A Wren Says

Spring has sprung. As the northern hemisphere emerges from a rough winter, we are looking forward towards more sunny days. But many of us don’t look like we’re ready for it at all. Enter Hue Drops.

The Glow Recipe Watermelon Hue Drops is the cousin of the Watermelon Dew Drops. Or rather, think of the Hue Drops as largely the same formula as the Dew Drops, but with the addition of some pigment. I was excited for that.

Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops

$36 for 40 mL

Glowy and hydrating serum with niacinamide for brightening over time

I thought this was going to help me warm up some paler complexion products. Except that’s not what I got. It provides glow, but don’t expect this to give you a St Tropez level of fake tan. Unless you have very pale skin, there is not going to be a dramatic difference in tone. However, you might notice that your skin looks dewier and more even, especially over time.

Personally, however, I didn’t notice a big difference in my skin over what the Dew Drops provided. I didn’t see too much a difference in tone. It didn’t change the color value of the makeup I put over it. (Which could be a good thing.) And yet, because it is a pigmented product, I still had to worry about the product transfer on to clothing. Even on makeup free days, I still had to act like I had foundation on my face. But, just like the Dew Drops, I do like to use this under makeup. Or as a just boost of hydration.

Even though I won’t repurchase this, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. If you are a fan of niacinamides, want a glowy serum, or perhaps a hydrating primer, this could be for you. I recommend you head in store and compare the Dew Drops and Hue Drops and see which you prefer. If you like the formula, choose the pigment version you like best. But I certainly don’t think you would need both products in your beauty arsenal.