How-To: Use Facial Mists

A facial mist is a facial mist, right? Well, it might surprise you, but there are loads of facial mists out there that actually target many different skin issues.

So, which one should you be using, and how? Check out the video above to discover three different facial mists, their benefits and exactly how to use them.

If you don’t feel like watching the video, get the lowdown on each of the mists below…

DERMALOGICA ULTRACALMING MIST

How-To: Use Facial Mists

WHAT DOES IT DO? Soothes inflammation, hydrates, calms redness, and helps to repair the skin’s protective barrier.

WHAT SKIN TYPE IS IT BEST FOR? Sensitive skin.

HOW DO I USE IT? Apply this mist like you would a toner – after cleansing, spray over face and neck, and follow with your serum and moisturiser. You can also spray it onto your fingertips and apply to skin using light, upward strokes.

ELLA BACHÉ RADIANCE C ANTIOXIDANT DEFENCE MIST

How-To: Use Facial Mists

WHAT DOES IT DO? Full of antioxidants which help to protect the skin against pollution, smoke and the environment. Also helps to regulate the skin’s pH levels, and keep it hydrated.

WHAT SKIN TYPE IS IT BEST FOR? If you’ve got dull, tired-looking and stressed out skin, this is for you.

HOW DO I USE IT? Apply in the morning and night by spraying it at an arms length, then follow with your moisturiser. You can even spray it over your make-up to help set it and give your skin an instant hit of hydration.

AVÈNE THERMAL SPRING WATER

How-To: Use Facial Mists

WHAT DOES IT DO? There’s a misconception about thermal spring water that it’s ‘just a water’. It’s more than that – it’s like a supercharged water that contains minerals and trace elements to help instantly soothe, refresh, and hydrate skin. It can also be used for a range of everyday skin irritations including sunburn, razor burn, facial redness, itching, post-depilatory irritation, eczema and nappy rash.

WHAT SKIN TYPE IS IT BEST FOR? All skin types, even the whole family!

HOW DO I USE IT? Spray onto your face or body and let it absorb into the skin for two to three minutes.

bh tip: Don’t shake the bottle as it can clog the nozzle!

Do you use a facial mist? What is your favourite facial mist and how do you use it?

140 Member Comments

Lisa359 10 Jun 2019 5:59 PM

I use Avene - thermal water, so lovely

Log in or register to commentReply to comment
Likes 0

xClaudia 22 May 2019 5:24 PM

I use the Sukin Rose Mist Toner but don't really feel like I benefit much from it - it's meant to hydrate but I feel like it dries my skin a little? I prefer to use it as a setting spray for my makeup.

sootyblack_14 28 Nov 2017 2:46 PM

Never tried this, but sounds like something worth considering in the future....

Shop A Everyday 26 Nov 2017 5:42 PM

Sound nice and dewy so many skin care products now, I dont know which order to use some products in now

Chrystalage 25 Nov 2017 6:31 PM

I like rosewater at this time of year or I make my own mist from essential oils and demineralised water, nice if kept in the fridge, fresh and cooling

Sally10 25 Nov 2017 3:57 PM

I've tried the Avene and liked it to cool down my face............not sure I NEED it though/

Belindarella 24 Nov 2017 8:42 PM

Face mists are lovely! I used to like the Avene & Evian but I'm done with aerosols! I like Codage & Omnovorizca.. did I spell that right??!!

Angage 24 Nov 2017 4:29 PM

Thanks for the information.Never use it before.

Yohanna 30 Aug 2017 12:30 PM

Atm, I am using pure organic rosewater mists (vanessa megan's and james organics), to help applying face oils. Love face mists

Shop A Everyday 12 Aug 2017 4:46 PM

Like a makeup setting spray, they hydrate and make your skin rosy

Goddess..... 8 Aug 2017 11:36 PM

I had one a while back it was ok but really do I need one? No I don't. All you do is spray it on your face & that's it basically it really is only good for summer to cool down & that's it so this is a big pass from me on this.

Log in or register to commentReply to comment
Likes 1

Sally10 8 Aug 2017 8:05 PM

I've run out of the Clinique Moisture Surge spray - this reminded me to buy some more!

maggieball 8 Aug 2017 5:46 PM

Nice interactive video! I’ve actually been using Vanessa Megan rosewater spray and it’s been fabulous. I like using it after cleansing and before applying face oil.

onlyoni 8 Aug 2017 4:11 PM

I often forget about using a facial mist ... something I'll have to get back into. I've used an Elemis one in the past which was beautiful.

Iranga D 30 Jun 2017 9:04 PM

I have never used this one but this article has made myself wanted to try

blackkittykat 9 Jun 2017 8:43 PM

I have tried the Avene one and liked it, but I jut love Trilogy's Hydrating Mist Toner - it smells amazing and is very calming.

Shop A Everyday 25 Apr 2017 4:18 PM

They make your makeup look look so much better

Sally10 25 Apr 2017 1:41 PM

I have the Avene one; also, a small Evian one (gift with purchase), and a small bottle of Clinique's 'Moisture Surge Face Spray' (also a gwp). I love them on hot days - I put the Clinique one in the 'fridge so that it is extra refreshing! :)

Chrystalage 25 Apr 2017 12:53 PM

I swear by facial mists but prefer to make up my own from essential oils. Very refreshing and smells divine

Petal 25 Apr 2017 11:01 AM

I'm using Mukti Rose Blossom Hydrating Mist Toner at the moment which is a bit expensive. Although it contains great ingredients and it's lovely to use, I think that cheaper aromatherapy hydrosols/toning mists are just as good.

the_girl_who_loves_cosmetics 29 Mar 2017 8:39 PM

Thermal Spring Water is the next product I am super curious to try.

Cynful 12 Feb 2017 7:39 PM

Elizabeth Arden 8hour hydrating mist is my new favourite, I've been spraying morning noon and night in this heat.

RockieHazel 27 Sep 2016 4:06 AM

i do love mists but they'e so often overpriced

skincare junkie 12 Sep 2016 11:50 AM

I love the Avene one after makeup - it gives me a slightly dewy finish and just softens and "blends" colour together. I highly recommend it.

Cynful 12 Feb 2017 7:41 PM

It is amazing the difference it can make to makeup finish

Pages

You need to log in or become a member to post a comment.

Why you need to use a facial mist