The mercury is rising, hitting those dreaded 40-degree temperatures, and we all know what that means: makeup melting faster than an ice latte left in your car. As GCC residents, we’ve faced this scenario too many times, and there’s only one real solution—finding the absolute best setting sprays. These beauty heroes keep your foundation, blush, and liner locked in place no matter how humid or scorching the day gets. Here’s our list of the top sprays you need in your makeup arsenal right now.
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray
AED/SAR 137; Shop here
The non-comedogenic and alcohol-free formula contains rice starch and mineral clay to control shine and deliver a flawless, blurred finish without the cakiness. With five types of Hyaluronic Acid, makeup stays matte and photo-ready for up to 16 hours, throughout humidity spikes, making it a genuine desert-proof essential.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dewy Set Setting Spray
AED/SAR 163; Shop here
If glowing, hydrated skin is your ultimate beauty goal, this spray is it. Anastasia Beverly Hills’ coconut-vanilla-scented formula gives your makeup a luminous, fresh finish that’s never greasy. Think summer vacation in a bottle.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Waterproof Setting Spray
AED/SAR 150; Shop here
Charlotte Tilbury knows exactly how to make a spray that withstands the GCC’s infamous humidity. Expect up to 16 hours of perfect makeup without creases or fading. It’s basically like wearing an Instagram filter in real life.
Urban Decay All-Nighter Setting Spray
AED/SAR 172; Shop here
This cult classic is legendary for a reason. Urban Decay’s All-Nighter locks makeup down, proving its name with each use. It’s practically sweat-proof and available everywhere, including Sephora Middle East—definitely a must-have.
Kosas Cloud Set Airy Setting + Smoothing Mist
AED/SAR 160; Shop here
Fans of clean beauty, rejoice. Kosas’ Cloud Set mist is alcohol-free and non-comedogenic. It feels incredibly lightweight, gently smoothing skin texture and is clinically proven to lock in makeup for 12-hours.
Benefit Porefessional Setting Spray
AED/SAR 167; Shop here
Battling stubborn shine and enlarged pores? The muli-tasking water-based formula uses a fine mist to instantly blur imperfections, set your makeup, and control oil, ensuring you stay matte and fresh-faced even in peak humidity.
Physicians Formula 24 Karat Setting Spray
AED/SAR 64; Shop here
Infused with real gold and vegan collagen, this hydrating spray not only locks in makeup but also imparts a subtle, radiant glow. It’s one of the best setting sprays for combination skin.
NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray- Matte Finish
AED/SAR 54; Shop here
A budget-friendly superstar that delivers reliable results, NYX’s Matte Finish spray locks in your makeup for hours without shine. If midday touch-ups aren’t your vibe, this one’s a lifesaver.
MAC Cosmetics Fix+ Original Setting Spray
AED/SAR 140; Shop here
MAC’s Fix+ is beloved for its versatility—hydrating, setting, and refreshing makeup. Packed with a blend of soothing antioxidants like cucumber, chamomile, and green tea, the setting spray provides a radiant, naturally dewy finish.
Milani Make It Last Setting Spray
AED/SAR 85; Shop here
True to its name, Milani’s spray ensures your makeup stays put for up to 16 hours. It’s affordable, effective, and readily available. Whether you’re headed to brunch, hitting the beach, or dancing the night away, this is one of the best setting sprays to combat the GCC heat.
Cover FX Dewy Finish Setting Spray
AED/SAR 124; Shop here
Dry-skinned beauties, this one’s for you. Cover FX’s Dewy Finish spray sets makeup with an enviably hydrated, luminous finish that ensures your skin looks plump and fresh all day long.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-In-1 Mist
AED/SAR 160; Shop here
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty offers a true multitasker. It primes, sets, hydrates, and refreshes your makeup—all in one easy spritz. It’s infused with niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate to plump your skin, while a botanical blend of lotus, gardenia, and white waterlily helps soothe and calm skin.
PIXI Makeup Fixing Mist
AED/SAR 72; Shop here
This spray does double duty, blending makeup-setting power with skincare benefits, thanks to rose water and green tea extracts. The result? Skin that feels soothed, fresh, and perfectly set for hours.
