We’re firmly in the age of makeup and skincare hybrids. Moisturisers that double as skin tints. Setting powders with vitamin C. Lip tints that have anti-ageing properties. The newest entrant in the market: setting sprays that come with SPF.
It’s an entirely necessary upgrade given that by now we’ve all been schooled on the sunscreen rule: three fingers’ worth reapplied every two to three hours, especially when you’re outdoors. But that’s easier said than done when you’re wearing a perfectly blended base and the last thing you want to do is rub a layer of white goop over it.
Regular sunscreen sprays—the easy, no-hands-needed approach to top up your SPF without disturbing your makeup—were already a thing, but they came with a catch. Some of them leave behind a greasy film that can turn your carefully perfected makeup into a cakey mess. Which is where this new, smarter formulation helps. Available in dewy, matte, and hydrating finishes, these sunscreen sprays set your makeup while giving you an extra layer of sun protection.
Ahead, our edit of the ones worth spritzing.
