Heimish Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream

Heimish

Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream

face moisturizer

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
65%
Combination (dry)
65%
Balanced
95%
Combination (oily)
75%
Oily
75%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The Heimish Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream is a lightweight, hydrating moisturizer that delivers instant moisture and a cooling sensation, making it ideal for all skin types, particularly those with oily, combination, or sensitive skin. Infused with 10% watermelon extract, rich in antioxidants like lycopene, this gel cream soothes irritated or reddened skin, restores the skin’s hydrolipidic balance, and provides deep hydration without stickiness. Its bouncy, non-greasy gel texture absorbs quickly, leaving a refreshed, smooth complexion, making it perfect for summer or post-sun exposure.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid

Risks

2
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream

Overview

Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream is a lightweight moisturizer from Heimish, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 39 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Trehalose, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Hydrogenated Lecithin.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 18 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 13 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

D-Glucitol

Hydration
Ceramide NP Ceramides

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycine Soja Sterol is a mixture of phytosterols obtained from the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae

Hydration Anti-Aging

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Octyldodecan-1-ol

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (37)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Aqua Glycerin Dimethicone Butylene Glycol Phenyl Trimethicone Sorbitol Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract Phytosphingosine Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract Trehalose Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment Glycine Soja Sterols Octyldodecanol Oleyl Alcohol Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Tocopherol Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Hydrogenated Lecithin 1,2-hexanediol Hydroxyacetophenone Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Tromethamine Glyceryl Acrylate/acrylic Acid Copolymer Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Caprylyl Glycol Coptis Japonica Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Disodium Edta

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone

  • Facial oils

    Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 39 ingredients on the label.

13
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

8
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Water

2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
3 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration Silicone
7 scientific references
  • FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
  • Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
  • Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
4 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRNS513pdf
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2003, pages 335-351
  • Silicone Surfactants, 1999, page 190
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 1986, pages 353-371
6 Sorbitol Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

D-Glucitol

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, January 2019, pages 175–183
  • Clinical Medicine and Research, January 2017, pages 75–87
  • Frontiers in Microbiology, December 2017, ePublication
  • 3 Biotech, June 2012, pages 115-125
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2011, pages 31-49
  • Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, July-September 2004, pages 321-336
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbitaceae

8 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Hydrangea macrophylla, Saxifragaceae

11 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Surfactant, Preservative

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Product obtained by the fermentation of glucose and methyl rapeseedate by the microorganism Candida bombicola

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycine Soja Sterol is a mixture of phytosterols obtained from the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae

Hydration Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
16 Octyldodecanol Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Octyldodecan-1-ol

Hydration
17 Oleyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent, Solvent

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

(Z)-Octadec-9-enol

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Witch hazel, Hamamelis virginiana L., Hamamelidaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Plant extract

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Plant extract

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Soothing Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2021, pages 1-24
  • https://wwwmdpicom/2079-9284/8/4/106/htm
  • World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2011, pages 610-612
  • https://wwwdesertharvestcom/physicians/documents/Antifungal%20and%20Antioxidant%20Activitiespdf
  • International Journal of Biological & Medical Research, 2011, pages 466-471
  • https://citeseerxistpsuedu/viewdoc/download?doi=10113024710&rep=rep1&type=pdf ]
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2007, pages 1-50
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRS274pdf
22 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
25 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

26 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
28 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Coccinia indica, Cucurbitaceae

32 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

33 Coptis Japonica Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Preservative

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Coptis Japonica Extract is the extract of the whole plant of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae

Anti-Aging
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Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ocimum sanctum, Labiatae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the Turmeric, Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Corallina Officinalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Corallina officinalis L., Corallinaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
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39 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream?

AQUA, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, SORBITOL, CITRULLUS LANATUS FRUIT EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA LEAF EXTRACT, TREHALOSE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT, GLYCINE SOJA STEROLS, OCTYLDODECANOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, COCCINIA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, COPTIS JAPONICA EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, SOLANUM MELONGENA FRUIT EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA.

What are the active ingredients in Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream?

CERAMIDE NP, SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream?

Cleanse and Tone First: After cleansing your face and applying toner, ensure your skin is clean and prepped for moisturizer application. Apply a Small Amount: Dispense a small amount of the gel cream and gently massage it onto your face using your fingertips, focusing on dry or irritated areas for soothing hydration. Use Morning and Night: Apply the cream as the moisturizing step in your routine, morning and/or night, to lock in moisture and soothe skin; store in the refrigerator for an enhanced cooling effect.

What skin types is Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream silicone free?

No — it contains Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone.

Does Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream have?

It lists 39 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream?

Heimish, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Heimish
Country
Korea

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