Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops went seriously viral on TikTok for giving the juiciest glass-skin, but the brand has one-upped itself with the Glow Recipe Hue Drops.
The new recruit takes the OG fan-favourite formula, but adds a little hint of gold and bronze pearl tint into the mix for a warmer spring/summer-ready rendition – and fans are already beside themselves. Searches for ‘Glow Recipe Hue Drops’ have increased by 700% over the past month since the launch, which promises clinically effective skincare ingredients (pore refining niacinamide, soothing centella asiatica and hydrating hyaluronic acid), paired with a vacay-worthy glow. So, obviously, team GLAMOUR had to take the new update out for a spin…
The Product:
The Verdict:
I've been away on holiday, but I kept my face in the shade so it's now paler than the rest of my body – but the Glow Recipe Hue Drops are the perfect antidote. Blended across my complexion as the last step in my skincare routine, it adds a very subtle wash of warmth that evens out redness, and also bumps up glow… offering a dewy finish that will hit perfectly once the sunshine finally shows up. This is definitely one if you like juicy-looking skin. It's perfect for a no-makeup makeup glow-up because it's pretty undetectable and can be worn alone for a soft-filter effect – or layered under foundation, it gives extra radiance. And as well as looking good, it does good, too. Packed with niacinamide, centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, it's a supercharged skin cocktail.
Rating: 9/10
I'm a huge fan of Glow Recipe skincare – so was super excited to try the new Hue Drops. I love that it can double as a skincare over time, but also works like a makeup product. I think during summer this is going to be great for the no-makeup makeup days that just need a bronzed lightweight finish, and I'm excited to see how it transforms my skin over time.
Rating: 7/10
The moment I caught wind of Glow Recipe dropping its new Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops — a sun-kissed iteration of the brand’s classic Dew Drops — I was keen to give it a try. With pigmentation as my main skincare focus, yet a preference for light coverage and a dewy finish, I'm always on the lookout for skincare heroes that balance these needs.
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I decided to try the formula on its own, massaging it into my skin for a bare-faced finish. It feels incredibly hydrating and offers a subtle bronzing effect that brightens rather than conceals, leaving behind a natural glow that could be built upon easily. I’ll certainly be reaching for this product on summer days when I want to keep it minimal, yet still desire a sun-kissed look.
Rating: 8/10
Glow Recipe's Niacinamide Hue Drops landed on my desk just as I was getting really sick of my dull winter complexion. This season has been a bit of a slog, and my skin has been dying for warmth and glow. Enter: these wonder-drops which can be used as a serum, highlighter, or mixed with your moisturiser to even skin tone – and generally make you look more alive. As a final step in my morning skincare routine, I added two drops to my Murad Cellular Hydration Barrier Repair Cream (my current go-to moisturiser) before applying all over my face and neck. My complexion was instantly lifted – and the inclusion of niacinamide means my skin tone will appear brighter over time.
Rating: 9/10
After searching high and low for the perfect glow product, I think I've finally found it. I was looking for something I could wear for an easy no-makeup-makeup look, and this is it.
The liquid comes out dark, so my first impression was that it would be too dark for my skin. However, after blending it in, it gives a dewy and subtle glow. On holiday, I'd use it alone with a touch of concealer. Day to day, I mix it with a light foundation and apply it with my fingers down my neck and décolleté for the perfect glow. Definitely a new holy grail product for me.
Rating: 9/10
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