The Difference Between Priming, Soothing, and Setting Sprays
A facial mist is a lightweight spray that is typically used to hydrate, refresh, and prep the skin, sitting somewhere between a skincare product and a makeup step. Our facial mists and sprays fall into three categories: face mist, priming mist, and setting spray. Each has a specific job in your routine, and while some can be used interchangeably, depending on what you are looking for. You don't need all three, but you absolutely can use all three if you want.
Hydrating Face Mist
A face mist can almost be categorized as more of a skincare product, rather than a makeup product. Facial mists help to awaken your skin and help to nourish, calm, and soothe your skin before applying makeup. Some mists include skin-loving ingredients such as aloe, vitamins, coconut oil, and many more. You can use a face mist to prep your skin before applying makeup, or reapply throughout day for a hydrating pick-me-up.
Soothing Face Mist
A soothing face mist is created to calm irritated skin and help calm visible redness throughout the day. It helps purify and soothe sensitive, blemish-prone skin. e.l.f.'s dermatologist-developed hypochlorous acid spray features an ultra-fine mist and can be used as a toner or spritzed on anytime.
Makeup Setting Spray
A setting spray, also called a finishing spray, is the final step of your routine that helps lock makeup in place for long-lasting, fresh-looking wear. While some people apply it before foundation as a primer, setting sprays are designed to be applied after foundation to set your makeup. Some people like to apply setting spray before foundation as a primer, but it is designed to be applied after foundation to set makeup for long-lasting wear.
