The 9 Best Face Mists for Refreshed, Glowing Skin

For skincare enthusiasts, using products is about enjoying the benefits to your skin and doing something nice for yourself.

But if you don’t have the time, using a relaxing mask or massaging cream simply isn’t an option. So what can you do without it?

Look for products that are quick and easy to use without sacrificing effectiveness or ease of use.

Discover face sprays! A practical face spray that refreshes while providing a host of additional benefits to your skin.

“Facial sprays provide a quick, light dose of hydration and are easy to apply throughout the day,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ellen Marmur.

They absorb quickly, hydrate the skin, and make it easier to apply other skincare and makeup. Some face sprays also contain antioxidant and skin-toning ingredients.

Are you ready to add one (or more, if you’re like me and need a little extra care) to your skincare collection?

To bring you the best options on the market, we combined in-depth research with our editors’ recommendations and rated each product based on the spray itself, ingredients, effects, and how it feels on your skin.

From products that give you a glow to those that make you feel like you’ve been to a spa, we present the face sprays Byrdie recommends.

BEST PRODUCT: LANEIGE Creamy Skin Refillable Toner and Moisturizer

This milky hydrating toner and mist contains a barrier-boosting peptide and ceramide blend to give skin the moisture it needs. The fine mist evenly envelops skin with a creamy formula that instantly combats dryness without leaving a greasy residue.

It’s a great choice for all skin types. We especially appreciate that it’s perfect for midday hydration or to use before moisturizer to help absorb moisture.

“When my skin looks lifeless or feels dry and tight, I know this mist is hydrating me,” says industry reporter Alyssa Kaplan. “I love that this mist sprays very finely without soaking my skin.

I sometimes keep it in the fridge so that it can act as a cooling, refreshing treatment in addition to being an effective skincare product.

BEST FOR LUMINOUS GIANTS: Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

This popular face mist makes your skin glow with just a few sprays, making this little luxury worth investing in if you love a fresh-faced look.”

While it’s a bit pricier than other brightening sprays on the market, the blend of hydrating ingredients, ultra-fine mist, and pretty bottle justify the price.

Not only does it hydrate the complexion, it also nourishes the skin with hydrating ingredients like Okinawa red algae, squalane, silk extract, and Tatcha’s unique Hadasei-3 (three Japanese anti-aging superfoods).

We love this lightweight, brightening formula and recommend it to anyone looking to brighten their complexion.

Best Refreshing: Caudalie Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Brighten Face Mist

Do you need a snack for lunch? Then this face mist is perfect for you. With grape extract and mint, among other invigorating ingredients, it feels incredibly fresh and slightly cooling on wet or dry skin.

While it contains synthetic fragrances and essential oils that may irritate sensitive skin, we didn’t experience any irritation and loved the spa-like scent the ingredients created.

We also appreciated that it wasn’t drying or greasy—it’s a lightweight spray that adds a little bit of moisture in addition to its revitalizing formula. It can be used on clean skin or over makeup, so it deserves extra points from us.

If you’re looking for a simple, hydrating spray that feels downright luxurious, look no further than Caudalie. It perfectly blends powder with cream, allowing the cream to absorb quickly into the skin without interfering with the application, so you feel refreshed all day long. –Shannon Bauer, Senior Business Editor

Best Buy: OMOROVICZA Queen of Hungary Mist, 100 ml

There’s something special about using luxurious skincare products in your beauty routine—and we love this one from Omorovicza.

The price may be high, but the glass bottle, spa scent, and balancing formula, along with the brand’s restorative concentrate and other soothing, hydrating ingredients, make this luxurious face mist really special.

The brand calls this concentrate “Omorovicza Restorative Concentrate,” and it contains minerals from Budapest’s thermal waters, which the brand says can improve skin’s firmness, elasticity, and moisture levels.

We love it because it’s so lightweight and non-greasy. Using it feels like a soothing experience and calms the skin.

Best Budget Product: Pixi Glow Mist

This popular drugstore recommendation has been trending for a while now, and we think the hype is justified. The formula contains propolis extract and aloe vera, which have antiseptic and antioxidant properties, to nourish and hydrate the skin, leaving it glowing and refreshed.

We love the fine texture of the spray (which is rare in drugstore products) and the glowing effect without feeling thick or sticky. We also appreciate that it’s suitable for all skin types.

However, if you have sensitive or reactive skin, you should be careful about the blend of essential oils. If you’re looking for an affordable, radiant face mist, look no further than this one.

