While ageing is a natural process, and many of us have learnt to embrace all that comes with it, some of us still wish to look as refreshed as possible. As the popularity of cosmetic procedures continues to soar, there are some that continue to seek a more cost-effective, natural approach to managing ageing skin.
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Thankfully, ever the innovators, the skincare industry have developed an answer; anti-wrinkle patches! Designed to be worn overnight, the patches started to gain traction more recently after increasing social media virality. Developing a reputation as a non-invasive way to look after ageing skin, the patches, put simply, help soften and prevent the formation of expression lines.
The demand for anti-wrinkle patches has, since, exploded – and now we have access to a whole market of them. Here, we round up the best choices.
Wrinkles Schminkles Forehead Smoothing Kit, $44 at Adore Beauty
Wrinkles Schminkles overnight silicone patches are another classic ageing skin go-to. With the skin kept taut by the patches’ adhesive side, the medical grade silicone composition helps deliver moisture and blood flow to the surface of the skin. The brand also create other patches targeted to areas like the under eyes and chest.
SiO Facelift Pack, $59.99 at Amazon
The SiO Facelift Pack is a great beginners kit for those new to anti-wrinkle patches. With one brow, neck and set of eye/smile patches, you can target your whole face in one simple pack. Patches are reusable until the lose their stick.
Skin Gym Re-Usable Mask Pack, $39.72 at Revolve
Skin Gym’s reusable masks are designed for tandem serum usage. Apply your favourite eye cream and/or face serum, then apply these silicone facial patches for a well-rested and rejuvenated morning appearance.
FROWNIES Facial Patches, $38.66 at iHerb
FROWNIES are the OGs when it comes to wrinkle patches. In a easy-to-use tape form, users are directed to moisten the adhesive side of the patches and mould to a smoothed-out wrinkle or crease on the face. Forming a cast for the facial muscles, the brand say their original patches “prevent expressions that cause wrinkles or help release tension and lift deep expression lines.” Wear them for a minimum of three hours or overnight while you sleep.