A facial spritz is just the ticket for the hot summer months when your skin in need of a pick-me-up. Loved for their instant ability to cool and refresh skin, keep one nearby for those sunny strolls, or for that afternoon slump when you want to feel revived. A little like Fanta Lemon on a sandy beach, these water-based sprays quench your skin's thirst, keep you cool and will have you going back for more. Lots more.
Popular among the celebrity circuit, model Kaia Gerber recently shared her love for a facial mist in a beauty video for Vogue. 'Before I do make-up, this is something I picked up from make-up artists, they were are always spraying this on my face,' she says during the tutorial. 'And it is this Caudalie face spray. The eau de beauté [Beauty Elixir] reminds me of being back in the make-up chair!'
The latest formulas to hit the market boast a multitude of skincare benefits. From added SPF to skin brightening vitamin C, you can pick your spray depending on your skincare needs. Dr Justine Hextall, Cosmetic Dermatologist, recommends La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane Ultra 8 Mist, £19.50, as a great accompaniment to a hyaluronic acid (HA) to help trap moisture into the skin. Top tip? Experts agree that a facial mist should always be applied before HA as it’s a moisture magnet and responds best to water.
‘A hydrating mist can be applied at any point of the day,’ says Hextall, ‘a spritz in the morning to trap hydration, or later in the day when skin starts to feel dry and irritated. Applying a spray at the end of the day will also perk up tired skin and refresh make-up.’
So, whether you want an extra dose of hydration or some skin-protective antioxidants, we’ve whittled down the most hard-working facial mists out there so you can take your pick…
Best Face Sprays 2021
1 of 12Caudalie Beauty Elixir, £32
Loved by beauty editors and celebrities alike (including Kaia Gerber, Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Victoria Beckham), this 100% natural spray soothes and refreshes skin with orange blossom and rose.
2 of 12La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra 8 Hydrating Spray, £19.49
'One of the key ingredients for me in this spray is the humectant glycerin, this will help to hold moisture in the top layer of skin,' says Dr Justine Hextall.
3 of 12Avene Thermal Spring Water, £8.50
The perfect choice post-jog, this fine mist cools like no other and is especially great for sensitive skins due to its low mineral content.
4 of 12My Clarins RE-FRESH Hydrating Beauty Mist, £17
Nourishing coconut water, hydrating fig extract, and radiance-boosting acerola seed make for the perfect skin smoothie. Mist onto cleansed skin pre moisturiser.
5 of 12Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray, £24
Dry, thirsty skin? Give this hydrating spray a whirl. Skin feels more awake after use.
6 of 12Dr Dennis Gross Skincare C + Collagen Perfect Skin Set & Refresh Mist, £33
This vitamin-c infused spray brings dull, lacklustre skin back to its former glory. Packed with antioxidants, it protects against environmental aggressors too.
7 of 12Glossier Soothing Face Mist, £13
Glossier sum this chic spray up as 'a hands free way to moisturise throughout the day.' And it is exactly that.
8 of 12Pixi Sun Mist, £18
Cool down and protect skin from harmful UV rays with this innovative SPF 30 Sun Mist. So lightweight, just mist it on as a final step - after you've applied make-up and you're good to go.
9 of 12The Body Shop Rose Dewy Glow Face Mist, £6
This dinky spray is a great size to keep on the go whenever your skin feels like it needs a pick-me-up. Raspberry essence, cherry water and rose instantly hydrate and smell heavenly.
10 of 12Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist, £28
Not only does this pretty bottle have great shelf appeal, but it also contains a nourishing concoction of rose water and coconut water that work together to soothe and hydrate parched skin.
11 of 12Omorovicza Queen Of Hungary Mist, £55
This fine mist gently hydrates with nourishing rose oil and doesn't feel too wet. It's the perfect mist to keep makeup feeling fresh all day long.
12 of 12Kate Somerville UncompliKated SPF, £32
A light facial mist with SPF 50 that sets make-up, takes down shine and provides a matte finish all day long. Triple tick.
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