Patchology Moodpatch Perk Up Eye Gels

Patchology Moodpatch Perk Up Eye Gels

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Evens skin tone
Morus alba bark extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract + 1 more
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What the product description says
“Formulated with a power blend of de-puffing Green Tea, antioxidant Pine Leaf Extract, and brightening White Mulberry to give dull skin a boost.”
Source: Bluemercury

This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, morus alba bark extract, paeonia lactiflora root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Morus alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking~0.1–0.3%
Paeonia lactiflora root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking~0.1–0.4%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.05–0.3%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Glycerin, Allantoin + 7 more
Works

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: allantoin, glycerin.

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: cocos nucifera fruit extract, pentylene glycol.

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~4–6%
AllantoinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.5–1.2%
SucroseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion~0.15–0.5%
Cocos nucifera fruit extractKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.15–0.55%
Sesamum indicum seed extractKey activeEffect: HighPlant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration~0.1–0.3%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.3%
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~3.2–4.9%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.2–0.8%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Medium risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Ethyl hexanediolUsed to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Morus alba bark extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lackingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Sophora angustifolia root extract—High~0.05–0.25%est.
Coptis chinensis root extractA plant extract that might have antioxidant propertiesHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Paeonia lactiflora root extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Saururus chinensis extractPlant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory propertiesMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~1.8–2.7%est.
Cocos nucifera fruit extractAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.15–0.55%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6%
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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Butylene glycol~3.2–4.9%
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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Xanthan gum~1.8–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Carrageenan~1.8–2.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Ceratonia siliqua gum~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Allantoin~0.5–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

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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Camellia sinensis leaf powder~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Potassium chloride~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Sucrose~0.15–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Propanediol~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Pinus sylvestris leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Ethyl hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating

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Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Calcium lactate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Cellulose gum~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Gellan gum~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to improve the product texture

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.45%
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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Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Angelica gigas root extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Cimicifuga racemosa root extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Morus alba bark extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking

More about Morus alba bark extract
Paeonia lactiflora root extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking

More about Paeonia lactiflora root extract
Phellinus linteus extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Polygonum multiflorum root extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extract
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.1–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
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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Sophora angustifolia root extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Saururus chinensis extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Coptis chinensis root extract~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties

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Chromium oxide greens~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Carrageenan, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Allantoin, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Potassium chloride, Sucrose, Pentylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, Propanediol, Pinus sylvestris leaf extract, Ethyl hexanediol, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Calcium lactate, Cellulose gum, Gellan gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Disodium edta, Angelica gigas root extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Morus alba bark extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Polygonum multiflorum root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Saururus chinensis extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coptis chinensis root extract, Chromium oxide greens

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