MEDIHEAL Watermide Moisture Pad for oily skin
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and sea water, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizate and pseudoalteromonas ferment extract provide general skincare benefits and soothing effects supportive for oily skin.
- The product is safe for your oily skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsUsers with dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin frequently praise these pads for their intense hydration and immediate cooling effect, often describing them as a "mini sheet mask" that leaves skin plump and de-puffed. While the thin, gel-like material adheres exceptionally well to facial contours for makeup prep, some users find the pads difficult to separate and note they can dry out quickly if left on too long.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Super hydrating and gentle”
- “Leaves skin so nice and plump”
- “Hydrated my skin really well”
Adherence and fit Often Mentioned
- “Cling to the skin perfectly”
- “Like a gel-second skin”
- “Stretches to conform to every contour”
Cooling and soothing Often Mentioned
- “Feel so cooling and refreshing”
- “Instantly de-puffs skin”
- “Calms my skin after a day of irritation”
Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “Gentlest toner pad I've ever used”
- “No irritation”
- “Good for sensitive skin”
Difficult to separate Sometimes Noted
- “Hard to separate pads”
- “Often stick together”
- “Tweezers require force”
Dries out quickly Rarely Noted
- “Dry out quickly due to their thin nature”
- “Essence tends to evaporate”
- “Can't leave on for 15 mins”
Messy application Rarely Noted
- “Slippery to wipe across face”
- “Hard to control amount of serum”
- “Drips off my hands”
Noticeable scent Rarely Noted
- “There is a scent to it”
- “Smell is pleasant herbal but not intrusive”
- “Slightly rosy”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Mediheal Watermide Pad work for oily skin?
This product works moderately well for oily skin, providing basic hydration and soothing effects through glycerin and sea water without causing irritation. However, it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control. A product of this type needs specific ingredients that manage excess shine and regulate sebum production while providing lightweight hydration without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and sea water help hydrate oily skin, while dipotassium glycyrrhizate and allantoin provide soothing effects. To fit oily skin best, this treatment needs ingredients that help with oil control and excess shine without clogging pores.
What does Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate do for oily skin?
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate helps calm oily skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation. This ingredient is unlikely to clog pores and may help keep the skin clear and comfortable.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2003International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
What does Allantoin do for oily skin?
Allantoin helps calm oily skin and keeps it feeling soft and smooth by supporting skin healing and keeping irritation low. This ingredient works well for skin that gets easily bothered, helping it stay comfortable and balanced.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Oily skin also needs oil-controlling ingredients to get the best fit from this type of product.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol, applying the treatment after your retinol has absorbed. This product is unlikely to irritate oily skin, but this skin type needs oil-absorbing ingredients and balancing agents for optimal oil control.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Oily skin needs a product of this type to include ingredients for oil control.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh or irritating ingredients. However, it provides only moderate moisture and lacks ingredients for oil control, so oily skin generally needs added oil-balancing agents and lightweight hydration.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
This treatment is safe for the thin skin around your eyes and on your body with no risks of irritation. Because the skin around the eyes and body is thinner than most facial skin, products used there benefit from gentle, soothing ingredients like dipotassium glycyrrhizate and allantoin to keep skin calm and hydrated.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A topical formulation containing panthenol, niacinamide, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate increased skin hydration by 74.1% and reduced transepidermal water loss by 13.5% at 28 days compared to baseline and untreated control in 35 individuals with xerosis.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Soaps containing betaine caused the least skin irritation compared to other tested soaps in twenty-eight healthy subjects, though irritation did not decrease with increasing concentrations of betaine.
Skin Research and Technology, 2003Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018Topical dry mouth products containing olive oil, betaine, and xylitol significantly increased unstimulated whole salivary flow rates, reduced xerostomia complaints, and improved quality of life in adults with polypharmacy-induced xerostomia compared to their normal routine care, with no clinically significant adverse events.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2007A combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract and trimethylglycine in a 1:1 mass ratio synergistically increased aquaporin 3 expression by up to 380% in keratinocytes and safely improved skin hydration in healthy volunteers.
Molecules, 2024Mixed surfactant systems of sodium dodecyl sulfate and dimethyl dodecyl amido betaine significantly reduce acute skin irritation potential in human volunteers compared with the individual surfactants, demonstrating that irritation potential cannot be predicted by simple summation.
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 1998Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Sodium Pca, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Olea Europaea Oil Olive Oil, Glycerin, Sea Water, Myosotis Sylvatica Stem Extract Forget-Me-Not Stem Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Abies Sibirica Oil Siberian Fir Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Pseudoalteromonas Extract Ferment, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Cetraria Islandica Extract Iceland Moss Extract, Mentha Aquatica Extract Water Mint Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower Chamomile Oil Flower, Juniperus Mexicana Oil Mexican Juniper Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower Matricaria Oil Flower, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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