Patchology Lip Service Gloss-to-Balm Treatment
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl hexapeptide-14, Panthenol + 13 moreStrong evidence
“This gloss-to-balm treatment is enriched with nourishing ingredients, including honey to smooth and hydrate, goji berry to help slow down cell degeneration and moisturising hyaluronic acid which works to improve elasticity.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone, octyldodecanol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl hexapeptide-14, panthenol
Anti-agingPalmitoyl hexapeptide-14, Lycium barbarum fruit extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
“Hyaluronic Acid: moisturizes skin to improve collagen and elasticity”
This product contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-14. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Lycium barbarum fruit extractModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum fruit 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~22–33%
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateButyl acrylate/hydroxypropyl dimethicone acrylate copolymer~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecanol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPolymethylsilsesquioxane/silica crosspolymer~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps add a "soft focus" effect on the surface of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica crosspolymerWater~2–2.9%
Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeGlycerin~1.4–2%
- 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 GlycerinHoney~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyPanthenol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMentha piperita oil~0.4–0.95%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.4–0.95%
- 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 juice powderPalmitoyl hexapeptide-14~0.4–0.9%
Niacinamide~0.4–0.9%
- 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 NiacinamideBenzyl nicotinate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisteardimonium hectorite~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateSilica~0.4–0.95%
Propylene carbonate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonatePeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeDimethicone~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSucralose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 20~0.1–0.4%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthoxydiglycol~0.05–0.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Coumarin~0.01–0.05%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 16035~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Butyl acrylate/hydroxypropyl dimethicone acrylate copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica crosspolymer, Water, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Glycerin, Honey, Panthenol, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Mentha piperita oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-14, Niacinamide, Benzyl nicotinate, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Silica, Propylene carbonate, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Dimethicone, Benzyl alcohol, Sucralose, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium benzoate, Coumarin, Limonene, Ci 16035
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| PatchologyLip Service Gloss-to-Balm TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | AbibCollagen Eye Creme Jericho Rose Tube | Decubalface cream vital | Renee RouleauSkin Recovery Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 65% | 63% |
| Price | $9.00 | $16.12+$7.12 | — | $49.50+$40.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Patchology - Lip Service Gloss-to-Balm Treatment" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, honey and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone and octyldodecanol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-14 0.40% - 0.90%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.85% - 1.30% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Patchology" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 9.00$ up to 15.00$ in the United States, for 38.00A$ in Australia and for 7.20£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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