{"id":7393,"date":"2023-09-14T03:17:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T20:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7393"},"modified":"2023-09-14T03:17:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T20:17:33","slug":"how-beauty-patches-took-over-the-skin-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7393","title":{"rendered":"How Beauty Patches Took Over the Skin Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Let&#8217;s talk patches\u2014the adhesive multitaskers that have revolutionized the beauty shelves. Whether you&#8217;re looking to zap zits overnight, combat hair loss, or erase those &#8220;I was up too late&#8221; under-eye circles, it seems like there is quite literally a patch for <em>everything<\/em> these days. With so much innovation in the space, we can&#8217;t help but wonder: Do these groundbreaking launches signal that patches are edging out our trusty serums and topicals?<\/p>\n<p>Think about it: The technology used to create these patches turns them into expert delivery systems, ensuring a precise formulation of ingredients that targets just the right spot with peak penetration and efficacy. Plus, who doesn&#8217;t love instant gratification?\u00a0The question isn&#8217;t whether there&#8217;s anything the beauty industry can&#8217;t (or won\u2019t) patch, but rather, do experts believe they\u2019re worth the hype?<\/p>\n<h2>The rise in patch popularity<\/h2>\n<p>Self-care has turned from a trend to a staple for everyone, but particularly younger generations. This is why \u201cthe format of patches works extremely well in the beauty and wellness spaces, because they offer a spa-like experience and provide a sense of well-being,\u201d says Jessica Talpos, head of marketing and product development at <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1107645%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fthegoodpatch.com%252F%253Fnbt%253Dnb%25253Aadwords%25253Ag%25253A20078859032%25253A146566148817%25253A665099164006%2526amp%253Bnb_adtype%253D%2526amp%253Bnb_kwd%253Dthe%252Bgood%252Bpatch%2526amp%253Bnb_ti%253Dkwd-514478106659%2526amp%253Bnb_mi%253D%2526amp%253Bnb_pc%253D%2526amp%253Bnb_pi%253D%2526amp%253Bnb_ppi%253D%2526amp%253Bnb_placement%253D%2526amp%253Bnb_li_ms%253D%2526amp%253Bnb_lp_ms%253D%2526amp%253Bnb_fii%253D%2526amp%253Bnb_ap%253D%2526amp%253Bnb_mt%253Db%2526amp%253Bgclid%253DCj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAViYWAM2ZHrvQReXFzXcIIgZ25DOo6JTiBtZhBQ6dsajrzYhy-9KbQgaAkSYEALw_wcB&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbeauty-patches%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/thegoodpatch.com\/?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A20078859032%3A146566148817%3A665099164006&amp;nb_adtype=&amp;nb_kwd=the+good+patch&amp;nb_ti=kwd-514478106659&amp;nb_mi=&amp;nb_pc=&amp;nb_pi=&amp;nb_ppi=&amp;nb_placement=&amp;nb_li_ms=&amp;nb_lp_ms=&amp;nb_fii=&amp;nb_ap=&amp;nb_mt=b&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAViYWAM2ZHrvQReXFzXcIIgZ25DOo6JTiBtZhBQ6dsajrzYhy-9KbQgaAkSYEALw_wcB\">The Good Patch.<\/a> It\u2019s a small extra step beyond your daily beauty and wellness routine that can truly make you feel pampered, \u201cLike a micro-spa moment, but more affordable and attainable than the latest beauty device, med spa treatment, or dermatologist visit,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/beauty-patches\/\" current-title=\"From Acne to Wrinkles, There\u2019s a Beauty Patch for *Everything* Now\u2014And Our Routines Are All the Better for It\" current-image=\"Stocksy_txpbd18a309w3n300_Medium_4130677-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-03-13\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/beauty-patches\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/beauty-patches\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/beauty-patches\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This appeal has been further amplified by the influence of social media.\u00a0Gen Z is always online\u2014with three of every four customers in this generation spending time on apps that\u2019ll show them their next favorite brand. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adyen.com\/knowledge-hub\/reports\/gen-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.adyen.com\/knowledge-hub\/reports\/gen-z\">Research shows that<\/a> 30 percent of Gen Z shoppers in the U.S. have purchased a product after seeing it in a YouTube video, and 26 percent have bought something that saw on Instagram. Considering the visible appeal that beauty patches offer, it isn&#8217;t a surprise that they&#8217;ve become popular with these social media shoppers.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do patches make it easy to show off your self-care practices, but they also offer immediate, selfie-worthy results. Because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/~\/media\/mckinsey\/email\/genz\/2022\/11\/29\/2022-11-29b.