Airbrush Flawless Matte Blurring & Waterproof Setting Spray

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Matte Blurring & Waterproof Setting Spray is a micro-fine mist that does double duty — prime before, set after. It's waterproof, it mops up oil as it dries down, and it finishes skin with a soft-focus matte rather than a flat, powdery one.

Finish	Blurred, soft-focus matte
Use it	As a primer, as a setting mist, or both
Wear time	Sets makeup for up to 16 hours (brand testing)
Technology	Powder Blur Tech™ · 24HR Dual-Action Oil + Shine Control Complex
Water	Waterproof formula

What it actually does

• Blurs rather than coats. Powder Blur Tech is what gives the soft-focus effect — pores and texture read less sharply instead of being covered over.
• Soaks up oil fast. The formula absorbs shine and mattifies quickly as it dries, which is the whole reason to pick this over a dewy setting spray.
• Holds makeup in place. Charlotte Tilbury reports wear of up to 16 hours in its own testing, with the mist locking the face down rather than letting it slide.
• Survives water. Waterproof, so humidity and heat aren't an instant reset.
• Works at either end. Mist before foundation to smooth the canvas, or after to set it — the brand designed it for both.
• Feels like nothing. Light-as-air is the brand's own description, and the micro-fine mist is the reason it doesn't sit wet on the skin.

Brand-reported results

In Charlotte Tilbury's setting test with 102 participants, measured at 24 hours, 95% agreed makeup stayed put without melting, fading, creasing or sinking into lines, 92% agreed makeup still looked fresh and 95% agreed the finish was soft-focus. In a priming-and-setting test with the same 102 participants, 94% agreed it kept oil and shine under control for a natural-looking matte, and 95% agreed shine was visibly reduced. A separate 30-person test measured makeup still set at up to 16 hours. These are the brand's published figures, based on what participants reported.

How to use

1. Shake the bottle first. Charlotte Tilbury is specific about this — the formula needs rousing before it works.
2. Mist across the face. Hold it back from the skin and spray evenly so the mist lands as a fine veil, not a wet patch.
3. Wait. Give it a few seconds for the Powder Blur Technology and the oil-and-shine complex to kick in — the blurring happens during the dry-down, not on contact.
4. Don't touch while it sets. Let it finish before you add powder or press anything into the face.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Before makeup or after?

Both are intended uses. As a primer it smooths and mattifies the base before foundation; as a setting mist it locks everything down. Oily skin often benefits from a pass at each end.

Will it look dry or cakey?

The brand's framing is soft-focus matte rather than flat matte — the blurring technology is there to soften the look of pores. That said, it's an oil-absorbing formula, so if your skin is already very dry you may prefer a hydrating mist.

Does it handle Egyptian summer?

It's waterproof and built around oil and shine control, which is exactly the combination that matters in heat and humidity. Keep the bottle out of a hot car — aerosol-style mists do best stored somewhere cool.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. We'll confirm stock and keep you posted if anything slips.

How do I pay, and what if it arrives broken?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. If the bottle arrives defective, damaged or expired, report it within 1 day of delivery and, once verified, we refund to the original payment method within 15–30 days. Those are the only cases we can accept.