Semi-gloss, matte, or satin finish, whatever you want to call it, is a popular way to finish a hot rod, muscle car or classic. There are a ton of ways to use it, from dulling the hood, creating ghost ...

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If there’s one thing I never skip as the finishing touch on my makeup routine, it’s spritzing on a good setting spray. It truly makes all the difference in keeping makeup locked in place all day—with ...

If you’ve got something difficult to paint, something that's out of the ordinary, chances are good that somebody makes a specialized spray paint to coat it. There are paints to spray automotive ...

As Women's Health editors with decades of experience between us, we've been backstage at countless fashion shows and photoshoots – and if there’s one thing make-up artists always reach for, it’s a ...

I used to be skeptical of makeup setting sprays, but everything changed once I tested out Urban Decay's iconic All-Nighter Setting Spray. Seeing how fresh my makeup looked after a long, sweaty day ...

Not all paints are created equal. Back during the days of the horse-drawn carriage, paints used natural bases, of which linseed oil comes to mind. In the 1920s, that all changed with the ...

Setting sprays are a godsend in the summer months when the warmer weather threatens to have your foundation melting down your face by noon. But they can also be a great way to add some extra sun ...

It seems like car enthusiasts and automakers all compete to create the shiniest, most reflective paint finishes possible. More recently, however, some have turned to a different type of finish in ...

This essay first appeared on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in The Strategist Beauty Brief, a weekly newsletter in which our beauty writers share their must-tries, can-skips, and can’t-live-withouts. But we ...