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Cosmopolitan
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Cosmo HQ Review: Dae's Dream Veil Hair and Body Mist Review
Welcome to Cosmo HQ Review, the corner of the internet where our team of beauty-obsessed editors share their unfiltered, honest thoughts on the latest and greatest launches in skin, hair, makeup, and for you. Another day, another beauty brand entering the body mist chat—but this one actually makes total sense. Dae, the desert-inspired haircare brand behind the viral (and Cosmo beauty award-winning) Styling Cream and those instantly recognizable, sweet-smelling shampoos, just launched its first-ever fragrance: The Dream Veil Signature Citrus Hair and Body Mist. As a longtime Dae stan (I've gone through a minimum of three Styling Cream Wands), I was lucky enough to get my hands on the mist early and test it out all summer long before the official drop. Spoiler: It's not just a mist, it also delivers hair-boosting benefits. Keep reading for my honest thoughts and full review on the scent and whether it's worth adding to your shelf this summer. Related: Check out more Cosmo HQ Reviews on beloved beauty brands like Dior, Ilia, and Kylie Cosmetics. What does Dae Dream Veil Citrus Hair and Body Mist Smell Like? If you've ever been blessed with the scent of Dae's Styling Cream (and if you haven't, head to your nearest Sephora, stat), it's sweet and fruity. And while the label says it smells citrusy, I've always thought it leaned more sweet than zesty. Now, the new Dream Veil Citrus Hair and Body Mist actually smells like a citrusy and sweet summer treat. Beauty director Lauren Balsamo took one sniff and nailed it: 'It's giving creamsicle.' Couldn't have said it better myself, honestly. I love when a fragrance is exactly as advertised—the notes are citrus, orange blossom, and vanilla, and that's truly what it smells like. No guesswork, no vague note descriptions. Dae said you're gonna smell like the epitome of a summertime dessert, enjoy! As I mentioned, I love Dae's styling products, so I had high hopes for the new Dream Veil Mist. At first spritz, it's super citrusy, but then it settles into a mix of Dae's signature sweet scent and fresh oranges. It's the perfect smell to throw on when you want pure summer vibes—it's simple, bright, and perf for all day wear. And as someone who doesn't usually go for tangy scents, I ended up loving this way more than expected, thanks to the softer vanilla base. The scent itself is pretty lightweight (as most hair and body mists are), since it's not an Eau de Parfum. If you're misting your hair and just want a hint of citrus trailing behind you, one or two sprays is enough. But if you're using it as an all-over body mist, I'd go in with at least three or four full-body spritzes for more staying power. I also personally hate when something's called a mist but sprays out more like a concentrated perfume than a light misting, but this truly boasts a fine dispersion with a wide surface area. Bonus points for that. It's also infused with Dae's signature desert-derived botanicals and cactus water, so it's super lightweight and hydrating on the hair, which honestly makes it feel like more than just a fragrance. I wouldn't say it replaces your go-to styling products; it's a nice additional multitasker, but I still used my leave-in conditioner spray alongside it. For $24, this is a great scent to add to any collection, especially if you're a mist lover who doesn't want an overpowering fragrance. With its fresh citrus twist layered over Dae's signature warm and bright scent, this mist is designed to be light and easy to wear. It's truly a creamsicle in perfume form—and I mean that in the best way possible. It's a weightless, hydrating mist made for mid-summer spritzes. Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmo, where she writes about all the biggest beauty trends and buzziest drops out there. For this story, she tested Dae's Dream Veil Citrus Hair and Body Mist for a month ahead of the launch, wearing it to test out its scent and longevity. Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You'll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it's usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles' entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
Cosmopolitan
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Dieux Ethereal Facial Cleansing Oil Review 2025
In case you're new here (welcome!), Cosmo HQ Review is the corner of the internet where we (aka Cosmo's team of beauty editors) try out new, buzzy, and iconic products to see if they're worth the hype and, ultimately, your money. On today's lineup? The just-launched Ethereal Facial Cleansing Oil from Dieux, the same brand behind the celeb-favorite Instant Angel Moisturizer (Mrs. Hailey Bieber is a devoted fan) and the viral Forever Eye Masks. With a 10,000+ person waitlist and Dieux's cult following, we knew this oil cleanser would have a lot to live up to. It promises to remove makeup and excess oil while thoroughly cleansing the skin. And we were lucky enough to get our hands on it weeks before the launch date. Keep scrolling for three beauty editors' unfiltered reviews of Dieux's Ethereal