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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Walgreens Watermelon AHA Mask
Face MaskExfoliation, brightening, hydration
Efficacy
Strong
4.2 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.5 / 5.0
System Verdict
Mediocre drugstore AHA mask dragged down by unknown AHA concentration, fragrance irritation risk, and rinse-off format limiting efficacy. Efficacy score of 4.2 reflects Glycolic and Lactic Acids in top-10 positions (likely 5-10% total AHA) for decent exfoliation potential, boosted by Niacinamide at #6, but no disclosed pH (critical for AHA efficacy at 3.0-4.0) and leave-on mask claim undermined by typical 10-20 min rinse-off use reducing penetration vs. true overnight treatments; trace actives like HA and Tocopherol add little value.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Glycolic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Aqua (Water)GlycerinNiacinamideSphingomonas Ferment ExtractAllantoinSodium HyaluronateSodium PCALeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
PropanediolC9-12 AlkaneSodium HydroxidePolysorbate 60Lactic Acid1,2-HexanediolHydroxyacetophenoneCoco-Caprylate/CaprateXanthan GumSaccharide IsomerateMaris Aqua (Sea Water)Citric AcidSodium CitrateButylene GlycolPropylene GlycolPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateCI 14700 (Red 4)CI 15985 (Yellow 6)
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower ExtractPunica Granatum Fruit ExtractEclipta Prostrata ExtractChenopodium Quinoa Seed ExtractCitrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
PhenoxyethanolMoringa Oleifera Seed OilParfum (Fragrance)Benzyl AlcoholChlorphenesinEthylhexylglycerin
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