Mehron Makeup Barrier Spray | Makeup Setting Spray for Face 2 fl oz (60 ml)

OMG This stuff is AMAZING
So I have become a bit of connoisseur of setting sprays over the course of the pandemic, in search of the perfect spray that won’t make my face feel tight but also make my makeup transfer proof. I have a dark scar on my nose that I like to cover up which becomes problematic when you’re taking a face mask on and off all day, and I also have deep set eyes and want to prevent eyeshadow and eyeliner transfer.LET ME TELL YOU, this stuff made my makeup freaking BULLET PROOF. Tried it when I was at an outdoor event in DC in the middle of summer. This spray made my makeup last from early morning through the summer heat, humidity, rain, taking my mask on and off, and I even slept in it (Don’t judge, I was exhausted). I was floored the next morning when I looked in the mirror and my makeup was damn near perfect! No makeup transfer to the white sheets! Color me impressed!I will say though, unless you’re a masochist make sure not to get any in your eyes as the alcohol in it will really burn. That said, I spray after concealer and foundation, once it’s dry set with powder, and finally spritz one last time before I’m out the door. My makeup doesn’t look cakey, and that tight feeling you may feel once it dries goes away quickly. I also don’t get those extra wrinkles around your eyes and mouth that you get sometimes get with other sprays where your skin feels a little glued. All around the finish looks natural and this product actually performs beautifully. 10 out of 10

Less Expensive Ben Nye Alternative
I have been a fan of Ben Nye Final Seal for several years but after recent store closures, its no longer available for purchase in my area. I came across Mehron during a recent search and purchased a small bottle to try. I loved it and came back for the refill size! The smell and feel of this product is similar to Ben Nye. It kind of smells like mouthwash and can leave your skin feeling tight (if you overdo it). A couple a quick sprays in the morning and my makeup stays put all day. Whether I am using liquid, stick or powder foundation it works. It does not leave spots on your skin (spray a few inches for your face) and dries quickly. I have also used it to apply glitter eye shadows and minimize fallout (rinse your brush after use or the bristles will get hard). Lastly, it works as a great primer before applying makeup. This has become one of my makeup staples, especially in the coming summer months when setting spray is a must.

Good product- way too expensive
The cost of everything these days is just obnoxious. If the cost is too high to make the product, the chemists need to research better and more cost effective ingredients. Product is good, but cost is obnoxious for the amount of ounces.

Caused massive irritation
I bought this when I ran out of my UD All Nighter. It has such great reviews and Mehron is a trusted brand of professional makeup.First of all the bottle is itty bitty. I was surprised how small it was but it’s my fault for not looking at the oz.The spray nozzle is pretty aggressive. It doesn’t spray a fine mist, and you have to spray it out once before spraying on your face. Even then it comes out very unevenly.It smells absolutely horrendous. Very chemical like. Smells like Aquanet hairspray.It works well enough but about a week from almost daily use my skin started feeling very dried out.Then in the second week, I started getting these itchy red patches on various areas of my face. And then they started flaking over and peeling. And spreading. All while all of my skin started feeling really stiff and almost like lizard skin. No amount of moisturizer, oil and serum would penetrate and sink into my skin and my face makeup was looking cakey and showing the texture of the dryness. Enhancing lines, pores and these red, dry, flaking patches.I’ve spent so much money on intensive moisturizers, eczema repair creams because of this. I’ve used every nourishing mask I have, sheet masks and nothing made it better.Finally I realized it was this product and threw it in the garbage.I’m still treating the havoc this product caused. Still patches of red and still peeling but it’s getting better with chemical exfoliant’s, Vichy 89, and a combo of a Korres moisturizer mixed with La Flore French Girl facial oil. The peeling is becoming less and the red patches seem to be smoothing over.Moral of the story, this should probably not be used to replace a daily setting spray and should probably not be used by anyone with sensitive and dry skin. This stuff is way too harsh for daily long term use and better left for stage performances, setting body paint and the like.

I really love this spray and my makeup lasts all day.This small like alcohol and could hurt your eyes make sure to let it dry before opening your eyes after spraying it.

Great product! This product was perfect for my Widowmaker cosplay- after blending two types of TAG body paint and letting it dry I applied this barrier spray. I would HIGHLY recommend! I plan to use this paint/spray/powder again for my next convention. It took about two hours to apply both front and back paint/spray/powder, as it was 3/4 coats of painting used to get the right shade of blue/purple. Definitely worth the time and money. I wore this paint for the entire day/night and through a photo shoot and on stage it held up great! There was minimal smudging, but it was only where my hand rested against my chest area- and it was easy to touch up in between the convention and the photo shoot! If you’re into cosplay, this is the right product for you!Note: I paired this TAG Body paint and the setting powder too by Mehron.