Layering your products in the right order ensures each step works its magic. A good rule: go from lightest to heaviest textures and slot in your masks where they shine.

1. Cleanse: Start with a clean slate—remove makeup, SPF, dirt, and oil.
2. Treat: Apply serums, toners, or exfoliants with active ingredients.
3. Eye gels: Pop on FlashPatch® Eye Gels to target puffiness, dark circles, or fine lines in five to ten minutes.
4. Mask: Use a sheet mask for hydration, glow, or detox (depending on your skin’s needs).
5. Moisturize: Lock in all that goodness with a cream or lotion.
6. Protect: In the AM, always finish with SPF. In the PM, swap SPF for restorative treatments like Restoring Night Eye Gels or our Beauty Sleep Hydrogel Mask.

✨ Pro-Tip: Keep your eye gels and sheet masks in the fridge for an extra cooling, de-puffing boost.

For more layering hacks, read our blog on morning vs. night routines and sheet mask Pro-Tips.

Your skin has different needs when the sun is up versus when you’re catching zzz’s. Adjusting your routine helps you get the most out of your products:

🌞 Morning Routine (Protect & Energize):

1. Cleanse away overnight oil.
2. Apply lightweight serums (think Vitamin C for brightening).
3. Use Rejuvenating Eye Gels to depuff and hydrate.
4. Moisturize with a lightweight cream or gel.
5. Always finish with SPF to protect from sun damage.

🌙 Night Routine (Repair & Restore):

1. Double cleanse if you’ve been wearing makeup or sunscreen.
2. Apply serums or treatments (like retinol or exfoliants).
3. Use Restoring Night Eye Gels to target fine lines and dark circles.
4. Treat yourself to a sheet mask like Press Reset or Beauty Sleep Hydrogel for extra repair.
5. Seal everything in with a nourishing night cream or oil.

Pro-Tip: Keep your morning gels in the fridge for a wake-up boost, and make night gels part of your wind-down ritual—like skincare pajamas for your eyes.

While no product can completely erase wrinkles (we like to think of them as proof you’ve smiled a lot), the right skincare can smooth, plump, and minimize their appearance. Eye gels and masks deliver targeted ingredients directly where your skin needs them most.

✨ Patchology favorites for fine lines:

• FlashPatch® Restoring Night Eye Gels – Powered by Retinol (boosts collagen), Peptides (firm + smooth), and Arnica Extract (heals + soothes) to repair while you sleep.
• Beauty Sleep Hydrogel Mask – A luxe overnight mask with Retinol, Peptides, Hydrolyzed Collagen, and Centella Asiatica to plump, hydrate, and restore elasticity.
• On Ice Hydrogel Mask + Eye Gels – Infused with Bakuchiol (a gentle retinol alternative), Cloudberry Oil, and 9 Peptides to firm and energize.

✨ Pro-Tips for Wrinkle Care:

• Use eye gels daily for quick smoothing and long-term benefits.
• Layer with a hydrating sheet mask like Get Dewy With It to keep skin plump (dehydration exaggerates fine lines).
• Don’t skip SPF—UV damage is one of the fastest ways to deepen wrinkles.

Everyone’s skin is unique (and beautiful!), but some ingredients are proven stars when it comes to fighting blemishes, clearing pores, and calming irritation.

Patchology acne + breakout heroes:

• 3-in-1 Breakout Box Kit – A complete acne toolkit with Salicylic Acid dots to shrink blemishes, Hydrocolloid Dots to absorb whiteheads, and Charcoal Nose Strips to clear pores.
  
• The Good Fight Sheet Mask – Packed with Tea Tree, Willow Bark, and Peppermint to purify, calm inflammation, and reduce excess oil.
  
• Exfoliate Mate Sheet Mask – Gently resurfaces with Pineapple, Papaya, Grapefruit Enzymes, and Lactic Acid to dissolve dead skin cells and keep pores clear.
  
• S.O.S. Totally Invisible Clarifying Liquid Patch – A clear spot treatment powered by Salicylic Acid + Tea Tree that targets blemishes discreetly, perfect for use under makeup or on-the-go.
  

✨ How to use: Start with clean skin, then apply patches or masks as needed. Use exfoliating and detoxifying masks 1–2 times weekly, and keep S.O.S. or 3-in-1 Breakout Box dots on hand for spot emergencies.

Travel can wreak havoc on your skin (think: dry airplane air, changing climates, and long days). That’s why our travel-friendly kits and masks are designed to keep your skin fresh and glowing no matter where you land.

