Fresh Faced
Monday 6th August 2007 by Elizabeth Richards
Hooray for the good old British summer. The sun has finally made an appearance so if you’ve been making the most of the last few days – lazy afternoons on the beach, kicking back in the garden, boozy barbecues – your skin is probably in need of a helping hand right about now.
And in true summer style, the beauty counters have unleashed the latest round of facial spritzes to keep frazzled moments under control: portable and practical pumps and sprays to freshen oily skin, revive melted makeup and deliver instant moisture. Be super-smart with alcohol-free formulas packed with mood-boosting ingredients to keep spirits high (even on the tube) or vitamins to treat damaged skin and soothe sun-kissed zones. Apply here, there and everywhere.
Paul & Joe Moisturizing Mist, £11
This dainty little can contains an orange flower-scented water to tone and soothe dry or hot skin and can be used beneath or over makeup. Top marks for packaging and easy application: simply spray, pat into skin and go!
Available at www.HQHair.com 
Molton Brown Skinboost 24 hour Moisture Mist, £19
A nourishing formula for seriously stressed skin, this formula protects against environmental damage, soothes sensitive areas and delivers a shot of moisture. If you fly long haul, this is an absolute must for the suitcase.
Available at www.MoltonBrown.co.uk
Crème de la Mer The Mist, £40
Treat flagging skin to a healing and hydrating spritz of this luxury formula which creates a clever ion-rich surface on skin to revive and boost energy levels and works immediately to plump dry zones. Also use on the neck and décolletage to soften skin and combat ageing.
Available at www.CremeDeLaMer.co.uk
Aveda Toning Mist, £20
Crammed with essentials oil and extracts of witch hazel, white oak and peppermint, this mildly astringent toning mist perks up tired skin and works to keep it oil-free and comfortable. We love the peppy fragrance: perfect for sleepy mornings.
Available at www.LookFantastic.com
The Organic Pharmacy Rose Facial Spritz, £18
Choose a traditional remedy to soothe and tone skin with this distilled Persian rose water which does a pretty fabulous job of restoring calm to stressed, irritated or simply exhausted skin. Perfect on the beach or to refresh skin and mind throughout the day.
Available at www.TheOrganicPharmacy.com
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