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A good game if you're looking for something that's impossible to beat: scroll through pictures of Patrick Starrr and try to find a single one where his makeup is smudging, fading, or breaking down. He's good at what he does—and also has a very special setting spray in his kit to keep that complexion locked down, whatever finish he's going for.
While One/Size's On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray is about as beloved as products come—it's literally Beyoncé-approved—the brand founder and esthetician has a new innovation for those who want their makeup set in stone but prefer their complexion more glassy than matte. Earlier this month, thePowder Melt Glass Setting Spray joined the One/Size family. And given that glass skin has been trending for a while, we're not sure how we lived without it.
Ahead, discover everything there is to know about the new launch—plus Team Byrdie's honest review.
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The Inspiration
Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray was designed to literally melt powder into your skin for an ultra-hydrated, radiant, and (here's the big one!) glass-like finish.
"Skin care is so important to me as an esthetician, and I wanted to make a glass skin spray that plays well with makeup so you can wear a full beat and still serve that glassy, ultra-hydrated finish," Starrr explained. "This setting spray melts your powder, not your makeup! For instant glass skin AND 12-hour makeup wear.”
"Unlike the brand’s viral On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray, this mist delivers luminosity and hydration without the mattifying properties, making it the perfect complement or alternative for those looking to glow around the clock," added the brand in a statement.
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The Formula
Like any good glass skin product, Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray boasts a skincare-infused formula that'll benefit your skin texture and barrier health in the long run. Featured ingredients include a ceramide complex (it locks in moisture and supports the skin barrier), ginger flower water (it protects with antioxidants and promotes plumpness), and lime pearl extract (it delivers visibly brighter and smoother skin).
The oil-free spray was made for glow as opposed to a matte finish, and does its makeup-setting job for up to 12 hours while making sure your skin is still breathing—the tagline here is "melt your powder, not your makeup." To use it, you just have to shake to activate and spritz; it can be used before makeup or throughout the day for a little radiance boost.
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Our Reviews
Ali Webb, associate editor
Ali Webb
"As we move into summer, I could use a setting spray that keeps my makeup in place through humidity while creating my preferred dewy finish—so this One/Size launch comes at the perfect time. The product was easy to apply (I often feel I have to brace for impact with setting sprays, but this one spritzed more gently and evenly), and it left my skin looking glassy and hydrated but decidedly not oily. While I touched up my makeup slightly at the end of a full workday before heading to dinner, I found I needed to do less than normal: My skin still had a radiant, dewy finish with most of my complexion makeup still beautifully in place, besides blush and a few areas I was spot-concealing. I’m looking forward to turning to this spray on marathon-length days this summer and beyond."
Eden Stuart, beauty editor
Eden Stuart
"Of the three big claims—melting and setting powder layers, improving moisturization, and extending wear—I would say the Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray really knocked it out of the park for two out of three for me. My powder blush definitely looked smoother on the skin (checking box one), and the spray imparts a really noticeable, but natural, glass-like finish. This isn't your editorial/runway porcelain doll glaze (which is also gorgeous!), but a more subtle, lit-from-within look that's more skincare than makeup (checking box two). When it comes to wear time, however, I have to say... I give the edge to my beloved OG, the One/Size On 'Til Dawn. I for sure experienced more smudging and transfer toward the end of the day. But that isn't a huge deterrent for me. I can definitely see myself wearing this one for special events for which wear time is less pressing, but a glowy finish is a must."
Bella Cacciatore, senior news editor
Bella Cacciatore
"Of course I have heard about On 'Til Dawn's legendary setting powers, but I've always been a little scared of how intense it is. The Powder Melt spray is much more in my usual lane, so I was eager to test it out. I first tried the mist at the end of a long day to revive my makeup, and I was impressed with the instant glow and hit of hydration to my super dry skin. The next day, I put it to the test as intended, and my obsession only grew. My skin really did look glassy, and the mist feels hydrating but not sticky or greasy. I have a face that 'eats' makeup throughout the day so I always have to do a little touch-up, but I was pretty impressed with the staying power it gave my base. I was mostly impressed by how the glow stuck around—my skin has been super dry as of late—as well as the bouncy, hydrated feeling. I'll certainly be adding this to my daily routine."
Derek Deng, associate content editor
Derek Deng
"Something I don't like to admit: glass skin isn't the most wearable makeup trend. The vast majority of makeup products that promise dewy, glassy goodness leave my skin greasier than ever. This one's a rare exception, it gives my skin a wearable glass skin finish that evolves into a lived-in—but not greasy!—glow throughout the day. Whenever my makeup looks a bit heavy, this is my secret weapon, it melts down all that cakiness and makes everything feel a little bit lighter."
Olivia Hancock, senior editor
Olivia Hancock
"For me, anything that promises to leave my skin with a glass-like finish is worth trying. That’s why I was so excited to get my hands on the Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray. I applied this product in layers—misting my bare skin before for a boost of hydration, after applying powder to set the area, and all-over once I was fully done with my makeup. When I looked in the mirror, I was impressed by how plump and hydrated my skin looked and how radiant and seamless my makeup look. Patrick Starrr, you definitely delivered with this setting spray!"