Is Evian Facial Spray a Good Setting Spray?

Evian Brumisateur is a mineral water facial mist, and the brand says it can be used to help set makeup. It contains only water (aqua) and nitrogen as the propellant, so it works as a light refresher rather than a long-wear setting spray.

What Evian says it does

• Refreshes and hydrates when used in the morning, or chilled for a cooling effect.
• Helps set makeup when misted over the face after your base, and reduces excess powder.
• Can act as an evening toner to help remove cleanser gently.

How it compares with a setting spray

Dedicated setting sprays are formulated to hold makeup in place for hours. A plain water mist like this one will soften powder and add a fresher finish, but because the ingredients are just water and nitrogen it does not form a film to lock makeup down. That is our reading of the ingredient list rather than a claim from the brand.

Using it

• Hold it about 20 to 30 cm from your face.
• Close your eyes and mist lightly.
• Let it dry, or pat gently with a clean tissue.

Prices and stock vary by retailer, and people with sensitive skin should still patch test any new product.

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