Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask for combination skin
Watermelon Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycolic Acid
Licorice Root Extract
Pumpkin Extract
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- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few nourishing masks fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 excellent moisturizing for your combination skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which provide hydration without feeling heavy.
- Provides moderate exfoliation for oily shine with glycolic and lactic acids, helping to resurface and refine combination skin.
- The formulation is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your creamy mask 3x a week and work up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
- Apply your creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer to lock in benefits. This step fits nicely right in the middle of your daily routine.
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any unnecessary heavy rubbing. Let it sit for a few minutes ⏱ so your skin can drink it in.
- Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin to help manage oily shine effectively. This ensures the product works best for your combination skin type.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your very first use to make sure your skin is happy.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this mask for its ability to deliver "glass skin" results, with many waking up to a noticeably softer, brighter, and more radiant complexion. The lightweight, bouncy gel texture is a hit for oily and combination skin types, though some users with drier skin find it lacks sufficient hydration, and others report issues with the product pilling or feeling sticky.
Highlights
Instant radiance Mostly Mentioned
- “Users frequently report waking up to "dewy," "bright," and "glowing" skin.”
Pleasant scent Mostly Mentioned
- “Described as smelling exactly like "watermelon Jolly Ranchers" or fresh fruit; a major selling point.”
Unique texture Often Mentioned
- “The "bouncy," "jelly-like," and "cooling" consistency feels refreshing and lightweight.”
Attractive packaging Sometimes Noted
- “The glass jar is often cited as "beautiful," "cute," and "Instagrammable."”
Skin softening Sometimes Noted
- “Many reviews mention skin feeling "baby soft" and smooth the next morning due to the AHAs.”
Pilling issues Sometimes Noted
- “Product tends to "roll up" or "pill" into small balls if rubbed or layered incorrectly.”
Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
- “Some users find it remains "tacky" or "sticky" on the skin, transferring onto pillowcases.”
Expensive for value Rarely Noted
Jar design Rarely Noted
- “The square shape makes it "difficult to scoop" the last bits of product; the spatula is often called ineffective.”
Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
- “Users with very dry skin often feel it is "not moisturizing enough" on its own.”
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Questions and answers
What makes Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask a great fit for combination skin?
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask is a great fit for combination skin because it offers excellent moisturizing without feeling heavy using glycerin and sodium hyaluronate. It also provides moderate exfoliation for oily shine with glycolic and lactic acids to help refine the skin safely without irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?
This mask is a great fit for your combination skin because glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide deep hydration without feeling heavy, while glycolic and lactic acids offer moderate exfoliation that helps control oily shine. These ingredients work together safely to keep your skin balanced and smooth.
What does Watermelon Extract do for combination skin?
Watermelon extract helps keep combination skin hydrated and balanced without feeling heavy or greasy. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may support a healthy skin barrier.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?
Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This nourishing mask goes as a treatment step in the evening routine, fitting your combination skin well by providing light moisture and gentle exfoliation without heavy feelings. You can safely use it once a week to start, and if your skin tolerates it nicely, you may carefully use it more often.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask alongside retinol by applying the mask after your retinol treatment, as the formula provides lightweight hydration and gentle exfoliation without heavy ingredients. This combination is unlikely to cause irritation because the product is safe and well-tolerated for your skin type.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is a great fit for your combination skin and can be used as part of your weekly routine. Lovi routines generally start exfoliating steps once a week, so you can carefully use it more often if your skin tolerates it well and sees good results.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your combination skin because it avoids heavy ingredients and uses gentle hydrators that keep skin balanced. Glycolic acid also helps clear away dead skin cells to keep pores clean.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (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, 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, 2019Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Combining 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 treatment with pumpkin seed oil-loaded niosomes decreased fallen hairs by 44.42% and increased the anagen to telogen ratio by 1.4-fold after 8 weeks compared to initial conditions.
Pharmaceuticals, 2022Topical application of prickly pear, pumpkin, and linseed oils significantly reduced clinical signs of acute inflammation, inflammatory markers, and oxidative stress in carrageenan-treated rats compared to the normal saline-treated group.
BioMed Research International, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Simethicone, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Silica, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Pumpkin Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Skullcap Root Extract, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Parfum
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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