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/~\/media\/mckinsey\/email\/genz\/2022\/11\/29\/2022-11-29b.html\">Gen Z is characterized by shorter attention spans<\/a> than their predecessors (thanks, TikTok), this mindset leads them to seek out products that work as quickly as possible once they&#8217;re applied. What&#8217;s more, \u201cUnlike a serum or lotion, patches are associated with being very visually attractive on social media platforms,\u201d explains Sonsoles Gonzalez, founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betternotyounger\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betternotyounger\/\">Better Not Younger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Take Starface, for example. The brand launched in 2019 with colorful, star-shaped acne patches and encouraged people to show them off in public, turning the once-stigmatized act of treating breakouts into a full-on trend (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/justin-bieber-starface-pimple-patches-6889665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/justin-bieber-starface-pimple-patches-6889665\">even Justin Bieber hopped on board<\/a>). What&#8217;s more, the patches zap zits in a matter of hours. Co-founders Julie Schott and Brian Bordainick paved the way for beauty patches to become shareable self-care moments\u2014so much so that the brand&#8217;s projected revenue this year is <a href=\"https:\/\/beautymatter.com\/articles\/starface#:~:text=Tired%20of%20the%20stigma%20and,co%2Dfounded%20Starface%20in%202019.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/beautymatter.com\/articles\/starface#:~:text=Tired%20of%20the%20stigma%20and,co%2Dfounded%20Starface%20in%202019.\">$75 million<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Social media marketing has also placed more value on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adgully.com\/how-marketers-can-craft-compelling-stories-to-woo-gen-z-and-millennials-132905.html#:~:text=Storytelling%20for%20Gen%20Z%20and,and%20addressing%20real%2Dworld%20issues.\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.adgully.com\/how-marketers-can-craft-compelling-stories-to-woo-gen-z-and-millennials-132905.html#:~:text=Storytelling%20for%20Gen%20Z%20and,and%20addressing%20real%2Dworld%20issues.\">genuine storytelling<\/a> and technical developments, so the use of advanced materials and technologies\u2014like the hydrogel that&#8217;s typically found in patches\u2014has helped this product category secure a modern and innovative image with Gen Z and millennials. \u201cI started <a href=\"https:\/\/wrinklesschminkles.com\/collections\/wrinkles-treatment-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/wrinklesschminkles.com\/collections\/wrinkles-treatment-products\">Wrinkles Schminkles<\/a> [a line of wrinkle patches] ten years ago, and until three years ago the core demographic of our wrinkle patches was 35+ but due to social media, the category has garnered huge awareness in the 25+ demographics,&#8221; says <a href=\"https:\/\/wrinklesschminkles.com\/pages\/the-schminkles-story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/wrinklesschminkles.com\/pages\/the-schminkles-story\">Gabrielle Requena<\/a>, the brand&#8217;s founder.<\/p>\n<h2>What do patches treat?<\/h2>\n<p>The basic intention behind beauty patches, \u201cis prolonged exposure to ingredients in a protective layer allows for increased absorbance and effectiveness,\u201d says Michelle Weden, head of innovation at <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1107645%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fzitsticka.com%252F%253Fgad%253D1%2526amp%253Bgclid%253DCj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAVgckYgOhiJIYnbDTUOPwVXFvH1Vav-hm0kPyLfUFONoBDXI2B_61N8aAraKEALw_wcB&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbeauty-patches%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/zitsticka.com\/?gad=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAVgckYgOhiJIYnbDTUOPwVXFvH1Vav-hm0kPyLfUFONoBDXI2B_61N8aAraKEALw_wcB\">ZitSticka<\/a>. Though they initially hit the market to treat acne, the category has since expanded to include options for dark spots, wrinkles, and even hair loss.<\/p>\n<p>What sets patches apart from other topical products is their delivery systems. The skin is designed to keep things out, but because patches are structurally similar to the epidermis, they can trick it into accepting active ingredients more effectively. Some patches are made with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hydrocolloid-patches-acne\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hydrocolloid-patches-acne\/\">hydrocolloid material<\/a>\u2014the same stuff you&#8217;d find in blister bandages\u2014which draws excess dirt and fluid out of the skin, while others (particularly those designed for acne) use microdarts to get deep into the skin. Additionally, most beauty patches are infused with active ingredients, like salicylic acid for acne and vitamin C for dark spots.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe hydrocolloid dressing in and of itself creates a healing environment, and the addition of the active ingredients helps a targeted concern, while also preventing people from picking and worsening the skin,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/elementct.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/elementct.com\/about\/\">Merry Thornton, PA-C<\/a>, a board-certified physician assistant in dermatology, licensed skincare expert, and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/elementct.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/elementct.com\/\">Element Medical Aesthetics<\/a> in New Canaan.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the effectiveness of this delivery system, &#8220;You don&#8217;t need much in terms of actives to see visible results,&#8221; says Krupa Koestline, clean cosmetic chemist and founder of<a href=\"https:\/\/elementct.