DIY Makeup Setting Spray

Touching up your makeup again and again can be a really annoying task. Since it’s summertime and pretty soon monsoons will arrive running makeup will be a common issue. While it’s advisable to normally avoid makeup during this season but what if you have to attend meetings or go to a party? Certainly you want to look the best but it’s likely that you won’t have the time to touch up your makeup in between.

Makeup setting sprays are a blessing in such situations. Obviously there are other ways like rubbing ice over your face before makeup or using water-proof products to increase the life of your makeup. However, a setting spray is much more effective if you have to stay out for longer periods or if the weather is sticky and humid.

Whether you are an avid DIYer who avoids the harsh chemicals in cosmetic products or you have a sensitive skin or you are just cheap like me these homemade setting sprays are ideal to get a long lasting solution to fading or running makeup.

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1. Glycerin Spray

Glycerin is a natural hydrating agent and is commonly used in most makeup setting sprays. A quick tip- if you have extremely dry and flaky skin mix glycerin and rose water in equal parts and add a few drops of lemon juice. Apply it at night and experience smooth soft skin the next morning. This remedy works like magic!!

Coming back to the setting spray, here is the recipe-

• Mix 1 part of glycerin with 3 parts of distilled water in a spray bottle.

• Spray this mixture on your face over the makeup.

• Shake it well before using.

2. Green Tea Spray

The antioxidant rich green tea is a great ingredient for many DIY beauty products. Apart from making your makeup long lasting it also clears your pores.

• Brew a cup of green tea for 15-20 minutes.

• Allow the tea to cool down completely.

• Break open a vitamin E capsule and add 3-5 drops of the oil in the tea.

• Pour the mixture in a spray bottle.

• Spray it on your face after makeup. You can also carry the bottle with you and spray it on in between your parties to get a fresh and smudge free look throughout.

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3. Aloe Vera Spray

If you have dry or sensitive skin or the heat is making your skin burn aloe vera spray is the best choice for you as it holds the moisture and also soothes the skin.

• Add 1 part of freshly scooped aloe vera gel (from an aloe leaf) to 3 parts of water.

• Run this mixture in a blender to get a liquid consistency.

• Add some warm water, a few drops of vitamin E oil and 2 drops of lavender oil (optional).

• Store this solution in a spray bottle.

• For extremely dry skin you can add a few drops of argan oil to this spray.

4. Witch Hazel

You can use this spray as both makeup remover and setting spray. But make sure the witch hazel is alcohol-free, otherwise you might end up with dry and dehydrated skin.

• Mix 1 part of witch hazel with 3 tablespoons of rosewater in a bowl.

• Pour this mixture into a spray bottle.

• Shake well before use.

• You can also replace rose water with 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and 2 ½ tablespoons of water.

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Tips and Suggestions

• Use a makeup primer before starting your routine makeup as it further increases the life of your makeup.

• You can use these DIY makeup sprays for many days if you store the bottle in the refrigerator.

• Don’t prepare the sprays in large quantities as they may get spoiled. It’s better to store them just for a few days and then prepare a new batch after that.

• Instead of normal glycerin you can also use vegetable glycerin.

• Hold the spray bottle at arm’s length from your face before spraying. Close your eyes while spraying to avoid any irritation.

• One very important tip, even if you use natural ingredients always do a patch test before using any product to see whether it suits your skin or not.

• Air dry your spray before heading out and do not overspray.

• Add Vitamin E oil to any of the spray recipe to increase its shelf life and any essential oil of your choice for fragrance and other benefits associated with it.

• Do not ever rub your spray into the skin, this will smudge your makeup instead of making it long lasting.

• Add liquid highlighter or shimmer drops to your spray to get a glowing look.

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