Face Mists & Essences

Hydrate On the Go with Face Mists & Essences

Face mists and essences add an extra layer of hydration to your routine, and they double as a refreshing pick-me-up throughout the day. At ARC, this collection features brands such as COSRX leading alongside Dr Althea, Dermalogica, lelive, Mixsoon, and SKIN1004.

Setting Spray vs Face Mist — Know the Difference

Setting sprays are designed to lock makeup in place, while face mists are skincare products that deliver hydration, soothing ingredients, or antioxidants to bare or made-up skin. The Dermalogica Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist is a hydrating mist that can be used over makeup without disturbing it. The lelive. The Drip Hydrate + Energise Mist is a locally made option that refreshes and revitalises the skin with a quick spritz. The two products serve different purposes, so it helps to know which one your routine actually needs.

How Essences Prep Your Skin for Serums

Essences are lightweight, watery treatments applied after toner and before serum — they prep the skin to absorb subsequent products more effectively. The COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is one of the most popular essences globally, delivering hydration and repair through a snail mucin formula. Their Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence targets brightness and tone. The Mixsoon Bean Essence offers a plant-based alternative that hydrates without heaviness.