From self-tanning drops to believable glow-givers, glow drops should feature in every woman's beauty routine, says editor Trudi Brewer. Here's her pick of the best buys to shop online.

Sheer or shimmery these drops are designed to give the skin an instant or gradual glow when mixed daily into moisturiser or body lotion. If you're yet to try these tiny drops of joy, read on to learn more.

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Drunk Elephant O-Bloos Rosi Drops, $58.

These liquid skin-loving rosy drops can be mixed into any serum or moisturiser to add a subtle flush of colour to the skin for any makeup minimalist. The pink pigment is 100 per cent, naturally derived from the bark of the Sappan wood tree and works to pick up the natural pink undertones in any skin colouring. You can adjust the finish depending on how much you apply - they're pretty divine.

To use: Shake well, and then dab the colour onto the cheeks or anywhere you want to add a warm. Or, add to skincare for an all-over skin-flattering glow.

James Read Tan Click & Glow Tan Drops, $56.

With these handy drops, you are a few clicks away from customising your tan by adding two or three drops for a medium glow or go darker with four or five clicks. Then, mix into any moisturiser, foundation or serum or apply directly to the skin. Not only with they leave a natural-looking tan, but the formula is also stacked with vitamin C to help brighten the skin and hyaluronic acid to moisturise - our editor is obsessed.

To use: Add between two and four drops (six to eight if you want a dark tan) into any skincare product, mix first in the palm of your hand, and then apply evenly over the face. Repeat twice a week to build and maintain your tan. Always wash your hands after each application.

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Isle Of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops, $45.

After that holiday glow, but you haven't left the house? These tailor-made self-tanning drops will help. There are three shades; light gives a barely-there tan for pale skin tones. Medium cuts out the redness in the skin to offer a honey glow, while the Dark shade counteracts orange tones and sallowness in the skin. All three formulas contain coconut, chia seed and avocado oils to keep that hydrated-looking glow on the skin for weeks.

To use: Apply from one drop to a dozen (the more drops you use, the deeper the tan will be) into your favourite moisturiser or serum, and apply to clean dry skin. Wash hands after each application.

Mecca Max Liquid Light, $29.

A highlighter in liquid form that you can add to any foundation or skin primer or pat on the high points of the face, this glow-giver is infused with high-impact metallic pigments to wake up a dull-looking complexion. They are also not just reserved for your face; we mix them with body cream to get a glow all over.

To use: Tap on the skin to give a subtle shimmer or mix a few drops to create a glowy moisturiser. There are five pearly shades.

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Bondi Sands Pure Concentrated Self Tan Drops, $27.

Affordable and dependable (once you try them), these drops combine the moisture magnet hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E with a natural tanning agent from sugar beets and sugar cane to give your skin that believable-looking holiday glow. Free from fragrance, dyes and sulphates, for anyone worried about self-tan going orange or leaving that pungent smell on the skin - this is the product for you.

To use: Build up your tan over a few days by customising the number of drops you add to your moisturiser each day. To maintain your tan, keep your skin hydrated all day by using a skin mist such as Avene Thermal Spring Water, $27.

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