Best face mists to hydrate and soothe your skin

Korean skincare label Dr.Jart+ is bringing its expertise in innovative skincare technology to a face mist that is packed with healing ingredients. You may know the brand best for its Jim Carrey-like rubber masks, but we believe this is another product that deserves its place in your bathroom cabinet for its delivery on the hydration front.

The formula contains a powerhouse of five ceramides that support the skin’s protective layer and so has a reparative and nourishing effect. There’s also a blend of soothing ingredients for those experiencing inflammation and it leaves a dewy glow in its wake.

At the heart of every product in the Biossance range is squalane, which is not only its signature ingredient but has become a beauty buzzword in recent years, lauded for the hydration that it brings to the skin. Squalane (with an a) is created to mimic squalene (with an e) which is found naturally in the skin.

Biossance is the bellwether of the use of this component which is included in this toning mist to refresh and bring moisture to the complexion while prepping the skin for the products or makeup that follows. You can use this in place of your traditional toner and spritz it directly onto the skin, replacing the typically drying product with one packed with hydrating properties. Not only is there squalane but you get double the plumping thanks to the hyaluronic acid that is combined with. It works as both a pre-moisturiser step or post-makeup to set it in place.

Omorovicza harnesses 2000 years of Hungarian skincare expertise to solve the woes of dehydrated complexions everywhere. The brand combines these beauty secrets with a hi-tech approach, using the benefits of its signature ingredient, the mineral-rich thermal waters of its home country.

This is the bestselling product in the collection and revives a 14th-century recipe used by the namesake Queen of Hungary whose youthful complexion was legendary. While refreshing, it’s also purifying, toning and reparative, lauded for its regenerative effects.

Whether you’re lounging in the sun or braving a sauna-like commute, you’ll be relieved to have the Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray on hand. There’s the larger version pictured as well as a handbag-sized 50ml variation and we suggest popping one in every bag from little to large for an immediate hit of cooling hydration, whether you have sensitivities or not. The formula is enriched with the brand’s signature thermal spring water to calm stressed complexions.

You will likely be familiar with Caudalie’s cult Beauty Elixir face mist which is one of the bestselling products in its collection, but it’s another face mist that has won our seal of approval lately.

Caudalie has formulated this gentle but potent product using all organic grape water. The brand’s speciality is using off-cuts from the wine-making process and the ingredients are all naturally derived and rich in antioxidants. This runs true for this mist that is soothing and hydrating, acting as a protective layer for stressed-out skin suffering from irritation.

If you feel like the barrier of your skin is compromised, dehydrated or lacklustre, you’ll want to call in the big guns - and that’s exactly how we’d describe the Venn Skincare Synbiotic Defence Mist.

This formula is brimming with reparative ingredients that are designed specifically to balance the microbiome of the skin with probiotic and prebiotic ferments that encourage the growth of good bacteria. This is combined with supercharged ingredients like niacinamide, glutathione, panthenol and more that bring long-lasting hydration. It has the ability to lock in the moisture to make your complexion feel refreshed for longer.

If it’s that doughnut-level of dewiness that you are after, Japanese wellness label Tatcha delivers. This mist, which can be used as either a setting spray or an instant hydration hit, is packed with humectants to give dehydrated complexions what they need to counteract that tight, dry feeling.

Hyaluronic acid and unique Okinawa-red algae are combined with botanical oils to give a healthy sheen. There is also the brand’s trademarked complex that you’ll find across the range known as Hadasei-3 where the trio of double-fermented Uji green tea, Mozuku algae and Akita rice are rich in nutrients and amino acids for that lit-from-within look. The mist is super-fine so can be used as a quick fix with an even coverage.

You likely associate Elemis with a spa feeling and this is something that can be brought into your every day or to revive you from the afternoon slump with a face mist from the British label. But while there are more fragrant options available in the range, if you want a product that is both luxe, while being hard-working (because, well, same), you’ll be interested in the Superfood Kefir-Tea Mist.

This is a multitasking four-in-one formula that does so much more than coat your complexion in water. It gives a boost of hydration, yes, but also tones and primes and can be used as a setting spray. The formula combines a mix of antioxidant-rich coconut water, rooibos tea and vegan kefir ferment. The latter is derived from soybeans and is soothing and balancing for the skin.

Sarah Brown launched Pai Skincare when she struggled to find products for her hyper-sensitive skin. The collections bring truly clean and organic compositions to the market without sacrificing efficacy. Each of the heroes is incredibly soothing and the same goes for the Barrier Defence Mist which will be a godsend for those suffering from inflammation and irritation.

Hydration is the name of the game but it also works to calm and tackle breakouts at every stage of the process - after, during and as a preventative measure. The spritz balances the complexion with a combination of lotus plant extract, hyaluronic acid, deep sea magnesium, inulin and the light aroma of orange blossom. These ingredients are rich in minerals with a protective effect against potential damage from external aggressors.

A skincare range that’s championed by aesthetic doctors and dermatologists, as well as one you’ll find in every beauty editor’s bathroom cabinet, SkinCeuticals is well-placed to create a super-soothing skin spray. Clinically tested on post-procedure complexions for its ability to calm and cool redness, the formula is packed with a concentrated amount of antioxidant-rich botanicals including thyme and cucumber, that help heal and repair alongside a calming duo of amino acids.

Also helping to ease skin that’s temporarily red and reactive, hyaluronic acid and glycerine pull and hold water into the skin, keeping it plump and comfortable. Perfect for on-the-go application, it won’t disturb make-up and the herbal scent adds a refreshing pick-me-up too.