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Today I mixed these two together, and my summer face has color again. One is the e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF, and the other is the e.l.f. bronzing drops. I’d been using the Whoa Glow on its own for a while, but since it’s summer I wanted more warmth. Your face loses color, obviously, because you wash it so much. Plus I wear sunscreen every day, so my complexion just fades.
Quick Verdict
One dropper of Suntouchable Whoa Glow plus a squeeze of bronzing drops gives me color my washed-out summer face keeps losing. It’s a glowy, dewy finish, not coverage. At almost 60 with drier skin, this is the combo I reach for.
Buy if you:
- have mature, drier skin that’s lost its summer color
- want a glowy, dewy look instead of a matte finish
- wear sunscreen daily and feel washed out under makeup
- like a primer step before foundation or tinted serum
Skip if you:
- hate fighting the bottle. The bronzing drops are hard to squeeze out
- want real coverage. This isn’t a foundation and won’t hide much
- still chase a matte, no-shine finish
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My washed-out summer face finally has color again
So I started mixing the two, one dropper of glow, a small squeeze of bronzer, blended in my palm before it touches my face. Here’s exactly how I layer it and what the finish actually looks like on mature skin.
What the Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF actually is
The Suntouchable Whoa Glow is a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen that doubles as a makeup primer. That’s the part that sold me. It’s a lightweight, glowy sunscreen with a hint of sheer peach shimmer, so it gives radiance without being a full-coverage product. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid, squalane, and aloe, which matters a lot to me now that my skin runs drier.
The bronzing drops are a separate liquid bronzer you add to control your color. A little goes a long way, so you can add more if you want or less depending on how much warmth you’re after.
How the glow spf and bronzer combo wears on my skin
The finish is exactly what I want now: glowy and dewy with a bit of sheen. When you look at the Whoa Glow alone it’s this soft peachy radiance, and then you add the bronzing drops and see how much darker it goes. That’s the color my face keeps losing to washing and sunscreen.
I put this on after my moisturizer and before a foundation or a tinted serum. I use it almost kind of like a primer, I’d say. It’s not so much for coverage or anything like that. It’s about warming up my complexion and giving it that lit-from-within look. Funny thing is, when I was younger, man, all I wanted was matte. And now all I want is glowy and dewy.
The bronzing drops fight you on the way out
The bronzing drops are a little harder to come out. I have to really squeeze it to get product on my hand, where the Whoa Glow flows out easily. It’s not a deal-breaker, but the first time you use them it catches you off guard. You end up gripping the bottle and squeezing harder than you’d expect, and then you second-guess how much came out.
My tip: start with less than you think, mix it into the glow in your palm, and add more bronzing drops only if you want more color. That’s usually good for me. Easier to build up than to tone down.
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Who this combo is really for
This is for mature skin that wants color and glow without cake. I’m turning 60 this year and my skin has just gotten a bit drier, so the two products together give me warmth without settling into fine lines. If your complexion looks flat under sunscreen or in summer, this is an easy fix.
You don’t have to mix them. In winter I run with just the Whoa Glow, SPF plus a primer in one step, done. The bronzing drops only come out when my face starts looking like it belongs on a ghost. Two products, one decision every morning based on how washed out I look.
Using them separately vs. mixed
Mixing wins when you want summer warmth; the Whoa Glow alone wins the rest of the year. On its own, the Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF gives me that sheer peach radiance and works as sunscreen plus a primer to grip my makeup all day. That’s plenty in cooler months when I still have some natural color.
Come summer, or any time my face looks washed out, the bronzing drops are the difference-maker. They add the depth the glow alone can’t. Neither replaces a foundation, so if you want coverage you’ll still layer something over the top.
Advice before you mix your first batch
The order matters more than you’d think. If you apply this over foundation instead of under it, the shimmer slides and your base lifts. Moisturizer first, then this, then whatever makeup you’re layering, that sequence is what turns it into an actual primer rather than a greasy mess on top of your face.
Mix in your palm first, don’t apply the two straight to your face. And go light on the bronzing drops at the start. You can always add more depending on how much color you want. If you have oily skin, keep in mind this leans dewy, so a light powder afterward may be your friend.
Pros
- Gives mature, drier skin a glowy, dewy finish without looking cakey
- The bronzing drops let you dial your color up or down
- Doubles as sunscreen (SPF 30) and a primer under makeup
- You can use the two together or separately
- Hyaluronic acid, squalane, and aloe suit drier skin
Cons
- The bronzing drops are hard to squeeze out of the bottle
- It’s a glow and color product, not coverage
- The dewy finish won’t suit anyone chasing matte
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Suntouchable Whoa Glow a real sunscreen?
Yes, it’s a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen that also works as a makeup primer. That means the glow isn’t just cosmetic, you’re getting sun protection in the same step.
Can I wear the Whoa Glow without any makeup over it?
Yes, you can wear it alone for a natural shimmer glow and sun protection. I do that on low-key days. When I want color I add the bronzing drops; when I want a full face I layer foundation over the top.
Will the shimmer emphasize wrinkles or pores?
It’s a sheer peach shimmer, not a chunky glitter, so on my mature skin it reads as radiance rather than sparkle. Applying it as a primer step under makeup, not over it, keeps it from settling.
Does it work for oily skin, or just dry?
It’s made for oily, normal, dry, and combination skin. My skin runs drier so the dewy finish suits me, but if you’re oily you may want a light powder on top to control the sheen.
How much bronzing drops should I add?
Start with a small squeeze, mix it into the glow in your palm, and build up. A little goes a long way, and it’s easier to add more color than to lift it back out once it’s on.
Do I need both products, or is the Whoa Glow enough on its own?
The Whoa Glow alone gives radiance and sun protection; the bronzing drops add the summer warmth. If your face already has color, you may not need the drops. I only started mixing them because my skin loses color from washing and daily sunscreen.
Is e.l.f. Suntouchable Whoa Glow cruelty-free?
Yes, it’s vegan and cruelty-free, certified by Leaping Bunny and PETA. That’s true across the e.l.f. line.
Where does this fit in my routine?
Apply it after moisturizer and before foundation or a tinted serum. It’s the last step of skincare and the first step of makeup, working like a glowy primer that grips whatever you put over it.
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