Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Trader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on January 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe overnight masks. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Overnight Mask
Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.
Overnight Mask
Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Trader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask 41 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment 39 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Trader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask 41 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment 39 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Water • Squalane • Dimethicone • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Citrullus Lanatus Seed Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract • Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract • Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Juniperus Virginiana Oil • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycolic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Polysorbate 80 • Sorbitan Oleate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Linalool • Hexyl Cinnamal • Citral • Limonene
Water • Propanediol • C9-12 Alkane • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Sea Water • Glycolic Acid • Lactic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract • Lactobacillus • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Sodium PCA • Saccharide Isomerate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Polysorbate 60 • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Stearyl Alcohol • Sodium Magnesium Silicate • Sodium Lactate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Citrate • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Coco-Caprylate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract comes from the watermelon. Watermelon has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Watermelons are rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C and lycopene. It also contains sugars and amino acids, such as arginine and glutathione.
Lycopene is a potent antioxidant. Besides helping to protect your skin against free-radical molecules, it also helps soothe the skin. Lycopene gives watermelon the distinct red color.
Learn more about Citrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 37.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Trader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 25.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 31.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 26.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 35.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 39.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTrader Joe's Watermelon Overnight Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 37.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 40.
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