The 15 Best Face Mists for a Soothing Skin Refresh
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In addition to a go-to cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF, keeping one of the best face mists in your beauty arsenal can help make your skin routine that much more enjoyable. Face mists are ideal for toning skin and boosting its hydration, but many of these staples also happen to include calming ingredients like aloe, thermal spring water, and hypochlorous acid, which play a key role in helping to minimize irritation.
As a person who frequently deals with lingering redness from breakouts, I can attest that adding a mist to my routine has been game-changing for both my skin's texture and tone. And even if your skin isn't as reactive as mine, spritzing on face mist for a refresh in between Zoom meetings, while at the beach, or just because, is one of the easiest ways to channel a few self-care moments.
To make it simple to track down your new favorite, we've rounded up some of the best face mists from coveted brands like Avène and Tata Harper that Bazaar editors are giving gold stars.
Thermal Spring Water
Avène's Thermal Spring Water uses a blend of minerals and silica to calm irritation while enhancing skin's moisture. It's even gentle enough to use after surgery, shaving, and more.
One satisfied customer writes:
"This toner is so nice! Very hydrating and perfect for those with sensitive skin. I bought this after I heard about it from a friend and it has replaced every other toner I have! Also nice for just a refreshing spray throughout the day. " —kenady
Thermal Spring Water
$14.00
dermstore.com
DermstoreCopper Firming Mist
Fans of iS Clinical's viral Cleansing Complex will love the brand's Copper Firming Mist, which aims to increase skin firmness with just a few spritzes. The hydrating mist also uses antioxidants to protect against environmental stressors while strengthening and supporting the skin barrier.
One satisfied customer writes:
"Love this, especially once I’ve finished my makeup. It sets it beautifully. No scent. Not sticky. Doesn’t leave your skin overly hydrated." —ProductObsessed
Copper Firming Mist
$40.00
bluemercury.com
BluemercuryHydra Beauty Essence Mist
In addition to featuring plumping hyaluronic acid along with vitamins C and E to brighten and hydrate dull skin, Chanel's Hydra Beauty Essence Mist has a cooling formula that's perfect for summer months. And since it's ideal before and after makeup application, don't be surprised if you need a new bottle sooner rather than later.
Hydra Beauty Essence Mist
$92.00
chanel.com
ChanelBeauty Elixir Face Mist
This popular face mist is a holy-grail essential among skincare enthusiasts, and makes it easy to bring the best spa vibes straight to your bathroom. Known for boosting radiance and smoothing skin's overall texture, Caudalie's Beauty Elixir is a must-have.
One satisfied customer writes:
"When you spray this mist on your face, let me tell you. It’s so refreshing, I’m totally hooked on it now. You have to try it. Buy two…one for your purse and one for at home. You won’t regret it." —Cindy
Beauty Elixir Face Mist
$49.00
amazon.com
AmazonParadisi Hydrating Essence Mist
If you're looking to minimize dark spots while smoothing the texture of your skin, may we introduce this top-rated mist from Dam Dam Tokyo? It features ingredients like antibacterial grapefruit peel oil and exfoliating phytic acid to keep your complexion looking more balanced and more radiant.
One satisfied customer writes:
"This product is a life saver when you need to feel refreshed and nourished on the go specially in a tropical country. It makes my skin glow and less dull with just a couple spray. Will never remove this in my bag!" —Claire F.
Paradisi Hydrating Essence Mist
$48.00
SephoraBrume de Beauté Beauty Mist
If you have room in your budget to splurge on skincare, we highly recommend adding Gucci's Brume de Beauté Beauty Mist to your collection. With nearly a five-star rating from Sephora shoppers, its black rose oil and hyaluronic acid formula doubles down on moisture, and aims to keep skin refreshed for up to 48 hours.
One satisfied customer writes:
"This stuff is amazing. Leaves a lovely glow to my skin and smells divine. Pure indulgence. Love it." —astrid1013
Brume de Beauté Beauty Mist
$78.00
SephoraAdaptogen Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist
Use this reishi, ashwagandha, hyaluronic acid, and peptide face mist up to three times per day to decrease redness and dryness in an instant. Its serum-like formula helps skin absorb and retain moisture without clogging your pores, since it's also noncomedogenic.
One satisfied customer writes:
"This is the best! The bottle gives the finest mist, requiring less spritzes over the surface of the face. That being said, while the product is expensive, it lasts longer than other mists I’ve used. My favorite use is under my morning sunscreen application, it gives just enough moisture without being too much for my mineral sunscreen to go over. My second favorite use is for its calming properties after exfoliating, masks, or hair removal. It clears up redness quickly." —Nicole V.
