Clinique Set The Day Makeup Setting Spray — 3.3 fl oz Aloe Water, Alcohol-Free Hydrating Face Mist

Clinique Set The Day is an alcohol-free, aloe water face mist that locks makeup in place while soothing and hydrating skin.

This lightweight setting spray uses a superfine mist to create a flexible, breathable barrier that helps makeup stay fresh, resist transfer, and withstand humidity and sweat. Formulated with 5% aloe water and antioxidants such as vitamin E, the formula refreshes and hydrates without oils, fragrance, or alcohol, making it suitable for sensitive skin types. It also contains ingredients aimed to help defend skin from everyday environmental stressors like pollution and blue light.

How does this spray keep makeup looking fresh all day?

The mist forms a weightless, flexible film over makeup that helps reduce smudging and transfer while maintaining a natural finish. Its fine spray pattern disperses product evenly so powders, creams, and liquids blend into one long-wearing layer without feeling heavy. The result is makeup that appears settled and renewed rather than cakey as the day progresses.

• Superfine mist for even application across face
• Lightweight “film” that resists smudging and transfer
• Works with powders, creams, and liquid foundations
• Helps makeup handle humidity and sweat

Will this irritate sensitive or acne-prone skin?

Clinique Set The Day is fragrance-free and formulated without alcohol, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, sulfites, oils, and other common irritants, reducing the chance of irritation for sensitive skin. The aloe water and vitamin E provide calming hydration rather than stripping or drying the skin, which can help keep skin comfortable under makeup. As with any product, patch testing first is recommended for highly reactive skin.

• Free of fragrance, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, and oils
• Includes 5% aloe water to soothe and hydrate
• Antioxidant support from vitamin E for environmental stressors
• Recommended patch test for extremely reactive skin

How do I use the setting spray for best results?

Shake the bottle lightly if needed, then hold it about 8–10 inches from the face and mist in an X and T pattern for complete coverage. Allow the mist to settle naturally without rubbing, then proceed with touch-ups only if necessary. You can also use it mid-day to refresh makeup and hydrate skin between applications.

• Hold 8–10 inches from face and spray in X and T motions
• Let mist dry naturally—no rubbing or patting
• Use after makeup application or for midday refreshers
• Works over powder and cream formulas without disturbing them

Does this product protect skin from environmental stress?

While not a sunscreen, Clinique Set The Day provides antioxidant support and soothing hydration that can help skin feel refreshed after exposure to pollution and digital blue light. The formula’s antioxidants, like vitamin E, assist in neutralizing free radicals, while aloe water replenishes moisture and comfort. These benefits complement a broader skin-protection routine rather than replacing SPF or barrier-focused treatments.

• Contains antioxidants such as vitamin E for environmental support
• Aloe water helps restore hydration and calm skin
• Not a substitute for sunscreen—use SPF separately
• Useful as part of daily protective skincare habits

Who is this for: Clinique Set The Day is designed for people who want a lightweight, alcohol-free finishing mist that sets makeup, refreshes skin, and delivers soothing hydration. It’s a good match for sensitive and combination skin types, anyone seeking transfer resistance or longer wear in hot or humid conditions, and users who prefer products free of fragrance, oils, and common harsh additives. Ideal for makeup beginners and pros who want a reliable, breathable hold without added shine or weight.

Ingredients

Water Aqua Eau, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, Isononyl Isononanoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bht, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate ILN53890 Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.