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10 Face Mists That Give Instant Hydration

A spritz a day keeps your skin at bay.

by Jordan Murray

July 7, 2024

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Join TZR editors for Main Squeeze, the series dedicated to sharing beloved beauty products — be they bold, effective, or simply fun — that make our week just a little bit better. Ahead, Team TZR spotlights their favorite face mists of the moment.

Summer skin care is all about keeping your face calm and refreshed amidst high humidity levels and lots of sweating. Compared to the colder months, you go for lighter products that won’t make feel like you have a ton of layers piled on, which can lead to stickiness in the heat. There is nothing worse than feeling your skin care pill or mix with your sweat while you’re running errands in high temps. Including one of the best face mists in your routine can help eliminate this struggle while also hydrating and replenishing your skin. Giving yourself a spritz doesn’t just offer cooling and refreshing relief, but can actually work to decrease redness, relax irritation, promote dewiness, and overall reinvigorate the skin.

To help you figure out what mists might answer your skin care concerns, TZR editors have gathered their favorite picks, and there so many great options. The Beauty Sandwich’s Amuse Bouche Facial Mist is perfect for a morning wake-up, while you can apply Tatcha’s Dewy Skin Mist over your makeup base for that glowy, glazed donut effect. And if you deal with skin that gets easily inflamed, Tower 28’s SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with hypochlorous acid is here to help.

Ahead, find all of the face mists our editors are raving over.

Chantecaille Pure Rosewater

"New York in July essentially feels like living in an oven, thanks to the heat and high humidity levels. I keep a bottle of Chantecaille's Pure Rosewater Mist in my fridge for a mid-day refresh or a nice cool-down when I get home from being outdoors. The natural scent from the rose petals is so gorgeous and relaxing and the mist is fine so my face doesn't feel too wet after spritizing it." – Erin Lukas, deputy beauty editor, TZR

The Beauty Sandwich Amuse Bouche Facial Mist

The Beauty Sandwich

Amuse Bouche Facial Mist

"Packed with skin-enriching goodness from enzymes, peptides, prebiotics to peony flower, the Amuse Bouche Facial Mist not only contains water but naturally extracted, bacteria-free bamboo and rose water — a note of distinction founder Iván Pol makes about the second product to his skin care line The Beauty Sandwich. I keep the mist next to my bed, and as I wake up, I spray several spritzes onto my face to awaken and hydrate my skin in the morning. Plus, I adore the subtle scent of peony, which I can't get enough of." – Kathy Lee, editor in chief, TZR

Chanel Hydra Beauty Essence Mist

Hydra Beauty Essence Mist

“This mist has traveled with me from the Cayman Islands to the South of France – I never, ever fly or travel without it. The super-fine mist feels like dousing my skin with the mist from a waterfall, and it always leaves my skin looking (and feeling) juicy, plump and hydrated.” – Faith Xue, executive beauty director, lifestyle, BDG

Superegg Kind Atmosphere Biome Mist

Kind Atmosphere Biome Mist

“As someone with highly sensitive skin, I usually shy away from face mists out of fear of packing too many products onto my face. However, ever since I first experimented with this Superegg mist, I haven’t dealt with any extra sensitivity, and surprisingly, I’ve noticed a visible decrease in redness under my eyes and on the apples of my cheeks.” – Meguire Hennes, fashion news writer, TZR

Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist

Queen of Hungary Mist

"A true all-purpose formula, I can't even count the number of times I spritz on a bit of Omorovicza's signature mist throughout the day. It's a great post-cleanser toner, is ideal for keeping deskside when I'm feeling a little dry through the workday, and it even blends and softens my makeup, especially powder-based products. Really, it helps my complexion feel legitimately balanced, and the sage-infused scent is remarkably calming, too." – Amanda Ross, beauty editor, TZR

Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid

Tower 28 Beauty

SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid

"I stan by most Tower 28 products, and this soothing mist has been a favorite for a long time. I love to spritz it on first thing in the morning to give my face a little wake-up call and start the day off on a fresh note. It also comes in handy when I've got some redness or inflammation. As the name implies, it's an SOS product for the skin, instantly calming and chilling me out." – Angela Melero, executive editor, TZR

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

"I've honestly lost track of many bottles of Tatcha’s Dewy Skin Mist I’ve gone through over the years — that’s how incredible the formula is. After I’m done applying my makeup, I spritz it all over my face for a dewy (and not sweaty-looking) finish.” – Kelsey Stewart, associate fashion editor, TZR

Botnia Lavender Hydrosol

Lavender Hydrosol

“I'm obsessed with this soothing, cooling hydrosol spray from Botnia. The lavender scent doubles as a mood booster – if I'm feeling stressed or overwhelmed, one spritz of this face mist not only leaves my skin looking hydrated and dewy, but also leaves my nerves feeling less frazzled and more calm. Plus, 100% of the lavender in this Instagrammable bottle is harvested straight from a farm in Healdsburg, California.” – Xue

Ilia Blue Light Mist

Blue Light Mist

“You’ll never catch me using a 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, but for this Ilia face mist, I’ll make an exception. This non-sticky mist doesn’t just provide a refreshing spritz after your cleanser — it also hydrates, acts as a makeup setting spray, and even protects skin from blue light (hence the name). So, if you work from home like me, and need to wake up your skin after a long day of staring at your computer, this Ilia mist is a must-have.” – Hennes

Jurlíque Lavender Hydrating Mist

Lavender Hydrating Mist

“Jurlique's Lavender Hydrating Mist is my go-to for an instant pick-me-up during the summer heat. With soothing lavender and skin-softening marshmallow root, it leaves my skin feeling refreshed, calm, and hydrated. The light floral scent is both relaxing and invigorating, making it a perfect addition to my summer skin care routine, whether in need of a quick refresh or just looking for a little self-care moment.” – Rebecca Iloulian, director, newsletter revenue and marketing, BDG