Glow Recipe was co-founded and is still co-owned by Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, who are both from South Korea. Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Pink Dream Body Cream was inspired by a Korean tradition of using chilled watermelon rinds as a soothing and hydrating skin treatment. It really does smell like you’re rubbing your skin with watermelon when you put on this lotion with its sweet, summery, and unmistakable scent. However, the watermelon isn’t just for making your skin smell amazing (though it does that particularly well).
The watermelon seed butter and extract in the lotion have powerful properties, and Lee explained to W why watermelon is a standout skincare ingredient: “Watermelon [has] 92% water content and is rich in vitamins A, B6 and C, amino acids and lycopene. It’s also incredibly antioxidant-rich and is a great hydrating and soothing ingredient for skin year-round.” Along with the benefits of the watermelon, the hyaluronic acid in the lotion helps pull moisture from the air into your skin, helping give the lotion its long-lasting impact. They also use hibiscus AHA, which has exfoliating and toning properties.
The lotion has a thick, whipped cream texture, though it doesn’t feel heavy when you put it on. A little went a long way, leaving my skin feeling silky and soft. And I couldn’t stop smelling my hands. That watermelon scent is heavenly!
Purchase Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Dream Body Cream from Sephora for about $26.