How to Choose the Right Face Mist for You

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It’s easy to assume that a face mist is just a fancy spritz of water to freshen up during the day, but for us skincare enthusiasts in-the-know, a face mist is one of the most versatile and underrated products on the market, and is one step in the skin care ritual that would never be skipped. A quick spritz every day, morning and night, after cleansing the skin is a must.

Why? Face mists provide the necessary function of hydration. Especially those that contain organic hydrosols (i.e. plant ‘water’) as a base. A quick spritz before applying your serum, beauty oil and/or moisturiser boosts the absorption of these nourishing products, as well as helping to prevent sensitivity reactions. A quick spritz after applying makeup is also a handy little trick, as it helps remove that ‘powdery’ finish and gives a more natural look. 

If you’re not a face mist lover, or have been disappointed in the past, then I strongly encourage you to try any one from the brands that we stock. The number of emails that we receive from customers who are face-mist-converts after using one of ours, is countless. The benefits are far too favourable to skip the spritz.

What is a face mist

A face mist (also called a toner) provides much needed hydration in today’s modern world, and wonderful benefits for the skin and complexion with water soluble actives that address certain skin concerns.

Who should use a face mist

Everyone, irrespective of your age or skin concern.

How to use a face mist

Spritz a mist over your face after cleansing, when your skin is clean.  Follow with a serum and / or face oil and / or moisturiser.

Face Mists are also brilliant for spritzing lightly over makeup. It helps to give a more dewy fresh and natural look after makeup application.

You can also spritz a face mist throughout the day as desired to freshen your complexion and perk up tired looking skin.

Our favourite face mists suitable for all skin concerns – sensitive, fine lines, pigmentation and hormonal 

AEOS Refreshing Hydrating Mist, $96.25
Spagyric crystal tinctures of emerald, amethyst, quartz and turquoise in a base of lemon balm, rose, lavender and sweet orange hydrosols.
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BE GENKI Radiant Corrective Beauty Toner, $38.00
MSM, acerola cherry, aspen bark and hyaluronic acid in a base of rose hydrosol and aloe vera.
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GEMSTONE ORGANIC Forest Alchemy Hydrosol, $32.00
Petrified wood energising a blend of hydrosols from native trees from Northern California.
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INLIGHT Floral Tonic, $64.60
A blend of rose, roman chamomile and lavender hydrosols.
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JOSH ROSEBROOK Hydrating Accelerator, $53.00
An abundance of herbs in a base of aloe vera.
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LIVE NATIVE Essential Mist Corrective Beauty Toner, $63.65
MSM, sandalwood, frangipani and acerola cherry in a base of rose hydrosol.
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LIVING LIBATIONS Frankincense Face Tonic, $38.50
Frankincense oil with frankincense hydrosol.
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Our favourite face mist suitable for acne

EARTH WISE BEAUTY Cistus and Moonlight Face Mist, $60.00
Gemstone and flower essences in a base of rock rose hydrosol and aloe vera.
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HAVE YOU TRIED ANY OF THESE FACE MISTS? WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE? SHARE THE LOVE BELOW IN THE COMMENTS SECTION TO HELP INSPIRE OTHERS TO MAKE THE SWITCH TO ALL-NATURAL.

Our brandand product selection is based on thorough research, based on 20+ years of industry experience. If we are not 100% convinced that an ingredient is safe, we won’t stock the product. ‘Natural’ and ‘organic’ products and online shops are becoming more prevalent these days. Whilst this is great, it also is rather confusing, as many ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ brands out there contain toxic and harmful ingredients that sound ‘natural’ or ‘naturally-derived’ but are indeed irritating to the skin and internal organs. If you are unsure about any ingredient, product or brand, please don’t hesitate to get in touch in the comment box below.