To most, face mists are like the marble bathtubs of the beauty world. They’re bougie as hell, often deemed OTT, and regardless of the decadent delights they offer, not exactly a non-negotiable essential. Unless, that is, you’re redness or rosacea-prone. Yep, for sensitive skin types, they’re more of a life-saver than a luxury. Whilst there are great tools and treatments on the market designed to settle our delicate complexions, our calendars don’t allow for sheet masks or jade rollers in the moments we need them most. Inflammation waits for no one, and it often rears its head at the worst possible times – forget rain on your wedding day, sensitive skin types deem redness a far greater concern.
Luckily, when we’re in need of a fast-acting soothing solution, the mighty mist is always there to save us. Often written off a gimmicky skincare step (or mistaken for extremely expensive scented water), face mists are the real deal when it comes to calming an irritated complexion, gifting your skin with inflammation-eliminating ingredients in the form of a cooling wash of moisture. They also fall into the limited crop of skincare steps you can do at your desk or in the back of an Uber (without scaring your boss or damaging your 5-star rating like a clay mask could). And for the times where your complexion literally cannot handle any finger-to-skin action, they require zero physical contact – just spritz 8-10 centimetres from your face and reap the refreshing rewards. From redness-reducing rosewater to all-calming aloe, we’ve rounded up our favourite finely misted formulas – trust us, this is an edit not to be mist… (sorry).
RELATED: What causes rosacea and how can it be treated?
RELATED: The best moisturisers for rosacea-prone skin
La Mer
La Mer The Mist
The price tag is hefty, yes, but so is the list of benefits it boasts – it works to heal and hydrate skin whilst soothing surface irritation, minimising the appearance of fine lines as it goes. It’s also ace for your guy to spritz on post-shave (so pitch it to your partner as a “share” item, then swiftly relocate it to your side of the bed).
Jurlique
Jurlique Lavender Hydrating Mist
Lavender holds the power to relax your skin the same way it does your mood. This must-have mist pairs the superstar soother with calming aloe vera leaf extracts to create a sensory experience that would rival a spa session.
esmi Skin Minerals
esmi Skin Minerals Refreshing and Hydrating Skin Snack Face Mist
This soothing spray’s clever name sums it up perfectly: it’s a snack for your skin that tops up its moisture levels, refreshing and replenishing your face to get it through the day feeling comfortable. It’s particularly helpful if your skin is exposed to air con, too, so it’s no doubt a deskside essential.
Swisse
Swisse Rosewater Balancing Face Mist Toner
Toner isn’t always a welcome addition to a sensitivity-friendly regime, but this misty take on the often-skipped skincare step is all about leaving skin toned and soothed. With rosewater, aloe vera and vitamins C and E, it brightens and balances the complexion without triggering redness.
Natio
The perfect addition to any purse, this gentle mist is great for on-the-go applications. With a super soothing aloe-cucumber blend, it also boasts an alcohol-free status, to invigorate skin without bothering inflammation.
The Body Shop
The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Mist
It’s hard to beat Vitamin E in the soothing stakes, and this multitasking mist is amazing over both bare skin and a face of makeup. It provides instant relief, hydration and protection, plus it’ll also lock your look in for the long run. Treat yourself to a spritz pre and post-makeup application.
House of Immortelle
House of Immortelle Hydrating Rose Facial Mist
There’s no doubt that rose is the ultimate inflammation easer, but this magical mist takes it to a whole new level, using delicate floral water distilled from the petals of rosa damascene to balance, refresh and calm your complexion whilst offering a seriously divine scent.
To mist or not to mist. That is the question. Misting does sounds refreshing.
Using a mist feels so good on a hot day. I won't spend a lot on one though.
I love misting on a hot day too!
The body shop vitamin E and Swisse are my affordable go to, The Jurlique are a splurge item but its devine
I love Jurlique!
Thanks to Dr Oosa for bringing back my EX and reuniting us with the help of his love spell voodoo enchantment. Now, there’s peace, harmony and love in my marriage. Contact Dr Oosa via INFO.DROOSA.ORG@GMAIL.COM and whatsapp him only +1 (613) 703‑9066 and get your EX back with Dr Oosa love spell. Visit his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Dr-oosa-solution-home-104744858262495/ Doctor Oosa, you’re the best online spell caster. I will continue to testify about your great and ambitious work. My husband loves me so much.
A nice lineup of products there!
Love body shop but not a fan of this mist