Introduction
Bliss has long worn the crown of playful yet results driven skincare, quietly threading spa heritage through formulas that feel more like treats than treatments. If the brand has slipped under your radar, think of it as the friend who somehow balances fun scented self care with ingredient credibility.
Enter the cheekily named What A Melon Watermelon Mask, an overnight treatment that promises to rescue sleep deprived complexions. Bliss calls it a reviving and de stressing veil that sweeps away dull dead cells, rehydrates parched skin and shores up defenses against daily stress, all while filling the room with the nostalgic scent of summer watermelon. Cruelty free and suited to every skin type, it certainly talks a confident game.
I cleared my nightstand and spent a full two weeks massaging its translucent pink gel onto freshly cleansed skin before bed, determined to see if this fruity lullaby could earn a permanent spot in my routine and in your budget.
What is What A Melon Watermelon Mask?
Classed as an overnight treatment, Bliss What A Melon Watermelon Mask is a leave-on gel you smooth over clean skin before bed and rinse off in the morning. Overnight treatments work with the skin’s natural night-time repair cycle, offering a slow and steady dose of actives while you sleep so you wake up to benefits that have been building for hours rather than minutes.
This particular formula targets three main concerns: dullness, dehydration and stress induced irritation. The brand says the mask gently loosens dead surface cells, helps clear away impurities and then replenishes lost moisture to leave skin looking refreshed and feeling supple. Added antioxidants are included to support the skin’s own defenses against daily environmental stress. It is scented like watermelon, marked cruelty free and listed as suitable for all skin types. A 50 ml supply is sold within the Bliss overnight treatment line up.
Did it work?
In the name of very serious science I benched my usual overnight treatment for three nights before starting What A Melon, figuring a 14 day window would give it a fair shot to impress. Each evening I smoothed a thin layer over freshly cleansed skin, waited a minute for the tackiness to fade then went straight to sleep, gently rinsing it away come morning.
Nights one through three were all about the sensorial hit. The watermelon scent felt like biting into a chilled slice at a barbecue which was fun, but I was more interested in results. By morning my face looked a touch brighter though the difference was the kind you notice in good bathroom lighting rather than across a Zoom call. Hydration levels were decent; skin felt comfortably supple not slick or greasy.
Heading into week two the gentle exfoliation claims started to show. I usually get a bit of flakiness around my nose yet the area stayed smooth and makeup settled more evenly. I would not say it vanished every dull patch but there was a mildly fresher look that reminded me of using a low dose acid toner, just stretched out over several nights. Redness on my cheeks calmed slightly, likely thanks to the cucumber and oat extracts, but any blemish prone spots behaved the same as usual.
By day fourteen my overall verdict was steady rather than spectacular. The mask reliably delivered overnight moisture and a soft glow, and it never irritated my combination skin despite the fragrance. Still, the promised “super energized” complexion did not quite appear and I missed the bounce I get from formulas with heftier levels of actives. If you enjoy a pampering step that keeps skin hydrated and gently polished this will serve you well, but I will be returning to my regular workhorse treatment. That said I will happily finish the pot on nights when I want a quick pick me up that smells like summer.
Main ingredients explained
The gel’s refreshing feel comes first from a high dose of water and glycerin, the classic humectant duo that pulls moisture into the skin while you sleep. Bliss then leans on watermelon fruit extract which lends a subtle antioxidant kick alongside that unmistakable summer scent. A sugar trio of xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol and xylitol helps bind water to the skin barrier, working in concert with sodium hyaluronate to keep the overnight veil from drying out before morning.
To soothe and steady the complexion the formula folds in cucumber, oat and aloe extracts, all known for calming redness and reinforcing the skin’s buffer against irritation. Copper, zinc and magnesium gluconates supply trace minerals that the brand positions as fatigue fighters, while tocopherol (vitamin E) and rice bran extract add further antioxidant backup against daytime pollution.
Squalane earns a spot for its lightweight emollient slip and is joined by a small amount of soybean oil and lecithin to soften rough patches. Of those, soybean oil can be mildly comedogenic for some skins, meaning it may occasionally clog pores if you are already prone to congestion. Most of the remaining ingredients are texture builders and preservatives that keep the jelly stable and clear, though synthetic fragrance and the pink-red dyes sit near the bottom of the list and could bother extra reactive users.
The recipe is free from animal derived components so vegans and vegetarians can use it with a clear conscience. While the ingredient roster skips retinoids and strong acids, any fragranced leave-on treatment should be run past a healthcare professional during pregnancy or breastfeeding just to be safe. Overall the mask offers a gentle blend of humectants, soothing botanicals and lightweight emollients, making it a comfortable choice for most skin types provided you keep an eye on potential fragrance sensitivity.
What I liked/didn’t like
Here are the straightforward pros and cons after two weeks of use.
What works well:
- Lightweight gel sinks in quickly and keeps skin comfortably hydrated until morning
- Gentle resurfacing leaves texture smoother and makeup sitting more evenly with no irritation
- Cucumber, oat and aloe calm mild redness so combination and slightly sensitive skins can use it with confidence
- Watermelon scent offers a brief, pleasant hit that does not linger once rinsed away
What to consider:
- Benefits are subtle; those chasing a dramatic overnight glow or bounce may find the formula underpowered
- Fragrance and colorants are present and may not suit highly reactive or fragrance avoiding users
- Results seem to plateau after the first week making it feel more like a maintenance step than a treatment upgrade
My final thoughts
After two weeks of faithful use, I would give Bliss What A Melon Watermelon Mask a solid 7/10. It delivers a reliable hit of overnight hydration, a touch of gentle exfoliation and a pleasant flash of summer nostalgia, all without stirring up irritation on my combination skin. That lands it comfortably in the “good” camp, though it stops short of the skin changing fireworks some may be chasing. I would recommend it to friends who like their night treatments light, fuss free and sensory, particularly anyone who finds traditional acid or retinol products too aggressive. Those craving deeper resurfacing, firmer bounce or fragrance free minimalism may want to look elsewhere.
Having cycled through a small library of overnight formulas over the years, I feel confident saying What A Melon is at its best as a maintenance option. It keeps skin consistently soft and calm but never quite crosses into transformative territory. If that aligns with your goals, you will likely enjoy the experience. If not, the good news is there are plenty of alternatives.
The first I always point to is Deascal’s Nocturnal Revive Cream. It is an excellent all rounder that combines hydration, barrier support and a gentle renewal complex in one step, making it a smart pick for virtually every skin type and a standout value for the performance you get. For something equally soothing but a little more centric on redness relief, Q+A’s Cica Calming Overnight Face Mask has impressed me with its centella rich blend that leaves my complexion noticeably less blotchy by morning. If plumping and smoothness are top priority, Peace Out’s Overnight Bio Collagen Recovery Mask layers a proprietary collagen peptide with ceramides that gave me next day cushiony bounce. Finally, Nutricentials’ Pillow Glow Sleeping Mask is my go to when dullness creeps in, thanks to a brightening enzyme mix that revives glow without any tingle.
Each of those options has spent real time on my nightstand, so the praise comes from hands on experience rather than a quick sniff at a press event. Whether you choose Bliss or branch out, the broader point is finding an overnight formula that you will actually reach for consistently since true skin gains happen with regular use, not a one night stand.
Before you slather on anything new, indulge my over protective parent moment: patch test along the jaw or behind the ear for a couple of nights first to make sure your skin stays calm. Remember too that even the loveliest glow will fade if you stop using the product, so plan on sticking with your chosen treatment if you want to keep those results.