Patch: Acne Ingredient Checker

Patch shows you what's really in your skincare and makeup. It also helps you work out what's behind your breakouts. Free for everyone, always. CHECK ANY PRODUCT • Search a product and see its ingredients explained in plain language • Pore-clogging ingredients flagged, with how strong the evidence really is • Possible irritants, fragrance and essential oils called out • Fungal acne triggers, if you flag fungal acne • Rinse-off products judged differently from leave-on ones FIND WHAT'S BEHIND YOUR BREAKOUTS • Tick off your AM and PM routine each day • Log how your skin looks in one tap • After two weeks, Patch spots patterns, like breakouts that follow one product • See your last four weeks on a simple calendar, with possible reasons explained CHECK YOUR ROUTINE • See which products clash when you layer them, like retinol with acids • Learn which "rules" are myths you can ignore • Get an evening reminder for your PM routine, if you want one YOUR SKIN DIARY • Log products as worked, didn't work or unclear • See ingredients your problem products have in common • Share your diary as a PDF with your dermatologist FREE AND PRIVATE • Every feature is free: no subscriptions, trials or paywalls • No ads and no ad tracking • You get an anonymous username, never your real name HELP SHAPE PATCH • Suggest features, report bugs and ask for products on the Patch feedback board • Vote for what you want next Patch shares general ingredient information and is not medical advice. Always patch test new products and see a dermatologist for skin concerns.