They might look like glorified water in fancy bottles, but these sprays could be the quiet overachievers your complexion is missing.
Autumn’s crisp air might spark joy, but chances are your largest organ (that’s the skin, BTW) is none too delighted about the switch from ceiling fans to indoor heating. Hello a tight, dull and lacklustre dermis.
Enter the humble face mist, one of your beauty toolkit’s hardest-working yet most under-rated products. Far from being a refreshing add-on, today’s spritzes punch well above their weight when it comes to benefits: think instant hydration, barrier support, balanced skin pH levels, redness relief and an absorption aid for your other active serums and creams.
“If you’re looking to keep your skincare routine fresh and effective, a quality mist can be a secret weapon,” agrees in-demand integrated facialist, April Brodie. “Mists refresh, hydrate and revive your make-up, especially in dry or humid climates.” They’re also ideal companions on a long-haul flight. “Air travel severely dehydrates your skin, so mists with hydrating ingredients offer a quick boost, easing signs of fatigue,” she adds.