Best for Redness: SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence Face Mist (50 ml)

If you’re looking for a quick fix for facial redness, we recommend this face mist. Contains soothing ingredients like cucumber, thyme, and rosemary extracts, and humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to soothe redness and support a healthy skin barrier.

While it won’t permanently eliminate redness, it’s a great product to have on hand if redness is present before an event or special occasion. We also love it because it not only soothes the skin, but it also hydrates it for a radiant glow.

While some people find it a little sticky and a bit too much to apply, it’s suitable for all skin types, non-greasy, and effective — a real winner for us.

Best for Sensitive Skin: Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray

This facial spray has a ton of fans, and we know exactly why — it really works. The formula contains hypochlorous acid, an anti-inflammatory ingredient with antibacterial properties, to soothe redness and inflammation, and protect the skin from harmful bacteria.

It’s fragrance-free and alcohol-free, making it perfect for those with sensitive and dry skin. It’s not greasy, thick, or sticky when applied. Although we’d like a more subtle effect, it’s still one of our favorite facial sprays.

“I love the Tower 28 spray because it’s so versatile,” says business writer Caitlyn Martyn. “This soothing face mist is great on hot days or after exercise. I find that ingredients like hypochlorous acid really help soothe inflamed acne – something I haven’t found in other products.”

Best for Dry Skin: Charlotte’s Magic Hydrator Mist, 75ml

Charlotte Tilbury knows a thing or two about developing products that brighten your skin, and this face mist is one you don’t want to miss. With hyaluronic acid and glycerin to moisturize and soften, kelp extract to firm, and niacinamide to even out skin tone, this powerful formula is effective and easy to use.

It works best to revitalize dry and tired skin and give it necessary moisture and a slight glow without feeling heavy or greasy.

I love to spritz it before putting on makeup because it leaves my skin feeling smooth and moisturized. It feels refreshing and light, and in my opinion, it provides the perfect amount of long-lasting hydration. – Alisa Kaplan

Best for Mature Skin: Dermalogica Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Mist

This facial mist hydrates the skin and enhances its firmness and elasticity. These are exactly the properties we expect from anti-aging skincare, making it a great choice for those with mature skin.

The formula with hyaluronic acid and ceramides boosts skin hydration, smooths fine lines, and supports a healthy skin barrier. Upon application, the mist is a bit strong for our liking.

However, given the hydrating effects and radiant complexion, this is totally tolerable. After just a few sprays, we noticed a noticeable improvement in the appearance of our skin—it looked healthy, glowy, and felt incredibly soft to the touch.

Conclusion

Our favorite facial mist is the Laneige Cream Skin Refillable Toner & Moisturizer. The spray comes out evenly from the bottle with just the right amount of pressure, is rich in hydrating ingredients, is suitable for all skin types, and leaves skin feeling hydrated and radiant.

But if you’re looking for a product that smells like a luxurious spa while also feeling cool on your skin, we recommend the Caudalie Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist.

Research & Testing

To come up with this list, our team of editors and contributors pored over the best products in the category and evaluated their most important features, such as ingredients, effects, and skin feel.

In addition, customer reviews and ratings from other reliable sources were used. Our team also tested products in conjunction with their own experience.

What to Look for When Buying a Face Mist

Ingredients: “The ingredients in a face mist should be kept simple,” advises Dr. Marble. Patients should look for hydrating and soothing ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and aloe vera.

Some face mists also have sun protection, which is great when applying moisturizer throughout the day. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Hydrator Mist, which contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, is an excellent choice.

“Patients should avoid fragrance and ethanol (alcohol), as they can cause irritation and dryness,” explains Dr. Marble. “Essential oils should also be avoided due to the potential for skin reactions after sun exposure.”

If you’re looking for an alcohol-free alternative, we recommend Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Face Mist.

Finish: Just like moisturizer and foundation can create different complexions, so can face mists. Some, like Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, give a super fresh finish, while others, like Omorovicza Queen of hunger Mist, give a natural finish.

What’s best for you ultimately comes down to your preference. However, we recommend those with drier skin opt for a more hydrating, glow-enhancing product.

Spray: The way a spray comes out of the nozzle may not seem important, but trust us, it can make a huge difference to the user experience. If you’re using a spray solely for its positive effects, then this may not be that important.

However, a spray that sprays a lot of droplets onto your face isn’t ideal if you want a pleasantly refreshing feel or something to apply makeup on. Both the Laneige Cream Skin Refillable Toner & Moisturizer and the Pixi Glow Mist have a fine yet powerful spray.