The internet’s favorite dewy gel just got a new ingredient list — and some fans are furious.
I’ve been using both versions back-to-back for three weeks. The real story isn’t about what they took out — it’s about what they swapped in that changes how it wears by hour six.
📦 **What Actually Changed**
It’s still a liquid highlighter-meets-skin tint, $28 for 1 oz. The claim: “lit-from-within glow without the grease.”
1. **Texture shift** — Old version felt like water. New one is slightly thicker, almost a gel-cream hybrid.
2. **Finish** — Old was wet-look. New is more “your skin but dewier.”
3. **Wear time** — Old slid off by lunch. New actually stays put through a coffee run.
Saie says it’s “cleaner.” I say it’s smarter.
🔬 **Inside the Bottle**
They swapped out fractionated coconut oil (which sat on top of my skin) for a squalane + glycerin base. That’s the real upgrade — it actually sinks in instead of just sitting there looking shiny.
– **Squalane**: Hydrates without clogging. Zero comedogenic rating.
– **Glycerin**: Holds moisture in your skin, not just on it.
– **Mica**: Still there for that pearl-like glow, not glitter.
– **Vitamin E**: Anti-oxidant, but honestly more of a preservative play here.
📊 **Texture Test + Reality Check**
First pump: it’s thicker — think runny yogurt, not skim milk. Absorbs in about 20 seconds. I was nervous.
Week two: I stopped setting it with powder. That never worked with the old formula — it would pill. This one? Doesn’t. The unexpected win: it actually smooths my dry patches instead of highlighting them.
💬 **Does It Deliver?**
My skin looks bouncier, not just shinier. But if you loved the “drenched” look of the old version, you’ll miss it. This is glow, not gloss.
✅ **Buy if** you have normal-to-dry skin and want a glow that lasts through a workday.
⏭️ **Skip if** you’re oily and hate anything that feels like it sits on top.
💰 **Worth it?** Yes — $28 for a multi-use product that pulls double duty as a primer and mixer.
⭐ **Final Call**
Better. The reformulation fixed the one thing the old version couldn’t: longevity.
**7.8/10** — Glow that actually stays put
🛍️ **Where to Buy** — Direct from Saie — they have a mini size for $16 if you’re skeptical.