# Patchology skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/patchology The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. Patchology is an American skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Rare Beauty Brands, Inc.. [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/patchology) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/64962-01) [unilever.com](https://www.unilever.com/news/press-and-media/press-releases/2025/unilever-announces-sale-of-kate-somerville/) Patchology is widely loved for its thoughtful eye products and moisturizers, which rely on carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit all skin types best, offering gentle yet effective care. The standout products for particular concerns include the FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels for acne-prone skin and the FLASHPATCH for skin with dark spots. These targeted treatments work harmoniously to support a balanced and healthy complexion. This page covers some of the most popular Patchology products; for the whole Patchology range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg670e309755). ### Other Patchology products #### Other products - [FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/patchology/flashpatch-rejuvenating-eye-gels/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [FLASHPATCH](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/patchology/flashpatch/for/combination-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Patchology worth it? Patchology is worth it because Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels help refresh the eye area and feature ingredients like [green tea extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/green-tea) that help protect skin from UV-related stress. [Carcinogenesis, 2001](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11181450/) [Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11209110/) ### What are Patchology's best products? The Patchology products on this page are FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels and FLASHPATCH. FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels help refresh the eye area and rate High for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, while FLASHPATCH rates Average across those skin types. ### Which Patchology moisturizer is best for dry skin? FLASHPATCH is the moisturizer on this page for dry skin. Lovi rates FLASHPATCH Average for dry skin. ### Does Patchology cause breakouts? Patchology is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels rate High for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Patchology-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is Patchology fragrance-free? No, the Patchology products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as the FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels list fragrance. ### What are the key ingredients in Patchology products? Patchology uses key ingredients like green tea extract to help protect the skin from sun stress and damage. Its formulations also incorporate [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) to improve skin hydration and quality. [Carcinogenesis, 2001](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11181450/) [Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11209110/) ### How do I build a Patchology skincare routine? To build a Patchology routine, you use the FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels for your eyes and FLASHPATCH as your moisturizer. Lovi rates the Patchology-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to Patchology? Good alternatives to Patchology with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands offer alternative routines and product selections for shoppers to compare. ### Patchology vs CeraVe: which is better? Patchology rates slightly better than CeraVe for most skin types, with Lovi rating the Patchology-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. For comparison, the CeraVe-focused routine is rated High for dry skin and Superior for the others. ### Who owns Patchology, and where is it from? Patchology is an American brand founded in 2014, owned by Rare Beauty Brands, Inc.. [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/patchology) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/64962-01) [unilever.com](https://www.unilever.com/news/press-and-media/press-releases/2025/unilever-announces-sale-of-kate-somerville/) ### Is Patchology cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Patchology as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Patchology's key ingredients - [Green tea polyphenol (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate treatment of human skin inhibits ultraviolet radiation-induced oxidative stress](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11181450/) Camellia sinensis extract · Carcinogenesis, 2001 - [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11209110/) Camellia sinensis extract · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001 - [Evaluation of efficacy and tolerance of a nighttime topical antioxidant containing resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin e for treatment of mild to moderately photodamaged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25607790/) Scutellaria baicalensis root extract · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014 - [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016 - [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018 - [Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 - [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024 - [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023 - [Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239743/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 - [Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38606717/) Trehalose · Skin Research and Technology, 2024 - [Transdermal Delivery of Baicalin Based on Bio-Vesicles and Its Efficacy in Antiaging of the Skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39946269/) Scutellaria baicalensis root extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 ## Similar brands - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/neutrogena) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/kiehl-s) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/good-molecules) - American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/clinique) - 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Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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