Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence 80% Hydrogel Eye Patch
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Centella asiatica extract + 2 moreWorks well
“The intensive eye mask patches help to firm, hydrate and brighten the under eye so you can wake up with more refreshed, youthful looking eyes.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“this helps to improve the skin’s elasticity and reduce the appearance of age spots and darkness.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“The patches are designed to provide intense hydration and tackle the visible signs of fatigue.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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: niacinamide
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, AdenosineMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus grandis seed extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinCalcium chloride~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideButylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCeratonia siliqua gum~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumXanthan gum~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumNiacinamide~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceChondrus crispus powder~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderBetaine~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.45–1.05%
Citrus grandis seed extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bambusa textilis stem extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pearl extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractCentella asiatica extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractMelissa officinalis extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ectoin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinDioscorea japonica root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.15–0.55%
Chromium oxide greens~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Calcium chloride, Butylene glycol, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Xanthan gum, Niacinamide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chondrus crispus powder, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrus grandis seed extract, Bambusa textilis stem extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Pearl extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Melissa officinalis extract, Ectoin, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Chromium oxide greens, Adenosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Titanium dioxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Holika HolikaAloe Soothing Essence 80% Hydrogel Eye PatchYOUR PRODUCT | Erno LaszloMulti-Task Full Circle Eye Serum Mask | AbibCollagen Eye Patch | PatchologyFlashPatch Wink and Kiss Eye and Lip HydroGel Patches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 93% | 91% |
| Price | — | $35.46 | $15.38 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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