7 reasons to add a face mist to your daily routine
From toning to tanning, these skincare sprays will enhance your complexion, says Katie Wright.
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Your support makes all the difference.When temperatures soar and you can’t escape to the seaside or for a dip in the pool, a quick spritz of facial mist is a handy hack to help you cool down – especially if you keep it in the fridge.
Not only are these blasts of refreshment a delight on sticky days, a beautifying spray can work wonders for your complexion when used in the morning or evening.
Plus, with lots of under-£10 buys they’re an affordable way to up the ante on your summer skincare.
Here are seven skin-boosting reasons to add a face mist to your daily routine…
1. Toning
Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Toning Mist, £5.99, Boots
Ideal for oily or combination skin types, a toning mist nourishes the skin without clogging pores. Apply after cleansing and follow with an oil-free moisturiser for a perfectly primed matte base.
2. Sun protection
Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Sunscreen Face Mist, £8.99
If you find sunblock too heavy or greasy, swap your usual lotion for a light-as-air mist that can be applied on top of make-up. These high-factor sunscreen sprays are also great for topping up throughout the day.
3. Hydrating
Pip & Pod Blueberry Tonic Face Mist, £9, Holland and Barrett
Every beauty buff knows that hyaluronic acid is a must for helping your skin to retain moisture. In a mist formula, you get those all-important acid molecules plus a big hit of hydration.
4. Brightening
Natura Siberica Anti-OX Wild Blueberry Moisturising Face Mist Toner, £8.49
If a bright, healthy complexion is what you’re after, a mist packed with antioxidants should be top of your shopping list. Vitamin C in particular is renowned for its glow-giving power, with experts recommending you use it in the morning to prevent oxidation during the day.
Trilogy Vitamin C Energising Mist Toner, £19.50
5. Make-up setting
Givenchy Prisme Libre Prep & Set Glow Mist SPF45, £36, Escentual
More than just a foundation fixer, the next generation of setting sprays can actually be used under make-up as a primer, plus they offer an extra-dewy finish and some even provide SPF protection too.
Pur Lit Mist Illuminating Setting Spray, £19
6. Soothing
Sun Bum Cool Down Hydrating After Sun Spray Aloe Vera and Cocoa Butter, £12.79, Boots
Give parched summer skin some TLC and tan-prolonging hydration with a soothing aftersun spray. Look for moisturising ingredients like aloe vera, coconut oil or sunflower seed oil.
7. Tanning
Bare by Vogue Face Tanning Mist, £16
Perfect for topping up your tan post-holiday (because your face tends to fade faster than your body), a self-tanning spray adds a burst of moisture and a healthy glow that develops in a few hours.