Say hello to our favourite skin mists. Facial sprays that feel incredibly refreshing while providing the skin with additional benefits. Stacked with vitamins and plant extracts to offer a brightening antidote to a dull, dry complexion, they were to be kept on your desk, in your handbag or the fridge for an ultra-quenching boost. Here, editor Trudi Brewer shares the mists on rotation right now.
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A skin mist does more than refresh your complexion; it is the ideal supplement if you want to take a break from applying heavier moisturiser in the heat. Spritz onto clean skin over serum in the morning, at night, and any time during the day to keep your skin hydrated without messing up any makeup. Read on to choose your perfect match.
Jane Iredale Calming Lavender Hydration Spray, $67.
Famous for creating natural mineral makeup, the innovations keep coming from a brand that has just turned 30. This facial spritz is an excellent example of that. Infused with chamomile to soothe itchy skin, while organic lavender calms redness. Adding myramze plant extract ( a plant that thrives in the South African desert) helps alleviate that dry, tight feeling. For instant skin-soothing or to set your makeup, it also helps keep your skin balanced when humidity levels rise.
GUCCI Brume De Beauté Beauty Mist, $128.
Yes, it’s an investment in your skin, but it’s worth every cent. A beauty mist that preps, sets or refreshes your face, stacked with the signature black rose oil with soothing and antioxidant properties. Hyaluronic acid, that potent moisture magnet, provides hydration for 48 hours, while a blend of film-forming actives keeps your makeup in place all day.
AvÈNE THERMAL SPRING WATER, 50ML, $13
You can’t get much more natural than this. Pure spring rainwater trickles through the surrounding Cévennes mountains in south-central France. As it travels over dolomite rocks, every drop, infused with calcium, magnesium, and silicate, nourishes, heals, and calms redness, soothing irritated skin. It comes in a 50ml pocket size or 300ml. Best kept in the fridge for a cooling spritz any time of the day or on those steaming evenings.
KORA Organics Minty Mineral Hydration Mist, $59.
Hydrating with a boost of minty freshness, that's what to expect from this skin mist. The certified organic aloe vera blend with microalgae extracts, blue daisy and seawater, rich in manganese, zinc and iron, is energised by an aquamarine crystal. Each drop helps to calm and soothe dehydrated in seconds.
PURE FIJI VITAMIN C BRIGHTENING TONING MIST, $49.
First, the burst of refreshing cucumber hydrosol (the distilled water from cucumber) soothes irritated skin. At the same time, Kakadu plum is high in vitamin C. Antioxidants, including passionflower extract, regulate oil flow, while witch hazel shrinks pores and helps protect the skin from environmental damage. This skin mist is also laden with hyaluronic acid that locks moisture in the skin for hours. Finally, plant collagen from the larch tree also helps your skin hold onto your skin's moisture and helps boost your natural skin cell turnover.
Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist, $49.
A light milky mist that instantly nourishes while delivering stellar SPF protection. We would still recommend using a facial SPF daily. However, this is an excellent option for your handbag when the sun takes you for a surprise or you need a cooling vitamin skin boost.
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