In a bid to fix my dry, sensitive skin I tried Gun Ana’s new protective face mist and it was a total game changer for keeping it hydrated all day – you can even wear it over makeup
When it comes to skincare, the number one thing I look out for is hydration. I have been cursed with a complexion that is relentlessly dry, tight and sensitive, no matter how many moisturisers and hydrating serums I put on it, and as anyone with dry skin knows trying to keep on top of moisture during the day is a tricky task.
However I’m not one to give up without a fight, so I’ve been looking for products that work outside of the box to keep my skin topped up with hydration, even on those days where I’m wearing a full face of makeup. Enter the Gun Ana Protective Face Mist , £32, which is filled with a myriad of ingredients that protect, soothe and – most importantly – hydrate your skin with every use.
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What is the Gun Ana Protective Face Mist?
The perfect on-the-go skincare product to throw in your bag, Gun Ana Protective Face Mist is a hydrating, gentle spray that lets you keep on top of hydration and skin protection no matter where you are. You simply spritz it onto your face either during your skincare routine or as often as you need whilst out and about, and let it work its magic.
What does it do?
The ingredients list includes a low molecular weight of hyaluronic acid which binds to your skin and plumps it up, whilst birch extract helps keep it looking fresh and clear. It also contains niacinamide to minimise pores and even out your complexion , butterfly ginger root that fights pollution and offers blue light protection, and tremella ( snow mushroom) which locks in moisture.
All in all, this is a spray that does it all and is super easy to use whilst out and about. It leaves skin looking and feeling hydrated and brighter instantly, as well as working its magic over time.
Senior shopping writer Faith said…
No matter how much moisturiser I apply or how careful I am about the ingredients I use in my skincare routine, I usually find that by midday or the afternoon, I can feel how dry and tight my skin is again. The Gun Ana Protective Face Mist has been an absolute game changer. I keep it on my desk and give my skin a quick spray as soon as I feel it starting to get tight, and it makes an instant difference.
The low molecular weight of the hyaluronic acid means it sinks straight into your skin , so you don’t get a weird wet-look sheen on your skin, and it even manages to penetrate through my makeup without disturbing it or causing streaks or running. It instantly offers some hydrating relief, and I can use it anywhere, any time.
I also love that the Gun Ana Protective Face Mist protects from blue light – something I’m conscious of after spending all day at my laptop – and it’s made my skin look brighter and feel better. Although you can feel an instant difference in the hydration, over time it also helps perk my skin up without harsh chemicals that can make dryness or sensitivity worse.This is definitely my new makeup bag must-have!
There are some other hydrating face mists out there that promise similar results, including Charlotte Tilbury’s Charlotte’s Magic Hydrator Mist which is similarly priced at £35. This also promises to hydrate and brighten your skin with every spray, whilst also protecting your skin from the signs of digital fatigue and strengthening your skin barrier.
For a more budget friendly pick, the Byoma Balancing Face Mist , £12.99, is a lightweight, pH balanced, refreshing face mist that promises to instantly balance and soothe your skin. It supports your microbiome, and combines ceramides with allantoin to boost your skin barrier and hydrate your skin.