Iconic London Prep Set Glow Setting Spray.

Powder & Setting

About this product

A spray-on primer or setting product designed to add luminosity and a dewy finish to the skin.

Full ingredients

Aqua, Glycerine, Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Caffeine, Arginine, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Guru Score

70%

Mixed

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

One expert loved it for creating a fresh, glowy look without worrying about all-day wear, calling it beautiful for that dewy finish. However, another found it problematic: the formula was quite glittery, leaving sparkle on the skin and transferring onto clothes, which means anyone bothered by visible shimmer or product transfer may want to steer clear.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take August 2025

What they liked

Dewy, fresh finish
Adds luminosity to skin

What they flagged

Glitter transfers to hands and clothes
Does not last long on skin

Type

Powder & SettingSpray & mist

Key actives

RetinoidVitamin E

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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Allie Glines

829k subs

~Yay

"This one is so great if you just want a little bit of like a dewy freshness added to the skin. I wouldn't say that this is necessarily like something that I reach for for longevity. It's more of like the finish of my skin, but it's really beautiful."

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"This Iconic London setting spray I think added a really healthy glow, but it did not like break down my makeup or cause it to look more oily, which I thought maybe it would. [...] It's so pretty. I am so excited to like keep using this."

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Robert Welsh

1.11M subs

~Nay

"I wasn't a fan of this. It was quite glittery. There was glitter on my hand. I spray up my hand and I tried to show you but you can't really see it but there was a lot of glitter and it was also on my clothes."

Nipun Kapur

412k subs

~Yay

"One of my favorite setting sprays is the Iconic London Prep Set Glow and this is the one which has these gold so settle when you shake it up it's kind of gold and it leaves this amazing mist like this golden sheen on your face. It's really really good so I'm going to use it repurchase it."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Retinoids

Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Iconic London Prep Set Glow Setting Spray?

A spray-on primer or setting product designed to add luminosity and a dewy finish to the skin.

Is Iconic London Prep Set Glow Setting Spray worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 70%.

What is Iconic London Prep Set Glow Setting Spray's Guru Score?

Iconic London Prep Set Glow Setting Spray holds a Guru Score of 70%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.