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MoisturizingGlycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateWorks
“The gel textured formula contains watermelon to refresh and lightly hydrate the skin, as well as vitamin C to brighten.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 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 toneDipotassium glycyrrhizateNot delivered
“The gel textured formula contains watermelon to refresh and lightly hydrate the skin, as well as vitamin C to brighten.”
This product contains ingredients (dipotassium glycyrrhizate) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Watermelon Daily Facial Scrub”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishSodium ascorbyl phosphate ~1.3–1.9%, below the ~5% it needsUnder-dosed
“This is your daily go-to for melting away makeup, unclogging stubborn pores, and lightly hydrating the skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateSodium cocoyl glutamate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePerlite~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractSodium ascorbyl phosphate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinDehydroxanthan gum~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions
More about Dehydroxanthan gumDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateSodium gluconate~0.35–0.85%
Citric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Perlite, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Glycerin, Dehydroxanthan gum, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium gluconate, Citric acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Yes toWatermelon Daily Facial ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | SkintechPeel2Glow Sleep and Repair 2 | Paula's choiceAdvanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA | Derma EOvernight Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | — | — | — | $13.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
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- 5Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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