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But to create the perfect, bronzed skin-care formula that wasn’t too glittery or sparkly took time.

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Illustration courtesy of Bella Geraci

Recalling the formulation process, she says it took her and her team well over a year to perfect.

What’s new in Hue Drops?

Making this serum suitable for all skin types.

An array of pink bottles of skincare serum’s and watermelon slices on a pink background with one bronzed bottle of serum…

Gutierrez before applying the Hue Drops, wearing only moisturizer and facial sunscreen.

Some of these include evening hyperpigmentation, brightening, and my personal favorite: balancing sebum production.

I’ve just felt meh, even with a bouncyblowout.

Starting with a clean, freshly washed face, I appliedmoisturizerandsunscreen.

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Gutierrez before applying the Hue Drops, wearing only moisturizer and facial sunscreen.

Then I dispensed one pump of the Watermelon Hue Drops onto the back of my hand.

I wanted to start slow.

After that second pump, I had a bit of product left on my hand.

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After applying two pumps worth of Hue Drops, on top of her moisturizer and facial sunscreen.

Gutierrez before applying the Hue Drops, wearing only moisturizer and facial sunscreen.

After applying two pumps worth of Hue Drops, on top of her moisturizer and facial sunscreen.

But this formula is an extra layer I can get behind.

Cruel applying the Hue Drops

Cruel applying the Hue Drops

I wore it all day and it never felt sticky or thick.

But as a highlighter alone?

Cruel prefers a thicker formula, like a powder.

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Cruel after applying the Hue Drops

Even on Lacey’s very fair skin, the color payoff was minimal.

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Lacey after applying the Hue Drops

A golden, glass serum bottle with a golden lid

A pink, glass serum bottle with a pink cap