Too Cool For School Art Class Finish Fixer
500 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.6 (4,298 reviews) · 91% ★4–5 among the 500 read first-hand · a setting fixer often picked as a good, budget-friendly way to get started
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Community summary
The most frequently mentioned point is the spray (165 reviews, 33%). Many say it isn't a hard mist spray, and rather than a drawback, plenty of reviews read that as a plus — 'the amount is easy to control.' That said, some disagree, saying it barely feels like anything lands even when sprayed.
Next come longevity and hold. Longevity 126, smudge-prevention 124, and hold 105. Many reviews say 'you can tell the difference with and without the fixer,' but others say 'it was no different from not spraying it' or that it was weak on oily skin, so the perceived effect varies a lot.
Its character as a budget-friendly starter is clear (34). The context of trying a fixer for the first time because it's cheap comes up repeatedly. The scent is mostly praised, though a few dislike it, saying it smells like a medicated balm, and there are a few mentions of dryness (55) and caking, plus a few breakout reports after applying it. The cap is two-step (a double cap), and opinions split between it being hygienic and it being a hassle to open twice (more lean toward the hassle side).
These are counts of only those reviews, out of the 500 read, in which the expression appeared directly in the text. If anything, we undercounted rather than inflated — it's a minimum.
Expressions found in the reviews read (original tone kept, not rewritten)
Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Easy-to-control spray — the most-mentioned pointSpray-related mentions are the most common at 165 (33%). It isn't a hard mist spray, but many reviews read that as a plus because the amount is easy to control. It has a two-step (double) cap, and opinions split between it being hygienic and it being a hassle to open twice.
- Longevity · smudge-preventionLongevity 126, smudge-prevention 124, hold 105. Many reviews say you can tell the difference with and without the fixer (a user's own impression; varies by person).
- Budget-friendly starter34 reviews pick it for value because it's inexpensive, and 61 repurchase. The starter context of 'I tried a cheap one since it was my first fixer' is clear.
- Summer feelSummer use is mentioned in 97 reviews. Many say they keep it on hand for light setting on hot days.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Perceived effect varies — may be weak for oily skinSome say they couldn't tell much difference from not spraying at all or that it was weak on oily skin. There's advice for oilier skin to pair it with a matte cushion or powder.
- Dryness · caking, a minority viewDryness is mentioned in 55 reviews. A few also say the base cakes and lifts if this is all you use, so the context is to apply a thin layer after moisturizing.
- Scent · double cap, split opinionsThe scent is mostly praised (lemon, tea tree, a grassy note, and no saliva smell typical of a certain famous fixer). That said, a few dislike it, saying it smells like a medicated balm, so opinions split. Some also say the double cap is a hassle to open twice.
- A few breakoutsA few reviews report breakouts or dryness after applying it. We recommend sensitive skin test a small amount first.
- Based on users' own impressionsContent about longevity, hold, and gentleness reflects users' own impressions and varies by person. We make no efficacy claims.
Best for
- When you want a cheap one to get started with fixers for the first time. 34 value mentions
- When you prefer an easy-to-control spray over a hard mist. 165 spray mentions (33%)
- When you want light setting for summer or long days. 97 summer mentions
- When you're after a fixer you can repurchase for everyday use without worry. 61 repurchase mentions
May not suit you if: When strong hold and longevity are your top priority. Some say the perceived effect varies a lot / Oily skin that wants to firmly control shine. Some say it was weak on oily skin / When a scent some compare to a medicated balm would bother you. The scent is mostly praised, but a few are divided on it
How to Use Too Cool For School Art Class Finish Fixer
- Since it's a controllable spray rather than a hard mist, some reviews suggest holding it at a distance and spraying in several passes
- If it feels dry or cakes, the advice to moisturize well first and apply a thin layer comes up repeatedly
- For oily skin, there's a context of pairing it with a matte cushion or powder
- Note that the cap is two-step (a double cap) and some find it a hassle to open twice
Price & buying tips
- It's on the cheaper side among fixers, so many say it's no burden as a starter or for everyday use
- Since many repurchase, some mention stocking up during sales. Compare the Olive Young sale price and the Coupang price before buying Check the price on Coupang →
Compared with other Base makeup picks
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FAQ
Q. I've heard the spray is weak?
Many say it isn't a hard mist spray. But more reviews see that not as a drawback but as a plus — 'the amount is easy to control.' If it barely feels like anything lands, there's a tip to hold it at a distance and spray in several passes.
Q. Is the hold and longevity strong?
With longevity at 126 and smudge-prevention at 124, many say 'you can tell the difference with and without it.' On the other hand, some say 'it's no different from not spraying it' or that it was weak on oily skin, so the perceived effect varies a lot. If strong hold is your top priority, compare it with other products.
Q. Is it okay as a starter?
Because it's inexpensive, the context of 'I started with a cheap one since it was my first fixer' is clear (value, 34). Many say it's a good way to try a fixer without any pressure.
Q. What's the scent like?
The scent is mostly praised (lemon, tea tree, a grassy note, and no saliva smell typical of a certain famous fixer). That said, a few dislike it, saying it smells like a medicated balm, so opinions split. Keep this in mind if you're sensitive to scent.
Q. Where does it rank among Olive Young makeup fixer recommendations?
It's a fixer with a lot of reviews — a 4.6 Olive Young rating and 4,298 reviews. Rankings change depending on when they're tallied, so for the latest comparison by condition, check the Olive Young makeup fixer ranking page.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The 4.6 rating and 4,298 reviews are Olive Young's official figures, while the ★4–5 share and keyword numbers are values we counted ourselves by reading 500 reviews first-hand (a minimum, based on reviews where the expression appeared directly in the text). We don't reproduce the original review text — only the analysis — and we don't assign star ratings or make efficacy claims of our own.
Q. How do I use Too Cool For School Art Class Finish Fixer?
Since it's a controllable spray rather than a hard mist, some reviews suggest holding it at a distance and spraying in several passes If it feels dry or cakes, the advice to moisturize well first and apply a thin layer comes up repeatedly For oily skin, there's a context of pairing it with a matte cushion or powder Note that the cap is two-step (a double cap) and some find it a hassle to open twice
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