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You may have spent all of winter wishing for a hot, sunny summer, but the heatwave we’ve currently experiencing is arguably a step too far. We’re British; anything over 22 degrees has us losing our minds, but once it hits 30 degrees, it’s safe to say it can be a pretty miserable time.
We’re just not built for the heat, and nor are our homes, offices, or trains. Sticky, sweaty days followed by some of the worst nights’ sleep of your life put us into survival mode and a bad mood all around.
One way to cool down is with a face and body mist. Not simply because they’re cold, but they can also combat some of the issues that our skin can face when blistering hot weather arrives.
From increased redness, sensitivity, heat rash, or even dreaded sunburn, there’s a new generation of ultra-fine mists that soothe, cool, and calm all of the above.
They can also be the helping hand that ensures you get any sleep at all.
We’ve handpicked a tightly curated edit of mists that do the heavy lifting in a heatwave, spanning thermal spring waters rich in minerals and antioxidants, ceramide-infused formulas that support a compromised skin barrier and feature ingredients like hypochlorous acid, an antimicrobial that soothes redness and keeps breakouts at bay.
Keep them cold in your fridge, close by in your handbag or in every pocket of your gym bag to help you keep your cool this summer.
Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray for Sensitive Skin
This is a godsend for sensitive skin that feels prickly, sticky and fatigued as soon as temperatures rise. You can use it as a refreshing burst to calm sensitivity and soothe inflammation (including sunburn), or even just to cool you down before you try to get some sleep in a heatwave. Top tip – spray it all over and sit in front of a fan for an icy cold breeze.
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Curél Deep Moisture Spray
If your skin is on the drier side and needs regular moisture, this Curél spray is beautiful. It’s a lightweight mist that doesn’t leave you feeling wet and is a fuss-free way to treat dry skin without touching your face. Safe for face and body, it’s packed with ceramides to support your skin barrier and keep it feeling plump and supple.
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Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Daily Facial Spray
The Korean brand Medicube makes a lovely hypochlorous acid spray with myriad benefits. The main ingredient is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, which is great for relieving redness and calming breakouts, so if you’re experiencing clogged pores with the mix of suncream and sweat, keep this bottle close by.
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La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Face&Body Spray
Sensitive skin sufferers will likely be well acquainted with La Roche-Posay, and its mist is just as effective as its line of moisturisers, serums and cleansers. It’s multi-purpose: a refreshing pick-me-up, a quick hydrator, and a makeup setting product. Keep it in the fridge for an extra-cool burst and to reduce the itchy sensation that heat rash can sometimes cause.
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Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray
A luxury buy that’s worth the splurge is this Clinique mist. Perfect for dehydrated skin types, it feels immediately soothing, doesn’t disrupt makeup and can be applied as often as you like. Keep it in your work bag, handbag, and gym kit to ensure you’re never far from refreshment. Think of it as a calming, hydrating drink of water for your skin.
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BYOMA Blemish Redness Relief Soothing Toner
If you struggle with redness or rosacea, this toner mist is a lightweight hero product that your skin will love. You don’t have to rub anything in, simply spritz as much and as often as you need throughout the day. It doesn’t smudge makeup and immediately soothes irritated skin by reducing redness and keeping breakouts at bay.
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