
Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops Brightening Serum — Reddit Reviews
by e.l.f.
Updated October 10, 2026
Niacinamide serum for hydrated, glowy layering; plays nicely under makeup.
What the community says
Reddit users report this as a morning hydrating serum that layers easily and leaves a natural, glowy finish. It suits dehydrated skin and people who like letting each layer settle before makeup. Some users say it can annoy acne-prone or rosacea skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 9 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Niacinamide plus humectants
- Gives a natural, glowy finish
- Layers well before makeup
Watch out for
Product details
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 20 studies
Anti-Aging
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 3 studies tested it on its own. See all 9 studies
Skin Barrier
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Niacinamide: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 13 mentions across 9 threads
e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops Brightening Serum on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more, summarized.
“I apply it overtop elf thirst burst drops”
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“the end result looks so natural and glowy.”
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“I just let each layer settle for a minute or so”
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“I would’ve guessed elf thirst burst drops”
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“Is this New Trader Joe's Dew Serum a Dupe? 👀”
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“If anyone does, please let us know what it's like.”
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“Morning: no cleanse just rinse, byoma eye cream, elf thirst burst drops (contains niacinamide), and the cocokind electrolyte water cream”
Positive
“elf thirst burst drops (contains niacinamide)”
Positive
“Current routine:”
Positive
“elf thirst burst drops serum”
Cautionary
“Elf is also really not good for acne prone or rosesca skin.”
Cautionary
“i was using alllllll the things at first”
Cautionary
“Milky toner, elf thirst drops, and good moisturizer”
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“let sit for 10 mins before makeup”
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“Milky toner, elf thirst drops, and good moisturizer, let sit for 10 mins before makeup”
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“-elf thirst burst drops (also not every day, maybe every other day)”
Positive
“elf thirst burst drops”
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