L'oreal Infallible Makeup Extender Setting Spray Review

Before I begin this review, I should let you know that this is my first experience with a setting spray.  I’ve always wanted to use one but I was always too wary of spraying liquid on my freshly made up face.  It just seems like it would end in mascara running down my face so I steered clear.  Recently I decided to get over my probably irrational fear and pick up a setting spray to try out.  So, this is not only a review but also a request for advice from a setting spray newbie.

Around the same time I bought the L’oreal Eyelid primer, I decided to pick up this setting spray.  The sleek black packaging drew me in and I was powerless to resist its promise of long lasting makeup.

The first time I used it, I was a little freaked out with the aftermath.  My face looked wet and my mascara smudged a little under my eyes.  This may have been a result of wincing my eyes shut during the spray process. By the end of my 8hr work day, my makeup looked ok and had worn down evenly.  However, I did notice a few small red bumps on my forehead.  It might have been a fluke because I haven’t seen any bumps after that first application.




Now that I’ve used it more, I can say that I like the product overall.  While the spray could be a finer mist, the product dries down in about a minute.  The mascara smudging has gotten better now that I have gotten used to the spray.  It really does help my makeup look better throughout the day.

Ok, now for the advice part of the post: 

Is it normal for setting sprays to feel so wet or do the higher end ones (Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray) leave a finer mist?   

What's your favorite setting spray?   

Lastly, do you have any general advice for a setting spray newbie?