My $20 Hack for Instantly Brighter Skin Is From a Cameron Diaz-Used Brand

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It livens up drab, dull complexions.

I’ve tested thousands of beauty products throughout my career — though, until just this week, I hadn’t tried Versed Skin, a refreshingly affordable brand used by the likes of Cameron Diaz. And as  I concluded upon smoothing its Mood Lighting Glow Drops over sullen skin yesterday morning, I’d been sorely missing out. Within moments, my complexion transformed from a dull, dehydrated state to that of someone who prioritizes sleep and drinking far more water than I. If you’ve yet to give the brand a whirl, I urge you to do so, starting with its ultra-flattering, instantly enhancing glow drops.

$20 at howl.me

The Versed Mood Lighting Glow Drops are the ultimate cheat for enlivening dull skin fast. Available in two semi-sheer, radiant hues, a bronze and golden tint, the drops flatter all skin tones and impart a luminous, lit-from within glow — the likes of which I’ve experienced after exceptional facials and tropical vacations.

The serum-like texture dilutes the pigments to a sheer, natural-looking glow that’s as beautiful on bare skin as it is mixed with foundation. As Versed is technically a skincare brand, the drops are non-comedogenic and infused with complexion-boosting ingredients, similar to my favorite serums.

Take Polyglutamic acid, for instance; the ingredient is 10 times more hydrating than the queen of skin-quenchers, hyaluronic acid. Ergo, it plumps fine lines and delivers a dewy, almost glass-like finish. Blackberry extract, an antioxidant that protects against environmental skin-agers, is also present, as is vitamin E, another antioxidant that boasts skin-softening benefits to boot.

$20 at howl.me

Whereas other illuminating drops feel greasy or leave my skin looking overly shimmery, the Mood Lighting pigments are pearlescent, visibly improving my tone without creating a metallic, makeup-y finish. On bare skin, I use two drops post-moisturizer and prior to SPF. Mixed into foundation, my preferred application method, I use up to three drops, depending on how desperately my skin needs a boost. The drops work as highlighter over foundation, too; I often dab a drop over my cheekbones to create a lifted effect. I’ve also experimented with mixing the two hues together to create a custom glow. Ultimately, every method I’ve used to apply these little drops of skin-enhancing sunshine has left me positively glowing.

Don’t miss out on the $20 Mood Lighting Glow Drops from Versed Skincare, plus more glow-inducing products from the brand.

Weekend Glow AHA Liquid Exfoliant

$18 at howl.me

Doctor’s Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask

$30 at howl.me

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