7 sprays every girl needs in her beauty kit

As someone who doesn’t take a ton of time to get ready (I’d much rather sleep in), I don’t have the patience for creams that take ten minutes to sink in, self-tans that develop at a snail’s pace, or any other product that comes with a wait time – no matter how good it is!
Thankfully, these sprays are a breeze to use and just as effective as their solid sisters. Spritz them on, and you’ll be out the door in seconds (not hours)…
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Setting spray
Does your make-up look fabulous in the morning, only to slide right off after a couple of hours? Try these tips for making your make-up last, and if all else fails, add a setting spray to your routine. It’ll keep your base in place.
bh rates:
- NYX Cosmetics Make Up Setting Spray (it comes in two finishes: dewy and matte)
- Australis Make-up Finishing Spritz (it’s light, breathable and comes in an adorable pink bottle)
- Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray ($23, mecca.com.au) (formulated to keep your make-up looking fresh for up to 16 hours)
Spray Tan
With all the necessary self-tan prep included, the process of fake tanning can be hella long. Thankfully, you can shave off a few minutes with a speedy spray formula.
bh rates:
- Bondi Sands Summer Bronze Instant Tan Light/Medium (for an instant and, more importantly, streak-free glow)
- ModelCo TAN AIRBRUSH IN A CAN (it smells like cocoa butter – need I say more?)
- Face of Australia Bronzer Instant Tan Spray (so your face matches your bronzed bod)
Spray body moisturiser
A spray moisturiser couldn’t possibly measure up to the hydration factor of a lotion or a cream, right? Wrong. The proof is in the spritz…
bh rates:
- Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser Advanced Strength (fragrance-free and great for sensitive skin)
- Yes to™ Ultra Light Spray Body Lotion (feels light as a feather, and nourishes like no other)
- Palmer's Rapid Moisture Spray Lotion Cocoa & Shea (I’m a Palmer’s fan from way-back-when and this is one of my top picks)
Hydrating face mist
Every working girl should have one of these babies at her desk – especially in the winter months. It’s definitely not a replacement for moisturiser, but it’s perfect for a hydration hit in between applications.
bh rates:
- Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist (this Best in Beauty winner smells like heaven on earth)
- Kosmea Hydrating Rosewater Mist (can be used to set make-up as well)
- zk'in certified organic skincare Hydrating Mist (also good in summer to help soothe sunburn)
Hairspray
Hairspray’s obviously a quick foil for flyaways, but did you know you can use it in nine other ways? Being a bit of a klutz, my favourite one is to give slippery soles some grip before hitting the d-floor.
bh rates:
- Cedel Firm Hairspray (gotta love that jumbo-sized can!)
- ELEVEN Australia Give Me Hold Strong Hairspray (bh’s hair editor Astrid raves about this baby)
- L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Normal Strength Hairspray (an affordable, everyday staple)
Antiseptic/cleaning spray
These hardworking sprays can be used to sort out a whole range of beauty woes, from disinfecting minor cuts and scrapes to neutralising foot odour and cleaning make-up tools.
bh rates:
- Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Spray (tea tree oil is a beauty godsend. Nuff said)
- Elemis Tea Tree S.O.S Spray (treats problem skin and smelly feet).
- Manicare Brush Cleaner (to keep your brushes clean and your skin clear)
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34 Member Comments
Rosewater or purified water sprays I fill my fine mister with . Using only when need to use face oils for easier spreadability
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The spray I use most is definitely face mist, but I use all of these other sprays occasionally as well. But face mist is daily for me!
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I love a good hydrating mist, such a nice part of the beauty routine. I would love to try that Julique face mist. Thursday Plantation tea tree oil is amazing.
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I use both the Australis Setting Spray and the Vaseline Moisturiser Spray - they are both incredible.
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I really want to try the MAC one, shame I can't find it on here.
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Face mist, antiseptic spray and hair spray are all in my daily arsenal. But I do want to try out the moisturising body mists - they sound like a time saver.
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I can't say I use sprays much but I have used spray tan, hairspray and antiseptic spray. I really think I need to try a convenient spray moisturiser. It takes me so long to apply cream body moisturiser.
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I'd like to get my hands on some zk'in certified organic skincare Hydrating Mist .
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I haven't tried a makeup setting spray - it's on the list of to do's though!
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I have always wanted to try a makeup setting spray.
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I need a hydrating face mist!
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The hydrating face mist is definitely a must have if you're staying in air-conditioned place!
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Sprays mean there's no excuse to leave it out of your beauty routine!
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I have recently discovered setting sprays and I love them
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I have used the Jurlique and Kosmea sprays - they are both lovely.
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Makeup setting sprays rae wondwerful, and I only have just got into them
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I like foam tan not sprays. Hairspray is great
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Sad that some of those facial sprays have alcohol in them
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I don't really use sprays, as I'm always worried I will inhale some of the product. I was always like this with deodorant! It also seems like sprays are bad for the environment :/
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I don't usually go for spray products. I imagine there's more waste of product. Hairspray is an exception. Sometimes I need hairspray.
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I don't really use any of these sprays.
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The spray moisturiser, mist and cleaning sprays are musts for me.
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I love spray toners - they are so convenient to quickly spray my face with after I get out of the shower. Love them!!
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Love the sound of a setting spray..........this is certainly something I need
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i need to get my hands on the tea tree spray
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