Adaptogen Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist
$42.00
amazon.com
AmazonAlcohol-Free Witch Hazel Facial Mist Toner
Here's a well-loved, alcohol-free face mist that's not only budget-friendly at under $20 (in addition to a current 22 percent price drop), but also well-loved by over 14,000 Amazon shoppers. The featherweight mist feels like next to nothing on skin, and is dermatologist-tested to balance its pH levels.
One satisfied customer writes:
"Where has this been all my life? I use this as a primer before applying my tinted moisturizer. My face feels soft all day long. I use it to refresh every so often. My makeup doesn't run after I do so." —Monique F.
Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Facial Mist Toner
$8.49
amazon.com
AmazonThermal Spring Water
La Roche-Posay's famed Thermal Spring Water comes expert-recommended. The mist uses a blend of mineral salts, plus the antioxidant selenium, to tone and rejuvenate dull skin as often as you'd like.
One satisfied customer writes:
"Amazing! Every time I spray my face in the morning I feel refreshed. Worth it, especially for a pre-makeup routine and if your face is dry." —Olunia
Thermal Spring Water
$22.61
amazon.com
AmazonHydrating Floral Essence
You don't really need a reason to spritz on Tata Harper's Hydrating Floral Essence (other than because you feel like it), but it does happen to be a catch-all for plumping, minimizing fine lines, and smoothing skin's texture. Containing entirely natural ingredients like kimchi ferment and beet root extract, its formula is gentle enough for any skin type.
One satisfied customer writes:
"Smells divine and my skin soaks it right up. Get the giant size, you won’t regret it." —Mandi C.
Hydrating Floral Essence
$76.00
tataharperskincare.com
Tata Harper SkincareHydrating Face Mist
Close your eyes and reap the skin plumping and moisturizing benefits of Dr. Barbara Sturm's Hydrating Face Mist. It combines low- and high-weighted hyaluronic acid molecules, anti-aging purslane, and calming prickly pear to quickly soothe irritation.
Hydrating Face Mist
$100.00
amazon.com
Bloomingdale'sLuminous Dewy Skin Mist
You can up your skin's dew level with the press of a button, thanks to this celebrity-loved spray-on moisturizer from Tatcha. Since its formula combines botanical oils, hyaluronic acid, and Okinawa red algae, dry skin is no match for this top-rated mist.
One satisfied customer writes:
"This is the perfect skin mist to prep for makeup or for added hydration. I love the way this leaves the skin looking and feeling. I recommend Tatcha to anyone that can afford it. Beautiful products." —Sarah J.
Luminous Dewy Skin Mist
$49.00
tatcha.com
TatchaFacial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rose Water
Even if you've never used this tried-and-true skin essential, we're betting that you've at least heard of it. Mario Badescu's rose-, thyme-, and seaweed extract-based spray is a cult-classic—over 61,000 Amazon shoppers agree—and works to seamlessly rejuvenate all skin types.
One satisfied customer writes:
"I personally am not a huge repeat buyer of items, unless they absolutely blow me away. I love this spray for a quick midday refresh, to cool me down, or wake me up a bit. I also noticed after I started using it on my hair (just a light mist throughout my hair every other day or so) that it made my hair softer and less likely to tangle (something I have really struggled with). I also never really write reviews but honestly, I love this product so much that I was struggling when I ran out and forgot to order more." —Eleanor L.
Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rose Water
$12.00
amazon.com
AmazonInsta-Glow Face Mist
The name of this face mist says it all: For an instant refresh, Alo's amla, arnica, and black tea staple hydrates dry skin in minutes. And as an added bonus, its formula feels even better after it's stored it in your fridge for a few hours.
Insta-Glow Face Mist
$22.00
aloyoga.com
Alo YogaSOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray
While Tower 28's SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray is technically a face mist, you can actually use it on your entire body, which makes it even more versatile. The spray's star ingredient is hypochlorous acid, which the body naturally produces to protect against bacteria and inflammation. Did we mention it's even received the National Eczema Association’s Seal of Acceptance?
One satisfied customer writes:
"Tower 28, please don't ever ever run out of this magic stuff! My teenage daughter uses it to help her acne, I use it for general upkeep, and my son uses it for his eczema (it's freaking magic) - one in every room. Nuff said." —Anne
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray
$28.00
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