The Best Face Mists and Toners for Gorgeous Skin
Face mists are an essential part of your skincare regimen, no matter the season. In addition to hydrating and nourishing skin, they can also help soothe and calm irritation. Tip: during the hotter months, refrigerate your face mist for an extra cool treat!
There are a wide variety of face mists on the market that are infused with ingredients ranging from antioxidants and vitamins to algae and flower extracts. They do more than simply refresh—they can also be used to prep and prime skin, set makeup, and restore lost hydration and nutrients.
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There are also some toners that are hydrating (which we have included on our list), but the big difference between face mists and toners is that toners are astringents with specific active ingredients that deep clean and shrink pores, and help maintain skin’s pH balance, while face mists contain nourishing oils and ingredients that help lock in moisture and hydrate skin.
“While cleansing the face is a great place to start, toners and mists go the extra mile by removing any dirt and grime so skin is fully prepped to get the most benefits from a serum,” says Tammy Yaiser, Algenist VP of Product Development.
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Here, we’ve rounded up the best face mists (including one inspired by the Queen of Hungary!) to hydrate, soothe, and refresh for the ultimate glowing complexion:
Arcona Cranberry Mist ($30)
This refreshing cranberry mist helps moisturize, tone, and revitalize the skin for an instant boost of hydration and antioxidants. Vitamin C-rich cranberry extract helps brighten and defend against free radicals. Mineralys, a deep sea water rich in minerals manganese and zinc, remineralizes and detoxes the skin, while moringa seed extract hydrates and replenishes for a glowing, radiant complexion.
bioClarity Dewy Dew ($20)
Tone and tauten, dew and renew with this multi-tasking magic mist. Visibly helps balance skin, refine pores, and even skin tone and texture. This alcohol-free multi-tasking toner includes garden-lush ingredients such as antioxidant Floralux® from chlorophyll, pore-perfecting rose, toning witch hazel water, rejuvenating citrus, and soothing chamomile. It’s the perfect prep-and-go for your face and doubles as a makeup setting spray.
Biologique Recherche L'Eauxygénante ($105.69)
This moisturizing, antioxidant, and oxygenating mist stimulates the epidermis and envelops it in a protective veil. It contains high concentrations of vitamins A and C extracted from orange and kiwi cells, as well as edelweiss extract, which has potent anti-free-radical properties, and the Specific Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex. This facial spray respects the epidermis' acid pH and is recommended for all skin types.
Biossance Squalane + Micronutrient Fine Mist ($32)
This ultra-fine facial mist replenishes skin with minerals and hydrates with sugarcane-derived squalane and two types of hyaluronic acid. The multi-mineral complex replenishes minerals lost throughout the day and brought on by the effects of stress, overindulgence, and pollution. The cooling, alcohol-free mist minimizes the look of fine lines, while setting and refreshing the look of makeup with a weightless veil of moisture—any time you need it.
CAP Beauty Serotoner ($58)
A reimagined toner that soothes, nourishes and calms skin instead of stripping it, this face mist promotes a calm and hydrated complexion with aloe, agave and prickly pear. Inspired by the resilience of highly adaptive desert botanicals, this serotoner was designed specifically for sensitive, dry and reactive skin. It also encourages happier and healthier skin with griffonia, a revolutionary ingredient that contains a natural precursor to “feel good” hormone serotonin.
Caudalie Grape Water ($12)
The 100% organic formula is suitable for even the most sensitive skin and extracted directly from grapes in Bordeaux, with the dual power to both increase hydration and reduce sensitivity. Rich in moisturizing polysaccharides, mineral salts, and potassium, Grape Water has an intense ability to retain water. Ideal for sensitive skin and the perfect go-to after any harsh peels or uncomfortable irritation, it acts as a calming treatment—soothing rosacea, reducing redness and sensitivity, and calming rashes. The versatile product can be used as a toner after cleansing, as a setting spray before applying makeup, or to refresh and hydrate the skin throughout the day.
[comfort zone] HYDRAMEMORY Face Mist ($30)
Refresh your skin on the go with the [comfort zone]’s new HYDRAMEMORY Face Mist. This alcohol-free ultra-fine mist, proven to hydrate the skin immediately, is the perfect pick-me-up for dry, parched skin. The vegan formula enriched with prickly pear extract from regenerative organic agriculture and betaine helps the skin to look more radiant and refreshed.
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner ($43)
Spritz on critical hydration with this refreshing blend of skin-repairing aloe vera and balm mint to cool and soften skin, lavender extract to soothe and purify, extracts of arnica and cucumber to condition, and moisture-binding proteins that act as humectants to allow for more effective moisture absorption. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.
