I love the serum. The texture, the feeling, the softness and even the very, very soft fragrance. Not only does it deliver a concentrated surge of brightening and reparative ingredients but it also leaves the skin shine free. In fact from start to finish you’re left looking dewy but without a trace of grease/shine.

But did you know that beyond their cult Drops of Youth and Coconut Body Butter there is a full range of skin-loving, face-flattering, conscious cosmetics? The Drops of Light Brightening Essence Lotion is a really gel-like formula with Aloe Vera juice but after water and hydrating glycerin there is a little alcohol which you can’t really feel or smell, but just beware it’s there if you’re sensitive. Again it’s clinically tested and proven to reduce the size and intensity of hyperpigmentation/dark spots (more specifics on that including percentages etc would have been helpful) through the vitamin C and red algae formulation. It’s also designed to clarify and hydrate with Salicylic Acid, Rose water, beeswax and aloe vera. The Salicylic Acid will also help to reduce pore size by helping to slough off dead skin cells during the day. Aqua/Water (Solvent), Myristic Acid (Emulsifier/Surfactant), Glycerin (Humectant), Stearic Acid (Emulsifying Agent), Lauric Acid (Surfactant – Cleansing Agent), Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate (Surfactant), Potassium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Glycol Distearate (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Acrylates Copolymer (Stabiliser), Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (Surfactant), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Polyquaternium-39 (Film Former), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Chloride (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Tetrasodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Skin Conditioning Agent), Palmaria Palmata Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent). Drops of Light Brightening Essence Lotion Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-20, Methyl Gluceth-20, Alcohol Denat., 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosa Centifolia Extract /Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Parfum/Fragrance. Drops of Light Brightening Day CreamUse only the tiniest amount as I used what I’d consider a ‘normal’ amount, creating more silky lather than anyone could ever need. For me it’s a touch too soapy and left my skin a little ‘squeeky’ clean, but as soon as I’d patted my skin dry, it definitely didn’t feel stripped or dry. It’s super-lightweight, smells great and will provide you all the UK sun protection you’ll need. I’ll be reviewing this later on this week or next! It’s not currently available but will be very soon. This can definitely be used with the Drops of Light range and applied after the Day Cream. Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cera Alba/Beeswax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Rosa Centifolia Extract/Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Myristic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Parfum/Fragrance, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. If it’s brightening, why isn’t there an SPF?

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Drops of Sun works as a instant bronzer, just by adding 1 drop to your moisturizer or foundation. It comes in a gel-like, moisturizing texture that settles to a transparent matte finish with no shimmer, adding a natural glow to your skin. Formulated with Community Trade Honey and Vitamin E, it even works double-time to nourish and condition the skin. How to Use Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Carbomer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Parfum/Fragrance, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Linalool. Drops of Light Brightening Serum Do Asian people want to be white? Well, not really; it’s not that simple but I’ll try and explain. Japanese was part of my undergrad and I’ve been studying the language and its culture for over 10 years; skin whitening is something that comes up often. It is not a race thing. The only people who tend to get offended about it is other white people, not understanding its roots.

For my before and after below, I ended up using probably the max I’d ever use – 4-5 drops. (1-2 drops didn’t show up well on camera – it was just too subtle of a difference). What I did was mix the drops into a clear face primer (the e.l.f Mineral Primer), and then I blended it into my skin with a foundation brush ( RT’s Expert Face Brush). As you can see from the before and after, not only did the drops add a nice bronzed/tanned look to my skin, they also helped even out my skintone a bit too. Forget cream and powder bronzers, and gradual self-tanners – the The Body Shop’s Honey Bronze Drops of Sun is my latest obsession when it comes to adding a natural glow to my skin all year round. The Body Shop Honey Bronze Drops of Sun Holiday Glow Creator Review Overall, I’m loving these little Drops of Sun! Matter how you use it or mix it – it’s a instant, effortless, and long-lasting way to add natural depth and a glow your face all year round! There are other schools of thought but this is the most widely regarded theory of why many East-Asian people seek whiter/lighter/brighter complexions. People in Asia use skin bleaching ( of which Drops of Light is not) just as people in the US and Europe have tanning injections – two extreme ends of the same scale.