Patchology FLASHPATCH for sensitive skin
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Hydrolyzed CollagenAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 moisturizing for your normal skin, as glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide hydration while niacinamide offers anti-inflammatory benefits to help soothe redness.
- Aloe barbadensis leaf extract and green tea extract offer additional soothing properties that support your skin's general hydration and comfort.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing components like niacinamide and aloe.
How to apply
- Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
- You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
- Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
Questions and answers
How well does Patchology FlashPatch work for sensitive skin?
Patchology FlashPatch works moderately well for sensitive skin, offering basic hydration and calming redness with ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. While it is safe to use, sensitive skin often requires formulations with fermented Centella asiatica, Cica ceramide, and nourishing oils to better strengthen the skin barrier and maintain optimal comfort.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for sensitive skin?
Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and aloe barbadensis leaf extract make this treatment a good fit by providing hydration and helping to soothe redness and discomfort. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid help boost moisture levels, while niacinamide and aloe offer gentle calming benefits. To fit sensitive skin even better, a moisturizing treatment needs ingredients like fermented centella asiatica, cica ceramide, and nourishing oils that strengthen the skin barrier.
What does Glycerin do for sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and deeply hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against dryness and roughness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999
What does Niacinamide do for sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps calm sensitive skin by strengthening the skin barrier and reducing redness and irritation. It is very well tolerated and may improve overall comfort and resilience with regular use.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Sensitive skin needs products with gentle hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid alongside soothing ingredients like niacinamide and aloe to stay comfortable.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol step in the evening routine, as this product is safe for sensitive skin and contains soothing ingredients like niacinamide and aloe that help calm redness. Sensitive skin used with retinol needs gentle, barrier-repairing ingredients and rich moisturizers to prevent dryness and irritation.
How often should I use it?
This treatment works well in your evening routine, and sensitive skin needs products with gentle hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid alongside soothing ingredients like niacinamide and aloe.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and features soothing components like niacinamide and aloe. However, because it offers only moderate moisturizing for your skin, sensitive skin needs a product that includes gentle hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid alongside calming ingredients to stay comfortable.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes or on the body, as it has a safe profile and soothing ingredients like aloe and niacinamide that are well-suited for these delicate areas. Because the skin around your eyes is particularly thin, this product type helps keep it comfortable and hydrated without causing irritation.
Is this 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, 2017The 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
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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