Nothing feels worse than spending hours on your makeup just for it to start slipping away in a few minutes because of heat and humidity—thankfully, setting spray exists. This almost-magical liquid concoction not only increases the lifespan of your makeup but also enhances your complexion and the overall finish of your look.
That said, there are still some people who question whether setting sprays really make a difference, and if you’re one of the skeptics, chances are it’s because you haven’t found a good one yet. So we turned to professional makeup artists to know which setting sprays are the best, and the majority of them had the same answer: Kryolan.
What is Kryolan?
Kryolan is one of the first cosmetics brands in the world. Starting as early as 1945, it initially focused on creating makeup for film, theater, and television, becoming famous for its special effects makeup. Now, the brand is also known for having the most effective setting spray on the market.
Still not convinced? Here’s what local professional makeup artists have to say about Kryolan’s setting spray:
Professional Makeup Artists Review on Kryolan’s Setting Spray
“The best. The makeup really lasts longer, you can test it out. You put makeup on your skin, i-press mo yung setting spray na yun, tas i-swab test mo, yung budge test na tinatawag. It really works,” said Muriel Vega Perez who has done the faces of celebrities such as Dolly De Leon, Sunshine Cruz and her daughters, Ivana Alawi, and even star athletes such as Alyssa Valdez, EJ Obiena, and Kiefer Ravena.
Lei Ponce, whose clientele includes Miss Supranational 1st runner-up Pauline Amelinckx, Yeng Constantino, and Ina Raymundo, said, “I prefer Kryolan setting sprays due to their long-lasting formulas and ability to help makeup stay in place. Their sprays are designed to create a protective barrier on the skin, preventing makeup from smudging, fading, or transferring.”
Marben Talanay, the go-to MUA of Gen Z actresses Andrea Brillantes and Cassy Legaspi, also loves Kryolan because of how “it can prolong the life of makeup throughout the day.”
Thazzia Falek, the makeup artist of showbiz couple Bianca Umali and Ruru Madrid, had this to say about Kryolan: “This one has been tried and tested. For me, it’s the Kryolan Fixing Spray. It is the best fixing spray ever! It makes your makeup stay on forever! It makes your makeup sweat-proof and smudge-proof for a very long time.”
Mila Gulfan, the makeup artist to beauty queens such as reigning Miss Universe PH Michelle Dee, Rabiya Mateo, Bea Gomez and many more also had good things to say about Kryolan: “If you want your makeup to last the whole day, then using the Kryolan Fixing spray will create an invisible protective layer to secure your makeup.”
Where to Buy Kryolan Setting Spray in the Philippines
Unfortunately, Kryolan is quite hard to find in the Philippines, however, you can order their setting spray and their other makeup products directly from their website.
Fixing Spray, $13.50 to $31.50 (approximately P767 to P1788), KRYOLAN, us.kryolan.com
But if you don’t want to wait forever for it to arrive from overseas, here are some other professional makeup artist-approved picks that are worth trying as well:
The Best Setting Sprays Professional Makeup Artists Swear By
Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
Owen Sarmiento, Maymay Entrata’s go-to makeup artist shared that he recently bought Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray after seeing a budge-test demo of it and was impressed that it really works as demonstrated. He says, “I use that when my client will be using makeup for a long period of time and especially when I am not there for touch-ups.”
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, P1630, CHARLOTTE TILBURY, Lazada
Kiko Milano Make-Up Fixer
According to Muriel Vega Perez, this Make-Up Fixer by Kiko Milano is both mattifying and long-lasting which is exactly the kind of setting spray we need in the Philippines.
Make Up Fixer, P950, KIKO MILANO, Lazada
Strokes Skin Veil Cooling Setting Mist
Mila Gulfan recommends the Strokes Skin Veil Cooling Setting Mist for everyday use. Describing it as a “hydrating setting and fixing mist to keep your glam locked in place.” She also shared that it contains skin-loving ingredients such as niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate, which “helps control oil production and keeps the skin hydrated by attracting moisture.” She suggests reapplying this mist throughout the day for a cooling sensation that reenergizes the skin.
Skin Veil Cooling Setting Mist, P498, STROKES BEAUTY LAB, Lazada
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