The first rule of using highlighting serum? There are no rules. That’s the case with Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, which can be used as both skincare and makeup alike. The best part about it? It’s packed with clinically effective niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, so it not only instantly hydrates skin and gives you a dewy glow, but it also helps brighten skin over time.

Depending on how and when you apply it, you can create a fresh, dewy glow perfect for downtime — or amp up the drama by adding it under makeup as a primer, over makeup as a highlighter, or both. (Again: no rules!). Here, four ways of using it to get your glow.

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Psst: If you’re looking to add a sheer, warmer glow to skin, try the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops, a skincare formula that features the brightening ingredients you know and love, like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and watermelon (plus centella asiatica, which is known for its ability to soothe, calm, and reduce the look of redness).

As a daily brightening serum

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The beauty of this hybrid is that it’s as much a serum as it is a makeup product — meaning it delivers clinically effective skincare benefits. The formula brings together niacinamide — a powerful, time-tested antioxidant known for its ability to even out skin tone, support the skin barrier, and soothe skin —  and hyaluronic acid and moringa oil to thoroughly nourish skin on the spot, as well as brighten it over time. 

How to do it: Apply one pump to skin before you moisturize for more radiant skin over time. Seal it in with Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer or Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream.

As a dewy makeup primer

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Set yourself up for all-day dew by using the Dew Drops as a makeup primer. It adds a smooth, soft finish to skin, making for a more seamless application of your base makeup. Bonus: Since it’s ophthalmologist-tested, it’s safe to use on the eyes, too, so you can use it to prime your lids for a touch of shine or to create a smooth canvas for eyeshadow.

How to do it: After completing your skincare routine (including sunscreen!), apply one to two pumps of Dew Drops all over your face. Dab any excess onto the center of the eyelids and blend it out, then follow with your makeup.

As a makeup mixer

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Going for a little drama with your dew? Adding Dew Drops to your existing makeup product can give them a glowy finish while layering moisture onto skin — giving you the best of both worlds. Consider the world your oyster here: Along with foundation, you can also add it to cream blush or bronzer before patting it onto the cheeks for a more radiant flush of color, or double up your highlight, pairing a drop of Dew Drops with a powder highlighter for more staying power. And if you want to brighten the eyes and nix dark circles, combine it with a liquid or cream concealer.

How to do it: Dispense foundation onto the back of your hand, then mix a “drop of dew” into it. Apply as usual. Repeat with concealer, blush, or bronzer.

As a skincare highlight

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For a glowing touch, use Dew Drops as the final step of your routine to highlight and accentuate skin. It can lend a luminous gleam to the high points of the face, whether you use it after your skincare routine (and are going for a low-key look) or following your usual makeup application (to add a little drama). Either way, it’s a good way to maximize the dewiness of skin.

How to do it: After you’ve completed your skincare or makeup routine, pat a pump of Dew Drops onto the cheekbones. Repeat on the cupid’s bow and down the bridge of the nose.

Read more about this breakthrough highlighting serum:

• What Is a Highlighting Serum, Exactly?
• All of Your Dew Drops Questions, Answered
• Meet the New Dew Drops Serum