Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel versus Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels .
Published on January 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and parabens
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Eye Mask
Eye masks are used to add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be overnight masks or eye patches.
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Ingredient Info
Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel 20 ingredients
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel 20 ingredients
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels 40 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel 20 ingredients
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels 40 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Peg-8 Stearate • Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract • Carbomer • Sodium Chloride • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • Propylparaben • Triethanolamine • Diazolidinyl Urea • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • CI 15985
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Ceratonia Siliqua Gum • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Betaine • Caffeine • Chondrus Crispus Powder • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment • Sulfated Castor Oil • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Allantoin • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Freesia Alba Flower Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Centella Asiatica Extract • Mica • Titanium Dioxide • Snail Secretion Filtrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Acetyl Glucosamine • Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum • Portulaca Pilosa Extract • Acmella Oleracea Extract • Methylparaben • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Calcium Chloride • Ultramarines • Adenosine • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum
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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.
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 WaterMario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinMario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 ParfumMario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 40.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 34.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenMario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 32.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaMario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel 20 ingredients
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels 40 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel 20 ingredients
Patchology FlashPatch® Rejuvenating 5-Minute Eye Gels 40 ingredients
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