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A tall drink of water for your complexion

Modern face mists have evolved to being more than just water-in-a-spray-bottle. Clever formulas incorporate skin soothers, barrier-building ceramides, protective antioxidants and even sun protection to keep skin feeling and looking its best. Let's not forget the sensorial benefits of a beautifully scented spritz either, a few sprays is enough to give us a much-needed boost during that 3pm slump.

While we love a great face mist all year round, there's no denying that these refreshing spritzes offer respite for hot and bothered complexions during the warmer months, especially when stored in the fridge for an extra cooling treat.

Facialist Natasha Clancy at KICHI Studio agrees. "Face mists can be a great way to cool down and hydrate the skin in summer. Look for formulations with glycerin and hyaluronic acid that improve the absorption of moisturisers, along with natural ingredients such distilled rose water, coconut water and cucumber water," says Clancy. If you're known to react to fragrances and essential oils, steer clear from heavily-scented formulas or those with loaded with alcohol.

Clancy's a fan of DIY-ing her own face mist using a facial oil. "I add a pipette of KICHI Forever Oil to a spray bottle with spring water and keep it in the fridge," she explains. "Forever oil contains hydrating seed oils including tsubaki, prickly pear, maqui berry, and pomegranate, which are high in antioxidants and omega’s 3,6,9 and ceramides which help moisturise the skin and protect the skins natural barrier. Remember to shake before spraying."

Face mists also work wonders to leave parched and fatigued skin looking juicier and dewier. Use them after cleansing, before and after make-up for an extra layer of moisture.

From restorative, scented sprays to anti-inflammatory mists for reactive skin, read on to find out Bazaar's go-to face mists this summer.

This hardworking mist not only perks up thirsty complexions, it also loaded with good-for-you ingredients to fortify the skin barrier, keep excess sebum at bay, re-balance pH levels and protect skin from environmental aggressors. The perfect one-and-done face mist for all skin types.

Loaded with vitamin C and skin soothers such as aloe and cucumber extracts, this spritz is an instant glow-giver in a bottle. If your skin's feeling a little fatigued, a few spritzes should do the trick.

Fashion editors, models and beauty journalists can't get enough of this French pharmacy buy, and for good reasons. The herbaceous scent has a mood-boosting zing while the formula leaves skin looking juicy in mere seconds. We've got one in every purse.

This ceramide-rich mist is a treat for delicate complexions ravaged by the summer heat and coastal winds. Rose water, glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide ample hydration and leaves skin feeling comfortably plush.

The Ceramidin range by Dr. Jart+ is well-loved by beauty editors for its ability to deliver intense moisture without leaving skin feeling greasy or clogging pores. Unlike most mists, this bi-phase formula marries an aqueous serum and oil for maximum hydration. The result? Bouncy, dewy skin that feels baby-soft. Always shake before you spritz.

Can't jet off to a spa just yet? This ultra-luxe spritz is the next best thing. The scent of rose and orange blossom is a balm for the soul while the restorative properties of thermal water keeps skin soft and fresh. We love how the bottle deposits a fine, continuous mist too.

While a scented, hydrating mist is lovely, those with acneic and oily complexions might prefer a spritz that helps soothe any redness or flare-ups. Enter this no-frills face mist by La Roche-Posay. It's loaded with anti-inflammatory zinc sulphate and little else to keep your complexion feeling balanced and happy.

If you're a regular on the underground at rush hour and spend most days flitting between meetings, make this your handbag staple. It works hard to tackle the ageing effects of pollution and strengthen the skin's natural barrier.

If it's lit-from-within luminosity you're after, this Tatcha mist will not disappoint. The clever formula, which contains rice and tea extracts and squalane, ramps up hydration, yet sinks in instantly and doesn't leave any greasy residue. A lovely one as a pre-make-up spritz too.

This mist is essentially a splash of water for tired, parched complexions. It contains mallow to boost hydration and vitamin C to give skin a glow. The emulsified gel texture sits comfortably on skin and as with all of Dior skincare, it smells just as luxurious as it feels.

With plenty of SPF mists flooding the market, there's no reason to not re-apply your sunscreen. This vegan SPF spray by Chantecaille is a Bazaar favourite. It doesn't sting the eyes, leaves skin soft and hydrated, and is water-resistant (perfect for that unexpected summer rain). Plus, 5 per cent from each sale goes to WildAid Marine in an effort to protect Tanzania's Pemba Channel. What's not to love?