Over the last few months, BeautyTok has bonded over the viral popularity of the #everythingshower.
Often a two-hour long extravaganza, sometimes longer depending on how seriously an individual takes their weekly self-care routine, viral content creators have been known to jokingly ask viewers to “pray” for the “very serious shower” they’re about to take.
Even with beauty standards shifting when it comes to arduous tasks such as hair removal, men and women across the globe still desire sumptuously soft skin and relaxing regimes to promote a youthful glow all year round.
Rather than offering a trendy, though lengthy, routine for newbies to follow, the #EverythingShower serves as a trend through which self-care enthusiasts can bond over the lengths they go to for seemingly effortless, makeup-free beauty. With over 27,000 videos showcasing various routines and regimes, it’s also introduced viewers to a slurry of exciting new self-care products to add to already bustling collections.
More than anything, though, it has demonstrated just how high-maintenance proper skin, body and haircare truly is. Some gurus engage in year-round, weekly maintenance, many of us throw self-care rituals out the window during winter months.
Rather than being a product of laziness, this six-month habit is a product of the fact that nobody is going to see our legs anyway, and it’s frankly too cold in our flats to get into skivvies and lather our entire bodies with nourishing ointments.
By the time summer rolls around, our lease on life is renewed and we’re once again in the market and the mood to take care of our precious bodies. We ingest acai bowls and iced matcha lattes, lather ourselves in moisturisers, self-tanners and SPF, and frolic in gloriously airy sundresses.
Streamlining everything showers during the summertime is essential for making the most of lovely weather, saving water and preventing ourselves from overheating. Enter: moisturising sprays. Designed to offer a speedy hydration boost from the moment you step out of the shower, moisturising mists for the face and body are the latest skincare saviour to hit the beauty shelves.
From face mists with ultra-hydrating and plumping hyaluronic acid to oil-based body sprays for lasting, sumptuous smoothness, we’ve curated a selection of the best moisturising sprays for low-effort, high-reward spritzing below.
Moisturising face mists
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence Mist
A skincare range that’s championed by aesthetic doctors and dermatologists, as well as one you’ll find in every beauty editor’s bathroom cabinet, SkinCeuticals is well-placed to create a super-soothing skin spray. Clinically tested on post-procedure complexions for its ability to calm and cool redness, the formula is packed with a concentrated amount of antioxidant-rich botanicals including thyme and cucumber, that help heal and repair alongside a calming duo of amino acids.
Also helping to ease skin that’s temporarily red and reactive, hyaluronic acid and glycerine pull and hold water into the skin, keeping it plump and comfortable. Perfect for on-the-go application, it won’t disturb make-up and the herbal scent adds a refreshing pick-me-up too.
Buy now £64.00, SkinCeuticals
Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist
If it’s that doughnut-level of dewiness that you are after, Japanese wellness label Tatcha delivers. This mist, which can be used as either a setting spray or an instant hydration hit, is packed with humectants to give dehydrated complexions what they need to counteract that tight, dry feeling.
Hyaluronic acid and unique Okinawa-red algae are combined with botanical oils to give a healthy sheen. There is also the brand’s trademarked complex that you’ll find across the range known as Hadasei-3 where the trio of double-fermented Uji green tea, Mozuku algae and Akita rice are rich in nutrients and amino acids for that lit-from-within look. The mist is super-fine so can be used as a quick fix with an even coverage.
Buy now £48.00, Space NK
Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Cream Mist
Korean skincare label Dr.Jart+ is bringing its expertise in innovative skincare technology to a face mist that is packed with healing ingredients. You may know the brand best for its Jim Carrey-like rubber masks, but we believe this is another product that deserves its place in your bathroom cabinet for its delivery on the hydration front.
The formula contains a powerhouse of five ceramides that support the skin’s protective layer and so has a reparative and nourishing effect. There’s also a blend of soothing ingredients for those experiencing inflammation and it leaves a dewy glow in its wake.
Buy now £23.40, lookfantastic
Pai Skincare Century Flower Barrier Defence Mist
Sarah Brown launched Pai Skincare when she struggled to find products for her hyper-sensitive skin. The collections bring truly clean and organic compositions to the market without sacrificing efficacy. Each of the heroes is incredibly soothing and the same goes for the Barrier Defence Mist which will be a godsend for those suffering from inflammation and irritation.
Hydration is the name of the game but it also works to calm and tackle breakouts at every stage of the process - after, during and as a preventative measure. The spritz balances the complexion with a combination of lotus plant extract, hyaluronic acid, deep sea magnesium, inulin and the light aroma of orange blossom. These ingredients are rich in minerals with a protective effect against potential damage from external aggressors.
