KATE’s setting spray is Make Top Coat (ケイト メイクトップコート), an 80 mL setting mist, also listed in English as Makeup Top Coat or Makeup Topcoat Mist, that KATE says forms a quick-drying film over your makeup to keep it from wearing off, while preventing both shine and dryness. KATE (KATE TOKYO) is the Japanese makeup brand from Kanebo Cosmetics. Released on 28 February 2026 and priced at ¥1,540 in Japan, Make Top Coat is sold there only at the Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine drugstore chains. This guide covers how it works, how to use it, its full ingredient list and how to get it from Japan, based on KATE’s official pages.
What you’ll learn in this article:
- What KATE Make Top Coat is, what it costs and where it’s sold in Japan
- How KATE’s “micro top coat” technology is meant to keep makeup in place
- How to use it, step by step, as KATE describes
- The full ingredient list, including alcohol and fragrance
- How to get KATE’s setting spray from Japan
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Shop on kachicollectWhat Is KATE Make Top Coat?
KATE Make Top Coat is a setting spray that KATE calls a “top coat for your skin”: you mist it over finished makeup, and it dries quickly into a film that KATE says keeps makeup from wearing off even in heat and humidity. KATE says it resists heavy sweat and rubbing, blocks shine, isn’t sticky or crunchy, and adds moisture with hyaluronic acid so skin doesn’t feel dry. KATE calls it its strongest makeup-keeping mist, and KATE’s site shows it as No. 1 in the fixing mist category of the LIPS Best Cosmetics 2026 first-half new-release awards.
| Japanese name | ケイト メイクトップコート |
|---|---|
| Price in Japan | ¥1,540 (80 mL) |
| Released | 28 February 2026 |
| Sold in Japan | Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine only |
| Skin type | All skin types (KATE) |
| Texture | Two-layer mist; shake before use |
| Finish | Not sticky or crunchy (KATE) |
| Scent | Citrus floral; no colourants |
| Made in | Japan |
From KATE’s official Japanese site and Kao’s official online shop, My Kao Mall (as of October 2026). “Strongest” is KATE’s comparison among its own makeup-keeping mists.
- Colourant-free
How KATE’s Setting Spray Works: Micro Top Coat Technology
KATE says its “micro top coat” technology lets the mist spread evenly at a micro level and turn into a stretchy, strong film, which stops sweat and sebum from spreading through your makeup. KATE compares it with its earlier Make Fix Changer, whose mist sat on the skin in separate dots, leaving gaps where sweat and sebum could come through.
The long-lasting effect comes from polysilicone-9, a film-forming ingredient that KATE says helps makeup resist shine and wear all day. The mist dries quickly, so KATE says it doesn’t feel sticky, and the formula separates into two layers, so you shake it before use.
Does KATE Setting Spray Work in Heat, Humidity and on Oily Skin?
KATE says Make Top Coat keeps makeup from wearing off for the whole day on any skin type, even in high heat and humidity. It describes the mist as resisting heavy sweat and rubbing and blocking shine, while drying without a sticky or crunchy feel. Hyaluronic acid is added so that skin doesn’t feel dry under the film, which KATE says also helps prevent dryness-related wear.
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To use KATE Make Top Coat, shake it well, then spray 5 to 6 pumps over your finished makeup from about 15 cm away and let it dry without touching your face. KATE’s steps:
- Shake and prime. Shake the bottle well before every use; KATE notes it may stop misting properly if you don’t. The first time, pump a few times until the mist comes out.
- Spray as the last step. Hold it about 15 cm from your face, close your eyes and mouth, and spray 5 to 6 pumps directly onto your skin.
- Let it dry. Don’t touch your skin; let the mist dry naturally.
- Top up during the day. KATE says you can also use it to add moisture over makeup during the day.
KATE recommends removing it with a makeup remover. It also says not to inhale the mist, not to use it if you’re sensitive to alcohol, to keep it off clothes and floors (a floor can become slippery), and to wipe the nozzle and close the cap after use. If the mist stops coming out evenly, wipe the nozzle and test it on a tissue a few times.
KATE Make Top Coat Ingredients
KATE Make Top Coat lists 14 ingredients: water and alcohol as the base, polysilicone-9 as the film former, emollients and emulsifiers, sodium hyaluronate for moisture, fragrance and a preservative. Because it contains alcohol (ethanol), KATE says people sensitive to alcohol shouldn’t use it.
