I remember when I used to consider myself a “morning person”.
I was the type to have tidied the house, watered the plants and was onto my second cup of coffee before my partner even had the chance to rub the sleep from his eyes.
Typical Virgo behaviour, really.
Then, one day I finally caved and……………… hit the snooze button (:
From that moment on my natural waking to the sun was replaced by a series of alarms between 6.30 and 7.30 am and my cat persistently pawing at my face for me to finally rise and shine.
Blame it on my circadian rhythm or Bravo’s binge-worthy TV shows—while we’re pointing fingers, working remotely doesn’t help matters either; the temptation to sneak in a few extra Zzs…
(Unless you’re my boss reading this, in which case, forget everything I just said.)
The above chaos considered, I tend to keep my morning skincare fairly simple, reaching for products I can quickly slap on between waiting for the kettle to boil and my laptop to fire up.
On days I dabble in makeup, I opt for formulas that enhance while caring for my skin underneath.
Bonus points if they add a touch of glow to stave off the "corpse-like" appearance during team meetings—until Google introduces a "touch-up my appearance" feature à la Zoom, that is.
Recently I came across three products that truly excel in this department.
Naturally, I had to tell you all about them.
Ella Baché Rose Hydration Mist.
What: Ella Baché Rose Hydration Mist
Fast facts:
Lightweight mist that refreshes and rehydrates skin.
Doubles as a glow-inducing setting spray and makeup refresher.
Can be used as a toner post-cleansing to balance skin pH levels.
Infused with sweet-smelling rose water and hyaluronic acid to prevent and treat long-term dehydration.
My Ella Baché Rose Hydration Mist review:
First cab off the rank is this gorgeous Rose Hydration Mist by Ella Baché.
I know rose-scented skincare isn’t for everyone, but I love it.
It’s one of those fragrances that instantly comforts, like a tight hug from a loved one.
It arrived in my life just in time too: Melbourne was battling a week of 30-plus degrees–less than ideal weather for this fair-skinned writer.
So as you can imagine, I’ve been spritzing it A LOT.
Scent aside, the mist itself is super fine, providing a decent amount of product that seamlessly layers over makeup.
Its cocktail of hyaluronic acid and marine botanical extracts hydrate and plump the skin, and are reinforced with witch hazel to seal in moisture and tone pores.
It gives my skin an instant pick-me-up, leaving behind a gorgeous glow whether used as a toner or a mid-day refresher.
Compact and durable plastic packaging makes it conveniently portable, fitting snugly into my handbag for a hit of hydration to combat dryness when I'm on the go.
So if you’re searching for a refreshing mist and you don’t mind the rose, this one by Ella Bache is worth a closer look.
