Let me clue you in on an itsy bitsy secret: Face mists are my absolutely #DieDieMustHave office beauty essential. Why? Well, for starters, I’m able to keep a cool head (so to speak) at my cubicle by blasting my face with a soothing spray – the dip in temperature shrinks the skin’s blood vessels and blots out blotchiness in a process called vasoconstriction.
Even better, the beauty baubles on the following pages can be used over makeup, anytime, anywhere, to squelch the splotches of ruddy “heaty” skin. What’s not to love, right? Click through the slides for my personal pick of all-purpose panaceas, and #HappyShopping!
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Mm, I’m absolutely addicted to this superb spray, which comes supercharged with nourishing niacinamide in the form of vitamin B6 plus other botanical beautifiers to soothe stressed skin in seconds. It’s an anytime, anywhere sort of ambrosia, too – use it over and under your facepaint; the miniscule mist droplets wouldn’t mess up your makeup.
Here’s a top tip: This energising elixir makes for an awesome adjunct to your daily dose of sunscreen. Simply spritz it onto bare skin before smoothing on your sun-shield of choice. The antioxidants in the mist will maximise sun protection, which in turn reduces redness and roughness plus diminish dullness and discolouration over time. Bottomline? Snagging a spare bottle or two for safekeeping on your #TopShelf will be well worth the investment!
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I’m absolutely addicted to this emerald elixir, which feels supremely soothing on my skin thanks to its eponymous blend of beautifying botanicals. The incredibly intriguing cactus flower extract, for one, is said to function like a moisture magnet to wick water deep into your dehydrated dermis. The result? A perfectly plump and happily hydrated complexion.
No complaints on the fragrance front, either: The fabulous floral notes – composed of a spa-like symphony of light lavender, green geranium and ravishing rosemary – are energising and just evanescent enough not to overwhelm, making application an exercise in relaxation, especially when it’s hot as blazes outside. So does this get my stamp of approval? “Confirm chop”!
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Seriously, this exquisite elixir is #DaBomb – and I’m not just saying this because I’m pals with the porcelain-faced brains behind the brand. (‘Sup, Nic!) For starters, the mist gets straight to work to wick water into the deepest layers of your skin and sinks straight in, too; no smearing or spreading required.
The atomiser works like a dream too, yielding a lovely, light spray that’s supercharged with pore-perfecting probiotics and a carefully curated blend of botanical oils said to aid in sopping up sebum, sweat and shine. Toss in cooling cucumber seed oils, complexion-correcting colloidal silver and acai berry actives and you’ve got yourself one fancy facial treatment that lends itself well to any number of inventive beauty hacks. Try spritzing this under your sunscreen, for instance; the antioxidants in this mist means that you’ll get a double dose of free radical-fighting goodness. (The divine, dewy finish doesn’t hurt, too.)
Or use it on bare skin in lieu of a traditional toner and you may find your cheeks becoming suppler and springier after a week’s use, as was in my case. One mist, multiple functions, three words: Grab it, guys. And pronto, too.
This plush potion is such an incredible investment. Why? You’re essentially getting a pre-serum, essence and makeup setting spray in one, for starters. And because this is Estee Lauder we’re talking about, expect all the thoughtful touches emblematic of the quietly elegant all-American brand: Beautifying botanicals, fortifying ferments and a complexion-calming complex, all ensconced in a gorgeous glass receptacle that’s incredibly Instagram-friendly to boot.
How to use? As mentioned, feel free to slot this into any stage of your skincare regime – spray on before your serums and top up periodically through the day – or “cotton on” to this neat beauty hack that’s an absolute must-try if you want to cop the dewy complexion of the hottest K-Beauty stars.
Here’s how. Grab two or three pieces of cotton and douse liberally with this mist. When the cotton pads are wet all the way through, slap them on your face. Twiddle your thumbs for two minutes, then take the pads off. Pat in any excess and proceed with the rest of your regimen. This speedy spot treatment reduces redness in a jiffy, plus the extra helping of hydration will also imbue your mien with a subtle inner sheen. And while this clear mist isn’t tinted per se, the difference upon application is apparent: My skin looks like my own, only better. Get it, stat.
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OMG, I’m addicted to the incredibly invigorating tingle of Shiseido’s sensational Ibuki Quick Fix Mist, which cools “hotspots” on my face like a cold compress. Being somewhat of a mist connoisseur, I love how ultra-fine and ultra-soft the delicate droplets feel on my skin. Perfect as a plumping pick-me-up you can practically douse yourself in without fear of disrupting your face paint!
Simply spritz in an X-shaped formation, then let it sit for a minute or so. Here’s a quick tip: Whenever you use a facial mist, be sure to dab off the excess with tissue after a few minutes, as you want to prevent the evaporation process from wicking precious water off the top layer of your skin. In any case, this Shiseido skin saviour also boasts both hydrating and shine-sopping properties, which means you can expect a perfectly matte and moisturised mien!
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Armed with an arsenal of antioxidant actives, this restorative rose infusion is said to soothe stress-induced inflammation, reduce redness and assuage ageing – the sum result of which is skin that’s as pillowy as rose petals themselves. Talk about flower power, eh.
Use over or under your facepaint for softer, smoother skin in one spritz; it really does afford me a noticeably brighter visage, even when I’ve been pulling all-nighters in the office. Get this if you’re gunning for the delightfully delicate, lit-from-within luminescence of well, dewy rose petals plucked at dawn.
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Packed with Pitera, these portable canisters have become an extension of my arm – just ask my long-suffering colleagues how often I take to puncturing the deadly silence of the office with my spritzing!
One more thing: The Pitera component also means these essence sprays reek of fermented yeast – but what price a little funkiness if you can go from lethargic and lacklustre to divine and dewy in seconds?
Right, then. Soothe your scarlet skin with any one of these mollifying mists, and you’re all set to “face” the day. Good luck getting out of the red!
Want more? Check out these expert tips and tricks to banish brown blotches and discolouration on dull skin, and stave off the advances of Old Father Time by following these anti-ageing beauty best practices every self-respecting office lady should know. Get your daily dose of beauty at www.herworldplus.com/beauty.