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‘This Laura Mercier setting spray is utterly budgeproof - even in a heatwave'
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Laura Mercier has a whole host of reliable make-up products many know and love (me included), whether it's the primer, Caviar Stick eyeshadow, blushers, concealer or setting powder.
I rely on a setting spray to hold my make-up look in place come day and night, summer and winter. While I have been an avid fan of the iconic Translucent Setting Powder for longer than I can remember, I now have a new favourite from Laura Mercier – the Translucent Hydrating Setting Spray Ultra Blur.
Not only does this setting spray hold my make-up in place for hours, but even during a wedding on a blistering hot August day, and plenty of dancing, it stayed put – for me, the bride, and other bridesmaids, which says a lot!
A skincare and make-up hybrid as this setting spray has been formulated with hyaluronic acid, French mineral water to hydrate the skin, white lily extract and ectoin to soothe and protect the skin barrier, as well as niacinamide to minimise pores. The spray projects like a very gentle mist, which is not irritating nor does it spoil the make-up. BUY NOW FOR £32
There are many reasons I love Laura Mercier's Translucent Setting Spray Ultra-Blur, and it's safe to say it certainly lives up to its name.
This setting spray holds make-up in place for 24-hours, but also offers a blurred finish that leaves the complexion looking utterly flawless. I'd even go as far as to say my skin looks airbrushed after using it.
I was recently trusted to complete my best friend's wedding day make-up, and this was the product I knew I had to include as a final step to hold in place, which it did. After hours of wear, on a hot August day, dancing for hours, happy tears, her make-up stayed put.
What stands this setting spray out from the crowd is it is a make-up and skincare hybrid. According to Space NK it's '98.5% skincare-based formula'. This setting spray has been formulated with hyaluronic acid, French mineral water for a boost of hydration, white lily extract and ectoin to protect the skin barrier, which I think is key as some setting sprays have been known to cause my skin to breakout, except this. It is also enriched with niacinamide to reduce the appearance of fine lines, pores and breakouts.
This setting spray is alcohol free so it is not drying on the skin either – another win!
What is also worth raving about is that this spray is more like a micro-fine mist, not an aerosol, or a fierce watery spray that fires in your eye (IYKYK).
This setting spray prevents make-up from smudging, transferring, creasing, caking, and getting clogged in pores, plus it's not tacky or tight either.
I simply can't rave about it enough, and I'm not the only one. More Trending
One Space NK shopper, who goes under the handle ESRL85, shared: 'I'm so fussy when it comes to setting sprays especially for drier skin but I really like this one. On initial application it gives a really gentle mist release that gives the skin a hydration hit without being overly shiny or dewy. It settles make-up and powder instantly and dries to a soft focus finish. I would definitely say it prolongs the wear of make-up by keeping it fresher and hydrated. It definitely stops make-up breaking down and dehydrating on dry skin and also minimises the need for touch ups.'
A separate shopper, named Hernameisaleks, added: 'Laura Mercier's Translucent Hydrating Setting Spray Ultra-Blur is a game changer for flawless, long-lasting make-up. The ultra-fine mist locks in your look without feeling heavy, while its hydrating formula keeps skin fresh and comfortable all day. It blurs imperfections beautifully, giving a smooth, soft-focus finish that looks natural. Perfect for dry or combination skin, it delivers both performance and skincare benefits in one elegant spritz.'
While Libc praised: 'This setting spray works very well. I liked the fact that it produced a fine mist, not feeling at all heavy on my skin, and gives the skin some hydration and a nice glow without feeling at all greasy. It really did help my make up last all day – this may be my new favourite setting spray! Another great product from Laura Mercier.'
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