Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist vs Photo Finish Endurance Breathable Setting Spray: which is safer?

Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist is the clear pick. SmashBox Photo Finish Endurance Breathable Setting Spray carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

D 67/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

liquid spray formulation, water and glycerin base

Confidence

72%

PossibleFormaldehyde releasers (preservative system)

PossibleFragrance allergens (undisclosed fragrance components)

Why this gradeBuy

Smashbox

Photo Finish Endurance Breathable Setting Spray

PFAS grade

F 30/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

liquid setting spray with waterproofing and breathable film technology

Confidence

40%

Possible1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)

LikelyVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) and inhalation risk

ReportedFragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients

Why this grade

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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