Watermelon Burst Hydrating Primer
Primer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Watermelon Burst Hydrating Primer

Ciate
40Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
55% Natural40% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Limonene
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Linalool
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Polyquaternium-39
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.0 — Optimal
6.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.0
Active ingredients: Niacinamide
Niacinamide at pH 6: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

55% natural40% synthetic
22 natural 2 unknown 16 synthetic

Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 55% natural, 5% unknown and 40% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance7:Fragrance, Agar, Serine, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
humectant5:Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Urea, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract
viscosity controlling5:Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Agar, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silicone-rich gel or cream — creates a smooth, velvety canvas
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Variable — matte, dewy, or natural depending on formula

Pigment-rich and blendable — designed for buildable, even coverage. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.