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Walgreens Watermelon AHA Mask.

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About this product

A watermelon-infused AHA exfoliating mask designed for overnight brightening and gentle chemical exfoliation.

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin, Maris Aqua (Sea Water), Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium PCA, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Ci 14700 (Red 4)

Guru Score

68%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

1Yay

0Mixed

1Nay

What the gurus are saying

This overnight mask splits the experts. One dermatologist finds the brand's formulations underwhelming and passes. Another praises it as an effective evening exfoliant that brightens skin overnight. Not many gurus have weighed in yet, so there isn't much track record to go on.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take September 2024

Best for

Oily skin Combination skin

Type

Masks & PeelsCream

Key actives

Niacinamide Hyaluronic acidAHAVitamin E

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Nay

"This has glycolic and lactic acid, those are the alpha hydroxy acids. Lactic is really good for rough and bumpy skin, keratosis pilaris, dry skin. This has sodium hyaluronate which is hydrating, and of course niacinamide which does a lot of heavy lifting in skincare products. [...] As with any alpha hydroxy acid skincare product, it can make you a bit more sensitive to sun, so make sure you're vigilant with your sun protection."

James Welsh

1.58M subs

~Yay

"It helps your skin look brighter and plumper. It's a nice exfoliant with watermelon extract and niacinamide. It looks like a great overnight brightening evening exfoliating mask for $88.99."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Walgreens Watermelon AHA Mask?

A watermelon-infused AHA exfoliating mask designed for overnight brightening and gentle chemical exfoliation.

Is Walgreens Watermelon AHA Mask worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is Walgreens Watermelon AHA Mask's Guru Score?

Walgreens Watermelon AHA Mask holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.