✨ Top Travel Essentials:

• On The Fly Kit – The ultimate #1 travel companion with mini sizes of our best-selling sheet and eye masks—perfectly TSA-approved.
• FlashMasque® Sheet Masks – Single-use, 5-minute masks for quick refreshes on planes, in hotel rooms, or before events.
• FlashPatch® Eye & Lip Gels – Small, portable, and perfect for reviving tired eyes or dry lips mid-journey.

Which face mask is best for…

• Exfoliation? Exfoliate Mate – Smooths and brightens with fruit enzymes + lactic acid (gentle enough for travel resets). SmartMud masks are ideal for unclogging pores and exfoliation.
• Glow? Illuminate – Vitamin C + Grapefruit Seed Extract for instant radiance, ideal pre-makeup or pre-event.
• Tightening? Firm Believer – Targets fine lines and wrinkles on the neck, and chest. Skincare Booster and On Ice also work well for firming your skin.
• Irritation? Press Reset – Aloe Vera + Shisandra Berry to calm stressed-out, post-flight skin. Calm Smartmud soothes red skin.
• Hydration? Hydrate – Floods skin with Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin B5 for dewy, refreshed skin after a long trip. Rosé renews and hydrates skin after travel. Get Dewy With It is a mega dose of hyaluronic acid for glowing skin after travel.
• Sensitive Skin? Skin Remedy Collection is safe for sensitive complexions, so you can mask stress-free.

Pro-Tip: Always toss a few eye gels in your carry-on—they’ll make you look like you slept, even if you didn’t. Learn more about pre-travel skincare and tips to get more out of your skincare routine when you’re away from home on the blog.

Airplane cabins = dry air, recycled oxygen, and zero humidity. Translation: your skin needs extra love in-flight. Here’s how to pack (and use) skincare when you fly:

✈️ Smart Packing Tips:

• Go TSA-friendly: Stick to travel kits like our On The Fly Kit with face, lip, and eye masks that slide right into your carry-on.
• Single-use is key: Pack FlashPatch® Eye Gels and FlashMasque® Hydrate masks—they’re slim, portable, and take up almost no space.
• Hydrate often: Reapply moisturizer and drink water throughout your flight to combat cabin dryness.
• Mask mid-air: Pop on eye gels once you’re settled in your seat.
• Fridge reset: Once you land, store your eye gels and sheet masks in the hotel mini-fridge for an instant cooling, de-puffing boost.

Pro-Tip: Use a detox mask like SmartMud® after your trip to reset congested skin from travel stress.

Yes! Our brightening products are formulated to revive dull, tired skin and give you a healthy, luminous glow. Ingredients like Vitamin C and niacinamide—found in our FlashMasque® Illuminate Sheet Mask and Serve Chilled Bubbly Eye Gels—help even skin tone and enhance radiance.

Pro-tip: Store your Rosé Eye Gels in the fridge before use for an extra cooling, brightening boost.

Explore our brightening faves →

Products with retinol will help fight the signs of aging. Our Beauty Sleep Hydrogel Mask and Restoring Eye Gels are ideal for smoothing fine lines and restoring skin. 

Bakuchiol, found in our On Ice Eye Gels and Hydrogel Mask, is a natural alternative to retinol that also works well to firm and smooth skin.

Pro-tip: put On Ice in the fridge for an added boost of cool firming.

Explore our firming and smoothing Patchology products

Not all masks are created equal—and that’s a good thing. Each format is designed to target different skin needs and give you maximum results in minimal time.

• Hydrogel Masks – Think of these as skin-soothing “jelly masks.” Made with a cooling gel material, they cling snugly to your face while delivering concentrated actives like Retinol, Peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid. Perfect for a luxe treatment that hydrates, firms, and smooths. Fan favorites: Beauty Sleep, On Ice, and Bubbly Hydrogel Masks.
• Mud Masks – Our SmartMud® No Mess Mud Masque brings you the pore-purifying power of volcanic ash, kaolin clay, and activated charcoal—without the messy cleanup. It deeply detoxifies, clears congestion, and minimizes the look of pores, all while leaving skin soft (not tight and dry like traditional mud).
• Sheet Masks – Lightweight and serum-soaked, these masks deliver targeted benefits in just 5–10 minutes. Choose All The Feels: Get Dewy With It for a mega-moisture surge, Just Let It Glow for instant radiance, or The Good Fight when blemishes strike.

Pro-Tip: Mix and match! Try a weekly mud detox, daily sheet mask hydration, and a hydrogel before big events for that extra “wow” factor.

After using a detox mask like our SmartMud® No Mess Mud Masque, your skin is freshly cleansed and your pores are cleared—basically, a perfect blank canvas. Here’s how to care for it afterward:

1. Rinse & cleanse: Gently wash away any leftover residue with a mild cleanser to make sure your skin is totally clean.
2. Moisturize: Follow with a lightweight moisturizer to replenish hydration right away.
3. Hydrate the next day: Balance your skin by applying a super-hydrating sheet mask like FlashMasque® Hydrate or MoodMask™ Get Dewy With It. These flood your skin with Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin B5, restoring that plump, dewy glow after detoxing.

