Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“What it is: An oil-free water gel moisturizer with watermelon and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, soothe, and boost skin’s radiance without clogging pores—now refillable.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glutamic acid, glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“What Else You Need to Know: This oil-free moisturizer calms, brightens, and perfectly preps skin for makeup, while antioxidants protect against environmental stressors to ward off fine lines and dark spots.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower waterMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractEthyl olivate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractGlycerin~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~1.6–2%
Cetearyl olivate~1.4–1.7%
Glutamic acid~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidSorbitan olivate~0.9–1.15%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateJasminum grandiflorum flower wax~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumApricot kernel amino acids~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alkanna tinctoria root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-glucan~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerBrassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractIpomoea batatas root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractHydrolyzed corn protein~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractFragaria ananassa fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower water~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPyrus communis fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractCucumis melo seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iris florentina root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vetiveria zizanoides root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Ethyl olivate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Glycerin, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Cetearyl olivate, Glutamic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium hyaluronate, Jasminum grandiflorum flower wax, Cetyl alcohol, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Xanthan gum, Apricot kernel amino acids, Alkanna tinctoria root extract, Beta-glucan, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Ipomoea batatas root extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Hydrolyzed corn protein, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Fragaria ananassa fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Cucumis melo seed extract, Iris florentina root extract, Vetiveria zizanoides root extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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