Most face-tan drops let you choose how many drops to use. That part is not new. What changes the result is what sits underneath them — the base you mix them into, and whether that base is doing anything for your skin while the colour develops. It is a dial. One serum, three intensity levels, and the result depends entirely on how many drops you reach for that evening.
The question is not whether it suits your skin. It is which level suits you right now.
One serum, three glows
Glow Drops is built around a single idea: the number of drops you use changes the result you see. Not the formula, not the method, not the product. Just the count.
1–2 drops delivers natural radiance. Skin looks fresher, more even, slightly warmer — as if it has just caught an hour of early-evening light. This is the level most people start with. It is subtle enough that no one will ask what you did. They will just think you look well.
3–5 drops delivers a sun-kissed glow. Warmer, more visible, more intentional. The kind of colour that looks like a long weekend — not a bottle. This is the mid-range for people who want the glow to be noticeable without being the first thing someone sees.
6–8 drops delivers golden glow. Rich, warm, confident. This is for the person who wants the colour and is not interested in pretending it happened naturally. Events, holidays, the first proper weekend of summer.
The dial moves in both directions. Start low, build gradually, or go golden when the occasion calls for it.
How to pick your level
Skin tone matters, but it is not the only factor. Lifestyle, season, and how visible you want the result to be all play a part.
Fairer skin tones often start at 1–2 drops and build from there. The colour develops gradually, which means the first application is always the safest test. Medium skin tones can usually start at 3–4 drops and see a noticeable warmth by morning. Deeper skin tones benefit from the higher end of the dial — 6–8 drops — where the glow reads as richness and luminosity rather than a shift in tone.
Season matters too. In winter, 1–2 drops keeps skin looking alive without looking out of place. In summer, the dial can go higher because the surrounding colour — arms, neck, chest — supports it.
The simplest rule: start with fewer drops than you think you need. You can always add more tomorrow evening.
The method — pump, drop, swipe
The process does not change regardless of how many drops you use.
Pump Hydrate into the palm of your hand. Add your chosen number of Glow Drops on top. Mix in the palm, then apply across the face, blending down the neck for a seamless finish. Allow the colour to develop overnight — most people apply in the evening and wake up to the result. Use every evening or as needed to maintain.
The moisturiser matters. Hydrate, our peptide-rich anti-ageing moisturiser, was designed to pair with Glow Drops. The texture gives a smooth, even canvas and the peptides continue working on firmness and fine lines while the glow develops overnight. Pump, drop, swipe — that is the full routine.
Dialling up or down over time
The beauty of a dial is that it moves. A weekend away might call for 6 drops on Friday evening and 4 on Saturday. A quiet week at home might mean 1–2 drops every other night just to keep the warmth ticking over.
There is no commitment. No correction needed. No waiting for a full-body tan to fade before you can adjust. The face is a small canvas — the colour shifts faster, responds faster, and resets faster than anywhere else on the body.
One serum. Three glows. The dial is in your hands.