✨ Pro-Tip: Alternate SmartMud with a hydration mask in your weekly routine—mud one day, moisture the next—for the ultimate skin reset.

Mud masks are amazing for detoxing pores, but more isn’t always better. We recommend using our SmartMud® No Mess Mud Masque about 2–3 times per week for the best results. Using it daily could lead to dryness or irritation (and nobody’s got time for that).

Pro-Tip: If you’re new to exfoliating or detox masks, start with once a week and work your way up. Pair with hydrating masks like Get Dewy With It or calming options like Press Reset on off-days to keep your skin balanced.

Think of masking as a workout plan for your skin—each step has a purpose, and together they deliver glowing results. A simple cycle helps you balance detox, hydration, and targeted treatments without overdoing it:

1. Detox (1–2x per week): Use SmartMud® No Mess Mud Masque to clear pores and remove buildup.
2. Hydrate (2–3x per week): Follow up with masks like FlashMasque® Hydrate or Get Dewy With It for a mega moisture surge.
3. Treat (1–2x per week): Rotate in a targeted option—like Just Let It Glow for radiance, The Good Fight for blemishes, or Beauty Sleep Hydrogel for overnight anti-aging repair.

✨ Pro-Tip: Bundle it! Try Happy Face Kit for a mini reset or go all-in with Mask-nificent, our top-rated hydrogel set, to cover every skin mood.

Both hydrogel masks and sheet masks are popular types of face masks used in skincare. The main difference between the two lies in their composition.

A sheet mask is formed from fiber that is soaked in a liquid serum. The sheet is cut to fit the contours of the face. Patchology sheet masks contain various ingredients such as adaptogens, vitamins, natural extracts, or hyaluronic acid. Patchology sheet masks like FlashMasque® Hydrate and Illuminate are the original 5-Minute mask. Moodmasks® sheet masks work in 10 minutes. You can always leave sheet masks on your skin a bit longer for additional serum absorption.

On the other hand, a hydrogel mask is made of a gel-like material that is more like the texture of an eye gel patch and is designed to adhere closely to the skin, providing a secure and comfortable fit. Hydrogel masks work in just 10 minutes (they can be left on longer if you prefer). Hydrogel masks offer intense hydration and delivery of the ingredients due to their gel composition.

While both types of masks are effective at delivering active ingredients to the skin, the main differences between hydrogel masks and sheet masks are their material and composition, as well as the fit.

Learn more about our masks on the blog

Dark circles can pop up thanks to lack of sleep, genetics, or even dehydration—but the right eye gels can help brighten and refresh fast. Our FlashPatch® Illuminating Eye Gels are specially designed to target dullness with a powerhouse blend of brightening ingredients:

• Vitamin C – Softens fine lines and evens skin tone while boosting radiance.
• Green Tea Extract – Helps lighten the appearance of dark circles.
• Mulberry Extract – An antioxidant that illuminates from within.
• Pearlescent Minerals – Add an instant lit-from-within glow.

✨ Pro-Tip: Store your eye gels in the fridge for an extra cooling effect—it helps depuff and makes tired eyes look instantly more awake.

For all-around eye care, pair Illuminating Eye Gels with Rejuvenating Eye Gels for puffiness or Restoring Night Eye Gels for overnight repair.

Explore our dark circle products

Not necessarily — but we highly recommend it! While Patchology masks and eye gels work at room temperature, storing Serve Chilled in the fridge adds an extra touch of luxury. The cooling effect helps soothe, refresh, and visibly de-puff tired eyes, giving you an even more invigorating self-care moment.

Both sides of our eye gels are infused with the same serum, so there’s no “wrong” side!

For best results, it depends on what you’re targeting:

• To reduce puffiness and dark circles: Place the larger, rounded end of the patch closer to your nose.
  
• To smooth fine lines and crow’s feet: Place the larger, rounded end outward toward your temples.

Pro-tip: You can also apply the gels to your upper lids to help de-puff and refresh tired eyes.

Learn more about our eye patches

Exfoliating with PoshPeel™ Pedi Cure is easy, but these hacks will make your peel even more effective:

• Don’t force it: Let the skin shed naturally—picking can cause irritation.
• Soak often: A 10-minute daily foot soak encourages even, faster exfoliation.
• Plan ahead: The peeling phase isn’t sandal-season chic—time your peel about 1–2 weeks before vacations or events.
• Hydrate afterward: Once peeling is done, use Rosé Toes Foot Mask to nourish and lock in silky smooth results.

