Good Molecules Caffeine Energizing Hydrogel Eye Patches Versus Patchology FlashPatch Illuminating Eye Gels
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free eye masks. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Good Molecules Caffeine Energizing Hydrogel Eye Patches 28 ingredients
Patchology FlashPatch Illuminating Eye Gels 45 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Good Molecules Caffeine Energizing Hydrogel Eye Patches 28 ingredients
Patchology FlashPatch Illuminating Eye Gels 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Carrageenan
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Calcium Lactate
AstringentSucrose
Humectant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Arginine
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Carrageenan, Caffeine, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Cellulose Gum, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glucomannan, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Calcium Lactate, Sucrose, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Arginine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Morus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCedrus Atlantica Bark Extract
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientSucrose
Humectant
Carrageenan
Potassium Chloride
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthyl Hexanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Gellan Gum
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Lactate
AstringentAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Water, Glycerin, Caffeine, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sucrose, Carrageenan, Potassium Chloride, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Gellan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Calcium Lactate, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Betaine, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyglutamate, Acetyl Glucosamine, CI 77491, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCarrageenan comes from red seaweed or algae. It is made up of polysaccharides and a highly flexible compound. Red algae cell walls are rich in carrageenan.
In cosmetics, it helps to thicken the texture. Studies show carrageenan extracted from red algae possess antioxidant properties. Components found in carrageenan include: lipids, fatty acids, Vitamin E, proteins, and several amino acids.
Learn more about different types of algae.
Carrageenan is also commonly used in medicine and food. It is a vegan alternative to animal-based gelatin.
Learn more about CarrageenanCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCeratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua GumCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract comes from Chinese licorice. This plant is native to Asia and used in Chinese traditional medicine. Chinese licorice root contains antioxidants and polysaccharides.
Antioxidants may help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Polysaccharides help moisturize the skin due to their ability to mimic our natural skin barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Calcium Lactate yet.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucrosePotassium Chloride can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ingredient Ratings
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Good Molecules Caffeine Energizing Hydrogel Eye Patches 28 ingredients
Patchology FlashPatch Illuminating Eye Gels 45 ingredients
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Good Molecules Caffeine Energizing Hydrogel Eye Patches 28 ingredients
My favorite eye patch to date! Large enough, very cooling and soothing. I feel they help with my puffy eyes. I have repurchased multiple times. They are also fragrance free.
I only use this before bed, because it leaves a film of product on ur eye that will later on in the day pill and make it look like you have an eye boogy/mucus . I definitely feel a cooling sensation from using this, it's a good price as well. Some eye patches slide off constantly but these dont