DRMTLGY Neutralizing Toner ($25)
This botanically rich, pH-balanced formula cleans, clears, and preps the skin for moisturizing or further treatment. Enhances skin’s natural ability to retain moisture and provides anti-aging benefits by relaxing facial muscles to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It contains essential anti-aging nutrients, including vitamins C and E, and tones and relaxes facial muscles to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Hydro-Mist ($69)
This high-performance misting serum leaves skin feeling instantly hydrated, soothed, and looking rejuvenated. Organic Rose Hydrolat softens and soothes the skin from dehydration, while Mediterranean algae, Padina Pavonica, helps to support the skin’s moisture barrier for a smoother-looking complexion. A revitalizing blend of coastal Microalgae Extracts help to freshen and hydrate the skin, leaving it looking refined and radiant.
Eminence Organic Skin Care Stone Crop Hydrating Mist ($39)
This face mist repairs and revitalizes to deliver a youthful complexion. Formulated with stone crop juice, it hydrates as it diminishes the appearance of hyper-pigmentation for clearer skin. Salicylic acid gently removes dirt, impurities, and bacteria, while mineral-rich spring water softens and conditions, creating a supple feel.
emerginC Rawceuticals Boreal Tonic ($49)
This unique and remineralizing face toner is crafted to soothe, nourish, and tone skin after cleansing. Active ingredients include pure, highly-mineralized Argentière ice cap water, basil extract, and a bio-active, protective boreal forest bark concentrate made from eco-friendly "waste" barks from red maple, black spruce, yellow birch, and Jack pine.
Epicuren Soothe Dermal Repair Mist ($44)
This ultra-light toner is designed to instantly restore, calm, and comfort skin while working long-term to reduce future sensitivity to external irritants. It’s made with all-natural ingredients such as Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, which is an extract from licorice root that reduces any inflammation of the skin while inhibiting histamine; Hydrolyzed Algin, derived from sea weed and algae and contains calming properties by restricting the release of inflammatory pathways; and Cordyceps Sinensis Extract and Coriolus Versicolor Extract, a combination of mushroom extracts that reduce skin irritation, redness, and sensitivity
Esteli Rosa Jamaica Hydrate Face Mist ($27)
This refreshing facial mist features organic plant hydrosols infused with botanical extracts, such as healing rosehip and antioxidant-rich hibiscus, to naturally soothe and hydrate skin.
FarmHouse Fresh Super Lettuce Facial Tonic ($38)
This lightweight, alcohol-free clarifying cucumber water toner reduces excess oils and delivers a shine-free, balanced finish. Formulated with FHF-grown red leaf lettuce varieties that are exceptionally high in antioxidants, phytonutrients and vitamins K and A, combined with triple hydroxy acids—alpha, beta, and polyhydroxy—that visibly renew skin.
Glo Skin Beauty Hydration Mist ($30)
This multi-tasking mist is specially formulated to instantly hydrate and soothe with an exclusive blend of antioxidants vital to maintaining skin's healthy radiance. Use before and after makeup application to set your makeup to last and have it close by to refresh your skin throughout the day, providing an instant burst of hydration any time skin feels dry.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist ($29)
This ultra-fine, hydrating, fog-like mist is designed for ultimate skin radiance and makeup enhancement. It’s uniquely formulated with a juicy blend of 84% watermelon, hibiscus flower which naturally contains AHAs to smooth the look of skin, apple cider vinegar (ACV) which naturally helps balance oil production, and rice germ oil to help protect against free radicals.
glowoasis milkdew ph balancing moisture milk toner ($34)
This two-in-one moisturizing toner features a unique hybrid formula that is infused with apricot oil and soybean extract to protect and replenish the skin’s moisture barrier from dryness. The pH balancing toner helps improve skin tone and texture, and allows for better absorption of other skincare products. Can be used alone to tone or moisturize, or incorporated into a complete routine.
Goldfaden MD Solution Mist RX ($48)
Quench a dull and dehydrated complexion with Dr. Goldfaden's ultra-fine mist that infuses an extra boost of minerals, skin-nourishing antioxidants, and nutrients. Spiked with super antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, potent plant, and fruit stem cells, aloe, kale sprout water, and skin-boosting probiotics, your skin will immediately feel refreshed, look revitalized, and appear comforted.
Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Coconut Water Hydrating Face Mist ($36)
The new and improved super-fine spray features the addition of naturally-derived, moisture-binding hyaluronic acid to a base of organic rose water, coconut water, and hibiscus extract to instantly hydrate and soften skin. Perfect to spritz on clean skin or over makeup, keeping skin dewy and fresh throughout the day.
Jane Iredale Pommist Hydration Spray ($38)
This facial spritz has been reformulated and awarded ECOCERT’s Natural and Organic certification. It has the added benefit of pomegranate extract, a powerful antioxidant that helps fight free radical production caused by sun exposure. It also hydrates and conditions all skin types, and can be used to set the bases and help to conceal pores and fine lines.
