A longtime beauty editor atSelf, Rachel Jacoby Zoldan says setting spray even takes precedence overprimerin her routine.

For double protection, you might even use setting spraybeforeapplyingfoundation.

“Setting spray acts as an adherent,” makeup artist Abraham Sprinkle toldInStyle.

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“It’s like an extra insurance policy.”

According toAllure, Urban Decay’s All Nighter is the best, most-reliable overall setting spray.

It locks in makeup and leaves your face looking fresh.

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You really can’t go wrong with it.