Understanding Ingredients for Your Makeup Setting Spray

You're looking to create a makeup setting spray suitable for skin prone to clogged pores that also helps makeup last longer. Let's look at the ingredients you mentioned:

Rose Petal Water vs. Rose Water

Based on the product descriptions, both Rose Petal Water and Rose Water (Rosa Damascena) are produced through steam distillation and contain fragrant volatile essential oils. They both also contain Phenoxyethanol 0.5% as a preservative. Rose Water (Rosa Damascena) has a slightly more detailed description highlighting benefits like soothing, antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-wrinkle properties. Both are suitable as the water base for a setting spray.

Glycerin

Glycerin (USP/Food Grade) is a humectant, meaning it helps attract and retain moisture. In a setting spray, it can help hydrate the skin slightly and also contribute to the makeup adhering better to the skin, thus improving longevity. For skin prone to clogged pores, it's best to use Glycerin at a low concentration to avoid a heavy or sticky feel. A usage rate of 1-3% is generally suitable for a setting spray base.

Simple Setting Spray Formula Suggestion

Here is a basic formula using the ingredients you asked about, suitable for skin prone to clogged pores:

• Rose Water (Rosa Damascena) or Rose Petal Water: 97-99%
• Glycerin (USP/Food Grade): 1-3%

Instructions:

1. Measure the desired amounts of Rose Water (or Rose Petal Water) and Glycerin.
2. Combine them in a clean container and stir or shake gently until well mixed.
3. Pour into a spray bottle.

Since both floral waters already contain a preservative (Phenoxyethanol 0.5%), this simple formula should be preserved. Always store the product properly, ideally in the refrigerator as recommended for the floral waters, to maintain freshness and stability.

This formula provides a light hydration and helps set makeup without being too heavy, which is beneficial for skin prone to clogged pores. You can adjust the Glycerin percentage within the recommended range based on your preference for feel and makeup hold.