directly on your face, this is at risk of causing the makeup to look blotchy. Ideally, spray the setting spray upwards with a distance of 20 cm from your face that is positioned up. Spray upwards and let the fine granules of the setting spray land gently on your face evenly.