Different Mists and their Functions

What are mists?

I am referring to facial mists!  The products you see housed in a spray bottle or atomizer!  A product where I mostly set aside because these are "extras".  Little did I know after 10 plus years of Blogging, I would cling on this extra step as an integral part of my skincare regimen!

So there are a whole lot of Face Mists brands out their with fancy names - Face Mists, Toning Water, Atomizer, Makeup Setting Spray, Oil-control spray and a whole lot more!  So do they all work the same or should you read into details before you push them aside?

I highly recommend you to go for the latter!

I have a couple of face mists that I have tried through the years (I apologize for missing out some as I'm sure I did!)  But these are just some of the ones I use and yes, I alternately use them on different occasions for different purposes and you'll find at least 1 face mist in my bag, my table and inside the car!  (Not putting atomizers inside the car though for safety!)

Shall we begin?

If I plan to keep my skin hydrated all throughout the day, I use Avene Thermal Spring Water (Php750.00 for 150ml available at Watsons), this bottle mainly contains water and just like our body, whenever I feel like my skin is hydrated, I would immediately pull this bottle out and give my skin a breathe of fresh water!

This bottle is great for hiking as well!  Tested to refresh my senses!

Now if water ONLY doesn't make the cut because you have dry skin or your skin tends to try midday with makeup on --- go for Face Mists.

Face Mists like Esfolio Nutri-Snail Daily Soothing Mist (Php399.00 available at select stores and online stores), these types of products does not only contain water but also ingredients that keep our skin hydrated all throughout the day.  I call this moisturizer in a bottle because with makeup on, it is impossible to apply my favorite moisturizer on top of makeup so I use this instead!  With several spritz and patting motion, my skin does not feel as dry or my makeup does not look cracked like before.

I also like to use Face Mist in between makeup routine REGULARLY.  Meaning, I inject this extra step between Face Cleansing + Toning, Toning + moisturizer --- yes, I do a couple of spritz in between to keep my skin hydrated making sure the "environment" won't evaporate the newly applied moisturizer, instead, it evaporates Face Mists instead!

Pixi Skintreats Rose Glow Mist - A Must This Summer!

And ALL-YEAR ROUND!

It's crazy hot!  Nothing but a great mist in between the day especially after my workout!  I have been using the Pixi Skintreats Rose Glow Mist recently and I'm loving the feel and how it does keep my skin hydrated and glowing all throughout the day!

Pixi Skintreats Rose Glow Mist

Php995.00

This dual-phase elixir is packed with essential fatty acids and antioxidants, leaving skin with a natural glow.  Moisturizes skin, improves elasticity and protects from cell damage.  Contains Rose Oil (moisturizes & restores), Argan Oil (Hydrates and smoothens), Avocado Oil (an excellent source of fatty acids and antioxidants) 

How To Keep Your Makeup Look Fresh All Day!

For someone with extremely dry skin and who loves to use powder or powder foundation a lot, I am quite surprised to always get compliment from friends and colleagues who always say: "Ang fresh mo naman!"  (You look so fresh!)  Even when deep inside, I feel like dying inside from heat, lack of sleep and muscle pain.  

There are so many times I tend to forget to hydrate myself and the liquid I consume for the full morning is just a cup of coffee (BAD!  Please don't do this at home!)  So seriously, where is the freshness that people see?

I realized, one thing that I never forget to do is to hydrate my skin!  It would be so much better if I hydrate myself both on the inside and outside but thankfully, I never forget to use hydrating mists to rejuvenite my skin especially midday.

I've used up several brands, from Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Treatment Lotion Mist to Esfolio Aloe Vera Moisture Soothing Gel Mist.  My most recent one is from Kanebo.

KANEBO RELAXING BRUME

Keeps you hydrated for fine textured skin.  Anytime, anywhere.Specifically designed to deliver intense hydration during the day. The refreshing fine mist typed lotion supplies moisture and maintains skin condition.  Wake up the look and feel of the skin.  Relax your senses anytime anywhere.

Esfolio Aloe Vera Moisture Soothing Gel Mist Review

You want to see how my "just woke up face looks like?"  No judging, this is my look because I need to show you how Esfolio Aloe Vera Moisture Soothing Gel Mist can make me feel --- a bit confident with my own skin.

Because I have always been a facial mist girl - on both personal and professional level.  I welcome different brands of facial mist because I believe there will always be something new and wonderful to try and test!  And Esfolio is no exception!  Truthfully, it actually surpasses my expectations.

Esfolio Aloe Vera  Moisture Soothing Gel Mist Says ---

"Esfolio Moisture Soothing Gel Mist 100% Aloe Vera is an enriched aloe vera gel which helps your sensitive skin smoothly and calmly.  Aloe vera gel contains two hormones: Auxin and Gibberellins.  These two hormones provide wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation.  Giberellin in aloe vera acts as a growth hormone stimulating the growth of new cells.  It allows the skin to heal quickly and naturally with minimal scarring.
Aloe is soothing and can reduce skin inflammations, blistering and itchiness, while helping the skin to heal more rapidly. Additionally, in Ayurvedic medicine, Aloe is used to effectively heal chronic skin problems, such as psoriasis, acne and eczema."