Face mists are the unsung hero of your skin care routine. At first spritz, they seem like the perfect bonus product, ideal for giving your skin a mid-afternoon refresh on a hot summer day, restoring a glow when you’re traveling, or as a way to boost hydration when you’re dealing with dry winter air. But not every face mist is meant for moisturizing alone.
In fact, the latest versions will make you rethink how to use face mist entirely, making it more of a non-negotiable than a nice-to-have. Instead of dousing skin in a blend of water and basic hydrators and calling it a day, these formulations include cutting-edge ingredients like nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (a.k.a. NAD+, a compound thought to improve skin longevity) and bamboo extract. Here’s how to make the most of them.
How to use face mist to maximize its benefits
If you think of face mist as a finishing touch in your routine (think a face mist spray for makeup) or as a touch-up (like if you use facial mists for dry skin), then you’re not alone. That’s what most people use them for, anyway, and it shows in the ingredients: A lot of the time, face mists merely contain water, some semblance of water (like rosewater or a botanical tinct), or water plus one or two active ingredients, like hyaluronic acid. They’re meant to refresh—not treat skin. But the next-generation of face mists sets out to do much more, boosting elasticity, improving firmness, and delivering the kind of results you might expect from a face serum.
The secret to getting the most out of your face mist? Knowing all the different ways you can use it in your routine. Scroll ahead for the best face mist spray uses to get your glow going.
Layer it into your skincare routine
It’s true: Face mist does work incredibly well as a final step in your routine. But if you save it for last, then you might be missing out on some of its best benefits. Take the new Black Rice Probiotics Barrier NAD+ Serum Mist, which pairs the creaminess of an essence with the ultra-fine feel of a mist. You can use it after cleansing, before serum, or as your serum in a pinch, thanks to the powerful actives within it.
The Black Rice Probiotics Barrier NAD+ Serum Mist was made with sensitive skin in mind, pairing 2% NAD+ with probiotics and our 5-ceramide complex to plump skin and support the moisture barrier. For the unfamiliar, NAD+ is a coenzyme naturally found in the body, where it supports cell renewal and DNA repair. But levels of NAD+ naturally fall as you age, which can lead to visible signs of aging like wrinkles and dullness. In replenishing the NAD+ levels in your skin, you can effectively brighten and firm skin.
Our Serum Mist has a higher concentration of NAD+ than what you’ll find in other NAD+-infused products—and, of course, does so alongside two types of probiotics (to support the skin microbiome) and those ceramides, which help reinforce the skin barrier. It also contains our patented fermented black rice extract, which is packed with antioxidants and improves skin tone and texture.
But it’s not enough to have these ingredients hanging out on your skin. The micro-particles in this mist are engineered with Ultra Deep Technology, or UDT; this means that those actives are encapsulated in red ginseng liposomes, which allow them to better penetrate the surface of skin—leaving it hydrated, soft, and not at all sticky. That translates to results you can see and feel: After two weeks, the Serum Mist led to a 32% improvement in skin hydration, 17% improvement in the skin barrier, and 12% improvement in skin elasticity after two weeks.
Use it to set the mood
The best way to stick with your skincare routine, even at the end of a long day? Turn your regimen into a ritual. A few spritzes of our Black Bamboo Mist can do just that, all while hydrating and renewing your skin. It’s a fine spray that delivers a fresh, calming scent, thanks to a blend of natural essential oils—and because it has a lightweight, watery texture, you can keep spraying it without it ever feeling heavy or sticky.
But our Black Bamboo Mist also serves as an essential hydrator in its own right: It soothes skin on the spot with a blend of phyllostachys nigra leaf extract, phyllostachys pubescens shoot bark extract, and bamboo shoot extract. Meanwhile, betaine and beta-glucan help boost and balance moisture in skin, leaving it soft and dewy. Spritz it to create a calming vibe before you start your evening routine, take a deep breath, and get ready to do right by your skin.
