Beauty Editor Review: Westman Atelier's Complexion Drops 

A part of my job is testing beauty products to report back on things like performance, how they impact your skin's overall health, cost-effectiveness, and so on. To be frank, it's rare to find a beauty product, especially a makeup product, that truly checks every box—however, the Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops are one in a million.

To give you some perspective on my taste in complexion products, here's what I normally look for: I don't want my foundation too heavy, I don't want my tinted moisturizer to clump up, and I definitely want my skin tint to do something to even out my skin tone. But I don't want to look like I have any makeup on—I'm picky, I know.

With that in mind, let me introduce you to the holy grail product I've used every single day for the last seven months: Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops. 

Now I understand this product is a bit more expensive—it retails for $68 (but is on sale for $54, shout out Credo Beauty). But rest assured, it's so worth it. 

When you take a look at the ingredient list for this pretty pink bottle, you'll find a plethora of nourishing botanical oils, like squalane, sweet almond oil, sunflower seed oil, avocado oil, and more.

This product is ideal for those with dry skin, aging skin, or anyone who wants a super-dewy finish. If you prefer a matte look in some areas, dab some finishing powder on top.

I'm always looking out for the folks prone to breakouts, so I will note that this formula does contain a few potentially pore-clogging ingredients like soybean oil (great for aging skin, not the best for acne) and Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate (a plant-based emollient). I have fairly acne-prone skin, and the tint hasn't broken me out—but proceed with some caution if you know you're highly sensitive.

This nutrient-dense formula also provides deep hydration, tons of antioxidants, and a radiant, second-skin glow that celebrity makeup artist and founder of Westman Atelier, Gucci Westman, is known for. 

When I was at the launch event last year learning about the Vital Skincare Complexion Drops, Westman told me that it took her and her team of experts years to make a formula that achieved top performance while still providing the skin with nutrients.