Jelly mists are exactly what they sound like—jelly-textured skin-care formulas that, when sprayed, come out as an ultra-fine mist. They generally offer the benefits of a face mask or toner with the ease of a mist. “Think of jelly mists as the love child of a serum and a face mist. They have this unique bouncy texture that sprays on like a mist but clings to the skin like a lightweight serum,” explains Vice President of Creative and Head of Product Development at Beekman 1802, Ayesha Bshero. “You get that refreshing, cooling spritz moment with the staying power of actual treatment benefits.”
As with many current trends, jelly mists can credit their rise to fame to K-beauty. “K-beauty always leads the charge on textures that surprise and delight, and jelly mists are the perfect example. They’re tactile, fun and social-media friendly,” says Bshero. “But the real reason they’re trending is because they work. They deliver skin-care actives without disappearing into thin air like a water mist often does.” Since the jelly mist trend is only recently on the rise, there are only a handful of solid options out there. Check out our favorite jelly mists for hydrating, plumping and soothing skin.