Mist before and after your makeup
The secret to impeccable makeup? Prepping your skin accordingly. Makeup artists often keep skincare products in their kits to nourish and prime skin before applying base makeup, and a face mist makes it easy and quick to incorporate this trick into your own routine. Before you apply any complexion makeup, apply a few mists of the Black Bamboo Mist to skin and give it a few moments to set. The weightless layer of moisture gives skin an immediate glow—not to mention a soft, smooth texture, allowing you to better blend foundation and concealer.
Then, there’s the better known face mist spray use: Using it to set makeup. As the final step, you can repeat with either the Black Bamboo Mist or use the Black Rice Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD+ Serum Mist for an added boost of skin-renewing moisture. Doing so locks in your complexion makeup and leaves skin with a fresh radiance that lasts all day.
Pack it to revive skin when you’re traveling
If you’re heading on the road, a face mist can keep up with you every step of the way. Pack it in your carry-on so you can reup your hydration when you’re in-flight—counteracting the drying effects of stale cabin air—and then use it upon landing to look refreshed, even if you’ve taken a red-eye.
The beauty of our Black Rice Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD+ Serum Mist in particular is that it can double as your essence or serum step, keeping your toiletry kit lightweight and easier to zip. (Plus, the size is TSA-friendly, so you can bring it on board without worry.)
Use it to cool skin post-workout
If you tend to get flushed and red after a run, hot yoga, or even light stretching, add a face mist to your gym bag. Mists tend to be innately refreshing—the miniature version of walking through a sprinkler in the heat of summer—but our Black Bamboo Mist has a cooling sensation that can dial down a flush of heat in your skin.
On top of that, some of its key ingredients, among them the eponymous bamboo extracts, have a soothing effect on skin, which can help reduce inflammation that contributes to redness.
The bottom line
Face mist might seem like a straightforward product, but thanks to its evolving formulas, versatile (and portable) format, and innate hydration benefits, it can offer so much more for your skin. Keep one on hand to keep your glass skin going, no matter where your day takes you
Facial Mist Hacks: 5 Unexpected Uses You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Face mists are the unsung hero of your skin care routine. At first spritz, they seem like the perfect bonus product, ideal for giving your skin a mid-afternoon refresh on a hot summer day, restoring a glow when you’re traveling, or as a way to boost hydration when you’re dealing with dry winter air. But not every face mist is meant for moisturizing alone.
In fact, the latest versions will make you rethink how to use face mist entirely, making it more of a non-negotiable than a nice-to-have. Instead of dousing skin in a blend of water and basic hydrators and calling it a day, these formulations include cutting-edge ingredients like nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (a.k.a. NAD+, a compound thought to improve skin longevity) and bamboo extract. Here’s how to make the most of them.
How to use face mist to maximize its benefits
If you think of face mist as a finishing touch in your routine (think a face mist spray for makeup) or as a touch-up (like if you use facial mists for dry skin), then you’re not alone. That’s what most people use them for, anyway, and it shows in the ingredients: A lot of the time, face mists merely contain water, some semblance of water (like rosewater or a botanical tinct), or water plus one or two active ingredients, like hyaluronic acid. They’re meant to refresh—not treat skin. But the next-generation of face mists sets out to do much more, boosting elasticity, improving firmness, and delivering the kind of results you might expect from a face serum.
The secret to getting the most out of your face mist? Knowing all the different ways you can use it in your routine. Scroll ahead for the best face mist spray uses to get your glow going.
Layer it into your skincare routine
It’s true: Face mist does work incredibly well as a final step in your routine. But if you save it for last, then you might be missing out on some of its best benefits. Take the new Black Rice Probiotics Barrier NAD+ Serum Mist, which pairs the creaminess of an essence with the ultra-fine feel of a mist. You can use it after cleansing, before serum, or as your serum in a pinch, thanks to the powerful actives within it.
