The Best Watermelon-Infused Beauty Products for National Watermelon Day (and Beyond)
Today, Aug. 3, is National Watermelon Day, and while the fruit may be best known as a delicious summertime treat, it's also a coveted beauty ingredient with all kinds of incredible benefits.
In addition to being expectedly hydrating, it's also highly exfoliating and works to promote healthy, glowing skin, which is why we're spending the holiday wearing watermelon, in addition to eating it. Want to join in on the fun? Below, discover some of our very favorite watermelon-infused beauty products.
PROVENCE Beauty Clearly Pink Clarifying Daily Cleanser: $19.99
Amazing skin starts with a proper cleanse, and PROVENCE Beauty's Clearly Pink Clarifying Daily Cleanser doesn't just melt away makeup and dirt without drying out your skin, but it also utilizes watermelon as a key ingredient. In addition to exoliating apple extract and toning orange, it includes watermelon to maximize hydration, keeping skin happy and plumped.
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The Crème Shop TATA Complete Cleansing Towelettes – Retinol & Watermelon: $6
When we don't have the time or energy for a full-on facial cleanse, cleansing towelettes are the next best thing—and they're even better when they're infused with watermelon. The Crème Shop's TATA Complete Cleansing Towelettes with Retinol & Watermelon work to remove grime oil and makeup while reducing lines and texture with retinol and hydrating dry skin, leaving your skin fresh, soft and moisturized at the end of the day.
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Purlisse Watermelon 2-Minute Polishing Peel: $15
Witness the full strength of watermelon's exfoliating powers with Purlisse's Watermelon 2-Minute Polishing Peel. It's a gentle exfoliating mask that refreshes skin while leaving it deeply moisturized, with aloe vera, white tea and cucumber, but most importantly, watermelon for enhanced hydration.
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Muri Lelu Mauvaise Herbe Indica Oil: $135
Muri Lelu's Mauvaise Herbe Indica Oil may cost a pretty penny, but with its healing powers and active botanicals (watermelon included), it's worth every one. This facial oil adds terpene-rich essential oils, such as jojoba, marula seed and squalane, to repair and restore even the most damaged skin, with watermelon extract also doing its part.
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KINDIA Aura Bounce Mask: $9
KINDIA's irridescent hydrogel masks are some of the prettiest and comfiest to wear, and their Aura Bounce Mask will also help you reap all of the skincare benefits of watermelon. In addition to apple extract, blueberry and chamomile, it includes watermelon for deep exfoliation, as its malic acid content removes dead skin to reveal the glowing, healthy skin underneath. Yes—watermelon can make your at-home spa day even more special.
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Timeless Skin Care Hydrating Eye Cream: $22.95
When your eyes look wide awake, it can make all of the difference to your overall appearance, which is why we can't get enough of Timeless Skin Care's Hydrating Eye Cream. It's designed for all skin types, targeting signs of aging and dry skin with a combination of algae, soy rice pepties and, or course, watermelon. The watermelon extract within helps to smooth and firm the undereye area, allowing you to look pepped up in no time flat.
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Lanolips 101 Ointment Watermelon Multi-Balm: $13.50
Lanolips's 101 Ointment Multi-Balms are one of our go-tos for soothing chapped lips, as well as dry skin all over the body, but the Watermelon version may just be our favorite. Not only does it have the best vacation-worthy fragrance, but it's essenced with natural watermelon fruit extract to be extra hydrating, leaving lips with a light, dewy glow.
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Ciaté London Watermelon Burst Hydrating Primer: $28
Watermelon can also be an essential ingredient in your makeup routine with Ciaté London's Watermelon Burst Hydrating Primer. This water-based serum primer helps refine pores and smooth skin while gripping your foundation for a dewy loop and full coverage. In addition to smelling like a sunny day pop of watermelon, it's also infused with real watermelon fruit extract for hydrated, juicy skin.
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