8 best hydrating face mists in India to bring your skin out of its sluggish rut

A hydrating face mist isn’t a vanity staple; however, it can be a great pick-me-up when your skin is feeling dry, dull, and dehydrated in the middle of the day, especially when applying a moisturiser isn’t feasible. “Face mist is a quick and easy solution to hydrate the skin, especially in dry environments like air-conditioned rooms or during flights,” says Mumbai-based celebrity dermatologist Dr Madhuri Agarwal. Besides the feel-good factor of refreshing facial sprays, it’s also versatile; you can refresh, hydrate, prime, and prep your skin with a face mist for a glowing complexion. “Face mist, at times, also improves the absorption of other skincare products,” says the expert. “Additionally, in case of irritated skin, anti-inflammatory face mists can offer some degree of relief without disturbing the make-up.”

To leverage the benefits of a refreshing facial spray, choosing one that is appropriate for your skin type is key. “Look for humectants like glycerin, squalene, sodium hyaluronate, and propanediol; ingredients like thermal spring water, distilled water, and zinc fruit; and floral derivatives like rose water and cucumber water that soothe the skin and add minerals,” recommends Agarwal. “Occlusives like silicones, waxes, petrolatum, shea butter and lipids, and essential oils are often added to a hydrating face mists—particularly ideal for dry skin.” We list some of the best hydrating face mists on the market that will give your parched skin some much-needed respite. 

Bulgarian Rose Water, Juicy Chemistry: Best face mist for a natural glow 

This refreshing facial spray features 100 per cent pure rose water harvested organically in the Rose Valley of Bulgaria. The fragrant rose water instantly wakes up dull and tired skin, balances the pH of the skin, boosts hydration, and adds a natural glow. Use it as the first step of your skincare routine, or spritz it whenever your skin feels taut during the day. 

Priced at ₹650

Available at juicychemistry.com 

Copper Firming Mist, iS Clinical: Best hydrating face mist for firming and elasticity 

The cocktail of all the wear and tear throughout the day, sun exposure, stress, and pollution leaves the skin stretched, dehydrated, and dull. iS Clinical formulated this face mist for glowing skin, featuring a complex of copper peptides, fermented extracts, and resveratrol, to tackle exactly those skin concerns. The mist is weightless and the aerosol is fine, making it compatible with make-up too. What makes this face mist particularly worth the investment is its ability to improve the firmness and elasticity of your skin over regular use, perfect for damaged as well as maturing skin.

Priced at ₹4,070

Available at clinikally.com 

Thermal Water, Uriage: Best hydrating facial spray for dry, sensitive skin

Like a tall glass of chilled water, this hydrating facial spray for dry skin hydrates and moisturises, and feels like you’re drenching your skin in spring water. With the richest mineral content among the ones available, this face mist will be your skin barrier’s saviour—it soothes inflammation, redness, irritation, and dryness by mimicking the skin’s natural moisturising factors (NMF). 

Prices start at ₹550

Available at nykaa.com

Mountain Berry Repair Hydrating Mist, Pahadi Local: Best hydrating face mist in India for sensitive skin 

This is one of the best hydrating facial sprays for dry skin, courtesy of the botanical oils and berries native to Leh. The formula is loaded with antioxidants, fatty acids, and vitamins to instantly increase hydration, preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and parched skin. Since the ingredient blend features simple, natural agents, it is ideal for sensitive skin too.

Prices start at ₹650

Available at pahadilocal.com 

First Spray Serum, d’Alba: Best face mist for glowing, hydrated skin

Viral for all the right reasons, this face mist for glowing skin from Korean brand d’Alba is for every lazy girl who detests layering multiple skincare products. Its serum-in-mist formula makes it supremely hydrating, nourishing, and barrier-fortifying. Ingredients like white truffle extract, panthenol, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and Centella Asiatica extracts equip this face mist to address multiple requirements of the skin at once.

Prices start at ₹1,420

Available at amazon.in 

Beauty Elixir, Caudalie: Best refreshing facial spray for all skin types

A vanity staple for make-up artists, beauty editors, and celebrities across the globe, this best-selling refreshing facial spray is a keeper, irrespective of your skin type or concerns. Enriched with a myriad of botanical oils and extracts such as rosemary leaf oil, grapefruit extract, peppermint oil, and vitamin E, this water-and-oil hybrid formula hydrates, preps, firms, and refreshes the skin at once. ICYMI: The recipe of this mist remains unchanged for years, with the same herby fragrance. 

Prices start at ₹1,650

Available at sephora.in

Moisture Surge Face Spray, Clinique: Best oil-free hydrating face mist

Perfect for oily skin types, this oil-free, non-comedogenic product from Clinique’s Moisture Surge range is one of the best hydrating face mists in India. With aloe vera, Centella Asiatica, caffeine, fermented extract, and chamomile, this weightless, water-based facial spray is multipurpose and suits all skin types.

Priced at ₹3,800

Available at nykaa.com

Eau De Beauté Rosamelis Face Toner, Embryolisse: Best refreshing facial spray in India

This hydrating spray feels like a moisturising lotion on the skin. Featuring a combination of floral waters from rose, orange blossom, and witch hazel, along with castor oil, lactic acid, and vitamin E, this refreshing facial spray can hydrate, tone, and soothe the skin. Use it under or over make-up, as a precursor to your serum or moisturiser, or just to perk up your skin at 4 pm—it will do the trick. 

Priced at ₹1,695

Available at tirabeauty.com