Buy now £38.00, Cult Beauty
Elemis Superfood Kefir-Tea Mist
You likely associate Elemis with a spa feeling and this is something that can be brought into your every day or to revive you from the afternoon slump with a face mist from the British label. But while there are more fragrant options available in the range, if you want a product that is both luxe, while being hard-working (because, well, same), you’ll be interested in the Superfood Kefir-Tea Mist.
This is a multitasking four-in-one formula that does so much more than coat your complexion in water. It gives a boost of hydration, yes, but also tones and primes and can be used as a setting spray. The formula combines a mix of antioxidant-rich coconut water, rooibos tea and vegan kefir ferment. The latter is derived from soybeans and is soothing and balancing for the skin.
Buy now £29.00, Cult Beauty
Venn Skincare Synbiotic Defence Mist
If you feel like the barrier of your skin is compromised, dehydrated or lacklustre, you’ll want to call in the big guns - and that’s exactly how we’d describe the Venn Skincare Synbiotic Defence Mist.
This formula is brimming with reparative ingredients that are designed specifically to balance the microbiome of the skin with probiotic and prebiotic ferments that encourage the growth of good bacteria. This is combined with supercharged ingredients like niacinamide, glutathione, panthenol and more that bring long-lasting hydration. It has the ability to lock in moisture to make your complexion feel refreshed for longer.
Buy now £56.25, Face the Future
Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray 125ml
For a quick-drying, skin-quenching moisturiser spray which hydrates without leaving a sticky residue, look no further than Clinique’s Moisture Surge. Suitable for all skin types, this soothing spritzer contains active aloe for immediate refreshment and an endlessly glowing complexion.
Buy now £27.00, Lookfantastic
Beauty Pie Jeju Daily Rehydration mist +
Made in Japan, this cult favourite rehydration mist contains wonderfully moisturising active ingredients which also work to protect your skin barrier so that it stays hydrated for longer. Jeju Daily contains a healthy dose of hyaluronic acid, bamboo grass, antioxidant Jeju Yoshino Blossom and anti-ageing Scutellaria Root.
Buy now £13.00, Beauty Pie
Byoma Balancing Fast Mist 100ml
Lightweight and pH-balanced, Byoma’s affordable hydration mist contains a blend of barrier-boosting tri-ceramide complexes, as well as allantoin and probiotic ferment to strengthen your skin barrier. The glow-ready formula not only balances and soothes irritation-prone skin, but supports your skin microbiome for an all-round healthy complexion.
Buy now £11.99, Cult Beauty
Moisturising face and body mists
Weleda Skin Food Ultra-Light Dry Oil 100ml
Powered by nature, Weleda began in 1921 as a pharmaceutical laboratory which had its own herbarium and plant garden. Today, the brand continues to harness natural ingredients to create nourishing products which are kind to the skin. Lightweight and ultra moisturising, this body oil is also suitable for use on the face.
It’s made with sumptuous plant oils including pansy, organic calendula, organic rosemary and organic chamomile extracts. Fast absorbing, apply straight out of the shower for supreme results.
Buy now £15.95, Cult Beauty
Curél Deep Moisture Spray 150ml for Dry, Sensitive Skin
Though on the pricier end of the spectrum, Curél’s moisturising spray is a low-effort cure-all for sensitive and deeply dehydrated skin. Thanks to powerful micro-ceramides which are able to penetrate deeply into the skin to improve surface moisture level, you’ll be glowing from the inside out. Use throughout the day whenever your skin needs a boost, even if you’re wearing makeup.
Buy now £19.50, Boots
E45 Spray Moisturiser 200 ml - Daily Lotion Moisturiser Spray for Dry Sensitive Skin
Trade-in your tub of crusty E45 lotion for a mess-free, instantly hydrating option which is equally as kind to sensitive skin. Clinically proven to lock in moisture, you’ll feel summer-ready in no time at all. Just like all E45 products, the fast-absorbing spray moisturiser is dermatologically tested, free from colour and odour and suitable for all parts of the body.
Buy now £4.66, Amazon
Eucerin Aquaphor B/Ointment Spray 250ml
Eucerin’s intensive moisturiser range offers hero products for those with painful skin conditions including eczema and severe dry skin. This innovative, water-free formula provides an instantly cooling sensation and is enriched with glycerin and panthenol for long-lasting hydration and comfort.
Buy now £18.50, Lookfantastic