Facial Cleansing Oil. "I must admit: this was the first oil cleanser I've ever used in my life. As someone with acne-prone and super-dry skin, non-stripping creamy cleansers have always worked best for me. But I was willing to give this a try in the name of beauty journalism—partly because I don't love using cleansing balms to remove my makeup, and partly because the rest of my team had rave reviews (keep scrolling for those). When I first put this into my hand, the slick formula made me nervous. But once I mixed it with some water and started emulsifying it by rubbing my hands together, it turned into a lovely milky texture. It takes off all my makeup with just a few swipes, and it doesn't feel overly oily on my skin. (I currently use the Sofie Pavitt Micellar Pads, but I have to go through at least two or three rounds of removal before I can start washing my face.) It left me feeling refreshed and cleaner than any cleansing balm or makeup wipe. It's worth noting that the formula's first ingredient is a palm oil extract, which has a reputation for clogging pores. That said, it's also commonly used to break down makeup, SPF, and excess oil. If you're super acne-prone, this is something to keep in mind before adding Ethereal to your routine. I haven't had a problem so far, but if I start breaking out without changing anything else in my skincare or makeup routine, this may be the culprit." Dieux makes one of the best face washes I've ever used—the Baptism Gentle Foaming Facial Gel Cleanser. It has a really plush, cushiony lather that feels delightful, and unlike a lot of gel cleansers, it really gets in there to deep-clean pores without drying out skin. I love it so much, I recently awarded it 'best gel face wash' in our 2025 Holy Grail Beauty Awards. That said, I do need to use an oil cleanser before Baptism to fully remove my tinted sunscreen and makeup at the end of the day, so I was jazzed to see a sample of the new Ethereal Cleansing Oil on my desk. The two best things about the formula are the texture and the way it makes my skin feel once I rinse it off. So many oil cleansers are thin and drippy and end up making a mess, but this one has a slightly thicker consistency, so it massages in nicely without running down my face and hands. Now for the rinse off. I'd normally never use an oil cleanser without following up with a gel or cream wash after, but Ethereal leaves zero film or product-y feeling on my face, so it actually feels clean (not just free of makeup) without a second cleansing step. After massaging it into dry skin, you just add a little water, and it rinses off with no weird residue. I was an early adopter of the oil cleanser, which has given me extremely high standards. What's worse: an aesthetician recently told me to ditch all oils, including the cleansing variety, if I wanted to clear my skin. For months, I opted for micellar water to take off my eye makeup before a thorough cleanse with my go-to gel face wash. So when I heard Dieux, a brand that carries one of my all-time favorite non-comedogenic moisturizers—the Air Angel Gel Moisturizer—I admittedly wrote it off and continued on my oil-less path. But beauty director Lauren Balsamo, who's had a similar acne-prone trajectory as I have, waved a green flag, so I said eff it and decided to try it out. I braced myself for impact as I massaged the lightweight oil into my skin. It feels much lighter than other oil cleansers I've tried and spreads evenly over my skin. And to my surprise, it removes all of my makeup. That's where my micellar water era has been falling short, considering I'm not a 'natural' girl. At any given moment, my face is covered in foundation, concealer, contour, bronzer, blush, powder, eyeshadow, mascara, brow gel, brow pencil, lip stain, lip liner, gloss—like, a makeup remover has to put in a whole lotta work with me. But this one actually gets everything off, so once I go in with my gel cleanser (currently, that's iS Clinical Cleansing Complex), my face feels so freakin' clean and ready for any and all actives and treatments I'm about to throw at it. Now, is it good for my acne? Hard to say, considering my skin is hormonal as hell and it's hard to predict whether it's just my DNA making me break out or a new product. But I've used this for over a month at this point, and I've had some of my best skin days (and also some not-so-great ones), so I don't think I can confidently connect the two. All I know is I love how it removes my makeup and how light it feels on my skin—so much so, that I plan to keep using it as my go-to oil cleanser. The Ethereal Facial Cleansing Oil is one of the best makeup removers we've tried in a looong time—and the fact that it doubles as a face wash makes it even better. If you're acne-prone, proceed with caution. But if you're looking to remove every trace of makeup, sunscreen, and sweat from your skin this summer, look no further than this $28 bottle of magic. We have a feeling this is going to be one of Dieux's biggest launches yet. Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You'll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it's usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles' entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
