Thank you to those who read my last makeup battle post (and sana may nag enjoy) . I truly enjoyed reading through your comments. I think this makeup battle series will be a permanent feature on my blog. I am that kind of person who would spend hours researching about a particular product before buying them. I know being a makeup junkie or beauty enthusiast makes us impulsive shoppers more often than not. But wait, wag kayong papadala agad agad!! hihi Make sure to research on products. On this post, I will featuring two setting sprays. One from the high end and the other from the drugstore.
I am not an avid fan of setting sprays. The last setting spray that I have used up to the very last drop was the MAC Fix Plus. I never saw any difference aside from the fact that it removed the powdery or cakey effect of the foundation on my skin. I have also tried the setting spray, Model in a Bottle and I did not like it at all. I had that years ago. When I got married last December, I felt the need to buy a setting spray that could make my makeup last the whole day. In case you did not know, I did my own makeup on my wedding (proud ako dun char!!!!). Here is the link to my wedding makeup, I listed all the products I used plus photos of my face (magsawa kayo. lels):
http://www.mylucidintervals.com/2015/12/my-wedding-makeup-products-i-used-photos.html
** Brief background on my skin type: I have dry sensitive skin. I am currently suffering from psoriasis flare ups and I have dry patches on different parts of my face.
On the Left Corner: SKINDINAVIA THE MAKEUP FINISHING SPRAY (BRIDAL)
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, PVP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycereth-5 Lactate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Poloxamer 407.
I got this from Digital Traincase (http://www.dtcmakeup.com/) and it costs 1,450. I got it primarily because of the tag/variant "bridal" on the packaging and a lot of MUA friends recommended this. This has a very fine mist, paraben free and does have a subtle scent. It never irritated my skin. It is very lightweight and does not leave any sticky or greasy feel after spraying. It did set my makeup very well and could withstand the humid weather of MNL. I love that it keeps my base makeup particularly my concealer, blush and bronzer intact for hours. It instantly removes the powdery or cakey effect of makeup on my dry skin. Due to its mildness (sa skin ko ahh), I can use this as a base primer before applying my primer, foundation etc. but most of the time I used it as a setting spray (or post makeup finishing spray).
I am not an avid fan of setting sprays. The last setting spray that I have used up to the very last drop was the MAC Fix Plus. I never saw any difference aside from the fact that it removed the powdery or cakey effect of the foundation on my skin. I have also tried the setting spray, Model in a Bottle and I did not like it at all. I had that years ago. When I got married last December, I felt the need to buy a setting spray that could make my makeup last the whole day. In case you did not know, I did my own makeup on my wedding (proud ako dun char!!!!). Here is the link to my wedding makeup, I listed all the products I used plus photos of my face (magsawa kayo. lels):
http://www.mylucidintervals.com/2015/12/my-wedding-makeup-products-i-used-photos.html
** Brief background on my skin type: I have dry sensitive skin. I am currently suffering from psoriasis flare ups and I have dry patches on different parts of my face.
On the Left Corner: SKINDINAVIA THE MAKEUP FINISHING SPRAY (BRIDAL)
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, PVP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycereth-5 Lactate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Poloxamer 407.
I got this from Digital Traincase (http://www.dtcmakeup.com/) and it costs 1,450. I got it primarily because of the tag/variant "bridal" on the packaging and a lot of MUA friends recommended this. This has a very fine mist, paraben free and does have a subtle scent. It never irritated my skin. It is very lightweight and does not leave any sticky or greasy feel after spraying. It did set my makeup very well and could withstand the humid weather of MNL. I love that it keeps my base makeup particularly my concealer, blush and bronzer intact for hours. It instantly removes the powdery or cakey effect of makeup on my dry skin. Due to its mildness (sa skin ko ahh), I can use this as a base primer before applying my primer, foundation etc. but most of the time I used it as a setting spray (or post makeup finishing spray).
As you can see, the mist is very fine. This is probably on of the reasons why I love it very much.
On the right corner: L'Oreal Makeup Extender Setting Spray
Ingredients: 896788 3 AQUA / WATER / EAUALCOHOL DENAT.PVPDIMETHICONE PEG-7 PHOSPHATEPHENOXYETHANOLPOLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACIDISONONYL ISONONANOATEPPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATEPOLOXAMER 407ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATESODIUM BENZOATESODIUM COCAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATEPOTASSIUM SORBATEALOE BARBADENSIS / ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICELIMONENELINALOOLPARFUM / FRAGRANCE
I got this when L'oreal had their buy 2 get 1 balm or eyeshadow for free. This only costs 500 pesos. I know there are other drugstore makeup sprays in the market but I chose this because I love the L'oreal Infallible Foundation (US Version). I have high hopes on this product. I immediately tested it the next day upon purchase. It gave me that subtle and noticeable glow. It made my skin look a bit dewy but giving off that healthy skin vibe. It made my shimmery blush radiate on my cheeks and made skin look less dry than usual. I initially road tested it on a rainy day, and by mid day, my bronzer, blush and concealer are still intact. This feels lightweight and not greasy on my dry skin.
I was not sold so I tested it during humid and sunny days and it was such a let down. On my succeeding use, this product stung my face especially on my dry patches. (Akala ko ba dermatologist tested??Or pwede rin na nag inart lang ang skin ko that time). I noticed that my tzone particularly my nose area and those around my mouth started to cake and I eventually had to retouch.
SKINDINAVIA WINS!!!!!
Whether it is rainy or sunny, the Skindinavia setting spray works perfectly. It sets my makeup beautifully giving my skin a smooth and seamless finish. It also extends the longevity of my makeup especially my concealer, blush and powder. Whenever I use this spray, I barely retouch throughout the day. The mist is very fine too and does not sting nor irritate my face.
As for the L'oreal Makeup extender, it is way cheaper than the SKindinavia, however, the mist is quite a let down because it delivers huge droplets on my face. I can only use it during cooler days because it can not withstand the humid weather of MNL. I also disliked the fact that it stings my face and it takes a while to dry. I really like the fact that this setting sprays gives me that healthy luminous glow getting rid of the powdery effect of makeup on my skin.
I wanted to post photos of me wearing these sprays to show you their effect on me, sadly, my camera could not capture the difference.
P.S. This post is based on my personal experience with the use of the product. The effect of both products may vary on your skin.
What setting spray do you use?
I want to try other drugstore setting sprays, do you have any recommendations?
Godbless
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