That viral pink serum is everywhere. But is it skincare or just a cute accessory?
The real question: does its “fruit-powered” branding hold up, or is it just greenwashing in a dropper?
It’s a $39 hybrid serum-highlighter. Glow Recipe claims it hydrates, blurs, and gives a glass skin glow. I wanted the glow without the glitter.
The Texture
Jelly-like, but turns watery fast.
The Scent
Pure watermelon candy — not subtle.
The Finish
A dewy, wet look, not a subtle sheen.
Photo: Vedansh Agrawal / Unsplash
Niacinamide is the star at 5% — legit for pores and tone. The “watermelon” is mostly seed oil and extract, which are fine hydrators.
But “fruit-powered” is a stretch. The real work comes from synthetics.
- Niacinamide (5%): Fades dark spots, calms redness
- Watermelon Seed Oil: Lightweight moisturizer
- Hyaluronic Acid: Plumps with hydration
- Betaine: A sugar beet derivative that hydrates — not a fruit.
Slippery, cool gel. Absorbs in 20 seconds leaving a tacky film — you will feel it.
Week 3: My complexion was definitely more even. But the dew? It’s a straight-up wet look. My hair stuck to my face all morning.
Pores looked smoother, redness calmed. Zero effect on fine lines. The glow is immediate, not cumulative.
It’s a fun, effective hybrid. But “clean” and “fruit-powered” are marketing fairy dust. You’re buying a good niacinamide serum in a pretty, fragrant package.