Personal Fan and Face Mist Recommendations for Hot Weather
Writing from sunny Corfu while Britain experienced a heatwave, beauty columnist Sali Hughes shares her top picks for staying cool. Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool personal fan (£99.99) temporarily sold out but has been restocked, while Shark's viral ChillPill 3-in-1 Fan, Mist & InstaChill System (£129.99) is generating buzz.
Shark ChillPill 3-in-1 Review
Hughes tested the Shark ChillPill, noting it is aesthetically pleasing and effective but fiddly to switch heads. The cool plate—simply held on skin—is simple and effective, arguably the best feature. The fan works well but is too noisy for a crowded train. The mister dispenses a cooling lotion in a fine mist, which is pleasant but feels overengineered compared to standard face mists. She suspects the attachments will be lost by autumn.
Top Fan Pick: JisuLife Ultra1 Handheld Fan
For festivals, holidays, and trains, Hughes prefers the JisuLife Ultra1 Handheld Fan (£65.46), describing it as the greatest personal fan she has used. It works with her iPhone charger and pairs well with a hydrating face mist.
Best Face Mists for Cooling
Hughes recommends Dr Althea's 345 Relief Cream Mist (£15.90) as a perfect mist. The spray component, often overlooked, delivers a superfine monsoon of hyaluronic acid and soothing ingredients like aloe, rice, panthenol, and centella. It does not disrupt makeup and, combined with a fan, instantly cools the face. Suitable for all skin types, especially dehydrated skin.
For very dry skin, Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Mist (£10.50) offers a creamier consistency like coconut water, leaving a thin moisturiser layer. Fenty Beauty's Dew N Plump Hydrating Nectar Face Mist (£29) comes in an aluminium can that keeps the polyglutamic acid liquid cool, leaving skin looking juicy.
