The POREfessional: Super Setter Long-lasting makeup setting spray

Super Setter is the last step in Benefit's POREfessional line — a water-based mist that locks a finished face in place and blurs pores at the same time. It is alcohol-free, which is unusual for a long-wear setting spray, and the mist is fine enough that it settles without leaving visible droplets on the skin.

What it actually does

• Holds makeup for up to 16 hours. That is Benefit's stated wear claim for the spray.
• Blurs the look of pores. The formula carries pore-blurring powders, so you get a soft-focus finish rather than just a fixing layer.
• Reduces shine. Those same powders knock back reflectivity for a natural mattifying effect — without the flatness of a powder.
• Waterproof and smudge-proof. Benefit describes the mist as both, which is the point of spraying over a finished base in hot weather.
• Doesn't dry skin out. It is water-based and alcohol-free, and the brand says skin feels refreshed and hydrated afterwards.
• Even application. The applicator puts out a micro-fine, mess-free mist rather than big wet spots.
• Clean-formula callouts. Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS and SLES, oxybenzone, hydroquinone, coal tar and formaldehyde-releasing agents.
• Brand study. In a self-evaluation by 110 women after a week, 95% said skin felt hydrated and 93% said it perfected the look of their makeup. Self-reported.

How to use

1. Finish your makeup first. Primer, base, everything — this goes on last.
2. Shake the bottle well. Then hold it roughly eight inches from your face.
3. Close your eyes and mist evenly. Keep it out of the eyes; if any gets in, rinse immediately with water.
4. Refresh during the day. A second mist in the afternoon revives the finish without adding more product.
5. Pair it. Benefit suggests using The POREfessional face primer (sold separately) underneath for a smoother overall result.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is this a setting spray or a facial mist?

A setting spray. It is built to fix makeup in place and blur pores. It happens to feel hydrating because it is water-based and alcohol-free, but it is not a skincare step.

Will it leave my face wet or patchy?

The mist is described as micro-fine, so it lands evenly rather than in droplets. Hold it the full eight inches away — spraying too close is what causes patches on any setting spray.

Can I spray it before makeup too?

Benefit's own instruction is to use it after primer and makeup. The pore-blurring powders are meant to sit on top, so used underneath you lose most of the effect.

How long will delivery take?

3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. In-stock items ship at the short end of the range. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.

Payment and returns?

Pay with credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns are limited to defective, damaged or expired items, reported within 1 day of delivery; refunds go back to the original payment method within 15–30 days. Spray bottles can arrive with a damaged nozzle in transit, so test yours on day one.