DIY Cooling Makeup Setting Spray with Hydrosols and Witch Hazel

DIY Cooling Makeup Setting Spray with Hydrosols and Witch Hazel

This simple DIY setting spray uses hydrosols, witch hazel and a splash of aloe to cool, calm and lightly set your makeup without leaving skin tight or sticky.

Most setting sprays are packed with alcohol and synthetic fragrance. This version uses gentle hydrosols, a touch of witch hazel and humectants to refresh your face, calm heat and help your makeup last a little longer.

You can make a quick “use-within-a-week” fridge spray or a longer-lasting version if you work with natural preservatives or rosemary and manuka hydrosols.

As always, patch test first and follow cosmetic-grade hygiene. If you sell products, use a tested preservative system and get stability testing done.


Quick Cooling Hydrosol Setting Spray (Fridge Version)

Use this within 7 days and keep it chilled.

You’ll need

  • 40 ml rose, lavender or chamomile hydrosol

  • 5 ml alcohol-free witch hazel

  • 3 ml aloe vera juice or gel (thin, not thick gel)

  • 1 ml vegetable glycerin (about 20 drops – optional, adds light hydration)

  • 10–15 drops of a broad-spectrum natural preservative if you want to keep it longer

  • 50 ml fine mist spray bottle (sanitised with boiling water or high-proof alcohol and dried)

Method

  1. Sanitise

    • Clean your workspace, bottle and utensils thoroughly.

  2. Blend liquids

    • In a small beaker or glass jug, combine hydrosol, witch hazel, aloe and glycerin. Stir gently to avoid too many bubbles.

  3. Add preservative (optional but recommended)

    • If using, add your chosen preservative at the manufacturer’s recommended rate and mix well.

  4. Bottle

    • Pour into your spray bottle, cap, and label with the date.

  5. Use

    • Shake lightly before each use.

    • Hold at arm’s length, close eyes, and mist over your face after makeup – or anytime you feel hot and flushed.


Extra-Cooling Cucumber & Mint Setting Mist (Longer-Wear Version)

For a more “pro” feeling spray.

You’ll need

  • 30 ml cucumber hydrosol (or half cucumber, half rose/lavender hydrosol)

  • 10 ml alcohol-free witch hazel

  • 5 ml aloe vera juice

  • 2 ml glycerin

  • Optional: 1–2 drops peppermint hydrosol or a tiny drop of peppermint essential oil well-diluted (avoid if very sensitive or using near eyes)

  • Broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative at recommended % for 50 ml water-based product

  • 50 ml fine mist bottle

Method

  1. Combine base ingredients

    • Mix hydrosols, witch hazel, aloe and glycerin in a sanitised glass.

  2. Add optional cooling note

    • If using peppermint, be extremely conservative – it’s strong. One drop in the whole batch is often plenty. Skip for sensitive skin.

  3. Preserve & bottle

    • Add preservative per instructions, stir, and pour into your spray bottle.

  4. Test & adjust

    • Spray on bare skin first.

    • If it feels too tight, dilute with a little more hydrosol.

    • If you want a slightly stronger “set”, you can increase witch hazel a little (but too much can feel drying).


How to Use Your Setting Spray

  • Mist after makeup to take away powderiness and help everything mesh into the skin.

  • Keep a mini bottle in your bag for hot days, flights or post-workout cool-downs.

  • Avoid direct contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, rinse with cool water and discontinue use.


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