We all know how blessed Asians, especially Koreans, are with supple and naturally dewy skin. Despite Korea’s sudden weather changes, they still look fresh and picture-perfect ready all the time. We might think they’re just lucky to have beautiful Asian genes in their bloodstream but – what are Koreans’ secrets to having dewy, glass skin?
Korean skin care products are well known worldwide for having natural ingredients that not only give temporary effects on the skin but nourish it deep within with continued use. Tons of research and tests have been done before each of these well-known skin care companies formulated the best of the best facial mist they could offer not just for Koreans to use and maintain their glass skin but, for us non-Asians to indulge and be amazed at how it could help rehydrate our skin.
These are the top 5 picks out of hundreds of products in the market. These products made it to the top of the list of most sought-after facial mists based on their ingredients, formulation, and effectiveness.
Banila Co. Dear Hydration Cool Down Mist
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This new version of Banila Co. Dear Hydration Facial Mist formulation now has a cooling effect, leaving skin hydrated and moisturized without that sticky feeling. With it being paraben, alcohol, and mineral oil-free, it won’t dry your skin out. It’s highly formulated from natural ingredients like Pink Cactus extract, also known as prickly pear, which contains a generous amount of anti-oxidant that helps protect skin from harmful UV rays and has an anti-aging effect, which helps restore previously damaged skin barriers.
You may spray it all over the face to lock in moisture in the skin before applying makeup or bring it with you wherever, whenever as it comes in a spritz bottle which is cute, simple, and handy. Perfect for on-the-go events where you need to freshen up and look glowing like you’ve never been out all day.
What we love about it:
- Lightweight and water-based
- Non-sticky formula
- Hypoallergenic cooling mist
- Great for all skin types especially with dry skin.
- Can be used before and after makeup
- Good value for money
Innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Mist
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We all know Innisfree is one of the many well-known, trusted, and loved Korean skincare brands all over the world. With their unique concept of naturalism, the ingredients that were used to formulate their products all were extracted from Jeju Island. Their high-quality green tea contains more than the usual chlorophyll than what other green tea has. Natural Green tea extracts incorporated with Hyaluronic acid make this facial mist a must-have to achieve radiant, soft, and hydrated skin.
What we love about it:
- Great for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.
- Can be used before and after makeup
- Lightweight and refreshing
- Natural ingredients
- Comes in an aerosol spray for a controlled spritz
MISSHA Glow Skin Balm to Go Mist
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Where to buy?: https://www.ableshop.kr/product/goods/view-goods?goodsId=BO00081028
Prepping before applying makeup is essential for maintaining that glowing and healthy skin. Missha surely knows that! This 4-in-1 Facial mist not only hydrates your skin but, acts as a primer, moisturizing cream, glow cream, and facial mask in one. It contains Jojoba Oil which works wonders on our skin, promoting Vitamin E production and leaving skin soft and supple; and Rose Damascena flower water which has antimicrobial properties that help in reducing pores and smooth skin conditions like rosacea and eczema. The best part is, with all the refined ingredients it has, it gives off that luminous glow, making everybody achieve that glass skin look with just a few sprays!
What we love about it:
- Cruelty-free and Paraben-Free
- Great for all skin types
- Skin-friendly for people with skin conditions like eczema and rosacea
- 4-in-1 mist
- Good value for money
Manyo Factory Galactomy Essence Mist
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Environmental stress causes you to age badly and it’s more stressful to look in the mirror and see your face start to wrinkle like raisins. Aging is a normal phase in life but, having a versatile product to use would be helpful. Don’t fret because Manyo has got our back with their Galactomyces ferment filtrate-formulated facial mist. It’s a dense yeast by-product from sake or rice wine fermentation which has an immense amount of antioxidants that effectively hinder signs of aging. Not only does it retain skin firmness and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but It also decreases melanin production, thus evening out skin complexion making it lighter. The perfect product for maintaining that healthy, youthful glow.
What we love about it:
- Balance skins pH levels
- Great for all skin types, including sensitive and damaged
- Proven anti-aging properties
- Anti-oxidation
- Non-Comedogenic
COSRX Comfort Ceramide Cream Mist
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Having been known as one of Korea’s skincare companies that provides effective products at a good value for money, Cosrx steals our #1 spot for this year. Niacinamide has been widely infused in almost all of the skincare products we see online and in the market since our skin benefits a lot from it. It’s a natural water-soluble that effectively minimizes enlarged pores, hydrates skin at all levels, restores weakened skin barriers, and diminishes skin dullness. Not the typical facial mists in the market, it’s a cream-based mist that gives off that instant softness right after application. It’s lightweight and non-greasy. Now that’s what you call skincare innovation!
What we love about it:
- High-quality formulation
- Lightweight, Non-greasy
- Cream mist
- Matte finish
- Good for all skin types, including sensitive skin
Choosing the right skincare product fit for you should be practiced. It shouldn’t be based on the brand, low price, and how popular it is. You wouldn’t want to buy something that’s not effective and would make your skin dilemma worse, right? Instead, you should consider taking notes of the following:
- Make sure to know your skin type to know which product suits you.
- Read the ingredients.
- Always buy at trusted stores or pharmacy that sells authentic products.
Always remember to be consistent in using a product to get the best results.
