If you're not impressed with most face mists, allow me to introduce you to this new Korean innovation.
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Throughout my career as a beauty editor, I've experimented with countless face mists, but very few have truly impressed me. Most are just basic hydrating sprays. While they can be refreshing, they often don’t make a significant impact on my skin. The ones I wholeheartedly endorse are Rhode's Glazing Mist, Naturium's Barrier Bounce Mist, and U Beauty's The Barrier Bioactive Mist, which I've recently discovered. The first is rich in antioxidants and promotes a glowing complexion; the second is extremely hydrating; and the third offers skin protection through biotech-derived ingredients. Recently, I've been rapidly adding new face mists to my collection, realizing they all fall under the same category: Korean jelly mists. These unique formulas differ from regular face mists, featuring a bouncy, serum-like consistency that hydrates and plumps the skin. They also blend well with makeup, never causing pilling, creasing, or caking, regardless of whether I apply them before or after.
Curious about what differentiates these mists from standard options, I consulted cosmetic chemist and BeautyStat founder Ron Robinson. He has created numerous beauty products, including those for Rhode. Robinson explained that Korean jelly mists are particularly beneficial for dry skin types or anyone who prefers a dewy finish. "These mists contain a blend of gelling agents that create a hydrogel on the skin, providing lasting hydration and cushioning." In simple terms, they act like a face-mist version of a hydrogel mask, delivering moisture and plumping benefits with each spray. Below, discover eight of the finest options to include in your routine.
**The Best Korean Jelly Mists, Listed**
- **Best Overall:** Biodance Collagen Peptides Jelly Serum Mist
- **Best Pore-Minimizing:** Dr. Melaxin Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Serum Mist
- **Best Glow-Boosting:** The Face Shop Rice Water Ready Glowy Essence Jelly Mist
- **Best Brightening:** Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Vita Jelly Mist Serum
- **The Celeb Favorite:** Anua PDRN Collagen Glow Facial Serum Spray
**Best Overall: Biodance Collagen Peptides Jelly Serum Mist**
*BIODANCE*
Biodance's Collagen Peptides Jelly Serum Mist is akin to a face-mist version of hydrogel masks. Developed to complement its popular Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask ($19), known for its hydrating and plumping properties, this mist is marketed as a "sprayable hydrogel." Its thick texture saturates the skin with collagen water and a complex of ten peptides for smoothness, deep moisture, minimized pores, and a glass-like glow. I use it on bare skin for a moisture boost and glow, and also over makeup to set and refresh it. The result is a fresh and bouncy appearance. Don’t overlook Biodance's Caviar PDRN Jelly Serum Mist ($17), which serves as the face-mist alternative to the Rejuvenating Caviar PDRN Real Deep Mask ($19), infused with caviar water and extract for smoothing, balancing, and anti-aging effects.
**Best Pore-Minimizing: Dr. Melaxin Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Serum Mist**
*Dr. Melaxin*
If you're looking for a skin-tightening and pore-minimizing effect, Dr. Melaxin's Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Serum Mist is unmatched. It features cactus extract that instantly hydrates, soothes, and reduces puffiness. Additionally, it contains pomegranate extract (for sebum control), caffeine (to decrease puffiness), and adenosine (which stimulates collagen), making it my top pick for oily skin types. The instant cooling sensation is especially refreshing during hot summer days or after a workout.
**Best Glow-Boosting: The Face Shop Rice Water Ready Glowy Essence Jelly Mist**
*The Face Shop*
For an intense glow on dull skin, look no further than this mist, akin to the aforementioned Rhode Glazing Mist. Spray it on, preferably before makeup, to achieve a true glass-like shine. This facial-level glow is enhanced by a formula rich in peptides, PHA, and jojoba oil, which firms, exfoliates, and hydrates in one easy step.
**Best Brightening: Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Vita Jelly Mist Serum**
*medicube*
This jelly mist utilizes three brightening ingredients: kojic acid, turmeric, and vitamin C. Kojic acid helps fade discoloration, while turmeric and vitamin C brighten dull skin and offer antioxidant protection. A blend of skin-soothing components (allantoin, panthenol, and squalane) ensures the skin remains calm and unblemished. Be sure to shake well before use, as the bi-phase formula requires mixing for optimal
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If you're not impressed with most face mists, allow me to introduce you to this new Korean innovation.
It's a face mist that is designed as a hydrogel mask.