We live in an imperfect world full of joy and sorrow. In short, life happens. In New York City, we openly weep because there is nowhere to turn, not the privacy of a car or even an apartment with roommates. Sometimes, you can do nothing to prepare for the worst news of your life. Except, there is…I found a setting spray so powerful that tears shed at a funeral can’t even bring it down.

I stumbled upon a secret weapon: e.l.f.’s All Night Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist for $10. When I’m not crying, I also struggle with my makeup, staying on 9-5 most days, let alone have tears shed the layers of pore-perfecting primers and goops I’ve smeared across my face, all in the name of beauty.

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A few spritzes of this magic mist, and my makeup remained intact through a torrent of tears shed in front of a crowd. Its matte finish stayed put, unaffected by my emotional highs and lows.

But this mist does more than lock in your look. Thanks to glucosylation, it shields your skin from harmful blue light, while aloe and elderflower extract soothe and refresh, leaving your skin feeling weightless and revitalized.

This mist locks a matte, shine-free finish. Spray about eight to ten inches away from your face in a zig-zag motion, and is great for all skin types: dry, oily, and combination.

As e.l.f. proudly proclaims on its site, “No touch-ups needed,” and I couldn’t agree more. After openly weeping in front of 300 people, I returned to the bathroom to pull myself together, only to find my makeup was untouched and more secure than Botox. This product has exceeded my expectations, proving to be a true lifesaver in moments of distress.

Plus, e.l.f. is vegan and cruelty-free! All this for just $10? I think you need to try this for yourself — pronto. You never know when it’ll be a lifesaver for saving face, quite literally.