Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer for oily skin
Watermelon Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Licorice Root Extract
Paeonia Albiflora Root ExtractAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
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 hydration for your oily skin, as ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and glycerin provide essential moisture without feeling heavy. Watermelon fruit extract and scutellaria baicalensis root extract also offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that can help manage excess sebum.
- The formula is generally safe for your oily skin, with soothing ingredients like watermelon fruit extract and glycerin present, and no harsh or prohibited substances.
- While it provides good hydration, the product does not specifically target oily shine, which is your main goal.
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
★4.4Overall rating based on 2.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lightweight, oil-free gel moisturizer is widely celebrated by users with oily and combination skin for its ability to hydrate without clogging pores, often resulting in a dewy, "glass skin" glow. However, those with dry skin frequently find it insufficient as a standalone moisturizer, often relegating it to a serum step, and some users find the sweet watermelon scent and tacky finish polarizing.
Highlights
Lightweight & non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly into skin”
- “Perfect for oily t-zones”
- “Feels like water, not heavy”
- “Doesn't leave a greasy residue”
Refreshing watermelon scent Often Mentioned
- “Smells exactly like watermelon candy”
- “Fresh and uplifting fragrance”
- “Scent is delicious and summer-like”
- “Love the sweet fruity smell”
Insufficient hydration for dry skin Often Mentioned
- “Not moisturizing enough for dry patches”
- “Skin felt tight after an hour”
- “Need to layer another cream over it”
- “More like a serum than a moisturizer”
Cooling & soothing feel Sometimes Noted
- “Feels cooling on contact”
- “Great for hot summer days”
- “Soothes redness and irritated skin”
- “Refreshing splash of hydration”
Glowy "glass skin" finish Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a beautiful dewy glow”
- “Makes skin look plump and glassy”
- “Gives a natural radiance under makeup”
- “Skin looks healthy and bright”
Sticky or tacky finish Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a sticky film on face”
- “Feels tacky to the touch”
- “Hair gets stuck to my cheeks”
- “Takes a while to fully dry down”
Strong artificial fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is too overpowering”
- “Smells like fake Jolly Ranchers”
- “Fragrance irritated my sensitive skin”
- “Headache-inducing sweet smell”
Pilling under makeup Rarely Noted
- “Pills when I apply foundation”
- “Balls up if you rub too much”
- “Doesn't layer well with sunscreen”
- “Flakes off later in the day”
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Questions and answers
How well does Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice work for oily skin?
This moisturizer works well enough for oily skin by providing lightweight hydration and soothing benefits, but it does not specifically target oily shine. To better handle this skin type, a moisturizer needs ingredients that control excess shine and maintain a lightweight feel without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for oily skin?
Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin make this moisturizer a good fit because they provide essential moisture without feeling heavy, while watermelon fruit extract and licorice root extract help manage excess sebum. To fit oily skin even better, a product of this type needs ingredients that target oily shine while maintaining a lightweight texture without heavy oils.
What does Watermelon Extract do for oily skin?
Watermelon Extract helps balance oily skin by providing lightweight hydration and antioxidants without clogging pores. Because this product type is an average fit for your skin, an oily skin routine needs ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help control excess shine and keep pores clear.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer goes after your hydrating toner in the morning and after your treatment in the evening. A daily routine with a mild cleanser and moisturizer helps keep skin comfortable and well-hydrated.
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin. Ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide lightweight moisture without feeling heavy, though an oily skin routine also needs products that specifically target excess shine.
How often should I use this moisturizer?
You can use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening routines because its lightweight ingredients provide essential hydration without feeling heavy. It is generally safe for your skin type, though it does not specifically target oily shine.
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it features lightweight hydrating ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate that provide moisture without feeling heavy. However, because it does not specifically target oily shine, oily skin often needs a lightweight gel or lotion with oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help manage excess sebum.
Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer on the body and around the eyes, though the skin there is much thinner than on the rest of the face. The formula is safe and gentle for these areas, helping keep them soft and calm without feeling heavy.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2017Coniferyl alcohol derived from seed watermelon promoted linoleic acid-stimulated lipogenesis by approximately 2.2-fold at 300 µM and increased total lipid content in SZ95 sebocytes compared to controls.
Molecules, 2025Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Combining 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, 2025Partially purified paeoniflorin protected human keratinocytes and mouse skin from UV-induced DNA damage and reduced facial wrinkles in human volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract downregulated inflammatory factors, alleviated DNA damage, and increased total collagen content in in vitro and in vivo evaluations.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of Paeonia lactiflora root extract and paeoniflorin significantly decreases melanin content by 23% to 30% in reconstructed pigmented human epidermis compared to vehicle control.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2016
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Watermelon Fruit Extract, Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Glutamic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, April Kernel Amino Acids, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Jasminum Grandiflorum Wax Flower Jasmine Wax Flower, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
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