Patchology FLASHPATCH for mature skin
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Hydrolyzed CollagenAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 benefits for wrinkles and fine lines, as hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed collagen provide hydration and support skin elasticity for your normal skin.
- Niacinamide and aloe barbadensis leaf extract further contribute to soothing and anti-inflammatory actions, enhancing overall skin comfort.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
- Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
- Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
Questions and answers
How well does FlashPatch work for mature skin?
FlashPatch offers moderate benefits for mature skin because hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed collagen help hydrate and smooth fine lines. While it is safe and soothing, mature skin needs a moisturizing treatment rich in powerful anti-aging ingredients, peptides, and strong barrier-supporting components to get the best results.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for mature skin?
Glycerin, niacinamide, and hydrolyzed collagen make this treatment a good fit by adding moisture and soothing mature skin. To work best for this skin type, a product of this type needs richer anti-aging ingredients and peptides that smooth fine lines and support skin firmness.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Scientific Reports, 2024
What does Glycerin do for mature skin?
Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Niacinamide do for mature skin?
Niacinamide helps mature skin by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, reducing dark spots, and improving overall skin elasticity. It is also very well tolerated and supports a strong skin barrier to keep skin looking healthy.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine, placed after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Putting treatments in the evening keeps things simple and provides extra safety around sun exposure. Mature skin needs products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed collagen to hydrate and support skin elasticity.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol, applying the treatment after your retinol step to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. A product of this type for mature skin needs strong wrinkle-smoothing ingredients like retinoids and barrier-supporting lipids to give you better results.
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment is used in the evening as part of your routine. Mature skin needs products containing hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, and niacinamide to keep the skin hydrated and smooth while softening fine lines.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
It is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts or dry out mature skin, as it is free from harsh ingredients and contains soothing components that keep the face calm and comfortable. To better care for mature skin, a product of this type needs rich hydrators and firming ingredients like peptides and antioxidants to deeply smooth lines and improve overall firmness.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment safely around your eyes and on your body because it is gentle and free of harsh ingredients. However, for mature skin, a product of this type needs richer hydrators and targeted anti-aging actives to properly care for very thin areas and larger body zones.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A 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, 2017Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024The 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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