✨ Pro-Tip: Repeat every 60–90 days to keep your feet fresh, smooth, and sandal-ready.

Learn more tips about PoshPeel

Our PoshPeel Pedi Cure Foot Peel Masks are generally comfortable for women’s size 10 and under.

A single treatment of PoshPeel™ Pedi Cure Foot Peel can keep your feet soft and smooth for up to 60–90 days, depending on your skin type and lifestyle.

• Peeling begins around 3–7 days after use and can last about a week.
• Once the exfoliation process is complete, you’ll notice baby-soft skin that stays smooth for weeks.
• To maintain results, repeat the treatment every 2–3 months or whenever your feet need a reset.

Pro-Tip: Between peels, keep feet nourished with ultra-hydrating Rosé Toes Foot Mask or a rich moisturizer to extend that silky-soft feel.

Please wait a little more, the peeling process varies from individual to individual depending on the state of your feet when you do the treatment. You should expect peeling in 3-7 days, but some people have seen peeling begin later. You can learn more about PoshPeel.

Most Patchology products have a three-year shelf life, so you won’t find an expiration date printed on the packaging. Anything purchased in 2023 or later should still be perfectly fine to use.

For products packaged in jars, we recommend finishing or replacing them within six months of opening, since they’re exposed to air and bacteria over time.

While every ingredient we use in our products is evaluated for safety, we do not specifically test our products on women who are pregnant or nursing. As there could be certain ingredients that physicians may not recommend for use during pregnancy and nursing, we always recommend that you discuss this with your physician and follow their advice.

While every ingredient we use in our products is evaluated for safety, we do not specifically test our products on women who are pregnant or nursing. As there could be certain ingredients that physicians may not recommend for use during pregnancy and nursing, we always recommend that you discuss this with your physician and follow their advice.

While every ingredient we use in our products is evaluated for safety, we do not specifically test our products on a person receiving chemo, immunotherapy, or radiation treatments. As there could be certain ingredients that physicians may not recommend for use during treatment, we always recommend that you discuss this with your physician and follow their advice.

It is generally not recommended to use skincare products like face sheet masks and eye gels on children. Children's skin is more delicate than adult skin and can be more sensitive to certain ingredients, so it's important to use products that are appropriate for their age and skin type.

If you have any concerns or questions, it's best to consult with a pediatrician or a dermatologist who can advise you on what products are safe and appropriate for your child's skin.

The Patchology Skin Remedy line of eye patches, sheet masks, and mist were created for sensitive skin. 

For the full Patchology line of products, if you're concerned about how your skin will react to any of our sheet masks, test the serum on the back of the hand first to monitor for any reaction.

For those with sensitive skin, avoid retinol in Restoring Eye Gels and Beauty Sleep.

Consider consulting with a dermatologist who can recommend products that are best suited for your specific skin type and sensitivity level.

We are not hypoallergenic.

The Patchology Skin Remedy eye patches, sheet mask, and mist are fragrance-free. 

Patchology does have products that contain fragrance. Our moodpatch eye gels like Happy Place, Perk Up, and Chill Mode all have aromatherapy scents to boost the effectiveness of the undereye patches. Rosé products are also infused with fragrance.

Yes, we are paraben-free. Yes, we are sulfate-free. Yes, we are phthalate-free. Yes, we are gluten-free.

Almost! All of our products are free from tree nuts and peanuts—except for Get Dewy With It and our Illuminating Sheet Mask.

Because our facilities also make products that may include nut ingredients, we always suggest doing a quick patch test first if you have allergies or sensitivities.

All of our ingredients are ethically sourced. We can't guarantee that our products are vegan. 

Most of our products are vegan, except for those products with Hydrolyzed Collagen and Honey. In rare cases, when a suitable plant alternative is not available, our products do include ingredients that contain animal derivatives, such as Hydrolyzed Collagen.

We do not test on animals. We’re proudly certified Cruelty Free by PETA. At Patchology, we’re committed to reducing our impact on the planet. Part of our commitment includes animal welfare. Since we launched in 2014, we have been bringing you products that have never been tested on animals. 

We are committed to never conduct, commission, pay for, or allow tests on animals at any phase of development, for both ingredients and final products.

Dry, chapped lips don’t stand a chance. Our FlashPatch® Hydrating Lip Gels flood your pout with Hyaluronic Acid (intense hydration), Peptides (plumping + smoothing), and Green Tea Extract (antioxidant protection) in just 5 minutes. The result? Softer, smoother, kissably hydrated lips—fast.

Pro-Tip: Follow with our Lip Service Gloss-to-Balm Treatment to lock in moisture and keep your lips nourished all day.