Not long back, face mists were mostly water in a spray bottle that didn’t hydrate the skin enough. In fact, the mist further dried the skin as it lacked ingredients like essential oils and sunscreen. Today almost every beauty brand has a face mist in its product portfolio that make the skin soft and supple. Here’s a look at some of the best in the market and their retail indices
Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray
Category: Luxury
Beauty advisor’s feedback: One spritz over my makeup and one is good to go. It can also be spritzed on a bare face. It’s a best-seller!
USP: As it has pomegranate and mint, the mist is infused with hydrating properties. Best for sensitive skin, as it calms the skin down in the summer months.
Sales data: 50 pieces monthly
Prices and availability: Rs1,320 available at Clinique stores and select beauty stores nationwide.
Dermalogica Ultracalming Mist
Category: Luxury
Beauty advisor’s feedback: A treat for dry, sensitive skin, the mist forms a layer of moisture on the face. On application, the skin is left soft and supple. Can be used after exfoliation after waxing.
USP: A soothing, hydrating mist that helps quickly calm redness, sensitivity and inflammation. Contains our exclusive UltraCalmingTM Complex. Formulated without artificial fragrances and colours.
Sales data: 50 pieces monthly.
Prices and availability: Rs2,680 available at Dermalogica stockists nationwide.
Pivoine Delicate Fresh Mist, L’Occitane
Category: Premium
Beauty advisor’s feedback: As a part of its Pivoine Delicate Collection, L’Occitane’s face mist to addresses the problem of dryness.
USP: The Pivoine Delicate Fresh Mist, caresses the face with sheer freshness.
Sales data: 4 to 5 weekly.
Prices and availability: Rs990; available at all L’Occitane stores.
Revieving Face Tonic With Pomegranate & Mint by Iraya
Category: Premium
Beauty advisor’s feedback: Rejuvenates,revives, keeping skin healthy and younger looking.
USP: As it has pomegranate and mint, the mist is infused with hydrating properties. Best for sensitive skin, as it calms the skin down in the summer months.
Sales data: 223 pieces monthly.
Prices and availability: Rs395 available at Iraya stores nationwide.
Reviving Marine Mist by Thalgo
Category: Premium
Beauty advisor’s feedback: Spray over a cleansed face and neck and dab with the palms of the hand twice a day for skin that looks young and healthy.
USP: A mist spray which contains pure sea water for revitalising the skin and boosting cellular regeneration.
Sale data: 22 to 25 monthly.
Prices and availability: Rs1,770 at leading beauty spas and Lakme Salons nationwide.
