By Terry Matcha Mist Elixir wins Cosmopolitan Beauty Award

By Terry’s Matcha Mist Elixir has won Best Face Mist at the Cosmopolitan UK Beauty Awards. The bi-phase formula, housed in pale jade glass, combines powdered matcha with glycerin and barrier-supporting ingredients designed to soothe and hydrate rather than simply refresh the skin. What distinguishes it from the dozens of facial mists on shelves is the technology itself: the matcha and hydrating compounds merge on skin rather than evaporating as a surface spritz, delivering the antioxidant catechins green tea is valued for in skincare.

Terry de Gunzburg founded By Terry in 2000 on a principle that colour and skincare are inseparable. Her background in makeup artistry and formulation chemistry shaped a brand philosophy that rejects the boundary between treatment and application, each product designed to enhance skin while delivering measurable benefit. The Matcha Mist Elixir follows that lineage: a formula that respects both the science of antioxidants and the sensory pleasure of its use, qualities that Cosmopolitan’s editors recognised when selecting it for the award.

The bi-phase technology works through a careful balance of water and oil layers that remain distinct in the bottle, then merge on skin to deliver matcha’s active compounds alongside hydrating glycerin. The pale jade glass bottle holds 50 millilitres and is packaged to protect the formula from light degradation, a detail that signals the care taken in both conception and preservation. At £42 sterling, it retails at byterry.com and select international beauty retailers.

By Terry’s laboratory in Paris continues to develop formulations under de Gunzburg’s creative direction. The mist joins a collection built on the same philosophy of dual purpose: each product designed to sit within a considered skincare routine rather than exist as a standalone novelty. Cosmopolitan’s award, which measures recognition against editor and reader choice, validates this approach in a market where beauty products must justify their existence through performance rather than packaging alone.

The timing of recognition reflects a broader shift in beauty. As the market moves toward actives and visible efficacy, away from products that merely smell pleasant or feel cool in the moment, a mist that delivers genuine skin benefit becomes compelling. By Terry’s award reflects that direction: transparency about what a product actually does, respect for the skin’s complexity, and formulations that earn their place in a considered routine.

The mist is found at byterry.com, where the full collection sits alongside the brand’s other skincare and colour pieces. For those who prefer to experience it before committing, By Terry maintains a presence in select beauty retailers and department stores, though the website offers the most complete view of the formula, its ingredients and the philosophy that shaped it. The bottle itself, with its clean typography and pale jade glass, is designed to sit beautifully on a shelf or travel without apology. That attention to the physical object, to how something feels in the hand and looks in use, is part of what the award recognises: beauty that works, and beauty that is genuinely a pleasure to use.

Terry de Gunzburg, the French beauty entrepreneur who founded By Terry in 2000, built the house on a principle that colour and skincare are inseparable. Her background in makeup artistry and formulation chemistry shaped a brand philosophy that rejects the boundary between treatment and application, each product designed to enhance skin while delivering measurable benefit. The Matcha Mist Elixir follows that lineage: a formula that respects both the science of antioxidants and the sensory pleasure of its use, qualities that Cosmopolitan’s editors recognised when selecting it for the 2026 award.

The bi-phase technology distinguishing the mist works through a careful balance of water and oil layers that remain distinct in the bottle, then merge on skin to deliver matcha’s catechins, the antioxidant compounds green tea is valued for in skincare. The formula also contains hydrating glycerin and skin-barrier ingredients that work to calm rather than simply refresh. The pale jade glass bottle holds 50 millilitres, packaged to protect the formula from light degradation, a detail that signals the care taken in both conception and preservation. The mist retails at £42 sterling at byterry.com and select international beauty retailers.

By Terry’s own laboratory in Paris continues to develop formulations under de Gunzburg’s creative direction, with the brand maintaining its position among luxury beauty houses that prioritise ingredient transparency and efficacy over trend. The Matcha Mist Elixir joins a collection that includes serums, creams and colour products built on the same philosophy of dual purpose, each designed to sit within a considered skincare routine rather than exist as a standalone novelty. The award from Cosmopolitan, which measures recognition against editor and reader choice, validates this approach in a market where beauty products must justify their existence through performance rather than packaging alone.

Imagery courtesy of By Terry (@byterryofficial).