The £10 setting spray ‘melts like butter’ and is an alternative to the £35 luxury milk version

A US make-up artist has called a £10 setting spray a must-have for beauty fans, saying it is a “100 per cent” alternative to luxury brand Milk Makeup. Britney, also known as Viral Toes on X (formerly known as Twitter), shared her thoughts on Dewy Power Grip Elf Fixing Spray.

She wrote alongside a photo of the spray: ‘Elf has done it again. The way this melted my clients powders like butter… 100% a dupe for milk setting spray. Girls with dry skin will love this one!!!”

The elf Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray can be found for just £10 at Boots . The retailer is currently offering £4 off when you spend £20 on selected elf products.

The fixing spray it has a biphasic formula (water-based phase and oil-based phase) that helps you create a dewy finish. Its formula includes five percent aloe, plus hyaluronic acid, squalane and green tea seed oil, which boost the power of both phases for a dewy, long-lasting look.

Other Boots shoppers also bought Elf Power Grip Primer (£10) THE Elf Glow Reviver Lip Oil (£8) and Halo Glow Elf Liquid Filter (£15) .

The elf Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray has an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars from 1,240 reviews. 80 percent of reviewers at Boots they said they would recommend this product.

JJ456 wrote: “My entire makeup collection is basically elf, and the best way to make sure your makeup lasts all day (or a ten-hour dance call if you’re me) is to set your face with powder HD and this spray before and after invented. I love this spray so much.”

SophielovesElf said: “I bought this the moment it came out because I love all Elf products. It really makes my makeup last all day! I have dry skin so not sure how it works with oil or combination. If you have a chance to get your hands on this, please do so!”

Eurekaop agreed: “This is my new favorite setting spray. It makes my makeup look flawless, especially with the right primer, it’s going to be my new go-to and the price is crazy.” Mrs. Drdrip said, “Did I just find my new Holy Grail? I’ve been loyal to urban decay all night, putting on spray for the last 10 years. This stuff gives it a serious run for its money! Not only is it pleasantly scented and easy to spray, but the finish is amazing! I’m also obsessed with ingredients like squalane and hyaluronic acid that keep my skin hydrated all day!”

However, kaleyadoscope wrote: “I really wanted to love this, but both times I tried to use it, I had problems. I don’t know if the one I received is defective, but both times it got into my eyes and nowhere. I use setting sprays regularly and while I appreciate a fine mist, I don’t think this packaging/nozzle works well.”

On the other hand, Hydro Grip Makeup Setting Spray by Milk Makeup will pay you back either £20 or £35 if you buy a 50ml or 100ml bottle respectively. The spray is formulated to keep skin hydrated and makeup set for up to 12 hours.

Using blue agave extract, hyaluronic acid, hemp-derived cannabis seed extract, aloe and niacinamide works, as well as moringa seed oil, the spray is packed with ingredients to keep your skin fresh while retaining moisture for a “glassy” look. shine’.

Hydro Grip Makeup Setting Spray by Milk Makeup has an average rating of 4.5 out of five stars from 192 to Space NK . Elisie said: “Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting Spray is a game changer! As someone with oily skin, it was a struggle to find a setting spray that would hold my makeup in place without feeling heavy or greasy.

“But this product delivers on its promises. Not only does it lock in my makeup all day, but it also leaves my skin feeling refreshed and hydrated. Plus, the grip technology ensures that my makeup doesn’t move, even in hot and humid conditions. Weather Trust me, if you’re looking for a setting spray that’s lightweight, long-lasting, and perfect for all skin types, this is it!

However, Vicky_49 wrote: “First time trying this product and although I liked it, I think I will go back to another brand. It set make-up well and was particularly good for refreshing skin during the day – but I struggled with the spray, it was quite patchy and some of the drops were always quite large and left my skin (and sometimes the shirt!) very wet. I’m not sure if this is always the case as I see some reviews say the spray was good but it was definitely a problem for me. I had the 50ml bottle which lasted much longer than expected and a very handy and compact size to keep in my bag for touch ups on the go.”

You can also find Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Makeup Setting Spray at Cult Beauty (from £20) , Sephora UK (from £20), and ASOS (from £20). Alternatively, you can find other dew setting sprays such as Mini Dewy Set Anastasia Beverly Hills Setting Spray at Boots (£14), Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Travel Size 34ml for £19 at Sephora UK or Makeup Revolution Superdewy Setting Spray by Revolution for £10.99.