Patchology

Patchology FlashMasque Soothe

Name: Patchology - FlashMasque Soothe
Brand: Patchology

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Trehalose + 13 more

Works

What the product description says

“Schisandra Berry de-stresses skin and improves moisture for a plump, youthful glow.”

Source: SpaceNK

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, betaine.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, ethylhexyl stearate.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.3–3.4%

TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.9%

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~0.05–0.15%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.05–0.2%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.05–0.25%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.3%

InositolKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.05–0.2%

CyanocobalaminKey activeEffect: HighCan support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin~0.01–0.1%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~5–7.5%

Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.05–0.2%

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.15–0.6%

PanthenolUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.05–0.15%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA 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~0.05–0.25%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~1–1.6%est.

Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.4%est.

Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.

Mentha piperita leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~3.1–4.7%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.95–1.4%est.

Schisandra chinensis fruit extractA berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinMedium~1–1.5%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

TaurineCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectivenessMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Gossypium herbaceum seed extract—3/5~0.15–0.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5–7.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Methylpropanediol~3.1–4.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Glycerin~2.3–3.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Trehalose~1.3–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Schisandra chinensis fruit extract~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1–1.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.95–1.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.55–1.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Gossypium herbaceum seed extract~0.15–0.7%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Glycereth-26~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Dipropylene glycol~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Ethylhexyl stearate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Arginine~0.05–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Carbomer~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Panthenol~0.05–0.15%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.05–0.15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

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Decyl glucoside~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Allantoin~0.05–0.15%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAnti-blemishReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Propylene glycol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

More about Propylene glycol

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.25%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

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 glycyrrhizate

Pvm/ma copolymer~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Betaine~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Taurine~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness

More about Taurine

Inositol~0.05–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Trideceth-6~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cyanocobalamin~0.01–0.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Trehalose, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Gossypium herbaceum seed extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Arginine, Carbomer, Panthenol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Decyl glucoside, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Propylene glycol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Pvm/ma copolymer, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Betaine, Taurine, Inositol, Trideceth-6, Cyanocobalamin, Parfum

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Product summary

"Patchology - FlashMasque Soothe" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (trehalose 1.30% - 1.90%, sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.30%, inositol 0.05% - 0.20%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.05% - 0.15% and glycerin 2.30% - 3.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Patchology" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 8.00$ in the United States, for 48.30A$ in Australia and from 8.00£ up to 19.46£ in the United Kingdom.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
5
Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responsesliebertpub.com
6
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7
Evaluation of Skin Irritation and Acute and Subacute Oral Toxicity of Lavandula angustifolia Essential Oils in Rabbit and Micencbi.nlm.nih.gov
8
Assessment report on Lavandula angustifolia Mill., aetheroleum and Lavandula angustifolia Mill., flos ema.europa.eu
9
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
10
Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
11
Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
12
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
13
Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
14
Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
15
Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
16
Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
17
Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
18
Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent modelresearchgate.net
19
Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
20
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
21
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
22
Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
23
Topical vitamin B12--a new therapeutic approach in atopic dermatitis-evaluation of efficacy and tolerability in a randomized placebo-controlled multicentre clinical trialpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
24
Superiority of a vitamin B12-containing emollient compared to a standard emollient in the maintenance treatment of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasisncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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