Patchology Flashpatch Hydrating Lip Gels ingredients list

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
5. Hydrolyzed collagen
6. Caffeine
7. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
8. Sodium Hyaluronate
9. Inositol
10. Betaine
11. Taurine
12. Trehalose
13. Allantoin
14. Niacinamide
15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
16. Portulaca Oleracea Flower/leaf/stem Extract
17. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
18. Calcium pantothenate
19. Chondrus Crispus Extract
20. Acetyl glucosamine
21. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
22. Tocopheryl Acetate
23. Silica
24. Maltodextrin
25. Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
26. Pyridoxine HCL
27. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
28. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
29. Synthetic fluorphlogopite
30. Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
31. Polyglutamic Acid
32. Calcium chloride
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Calcium aluminum borosilicate
35. Methylparaben
36. Chlorphenesin
37. Phenoxyethanol
38. Adenosine
39. Tin oxide
40. Carmine
41. Titanium Dioxide
42. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains PEGContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Sodium Hyaluronate

BINDING

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

ANTISTATIC

Hydrolyzed collagen

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caffeine

Other ingredients

InositolBetaineTaurineTrehaloseAllantoinNiacinamideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPortulaca Oleracea Flower/leaf/stem ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCalcium pantothenateChondrus Crispus ExtractAcetyl glucosamineSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetateSilicaMaltodextrinSodium Starch OctenylsuccinatePyridoxine HCLRicinus Communis Seed OilPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilSynthetic fluorphlogopiteCyamopsis Tetragonoloba GumPolyglutamic AcidCalcium chlorideDisodium EDTACalcium aluminum borosilicateMethylparabenChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolAdenosineTin oxideCarmineTitanium DioxideFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Locust bean gum thickener/emulsifier; viscous at high levels, check batch consistency.

Hydrolyzed collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Taurine

Taurine; buffering and chelating. Common in shampoos and eye washes, water-soluble.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Portulaca Oleracea Flower/leaf/stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Calcium pantothenate

Pro-vitamin B5 for hair/skin conditioning; water-soluble, used in conditioners

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Acetyl glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch for oil absorption/films/thickening, 2–8%; mildew risk in high humidity, needs preservatives.

Pyridoxine HCL

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Synthetic fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

Guar gum, natural thickener/stabiliser at 0.5–2%; biodegradable, dry film may feel astringent

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Calcium chloride

Cross-linker and viscosity controller for gels; astringent at high levels, check skin tolerance

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Calcium aluminum borosilicate

Synthetic powder filler for smooth feel and coverage; inert.

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Tin oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Carmine

Natural red colorant (cochineal); may trigger reactions in those with insect protein allergy

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components