Works for
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 8 moreWorks well
“Clarifying patch designed with harmless micro-needles coated with madecassoside to clear and soothe skin and hyaluronic acid to moisturize.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, madecassoside
Anti-blemishBeta-glucan, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“The opaque circular patch is easy to apply and can be worn both day and night for quick breakout relief.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Madecassoside, Beta-glucan + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Madecassoside, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 2 moreMay help
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium hyaluronate~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCellulose gum~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumGlycerin~4.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMadecassoside~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideCaprylyl glycol~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropanediol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTrehalose~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseAcetyl hexapeptide-8~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Hamamelis virginiana extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.8–1.2%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateBeta-glucan~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanLactose~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Salicylic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acid1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.3%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractIngredient list view
Sodium hyaluronate, Cellulose gum, Glycerin, Madecassoside, Caprylyl glycol, Propanediol, Trehalose, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Beta-glucan, Lactose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
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| CURESYSTrouble Clear Needle Patch 9pcsYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeRetinol Cica Ampoule Focusing Patch (9 Patches) | Some By MiMicro Pin Spot Patch | Hero CosmeticsMight Patch - Micropoint for Blemishes | |
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| Match | — | 86% | 78% | 78% |
| Price | $7.69 | $9.27+$1.58 | $9.99+$2.30 | $10.99+$3.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"CURESYS - Trouble Clear Needle Patch 9pcs" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.35% - 0.75% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
- Humectants (trehalose 3.10% - 4.60%, glycerin 4.50% - 6.80% and sodium hyaluronate 25.00% - 37.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails at around 7.72$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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