Putting on the spritz: why are face mists back in fashion?

Facial mists have ditched their ‘nice, but not quite necessary’ reputation to become a must-have product on the shelves and desks of dermatologists and skincare superfans alike. So what’s changed?

A model wears Laura Biagiotti and a shining, dewy complexion on the catwalk

When it comes to, well, pretty much everything, it’s safe to say our collective patience has well and truly dwindled. Once a virtue, patience has become as rare as handwritten letters. Thanks to swift service, same-day delivery and technology in general, we want – no, demand – everything right now. Our need for instant gratification is stronger than it’s ever been and it’s now even true with our beauty products. After all, if JustEat can ...