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/elementct.com\/about\/\"> KKT Consultants<\/a>. &#8220;Because you are applying these actives straight to the affected area, the concentration that the affected area gets exposed to is comparable and sometimes much higher than if you would use a cream or serum.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, because patches act as occlusive (aka seal ingredients into the skin), their ingredients are in close contact with the treatment area for longer, so the exposure is much higher than what you&#8217;d get with a serum or topical ointment. \u201cSome actives or humectants can evaporate before the skin has fully absorbed them,&#8221; says <a href=\"https:\/\/streak-link.com\/BliHfamHRxSbZlBqAwtjMHUv\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40alexeducatedmess%3Flang%3Den\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/streak-link.com\/BliHfamHRxSbZlBqAwtjMHUv\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40alexeducatedmess%3Flang%3Den\">Alex Padgett<\/a>, cosmetic chemist and co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/elementct.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/elementct.com\/about\/\">Educated Mess Skincare<\/a>. &#8220;Vitamin C, for example, is unstable in the presence of UV. So if you apply a vitamin C serum that hasn&#8217;t fully absorbed, some of the actives could be degrading while it sits on the skin, whereas patches prevent this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When selecting a patch, it\u2019s important to pay attention to its shape and adhesive &#8220;The shape plays an important role in the patch\u2019s ability to adhere to the targeted area it\u2019s treating. If the shape hasn\u2019t been made to last on rounded facial features, it\u2019ll lift or slip off when sleeping and compromise the results,\u201d says Requena. &#8220;It&#8217;s ideal to look for patches that use silicone medical grade adhesive compared to latex, which is a common allergen for a large percentage of the population.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that studies around patches have primarily been conducted on small sample sizes, so more research needs to be done to confirm that they can truly compete with traditional topicals. However, in the next decade, Koestline notes that it&#8217;s possible that &#8220;wearable patches will be comparable or better than their counterparts from a scientific standpoint.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>How brands have harnessed technology into their patches<\/h2>\n<h3>For acne<\/h3>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"ZitSticka%2C+KILLA+Kit+Deep+Zit+Microdart+Patch\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fulta.ztk5.net%2Fc%2F2372336%2F164999%2F3037%3FsubId1%3DSTMSBT-1107645%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ulta.com%252Fp%252Fkilla-kit-deep-zit-microdart-patch-pimprod2013453&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbeauty-patches%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ulta.com\/p\/killa-kit-deep-zit-microdart-patch-pimprod2013453\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2558337.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fulta.ztk5.net%2Fc%2F2372336%2F164999%2F3037%3FsubId1%3DSTMSBT-1107645%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ulta.com%252Fp%252Fkilla-kit-deep-zit-microdart-patch-pimprod2013453&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbeauty-patches%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"ZitSticka%2C+KILLA+Kit+Deep+Zit+Microdart+Patch\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ulta.com\/p\/killa-kit-deep-zit-microdart-patch-pimprod2013453\"> <\/p>\n<p>ZitSticka, KILLA Kit Deep Zit Microdart Patch \u2014 $15.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Zitsticka\u2019s patches use proprietary Microdart Technology that features, \u201cdissolving microdarts that are one-third the thickness of a human hair, to painlessly but effectively deliver efficacious ingredients deep into the skin barrier while not harming the skin,\u201d says Weden. They\u2019re infused with salicylic acid, which dives down deep into the pores to clear dirt and debris; niacinamide, which calms skin; hyaluronic acid to replenish hydration; and peptides to halt the progression of a pimple.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>For wrinkles<\/h3>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Wrinkles+Schminkles%2C+Forehead+Wrinkle+Patches+%282-Pack%29\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWRINKLES-SCHMINKLES%2Fs%3Fk%3DWRINKLES%2BSCHMINKLES%26tag%3Dwellandgood19-20&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbeauty-patches%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WRINKLES-SCHMINKLES\/s?k=WRINKLES+SCHMINKLES\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/51QdJ3FTIIL._SL1500__falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWRINKLES-SCHMINKLES%2Fs%3Fk%3DWRINKLES%2BSCHMINKLES%26tag%3Dwellandgood19-20&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbeauty-patches%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Wrinkles+Schminkles%2C+Forehead+Wrinkle+Patches+%282-Pack%29\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WRINKLES-SCHMINKLES\/s?k=WRINKLES+SCHMINKLES\"> <\/p>\n<p>Wrinkles Schminkles, Forehead Wrinkle Patches (2-Pack) \u2014 $25.