I shy away from wearing a full face of makeup every day because of my oily skin. With the exception of mascara and eyeliner on my lower lash line, I keep my routine pretty minimal to avoid having products like eye shadow and foundation run down my face throughout the day. No matter how fervently a product claims to be water-proof or water-resistant, makeup simply does not last long for me — and when it's super hot and humid outside, it's gone in minutes.
While some people find success with setting powders and sprays, everything I've ever used either makes me look too matte and cakey or doesn't work at all. I've learned to cut my losses and save a full face for nights out and special occasions when I only need to look done up for a few hours. However, I welcome any product that will prove me wrong, and I have a feeling I might've found it with Hourglass's newest launch, the Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray.
The latest launch from Hourglass is a lightweight and alcohol-free setting spray that my typically fussy complexion put to the test. An extension of the popular Veil line, it's perfect for those of us who don't want to deal with powder and are looking for something that blurs the appearance of pores and uneven skin texture. It contains glycerin to hydrate skin and is made of an intensive shield of polymers that prevent sweat and water from ruining makeup without any drying effects.
Cosmetic chemist Ginger King says that polymers, in general, have water-resistant properties in them and act similarly to water-resistant sunscreens that don't wear off easily. But what sets this apart from other sprays is its ability to lock in product while still giving users a dewy look.