Setting Sprays
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August 1, 2022
By Lisa Petrison
Honest Save Face Shielding & Setting Spray – $22
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: 
(5 / 5)
The description of this product reads, “This multitasking setting spray is designed to help improve the look of your face makeup, while defending against the effects of environmental stressors known to age the skin. This is the perfect finishing spray to add to your makeup routine for fresh, long-lasting wear. The active ingredients in this makeup setting spray include a sugar shielding blend that acts as a weightless second skin, while extremolyte (aka the stress-protection molecule) helps to defend against the effects of environmental aggressors like blue light from tech devices, indoor, and outdoor pollutants. Please use this setting spray with SPF for protection.”
I have yet to try this product.
Size: 3.1 oz.
Honest Rating: 4.6 Stars (8 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EWG Ingredient Rating: 1 (green)
EWG Problem Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Water, Propanediol,Ectoin, Sea Water, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid
Ilia Blue Light Mist – $38
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: 
(4 / 5)
The description of this product reads, “A non-sticky, 3-in-1 mist that hydrates, sets makeup, and helps defend skin from the harmful effects of blue light and pollution. The ultra-fine spray envelops skin in a weightless veil that helps boost skin’s defenses against environmental stressors. The natural lavender scent soothes your senses at first spritz—perfect for whenever you need a moment to ground yourself during the day.”
I have yet to try this product.
Size: 1.7 oz.
Sephora Rating: 4.1 oz (984 reviews)
Credo Clean: Yes
Clean at Sephora: Yes
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (3), Tocopheryl acetate (3), Sodium benzoate (3), Linalool (3)
All Ingredients: Water, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Maris Aqua/Sea Water/Eau de Mer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Gluconate, Lavender Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Algin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Mastic Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Sodium Anisate, Sunflower Sprout Extract, Linalool.
Item Beauty One Hit Clean Dewy Setting Spray – $18
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)
The description of this product reads, “Prime, set and refresh your makeup with one quick hit of this triple-action hydrating facial mist. Infused with aloe vera and tiger grass extracts to help calm and soothe, lavender and rose waters to help tone and brighten, and sodium hyaluronate to hold in moisture. Hit it up for a quick makeup or skin refresh anytime of day.”
I have yet to try this product.
Size: 3.2 oz.
Sephora Rating: 4.2 Stars (74 reviews)
Credo Clean: Unclear
Clean at Sephora: Unclear
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EWG Ingredient Rating: 3 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (3), Ethyl hexanediol (3), Phenoxyethanol (4), Sodium benzoate (3). (Also contains Alcohol denat.)
Fragrance Ingredients: Lavender flower water, Centella asiatica extract, Rosa damascena flower water
All Ingredients: Water, Alcohol Denat., Lavender Flower Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Octanediol, PVP, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid.
MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ – $31
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: 
(2 / 5)
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MAC Rating: 4.4 Stars (757 reviews)
Credo Clean: No
Clean at Sephora: Unclear
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EWG Rating: 6 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Tocopheryl acetate (3), PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil (3), Fragrance (8), Phenoxyethanol (4)
Fragrance Ingredients: Fragrance
All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Matricaria Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Panthenol, Arginine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Spray – $36
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: 
(3 / 5)
The description of this product reads, “An alcohol-free, dual-phase makeup setting spray that locks in makeup for up to 12 hours, hydrates skin, and provides a breathable, glassy glow. This product is vegan, clean, cruelty-free, paraben-free, alcohol-free, fragrance-free, gluten-free, sulfate-free, phthalates-free, and talc-free.”
I have yet to try this product.
Size: 3.38 oz.
Sephora Rating: 4.5 Stars (1368 reviews)
Credo Clean: Unclear
Clean at Sephora: Yes
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EWG Ingredient Rating: 5 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (3), Propylene glycol (3), Sodium benzoate (3), Benzoic acid (3), Phenoxyethanol (4), Blue #1 (7)
All Ingredients: Water, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Caprylyl Methicone, Octyldodecanol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hemp Seed Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Sweet Cherry Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Orchis Mascula Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eggplant Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Turmeric Leaf Extract, Hemp Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vegetable Amino Acids, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Maltose, Sodium Phytate, Glycerin, Erythritol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Pentylene Glycol, Polyester-5, PVP, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Amber Powder, Homarine HCl, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acetate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Blue 1.
W3LL People Dew Your Makeup Mist – $15
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)
The description of this product reads, “This 3-in-1 dewy setting spray is where skincare meets makeup. Spritz the lightweight mist to prime skin, set your makeup, or refresh your face throughout the day. The plant-powered formula contains Aloe Vera, Snow Mushroom, and Willowbark to hydrate, soothe, and clarify, and give skin an energizing boost.”
I have yet to try this product.
Size: 1.75 oz.
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EWG Ingredient Rating: 3 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (3), Sodium benzoate (3), Sodium hydroxide (4)
All Ingredients: Water, Lavender Flower Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pullulan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Gluconic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Willow Bark Extract, Betaine, Raspberry Fruit Extract, Witch Hazel Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, GlycerylUndecylenate.
Shopping List
This section lists products that seem that they may have potential and that I am hoping to try in the near future.
Readers are highly encouraged to bring other relevant products that they have tried to my attention so that I can add them to this list.
Lawless Glam Guard Long-Wearing Setting Spray – $20
Lilah B. Aglow Hydrating + Setting Face Mist – $48
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The Living Clean in a Dirty World shopping website is designed to provide guidance to those seeking out products that are relatively low in toxicity and that provide generally positive user experiences.
Although the skincare and makeup sections have a particular focus on products appropriate for women who are in their 40’s or beyond, the information provided may be useful for other people as well.
The products are curated by Lisa Petrison, who has been focused on helping people to improve their health by avoiding toxicity since 2008 and who heads the Paradigm Change organization.
Her Living Clean in a Dirty World blog site discusses a variety of topics of relevance to those who are working to pursue a more natural lifestyle with less exposure to harmful toxicity.
Lisa is the author of several books, including A Beginner’s Guide to Mold Avoidance (co-written with Erik Johnson).
She also runs the Paradigm Change website (focusing on issues related to toxic mold illness) and the Mold Avoiders Facebook group (designed for the discussion of all topics of interest to those pursuing the mold avoidance approach described in the Beginner’s Guide).
Lisa was born in August 1964 and has yet to try cosmetic surgery, Botox or other cosmetic treatments requiring interactions with a physician, or beauty products containing retinoids.
In her former life, Lisa worked as a business school professor, as a marketing consultant to a variety of large companies, and as a reporter covering the advertising industry.
She holds a Ph.D. in marketing and social psychology from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University as well as B.S./M.S. degrees from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern.
Lisa would like to extend a special note of appreciation to Ellen Kleiman-Redden for her help in trying out products and discussing issues related to this project.
She also would like to thank the many members of the Mold Avoiders community who have shared suggestions of products to be included here.
About The Products
Products that I have tried or researched and that I have not found to be acceptable from a toxicity standpoint have been omitted entirely from the discussions on this website.
However, since a goal of this project is to introduce people to a range of options in terms of price and functionality, some products discussed on this site include ingredients that may not be appropriate for everyone.
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