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Wrinkles Schminkles relies on harnessing the power of medical-grade silicone to tackle fine lines and wrinkles. Silicone is known to provide occlusion to trap actives onto skin and encourage absorption rather than evaporation. According to Requena, the brand\u2019s patches target wrinkles in three ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Compression: Holds the skin taut so it can\u2019t crease and wrinkles can\u2019t form<\/li>\n<li>Circulation: Stimulates blood flow, which helps to regulate collagen, strengthen the skin, and carry away free radicals from working cells.<\/li>\n<li>Hydration: Forms an occlusive layer over the skin creating a micro-climate of hydration. Moisture is drawn up to the skin\u2019s surface and locked in between the skin and the patch. In a matter of hours, the skin is visibly hydrated and lines and wrinkles visibly refined.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>For dark spots<\/h3>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Hero+Cosmetics%2C+Mighty+Patch+Micropoint+for+Dark+Spots\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mighty-Patch-Micropoint-Spots-Cosmetics\/dp\/B0BS49YW8Z\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mighty-Patch-Micropoint-Spots-Cosmetics\/dp\/B0BS49YW8Z\/\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/517oFf4trCL._SL1000__falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMighty-Patch-Micropoint-Spots-Cosmetics%2Fdp%2FB0BS49YW8Z%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx9220-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fbeauty-patches%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbeauty-patches%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Hero+Cosmetics%2C+Mighty+Patch+Micropoint+for+Dark+Spots\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mighty-Patch-Micropoint-Spots-Cosmetics\/dp\/B0BS49YW8Z\/\"> <\/p>\n<p>Hero Cosmetics, Mighty Patch Micropoint for Dark Spots \u2014 $13.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Dark spot patches are specifically designed to diminish the post-inflammatory pigmentation or hyperpigmentation that\u2019s left over from a zit. \u201cDark spot-correcting patches can be beneficial in delivering proven brightening ingredients to a targeted treatment area,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/drmarnie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drmarnie.com\/\">Marnie Nussbaum, MD<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. While she notes that these products won\u2019t do much for chronic dark spots or melasma (you likely need an in-office laser treatment to fade those), they can help with acne scarring and mild-to-moderate discoloration.<\/p>\n<p>These Hero Cosmetics patches (which come with rave reviews across the Internet) include four heavy-hitters for treating dark spots\u2014niacinamide, tranexamic acid, vitamin C, and licorice root\u2014which are delivered to the skin via microdarts.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>For hair loss<\/h3>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Better+Not+Younger%2C+Superpower+Thickening+Hairpatches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ulta.com\/p\/superpower-thickening-hairpatches-pimprod2039732\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ulta.com\/p\/superpower-thickening-hairpatches-pimprod2039732\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2612162.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fulta.ztk5.net%2Fc%2F2372336%2F164999%2F3037%3FsubId1%3DSTMSBT-1107645%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ulta.com%252Fp%252Fsuperpower-thickening-hairpatches-pimprod2039732&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbeauty-patches%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Better+Not+Younger%2C+Superpower+Thickening+Hairpatches\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ulta.com\/p\/superpower-thickening-hairpatches-pimprod2039732\"> <\/p>\n<p>Better Not Younger, Superpower Thickening Hairpatches \u2014 $79.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Better Not Younger\u2019s Superpower\u2122 Thickening Hairpatches employ hydrogel technology to address thinning hairlines and temples. \u201cThis innovative approach enhances ingredient penetration for denser, thicker-looking hair,\u201d says Gonzalez. \u201cInfused with proven ingredients like Capixyl\u2122, Red Ginseng, and Centella Asiatica, to help stimulate follicles, strengthen strands, and nourish the scalp for transformative results.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is a hair loss game-changer, because though women most commonly experience loss around their hairline and temples, they often forget to apply treatments to these areas. \u201cBetter Not Younger has discovered the follicles in those areas are still well and can be reinvigorated, so they designed their hydrogel Superpower\u2122 Thickening Hairpatches to adhere comfortably to the scalp and hair,\u201d says Gonzalez. \u201cThis balanced texture allows the patches to remain in place, delivering concentrated ingredients directly to the intended areas\u2014the hairline and temples for hair regrowth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The likelihood of hair loss patches working is promising, because the hydrogel technology releases \u201cpeptides and proteins, vitamins, essential oils and saw palmetto, which helps block DHT, a hormone associated with hair loss,\u201d explains Thornton. The brand tested the patches in a clinical trial that included women over 40 with hair thinning at their hairline or temples. \u201cOut of the study, 61 percent of women saw increased baby hairs on the applied area after using every other day for a 12-week period. With daily usage, the results were even better, with 78 percent of women saying they saw new hair growth after 12 weeks. These results highlight the effectiveness of the patches in promoting denser, thicker-looking hair,\u201d says Gonzalez.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>For under-eyes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Dieux+Skin%2C+Forever+Eye+Mask\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dieuxskin.com\/products\/tattoo-forever-eye-mask\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.dieuxskin.com\/products\/tattoo-forever-eye-mask\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/hailey-reusable-eye-mask-1_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1107645%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dieuxskin.com%252Fproducts%252Ftattoo-forever-eye-mask&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbeauty-patches%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Dieux+Skin%2C+Forever+Eye+Mask\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.dieuxskin.com\/products\/tattoo-forever-eye-mask\"> <\/p>\n<p>Dieux Skin, Forever Eye Mask \u2014 $25.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>There are <em>plenty<\/em> of effective under-eye patches on the market (you can shop some Well+Good-approved options <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/peter-thomas-roth-24k-gold-eye-masks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/peter-thomas-roth-24k-gold-eye-masks\/\">here<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/live-tinted-rays-copper-eye-mask\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/live-tinted-rays-copper-eye-mask\/\">here<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/three-ships-brighter-days-ahead-eye-mask\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/three-ships-brighter-days-ahead-eye-mask\/\">here<\/a>), but most only target one or two concerns at most. Dieux Skin touts this reusable set as \u201cthe last eye mask you\u2019ll ever need,\u201d and that proclamation holds\u2014and likely explains why these patches have gone wildly viral on social media. Instead of coming to you infused with active ingredients, they\u2019re designed to be used with whatever products you\u2019ve already got on hand\u2014so if you wake up with puffiness, you can use them with caffeine eye cream; if you\u2019ve got dark circles, you can pair them with your vitamin C serum; and if you\u2019re dealing with fine lines and wrinkles, you can top them with retinol cream. When you\u2019re done, simply rinse them off and stick them back into the case until the next time you need them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>For multiple concerns<\/h3>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Riki+Loves+Riki%2C+Riki+Miracle\" href=\"https:\/\/rikilovesriki.com\/products\/riki-miracle-led-therapy-acne-patch-with-charging-case\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/rikilovesriki.com\/products\/riki-miracle-led-therapy-acne-patch-with-charging-case\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RikiPatch-PS-07_1000x.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/rikilovesriki.com\/products\/riki-miracle-led-therapy-acne-patch-with-charging-case\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Riki+Loves+Riki%2C+Riki+Miracle\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/rikilovesriki.com\/products\/riki-miracle-led-therapy-acne-patch-with-charging-case\"> <\/p>\n<p>Riki Loves Riki, Riki Miracle \u2014 $105.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Riki Loves Riki has found its own unique way to embed beloved skincare tech\u2014blue and red light therapy\u2014into the new, FDA-cleared<a href=\"https:\/\/rikilovesriki.com\/products\/riki-miracle-led-therapy-acne-patch-with-charging-case\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/rikilovesriki.com\/products\/riki-miracle-led-therapy-acne-patch-with-charging-case\"> Miracle LED Patch<\/a>. \u201cThe patches are capable of addressing specific skin-care concerns like acne-causing bacteria, spot treatments, redness, and scarring while also boosting collagen, tightening skin through phototherapy, a non-invasive treatment that utilizes light wavelengths to stimulate cellular processes in the skin,\u201d says Wanchen Kaiser, the brand\u2019s co-founder and CMO.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>What&#8217;s next for beauty patches<\/h2>\n<p>Patches are just a scroll away from being a staple in <em>everyone\u2019s <\/em>beauty routine. \u201cAs the holistic beauty consumer evolves, we see beauty patches evolving along with them, helping to not only solve skin-care problems but also the root cause of them\u2014whether that be stress, PMS pain, lack of sleep, or something else,\u201d says Talpos.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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