Dissolving Eye Patches vs. Hydrogel Eye Masks: What’s the Difference?
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Both products sit under the eyes, but a dissolving micro-structure patch is not just another slippery hydrogel mask. The material, wear time, and way the formula contacts the skin are different.
Traditional hydrogel eye masks
Hydrogel eye masks usually sit on the skin as a soft gel patch and deliver a surface-contact masking experience.
Dissolving micro-structure patches
ReGlow eye patches use 0.25 mm crystallized cosmetic microstructures that gradually soften and dissolve during wear.
Wear time
ReGlow recommends approximately 2–3 hours, typically once weekly. This is longer than many quick hydrogel eye masks.
Ingredient profile
The ReGlow patches include hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, glutathione, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, caffeine, and niacinamide.
Which format should you choose?
Choose based on how much time you want to spend, whether you prefer a surface gel mask or a dissolving micro-structure format, and which formula fits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
Are dissolving patches the same as microneedling?
No. They are cosmetic dissolving micro-structure patches.
How long do ReGlow eye patches stay on?
About 2–3 hours.
How often are they used?
Typically once weekly.