Jason Wu Beauty Mist-er Wu What’s the Tea ($16)
This extra fine anti-aging facial mist can be used under makeup as a primer or over to refresh your look. What's the Tea has green tea and jasmine flower water to help soothe and boost hydration throughout the day. Mist onto face and neck as needed both in the morning and afternoon. Also makes a great afternoon pick-me-up!
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist ($32-$44)
With a reformulation using the new, specially-grown Jurlique Rose extract that’s proven to improve skin barrier function hydration, this much-loved Rosewater Balancing Mist is made using real Jurlique rose petals and is a skin care must-have. Skin is left feeling instantly hydrated, soothed, and well-balanced, with essences from the Jurlique Rose protecting the skin and restoring its natural glow.
May Lindstrom The Jasmine Garden Botanical Facial Mist ($70)
This ethereally light formula adds just a touch of moisture while bringing refreshing cleansing action with the unique combination of colloidal silver and witch hazel. This duo is particularly effective for soothing oily, acne, and irritation-prone skin, as well as eliminating dullness and stagnation that leads to chronic dehydration.
Mojave Desert Skin Shield Organic Chaparral Protective Mist ($48)
This protective face mist features chaparral, a warrior plant that is native to the deserts of the Southwest and possesses the ability to survive hot summers and cold winters. Rich in polyphenols and with strong adaptive and antioxidant properties, it acts as a buffer between skin and the environment, helping it adapt to whatever weather you’re in. It’s also fortified with desert-adaptive rosemary, calendula, lemon balm, rose and lavender. The blend of hydrosols and nourishing oils helps to quench dry, parched skin, and it can be used as a toner after cleansing and as a moisturizing mist throughout the day. Vegan and cruelty-free.
Omorovicza Limited-Edition Queen of Hungary Mists ($50 each)
Enter a world of precious, molten metals with Omorovicza this summer with three limited-edition 50 ml travel sizes of its cult Queen of Hungary Mist—available in rose gold, silver, and gunmetal colourways. A quick spritz of the neroli and rose-scented Queen of Hungary Mist instantly refreshes the skin and lifts the spirits. Purifying and hydrating, it was inspired by the Queen of Hungary Water, the world’s first recorded perfume, formulated for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary in the 14th century. Perfect for a midday pick-me-up or as a post-cleanse toner.
OSEA Sea Minerals Mist ($38)
This supercharged toning mist features a proprietary blend of nutrient-rich seaweed that hydrates skin and delivers a dewy glow. The mineral-infused formula is cooling and refreshing (especially when stored in the fridge!) and helps nourish sun-drenched skin. The micro-cloud mist is idea for plumping hydration and great for all skin types.
Phytomer Marine Mist ($58)
This light mist moisturizes skin while enveloping it in a seaside fragrance. Like sea rain, it offers all the benefits of OLIGOMER®, PHYTOMER's iconic seawater concentrate. This moisturizing spray infuses the skin and senses with aromatic seaside plants and sea minerals for a moment of true well-being.
Repêchage Algo Mist Hydrating Seaweed Facial Spray ($45)
This face mist has a unique combination of seaweed extract, vitamin C, gingko biloba, aloe, and orange water to help keep skin feeling smooth and soft. Use anytime skin needs instant hydration.
Selia & Co [Clarify] Lime + White Tea Skin Tonic ($18)
Ideal for all skin types, this uplifting skin toner is blended with lime, white tea, and a hint of mint to refresh and invigorate skin. Aloe vera and witch hazel provide softening properties and lightly hydrate, while white tea helps protect skin from free radicals. Tones skin after masking and before moisturizing.
Skinbuzz Bee•Witched Organic Toner ($25)
This toner combines the healing power of propolis (bee resin) with witch hazel, a natural antioxidant. With soothing aloe vera and brightening citrus, it fights acne-causing bacteria and leaves skin with a clean, healthy glow.
Snow Fox Skin Care Herbal Youth Lotus Tonic ($40)
This deeply hydrating tonic features a nourishing formula with a rich herbal and lotus root water base for added moisture retention. The silky, emollient-like texture boosts hydration levels in dry climates. Suitable for chronically dry, irritated and flaking skin, this tonic supports skin’s natural moisture retention and minimizes transepidermal water loss.
Youth to the People Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist ($12-$42)
This ultra-fine mist hydrates, calms visible redness, and evens the look of skin tone with antioxidant-rich adaptogens, hyaluronic acid, and soothing peptides—like a serum in a mist. Use morning, night, and throughout the day to keep skin calm and hydrated with a healthy glow. Use pre and post-makeup to refresh skin.
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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk