Fixing mist is used to keep the skin hydrated before and after makeup, but mainly to keep makeup on for longer.
It is very common to go to the salon, do makeup, and the professional uses a setting mist. The product is preferred when it comes to setting and intensifying the effect of makeup during the day. Just imagine being melted all day, not knowing what to do, or how to fix the problem? It is no surprise that this device should always be used.
Many women do not know, for example, that the mist also has other important qualities in its formula. Its continuous use, regardless of makeup, is essential for hydration and maintaining the natural appearance of facial skin. Vitamins, plant extracts and minerals provide deeper care for the face.
Therefore, today we will learn more about this little product and all its purposes. Let’s go!
What is fixing mist?
Initially, this popular product in beauty salons is basically used before, during and after makeup. Created to prolong the effect of makeup and leave the skin with a natural appearance, setting mist has gained other spaces in women’s routine.
Its main function is to hydrate the skin and protect it from external interference. The sun, wind and other types of products damage the pores, leaving the face completely lifeless. This happens due to the loss of collagen, vitamins and substances that keep the skin youthful.
Anyway, this is where the mist replenishing action comes in. Well, it brings back to the dermis all the health necessary for a beautiful and hydrated face.
Difference with other products
We all know that the cosmetic industry market covers various types of products and features. There are, therefore, different ways of producing this fixing action on makeup-treated skin. However, the most advisable thing is to use and abuse fixative mists. In fact, the reason why is quite simple, let’s explain!
Naturally, we do not seek to establish discrepancies between products and end up using them in the wrong way. One of the advantages of mist is that, unlike other products, it is made to use at any time. That is, before, during, after makeup, during the day, at night or at other times.
The famous “fixing primer” does not have, above all, this type of versatility and can end up damaging the skin if you do not know how to use it correctly. This is why setting mist always receives the title “multipurpose”, as it meets the different needs to make the skin softer, more toned, protected and healthier.
Furthermore, it is also common to confuse setting mist with thermal water, however the two products have different purposes. For example, mist serves both to fix, hydrate and to give an extra effect to makeup. Thermal water is more for refreshing and calming the skin.
How to use?
Let’s go to the basic tutorial when applying the fixing mist. There is nothing complicated and it is very possible to do it alone. If you have difficulty, ask someone to help you and that’s it. The step by step is: keep a distance of 15 cm from your face, press the spray and be happy. Make sure the product spreads well over your face using circular movements.
See! Applying is easy. Doubt really permeates the “when” to use the setting mist. And to do this, we have separated the following situations where everyone can use it without worrying about whether it is causing harm or not. And to reinforce the idea, don’t forget that its function is not restricted to after makeup, as it is suitable for all moments of the day.
1 – Shadow enhancer
The endless tips and tricks in the makeup industry never cease to exist. One of the most common touches in the world of aesthetics is to apply setting mist after applying eye shadow. The intensifying result is incredible. Its action brings another vivacity to makeup and leaves the look, above all, much more striking.
Also, another way to use the spray is to sprinkle it on the shade before applying it to the skin. Its pasty texture even allows it to be used as eyeliners. Be bold when using this trick, because you can vary a lot in the choice of colors depending on your look of the day.
2 – Skin preparation
The classic of classics for applying setting mist is before doing your makeup. The hydration generated after applying the product prepares the skin to receive all the chemicals on the skin. You know that makeup that looks like it was born on someone’s face because it’s so natural? Yes, it is only possible thanks to this application method.
3 – Bring out the natural appearance of the skin
According to the instructions for the setting spray, you can also use them right after cleansing your skin. It is preferable to put it, first of all, on the face after the morning rituals. The action will protect your face during the day, even without applying very elaborate makeup.
What’s more, it’s always good to keep feeling fresh throughout the day. The sun, the rush and the sweat can end up leaving the skin looking tired and aged, but the mist is here to reverse this process and keep you 100% hydrated.
4 – Base powder and concealer
Makeup artist who is a makeup artist knows that foundation and skin preparation are the soul of good makeup. Even leaving the surface of the skin linear, blemish-free and ready to receive the rest of the process is very difficult. For this, a really cool way to enhance the first step of makeup is to use the spray after applying the skin.
The prepared skin will look like the original and the rest of the makeup will certainly stay on much better. Thanks to these basic tips, you can innovate and feel much more beautiful without much work. So, if you want a salon effect at home, just grab this opportunity and write it down on paper.
5 – Enhance illuminators
There are probably more people changing the name “fixing mist” to “illuminating mist” than we realize. There is no better way to intensify the illuminating effect of makeup than setting spray. The bright spots give the skin a much better feeling of healthy skin than with natural application alone.
6 – Fix pigments
Remember back when we talked about using the setting mist spray on colored shadows? Well, that goes for all types of colorful makeup! The application will make the color much more vibrant, cheerful and in harmony with your skin.
7 – Retouch during the day
There is above all an action in the fixing mist that is called “emollient”. This special substance in its composition ensures that the liquid remains on the skin for longer, keeping it well hydrated. But even so, there is no way to fight alone against the harsh agents of everyday life.
To do this, you can use it once again during your work routine, at home, or on the street. Finally, replenish your skin’s vitamins whenever you feel necessary with the spray and enjoy prolonged health and beauty for years to come.
8 – Maintain hydration
Silky, soft and refreshing skin is possible! For those with drier epidermis prone to dehydration, continuous use of the fixing mist is ideal for retaining amino acids, vitamins and all plant extracts on the face. Ultimately, all you need to do is establish your usage routine and always observe the reactions with the external environment.
9 – Makeup Finisher
If before and during makeup the effect of intensifying pigments, naturalizing the skin and hydration are already perfect, imagine after makeup? In fact, this is why mist and all other fixatives were created and it continues to be the product’s flagship product.
When you apply, above all, the spray on the finished makeup, all the details and colors will be super well outlined and vivid. A good salon and a good skin health care provider concerned with the well-being of their clients will have a setting mist ready for use in their stock.
How to choose the best setting mist
With so many possibilities, we have already seen how setting mist is a wildcard product. However, when choosing, it is important to pay attention to some details.
First of all, it is important to know your skin, its type and main needs. Also, what type of makeup do you want to do, for what occasion and so on. So, to just set your makeup, give preference to traditional mists. However, if the need is to hydrate and protect the skin, look for those that offer options other than fixative.
Finally, read more about fixatives in 9 unusual uses for hairspray that you will love
Sources: Afins Cosméticos, Beleza na Web, Minha Vida, Steal The Look, DCI
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