The Setting Powders and Sprays You Need for Long-Lasting Halloween Makeup

Costume? Check. Accessories? Check. A frightfully fabulous event to attend? You betcha! You’re well on your way to a memorable Halloween night. The only thing left to square away is your makeup. By now you’ve (hopefully!) practiced your look a few times to ensure a foolproof application come October 31. The only thing more imperative than the makeup itself is making sure it stays put all. night. long. Think about it: If your cat-eye liner or vampire lipstick start to droop and drip in all the wrong places, it could be the difference between a look that’s sexy and one that’s flat-out scary (and not in a good way.) Not to mention, all of your hard work perfecting the full getup would be for naught. But don’t be spooked! Below, we’re sharing our favorite setting powders and sprays to help your Halloween makeup last through all the festivities.

Dermablend Setting Powder

This loose powder—available in three shades—helps lock-in makeup to ensure smudge and transfer-resistance. When worn over any Dermablend foundation or concealer, expect wearability for up to 16 hours.

Dermablend Setting Powder, $27

Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray

Have oily skin? Get ready to meet your new best friend! This oil-free makeup setting spray helps to give your makeup some serious staying powder while also helping to control oil, deflect surface shine, and keep skin looking matte.

Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray, $30

NYX Professional Makeup Makeup Setting Spray—Matte

Want that just-applied makeup look to last you all night? That shouldn’t be too much to ask! This elixir will work hard to ensure your makeup stays put. Spritz it onto your complexion at the end of your routine for a shine-free, matte finish. Bonus: It’s super affordable!

NYX Professional Makeup Makeup Setting Spray—Matte, $8

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Fix Setting + Perfecting Loose Powder 

Rejoice! Here’s another uber-affordable, less-than-$10 option courtesy of Maybelline. The formula boasts microfine translucent powder to set, mattify, blur, and smooth the appearance of skin for a soft-focus finish. 

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Fix Setting + Perfecting Loose Powder, $9.99

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray

Some setting sprays are notorious for the sticky residue they leave behind, but not this lightweight, oil-free blend. We love the way it dries with a barely-there feel. What’s more, it’ll lock in your full makeup look. No melting, cracking, fading, or settling into fine lines.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray, $16.99