A face mist is a lightweight liquid you spritz onto your skin to add instant hydration, comfort and a fresh boost throughout the day. Most Korean face mists are water or essence based and packed with soothing, hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol and centella.

Depending on the formula, a facial mist can hydrate dry skin, calm redness and sensitivity, set or refresh makeup, and give tired skin a quick pick-me-up after cleansing, at your desk or on a flight.

Toners and mists overlap, but they play slightly different roles. A toner is applied with your hands or a cotton pad as a set step straight after cleansing, to rebalance and hydrate your skin and prep it so the products that follow absorb better.

A face mist is designed to be spritzed on at any point in the day, over bare skin, skincare or makeup, for a quick hit of hydration and comfort. Mists usually have a finer spray and a more refreshing, on-the-go feel.

In short, a toner preps your skin within your routine, while a mist tops up hydration whenever you need it. Some products, like hydrating toner mists, happily do both.

You can use a face mist morning, evening and any time in between. After cleansing, spritz it on before your serum and moisturiser to lay down a hydrating base. During the day, mist over makeup to revive a tired, dry-looking complexion and bring back a dewy finish.

Hold the bottle around 15 to 20cm from your face, close your eyes and spray a light, even layer. Then either press the product gently into your skin or let it air dry. Keep one in your bag, at your desk or by your bed for a refresh whenever skin feels dry or dull.

Yes. A fine facial spray is a lovely way to refresh makeup without disturbing it. Misting over foundation and powder helps everything melt together for a natural, dewy finish and revives skin that looks flat by mid-afternoon.

For the best result, choose a mist with a fine, even spray and go easy on oil-heavy formulas if you want your makeup to stay put. Let the mist settle for a moment before touching your face.

There is a face mist for every skin type. For dry or dehydrated skin, look for hydrating mists with hyaluronic acid or squalane. For sensitive, red or reactive skin, soothing mists with centella or a gentle hypochlorous acid spray help calm and comfort. For oily or blemish-prone skin, choose a lightweight, non-sticky mist that hydrates without feeling heavy.

If you are not sure where to start, filter this collection by your skin concern, or email our team at hello@skincupid.co.uk for a personalised recommendation.