Patchology FLASHPATCH for dry skin
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Hydrolyzed CollagenAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate hydration for your dry skin, as glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide humectant benefits, while hydrolyzed collagen supports skin elasticity.
- The inclusion of aloe barbadensis leaf extract and camellia sinensis leaf extract offers additional soothing and antioxidant properties suitable for dry or flaky skin.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, with no harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
Questions and answers
How well does patchology FlashPatch Moisturizing Treatment work for dry skin?
Patchology FLASHPATCH works reasonably well for dry skin, providing moderate hydration through glycerin and hyaluronic acid while soothing flaky areas with aloe and green tea. However, because it lacks a broader range of heavier softening and sealing ingredients to lock in that moisture, a moisturizing treatment for dry skin needs a richer blend of emollients and occlusives for optimal results.
Which ingredients make this moisturizing treatment a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and hydrolyzed collagen make this treatment a good fit by providing moderate hydration and supporting elasticity, while aloe and green tea help soothe dry skin. To best care for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich ingredients and a broader range of smoothing and sealing agents that enhance moisture retention and support the skin barrier.
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Niacinamide do for dry skin?
Niacinamide helps dry skin by strengthening the skin barrier, increasing hydration, and reducing water loss. It supports ceramide production and helps keep the surface smooth and calm. This ingredient tends to be very well tolerated and is unlikely to irritate dry skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
Where does this moisturizing treatment go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine for dry skin, after cleansing and before moisturizing. A skincare routine for dry skin of this type needs richer moisturizers and barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and rich plant oils to keep moisture locked in.
Can I use this moisturizing treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You may use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the treatment after your retinol in the evening. A product of this type used on dry skin needs rich hydrators like ceramides and nourishing oils to lock in moisture and deeply smooth flaky areas.
How often should I use this moisturizing treatment?
You can use this moisturizing treatment in your evening routine and weekly routine. Because your dry skin fits this product moderately, dry skin needs a richer product or heavier cream with intensive hydrating ingredients to stay soft and smooth.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this moisturizing treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as its soothing ingredients and gentle formula have a safe profile. A product for this skin needs rich hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and keep skin smooth.
Can I use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes or on your body, as it has a very safe profile and is gentle on dry skin. It helps deliver moderate hydration and soothing benefits to delicate areas, though dry skin generally needs a product with richer, heavy moisturizing oils and heavier barriers to lock in moisture effectively.
Is this moisturizing treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Mica, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Behind this fit score
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