How to Use Hydrating Mists

4 Ways to Use a Hydrating Spray

July 15, 2012

What can a hydrating spray do beyond, well, hydrating and spraying? Glad you asked. Known by many names — hydrating mist, refreshing spray, purifying mist, or flower water — hydrating sprays are more than just a fancy blend of ingredients in liquid form. Find out four ways you can use them to add a little spring to your summertime step when you read more.

As a toner: Help prep skin for upcoming moisturizer, with a spritz of a hydrating spray. What you'll get is a plumped appearance.
As a makeup setter: Ensure that your makeup will stay put with a spritz of hydrating mist before you leave the house in the morning. Simply let it air-dry or lightly work in by patting with a sponge. You can also use a hydrating spray after the application of mineral makeup to prevent a dry, overly matte look.
As a touchup: Need a makeup touchup in a flash? Just mist on a hydrating spray and pat down with a sponge to refresh your makeup and redistribute it so that it doesn't settle into fine lines or wrinkles. For a velvety finish, dab on powder immediately after.
As a recharger of spirits: With an invigorating feel, hydrating sprays are perfect for providing a little pick-me-up any time of the day — particularly when they're formulated with aromatherapeutic scents. For an invigorating experience, refrigerate your spray before using.

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11 Comments

sm225 3 years

I use Evian spray (does that count??). However - I've also heard that the evaporation process makes the skin dryer after the spray (something like that!) and therefore they are not good to use. Does anyone know about that?

DACIANA 3 years

Mychelle Fruit Enzyme Mist is pricey but amazing. I have super sensitive skin and this makes my face just CALM DOWN. Amazing.

lillovelygrl33 3 years

i use a body shop vitamin e spray for all of those things. i also use it to 'foil' on my eyeshadows for a more intense look, particularly mineral shadows since they tend to have a lot of fall out.

pharm_chick 3 years

i have one by laroche posay and one by mario badescu.. love em both. tip: mist the sponge before applying powder.. it goes on really nice and flawless

GummiBears 3 years

I too use rosewater and so far I am liking it. I'm not loving yet because I want to try Bulgarian rosewater since I heard it is the best.

3 years

what about that evian spray? does that count?

honeycreepshow 3 years

I use rosewater as a hydrating spray! Cheap, refreshing, and smells lovely! No need to buy a fancy expensive one. I get rosewater at the health food store, you can also find it at Indian or Middle Eastern grocery stores!

bronzebeauty719 3 years

i def use hydrating mist in all of the mentioned tips! its amazing in the winter i use it to ward of dry skin without overmoistuirizing and in the summer i find it very refresshing.. great post! i started long time ago using cliniques hydrating gel to moisturize when flying and have since been a regular

bronzebeauty719 3 years

i def use hydrating mist in all of the mentioned tips! its amazing in the winter i use it to ward of dry skin without overmoistuirizing and in the summer i find it very refresshing.. great post!i started long time ago using cliniques hydrating gel to moisturize when flying and have since been a regular

homodachi 3 years

I'd love to see a list of these--I can never find one when I need it, which is right before a long flight. (I do like the Body Shop's vitamin E spray, but it's too big to carry on the plane.)

girlgreen 3 years

thanks for this post, bella! just this morning i was thinking i needed a product like this, but i didn't know what it was called or any brands that make it. might have to make a trip to sephora on my lunch break.

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