Polysilicone-9
A film former that KATE says helps makeup resist shine and wear.
Sodium Hyaluronate
A humectant that helps keep skin moisturised.
Alcohol
Ethanol, which helps the mist dry quickly; KATE advises against use if you’re sensitive to alcohol.
Key ingredientWorth checking if your skin is sensitive
| Ingredient | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Solvent | — |
| Alcohol | Solvent | Ethanol |
| Polysilicone-9 | Film former | KATE’s long-wear ingredient |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | Emollient | — |
| Isostearic Acid | Emollient | — |
| Methyl Trimethicone | Emollient | A silicone |
| PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Emulsifier | — |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Stabiliser | — |
| Polysorbate 20 | Emulsifier | — |
| PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone | Emulsifier | A silicone |
| Fragrance | Fragrance | Citrus floral |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Humectant | — |
| Disodium EDTA | Chelating agent | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | — |
Full ingredient list from Kao’s official online shop (as of October 2026), in the order listed; roles are general cosmetic functions.
Setting Spray or Setting Powder?
You don’t have to choose: setting powder controls shine in your base, while Make Top Coat is sprayed as the very last step of your makeup to form a film over everything. If you prefer to set makeup with powder, KATE’s options include Face Powder Z (Oil Block) for shine control and Jelly Powder for glow; see our KATE powder guide. For the base underneath, see our KATE foundation guide.
Where to Buy KATE Make Top Coat
kachicollect is the simplest way to get KATE Make Top Coat from Japan. Our catalog has no proxy fees, and duties are shown in your total before you pay, so nothing extra is charged on delivery. Orders ship worldwide with tracking and usually arrive in about 7 to 14 days.
In Japan, Make Top Coat is sold only at Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine. If it isn’t in our catalog, search their online shops or Japanese marketplaces for ケイト メイクトップコート, then paste the product URL into kachishop to get an instant quote with duties included and no request fee.
On marketplaces such as eBay, check that the listing says メイクトップコート (Make Top Coat), not an older KATE mist. Proxy services that buy from Japanese stores on your behalf are another option, but the service fee they advertise is only the starting point, and various other charges are added on top by the time you check out. kachicollect’s purchase request does the same job with no proxy or request fees, and duties are shown before checkout.
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FAQ
Does KATE make a setting spray?
Yes. KATE’s setting spray is Make Top Coat, an 80 mL mist released in Japan in February 2026 at ¥1,540.
Is KATE Make Top Coat good for oily skin and humid weather?
KATE says it keeps makeup from wearing off all day on any skin type, blocks shine and holds up in high heat and humidity.
What is the difference between KATE Make Top Coat and Make Fix Changer?
KATE says Make Fix Changer’s mist sat on the skin in separate dots, while Make Top Coat spreads into a continuous, stretchy film that stops sweat and sebum from spreading through makeup.
Is KATE Make Top Coat alcohol-free?
No. Alcohol (ethanol) is its second ingredient, and KATE says people who are sensitive to alcohol shouldn’t use it.
How many sprays of KATE Make Top Coat should I use?
KATE recommends 5 to 6 pumps from about 15 cm away, with your eyes and mouth closed, then letting it dry without touching your face.
Can I use KATE Make Top Coat during the day?
Yes. KATE says you can spray it over makeup during the day to add moisture.
Why does my KATE Make Top Coat look cloudy?
It’s a two-layer formula, and Kao says the layers can look cloudy, or look different before and after mixing or in the cold, without any quality problem. Shake it well before every use.
How do I remove KATE setting spray?
KATE recommends removing it with a makeup remover.
Where is KATE Make Top Coat sold?
In Japan, it’s sold only at Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine. You can order it from Japan through kachicollect, from our catalog or with a purchase request, and it ships worldwide.
Conclusion: Is KATE Make Top Coat Right for You?
KATE Make Top Coat suits anyone who wants makeup to survive heat, humidity and sweat without feeling sticky: an 80 mL setting mist that KATE says forms a stretchy film over makeup and adds moisture. KATE says not to use it if you’re sensitive to alcohol, and it contains fragrance. For the rest of your base, see our KATE primer guide, KATE foundation guide and KATE powder guide.
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