In this post, we will be talking about the best setting sprays for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types.

We choose these setting sprays based on how often people used, tested, and recommended them. Some of these products have no alcohol, parabens, sulfates, or fragrance.

The only problem with this list is that the products that don’t have alcohol, parabens, and sulfates have fragrances in them.

This is a setting spray that should be suitable for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types because it locks in makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrates the skin with a dewy finish.

It is also free from harmful and irritating ingredients.

Pros:

• It is moisturizing and gives a dewy finish.

• It is vegan, clean, cruelty-free, paraben-free, alcohol-free, fragrance-free, gluten-free, sulfate-free, phthalates-free, and talc-free.

Cons:

• Does contain niacinamide which can be sensitive for some people.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Caprylyl Methicone, Octyldodecanol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hemp Seed Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Sweet Cherry Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Orchis Mascula Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eggplant Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Turmeric Leaf Extract, Hemp Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vegetable Amino Acids, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Maltose, Sodium Phytate, Glycerin, Erythritol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Pentylene Glycol, Polyester-5, PVP, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Amber Powder, Homarine HCl, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acetate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Blue 1.

This is another setting spray that should be suitable for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types. It is lightweight and is packed with vitamins and minerals, infused with a blend of chamomile, green tea, and cucumber to soothe and refresh the skin.

Pros:

• It hydrates, soothes, and refreshes skin.

• It sets and improves the quality wear of makeup for up to 12 hours.

• It is dermatologist-tested and ophthalmologist-tested and non-acnegenic.

• It is free from parabens and sulfates.

Cons:

• Does contain fragrance.

What ingredients does it contain?

Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Matricaria Extract, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Coconut Fruit Extract, Algae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Panthenol, Arginine, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Fragrance, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate  ILN41686 

This is a hydrating, alcohol- and oil-free setting spray that should be suitable for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types as it sets makeup for up to 16 hours without melting, fading, or settling into fine lines.

Pros:

• It weightlessly primes and sets makeup for up to 16 hours.

• It hydrates and soothes the skin.

• It contains Film Formers (acts as an invisible shield to help set makeup all day without melting, fading or settling into lines) along with Aloe Vera, Japanese Green Tea, and Aromatic Resin (which helps to keep pores clear).

• It is free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

Cons:

• Does contain fragrance.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua/Water/Eau, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice Powder, Fragrance, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenethyl Alcohol (Preservative).

This is a water-based setting spray that locks on makeup for 16 hours, blurs pores, and leaves skin feeling smooth, refreshed, and hydrated.

Pros:

• It is alcohol-free.

• It is waterproof, smudge-proof, and fade-proof.

• It gives a mattifying effect.

• It locks on makeup for 16 hours, blurs pores, feels weightless, and absorbs instantly.

Cons:

• Does contain fragrance.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PVP, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE, PPG-26-BUTETH-26, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, SILICA, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), LIMONENE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL.

This is a weightless, three-in-one coconut water-infused setting spray that primes, sets, and refreshes makeup while it helps keep skin hydrated.

It is suitable for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types.

Pros:

• It can be used as a setting spray, primer, and refresher.

• It contains a unique blend of coconut water, probiotic-based ingredients, and skin revivers that work together to hydrate and brighten skin.

Cons:

• Does contain fragrance.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Salix Alba Bark Ferment Filtrate, Maris Aqua/Sea Water, Coconut Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium PCA, Urea, Panthenol, Yogurt Powder, Trideceth-9, Coconut Fruit Juice/Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trehalose, Fragrance, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.

This is a dewy setting spray that moisturizes and sets makeup for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types. Dew it your way.

Pros:

• It moisturizes and nourishes the skin with Shea Butter and Prickly Pear Cactus Extract.

• This product is free of mineral oil, parabens, fragrance, gluten, talc, sulfates, and phthalates.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

INGREDIENTS: WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PVP, PEG-50 SHEA BUTTER, GLYCERIN, PPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLOXAMER 407, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE.

This is a setting spray that is free from irritating ingredients and contains aloe, green tea, cucumber, and vitamins A, C, and E helps soothe and hydrate the skin.

Pros:

• It contains aloe, green tea, cucumber, and vitamins A, C, and E to hydrate and soothe the skin.

• It is free from alcohol, sulfates, phthalates, parabens, fragrances, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Propylene Glycol, Amp-acrylates/allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, 3-o-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

This is another setting spray that should be suitable for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types because it does not contain any fragrance or alcohol.

Pros

• It can be used as a setting spray or setting primer to reduce excess shine and give a matte finish.

• It contains aloe vera to soothe and moisturize the skin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Calcium Chloride, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sugarcane Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol.

This is a lightweight setting spray that sets makeup while blurring imperfections creating a smooth, even, and naturally radiant appearance. It also has water-resistant properties that enhance the foundation for maximum staying power for up to 24 hours.

Pros:

• It sets makeup with a blurred effect and increases makeup wear for up to 24 hours.

• It enhances foundation wear with water-resistant properties and has a natural radiant finish.

• It is free from alcohol, gluten, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, talc, and synthetic fragrance.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water/Aqua, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic, Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isostearic Acid, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Amodimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Hexylene Glycol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Vp/Va Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol.

This is a setting spray that contains Aloe Vera, Herbs, and Rosewater that helps revive dry/dehydrated sensitive skin with a dewy glow.

Pros:

• It moisturizes and soothes the skin with Aloe Vera, Herbs, Rosewater, and Thyme.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Canina Extract, Thyme Leaf Extract, Bladderwrack Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Citronellol, Geraniol, CI 17200, CI 42090.

We recommend going with the Milk Makeup – Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray (no alcohol or fragrance).

Other options include CoverFX Dewy Finish Setting Spray, Ulta – Wannabe Free Setting Spray, Hourglass Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray, and the Elf Cosmetics – Makeup Mist & Set. These setting sprays also don’t contain any alcohol or fragrance.

If you’re not sensitive to fragrances then you can go for any of these products.