Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the benefits of using a face mist? Besides feeling amazingly cooling, face mists offer some of the best benefits of your favorite skin-care products. "A face mist gives instant hydration to the skin and a boost of sun-protection, moisturization, and irritation-calming actives," says cosmetic chemist Ginger King. Still, the benefits highly depend on the type of face mist you choose, says Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. For our list of the best face mists, we considered each product's performance across five primary categories: product ingredients and efficacy, packaging, fragrance, texture, and product wear.