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Applying makeup is a journey, and when you spend a good amount of time each day intricately beating your face, you want your masterpiece to stay in place. First created for theatre and film actors by cosmetic industries, setting spray has served as insurance for makeup to keep it safe from sweat, grease, and outside elements.