I finally decided to give Korean moisturizers a try and here I am with my first ever review of the same. I picked up TonyMoly Watermelon gel cream simply by checking the ingredients’ list and a few blog posts.
TonyMoly Watermelon Soothing Gel Cream Review
The watermelon gel cream has a bouncy, gel cream consistency with melt in skin texture. It has a rich watermelon aroma because it has 50% watermelon extract which is very good for skin hydration. The fragrance fades off soon after applying and doesn’t feel strong. As soon as you apply it to the skin, it turns watery. It takes a little efforts to blend it into the skin. The product is a squeeze up tube, the flip cap tube is green and the colour is red at the end of the tube similar to the watermelon as we go from outside to inside.
It gives hydrating and soothing effect for oily to combination skin types. Skin feels soft, slightly bouncy and well hydrated. Unlike other moisturizers which feel like sitting on the skin when you wash the face in morning, this one doesn’t leave any residue on the skin at all. This is best suited for oily, combination skin people like me. I did not notice any increase in whiteheads or oily skin on Tzone while using it.
Along with the beautiful pros of the gel cream, it does come with some drawbacks. Due to the hydrating effect this moisturizer makes you sweat in summers if you are into layering of skincare. If you still want to include it in your routine, use it as a sleeping mask in PM routine.
At the end of the day, if you don’t wash your face, you might feel that it is slightly sticky. This is my observation whenever I skip doing my PM skincare. Since watermelon juice is sticky, I feel it’s the 50% watermelon juice extract which causes this. Again, I am just assuming, it might as well be just my skin tantrum. Apart from hydrated skin I didn’t notice any difference in my skin’s glow.
Price
820 INR for 120ml with a shelf life of 3 years from date of manufacturing.
Pros
- Gel cream texture that is non-sticky, non-oily
- Quick absorbing texture which turns watery upon contact with skin
- Gives soft, bouncy, hydrated skin without feeling heavy
- Doubles up as a sleeping mask
- Need to use a little quantity as per your personal choice
- Value for money product according to the quantity to price comparison
Cons
- Skin might feel sticky at the end of the day if not cleansed
- Won’t be suitable for layering of skincare products
Brand Claims
Watermelon Soothing Gel Cream is a refreshing, lightweight gel-cream that calms and hydrates irritated or sensitive skin. Infused with watermelon extract and soothing botanical ingredients, it delivers a burst of moisture while cooling and soothing redness, leaving skin feeling soft, balanced, and revitalised.
Ingredients
Citrullus Lanatus(Watermelon) Fruit Extract (50%), Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Silica, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fragrance, Linalool
Summing Up
TonyMoly Watermelon Soothing Gel Cream is an excellent moisturizer if you are looking for a Korean moisturizer for oily skin. I am a fan of this moisturizer and really like the texture, price and efficacy. It gives the skin a good moisturising effect and makes it smooth, soft without feeling heavy or greasy. I will repurchase this soon.
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