The 7 Best Facial Mists to Refresh, Balance, and Hydrate Skin—Even if You've Already Got Makeup On

You: slather on moisturizer in the morning, think you're good to go. Future, better, happier you: also spritz face for a non-makeup-ruining refresh throughout the day.

The 7 Best Facial Mists to Refresh, Balance, and Hydrate Skin—Even if You've Already Got Makeup On
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During the summer (and anytime, really), your body isn't the only thing that needs some H2O. Your face needs its fair share of hydration too—and no, sweat doesn't count. Here, the best facial sprays for mid-day moisture, soothing balance, and a total refresh that won't mess with your makeup.

1. Mac Mineralized Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist

Mac Mineralized Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist

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This spray combines charged water and pure diamond powder to rehydrate and energize the skin.

$24; maccosmetics.com

2. Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Perfecting Water Mist

Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Perfecting Water Mist

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Quench your skin's thirst with this fragrance-free water mist suitable for all skin types.

$38; lauramercier.com

3. Mario Badescu Facial Spray

Mario Badescu Facial Spray

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Formulated with fragrant herbal extracts and rosewater, think of this as a pick-me-up for dehydrated, tight, and uncomfortable skin.

$7; ulta.com

4. Evian Mineral Spray

Evian Mineral Spray

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Spray on a cool mist that will leave your skin refreshed, especially after an ocean dip or mountain hike.

$12.50; sephora.com

5. Clinique Moisture Surge Spray

Clinique Moisture Surge Spray

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Made with aloe, this spray soothes and softens your skin. (And smells A+.)

$23; clinique.com

6. Caudalie Grape Water

Caudalie Grape Water

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A 100% organic formula made from Bordeaux grapes, spritz this on your face for hydration and to decrease skin sensitivity.

$22; us.caudalie.com

7. Jane Iredale Balance Antioxidant Spray

Jane Iredale Balance Antioxidant Spray

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Oily girls, take note: Made with green tea extract, this spray works to help balance skin's natural oils.

$29; janeiredale.com.

Samantha Leal
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Samantha Leal is the Deputy Editor at Well+Good, where she spends most of her day thinking of new ideas across platforms, bringing on new writers, overseeing the day-to-day of the website, and working with the awesome team to produce the best stories and packages. Before W+G, she was the Senior Web Editor for Marie Claire and the Deputy Editor for Latina.com, with bylines all over the internet. Graduating from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University with a minor in African history, she’s written everything from travel guides to political op-eds to wine explainers (currently enrolled in the WSET program) to celebrity profiles. Find her online pretty much everywhere @samanthajoleal.