Ground Plan 24 HOUR Secret Mist

12:08:00 AM mandy 0 Comments

I purchased the Ground Plan 24 HOUR Secret Mist without knowing anything about the brand. When I found out after Peach & Lily officially launched the curation on their site that this little bottle sold 1 million bottles in the 2 years since its launch, I was intrigued. I vaguely remember hearing that people in Korea loved it because it was safe to use during pregnancies and with babies (not that I am or have either)—this just indicates how non-irritating it could be and potentially good towards my acne-prone skin.



Peach & Lily's description:

Ground Plan’s most famous, holy grail product, this mist is truly a superstar mist that does it all — it hydrates, cools, soothes, cleanses, and even helps with irritated, sensitive skin. That might sound too good to be true, but Ground Plan sold 1 million units of this Secret Mist in just 24 months in Korea through word of mouth because it really is that effective. This superstar mist is not water-based or watered down, containing 85% witch hazel extract, which is balanced out with glycerin and anise fruit extract to maintain moisture and condition your skin. Witch hazel extract has astringent properties, tightening skin and minimizing the appearance of pores, and it’s particularly great for acne-prone skin because it helps control oil production. A fine mist that settles comfortably on your skin, this Secret Mist is not only great in the morning as you look forward to your day, but it’s also perfect for a pick-me-up throughout the day whenever your skin needs some refreshment. It works over your makeup, too!

TEXTURE: light, fine, cooling

SCENT: subtle, clean, plant-like with hints of lavender

SKIN TYPE: suitable for all skin types

Directions
Hold about a foot from your face. Close your eyes and press your lips together before spraying evenly over your face. Pat into skin to absorb.

Ingredients
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) FRUIT EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ALLANTOIN, XYLITOL, BETAINE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, MONUS ALBA BARK EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID

Mist 60 ml / 6.7 oz

Ground Plan (Korean retail): ₩22,000
Ground Plan (American retail): USD $24.00
Peach & Lily: USD $22.00


Mist 120 ml / 3.4 oz

Ground Plan (Korean retail): ₩38,000
Ground Plan (American retail): ~USD $37.72
Peach & Lily: Sold out at the moment


Mist 300 ml / 3.4 oz

Ground Plan (Korean retail): ₩72,000
Ground Plan (American retail): ~USD $66.86

Packaging

A lightweight, metal bottle (I am assuming it is aluminum) metal-wrapped plastic bottle with a black-colored spray nozzle. The manufacture date is clearly printed on the bottom and plenty of empty space to jot down an opened date for those who keep track of that. I don't believe the bottle nor box were sealed in an extra way. I prefer mists to come in a see-through bottle but a quick shake also gives a general idea of how much product is left inside.

Color, Texture, Finish, & Scent

The liquid is colorless but not scentless. There is a very strong floral/lavender smell straight out of the bottle. Luckily for me, unfortunate for some, the scent doesn't linger long. The mist feels just like water—no tackiness, no residue. Skin doesn't become dewy or matte, just softer and more hydrated.

How I Apply

In-between skincare steps // Especially between cleansing and toning because I tend to wait a while before toner and my skin gets tight and dry during that time.

On my dry chapped hands // Helps relieve tightness I get during the cold weather without the residue like with lotion.

Thoughts & Recommendations

Given the popularity and claims, I really hoped I would be a part of the majority and love the 24 Hour Secret Mist. Yes, that does imply I didn't quite like it as much as anticipated.

The product isn't bad. The spray nozzle is actually one of the better ones of the many mist sprays I have tried so far. While some people love the calming scent of lavender, it usually is too strong for me; a personal preference kind of thing really. The main reason why I didn't love the mist was the formulation would sting my eyes if I overspray and droplets find their way near my eyes. It isn't a huge problem on the daily but it is something to consider.

I probably won't be repurchasing this myself again based on the scent and eye-stinging alone. However, I think those who love a light lavender scent would find this pleasing. Just don't go spray crazy and keep the mist a good distance away from the face to get a nice fine mist every time. Those who are sensitive to essential oils and/or witch hazel may want to look for something else.