fab or fail? essence hello, good stuff (3-in-1 face mist)

Life can be hard, so sometimes, it is nice to have a skin care item that is easy. That is why I love sprays, mists, and all-in-one items. Lately, I have been using a face mist from Essence an awful lot. The Hello, Good Stuff! 3-in-1 Face Mist, to be exact. With a watermelon scent and 90% natural ingredients, there is a lot to like right off the bat...but how does this product actually perform? Keep reading to find out if this affordable skin care item from Essence is fab or a total fail. 

First thing is first. What is the Hello, Good Stuff! 3-in-1 Face Mist intended to do? According to the brand, this spray can be used to moisturize the skin, refresh the skin, and keep makeup in place. It has a "light, fresh, and very pleasant fruity fragrance," and it is made up of 90% natural ingredients. It contains no parabens, silicones, mineral oils, or microplastic particles. This is clearly a cleaner face mist than many others on the market. Since there continues to be a shift towards more natural products and clean ingredients, this drugstore skin care release makes a lot of sense. 

So, is this a fab or fail? Well, it falls somewhere in between. There are some pros and cons to consider when it comes to this Essence spray. Let's start with the good stuff (pun intended). The spray is light, refreshing, and smells wonderful. I confess that I love watermelon scented items, so this was right up my alley. That being said, if watermelon is not your favourite scent, you may want to steer clear of this face mist, because it is all watermelon! The Hello, Good Stuff! 3-in-1 Face Mist leaves my skin feeling pampered and refreshed, so it certainly lives up to the hydrating and refreshing claims on the bottle.

Now for the cons. I'm not sure if it is just the bottle that I have, but the spray itself is inconsistent. Sometimes, the product sprays in a nice, fine mist, but other times, it clogs and doesn't spray at all. Again, I don't know if this is a problem across the board or if it was a one-off issue with my bottle. Unfortunately, this makes the experience a little bit frustrating. Another con has to do with the "fix" part of the 3-in-1 claim. While this sets the makeup a bit, it is certainly not comparable to other setting sprays that I have used in the past. It is better than nothing, but does not lock in makeup for a full day. 

Fab or fail? The Hello, Good Stuff! 3-in-1 Face Mist from Essence is a bit of both. I really enjoy the watermelon scent and the fact that this spray refreshes the skin throughout the day. Sadly, this isn't exactly my new setting spray of choice, but given the affordable price point and the focus on clean beauty, this is certainly something worth considering.

Have you tried the Hello, Good Stuff! 3-in-1 Face Mist? Are you a fan of Essence products?