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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch versus Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels .

Published on March 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye masks. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Eye Mask South Korean Brand South Korea
Eye Mask British Brand United Kingdom

Eye Mask

Eye masks are used to add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be overnight masks or eye patches.

Eye Mask

Eye masks are used to add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be overnight masks or eye patches.

Price

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Buy Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch

Starts at $14.59
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Buy FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels

Starts at $20.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 1.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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 Glycerin

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 2.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin 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 Allantoin

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 14.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 33.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 16.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 17.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Ceratonia 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 Gum

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 21.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 4.

7
What it does: Astringent

We don't have a description for Calcium Chloride.

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 24.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 35.

8
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

Learn more about Chlorphenesin

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 25.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 38.

9
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Guar gum is made from the guar bean, a plant native to India. It is considered a form of polysaccharide and naturally contains sugar.

This ingredient is often used to thicken a product or create a gel-like consistency.

It also has emulsion properties to help keep ingredients together.

Learn more about Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 26.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 34.

10
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.

As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.

Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.

Learn more about Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 27.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 36.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 33.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 34.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 40.

13
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 37.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 3.

14
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 40.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 42.

15
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Idealove Eye Admire Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Patch contains this as ingredient number 44.

Patchology FLASHPATCH® Restoring Night Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

23% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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