The Black Rice Probiotics Barrier NAD+ Serum Mist was made with sensitive skin in mind, pairing 2% NAD+ with probiotics and our 5-ceramide complex to plump skin and support the moisture barrier. For the unfamiliar, NAD+ is a coenzyme naturally found in the body, where it supports cell renewal and DNA repair. But levels of NAD+ naturally fall as you age, which can lead to visible signs of aging like wrinkles and dullness. In replenishing the NAD+ levels in your skin, you can effectively brighten and firm skin.
Our Serum Mist has a higher concentration of NAD+ than what you’ll find in other NAD+-infused products—and, of course, does so alongside two types of probiotics (to support the skin microbiome) and those ceramides, which help reinforce the skin barrier. It also contains our patented fermented black rice extract, which is packed with antioxidants and improves skin tone and texture.
But it’s not enough to have these ingredients hanging out on your skin. The micro-particles in this mist are engineered with Ultra Deep Technology, or UDT; this means that those actives are encapsulated in red ginseng liposomes, which allow them to better penetrate the surface of skin—leaving it hydrated, soft, and not at all sticky. That translates to results you can see and feel: After two weeks, the Serum Mist led to a 32% improvement in skin hydration, 17% improvement in the skin barrier, and 12% improvement in skin elasticity after two weeks.
Use it to set the mood
The best way to stick with your skincare routine, even at the end of a long day? Turn your regimen into a ritual. A few spritzes of our Black Bamboo Mist can do just that, all while hydrating and renewing your skin. It’s a fine spray that delivers a fresh, calming scent, thanks to a blend of natural essential oils—and because it has a lightweight, watery texture, you can keep spraying it without it ever feeling heavy or sticky.
But our Black Bamboo Mist also serves as an essential hydrator in its own right: It soothes skin on the spot with a blend of phyllostachys nigra leaf extract, phyllostachys pubescens shoot bark extract, and bamboo shoot extract. Meanwhile, betaine and beta-glucan help boost and balance moisture in skin, leaving it soft and dewy. Spritz it to create a calming vibe before you start your evening routine, take a deep breath, and get ready to do right by your skin.
Mist before and after your makeup
The secret to impeccable makeup? Prepping your skin accordingly. Makeup artists often keep skincare products in their kits to nourish and prime skin before applying base makeup, and a face mist makes it easy and quick to incorporate this trick into your own routine. Before you apply any complexion makeup, apply a few mists of the Black Bamboo Mist to skin and give it a few moments to set. The weightless layer of moisture gives skin an immediate glow—not to mention a soft, smooth texture, allowing you to better blend foundation and concealer.
Then, there’s the better known face mist spray use: Using it to set makeup. As the final step, you can repeat with either the Black Bamboo Mist or use the Black Rice Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD+ Serum Mist for an added boost of skin-renewing moisture. Doing so locks in your complexion makeup and leaves skin with a fresh radiance that lasts all day.
Pack it to revive skin when you’re traveling
If you’re heading on the road, a face mist can keep up with you every step of the way. Pack it in your carry-on so you can reup your hydration when you’re in-flight—counteracting the drying effects of stale cabin air—and then use it upon landing to look refreshed, even if you’ve taken a red-eye.
The beauty of our Black Rice Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD+ Serum Mist in particular is that it can double as your essence or serum step, keeping your toiletry kit lightweight and easier to zip. (Plus, the size is TSA-friendly, so you can bring it on board without worry.)
Use it to cool skin post-workout
If you tend to get flushed and red after a run, hot yoga, or even light stretching, add a face mist to your gym bag. Mists tend to be innately refreshing—the miniature version of walking through a sprinkler in the heat of summer—but our Black Bamboo Mist has a cooling sensation that can dial down a flush of heat in your skin.
On top of that, some of its key ingredients, among them the eponymous bamboo extracts, have a soothing effect on skin, which can help reduce inflammation that contributes to redness.
The bottom line
Face mist might seem like a straightforward product, but thanks to its evolving formulas, versatile (and portable) format, and innate hydration benefits, it can offer so much more for your skin. Keep one on hand to keep your glass skin going, no matter where your day takes you