FRANZ - UV Patch UPF 50+ Sun Protection for Daily Outdoor Activities - Breathable Lightweight Comfortable - Peptide for Radiance, Wrinkles, Anti-Aging - 5 pairs

I recently spent $$$ on Picolaser sessions in Asia to lighten all my sunspots, so when a weeklong trip to Hawaii came up, I wanted to ensure that they did not return. Overall? don't hesitate, GET THESE PATCHES. Why? -WEIGHTLESS: You know those fancy NexCare waterproof bandaids or 3M TegaDerm wound coverings made of an ultrathin, transparent film? Pretty much the same type of material as these patches. They are micro-thin and infused with sunscreen. -APPLICATION: similar to those fancy bandaids - you remove the backing, apply the adhesive side to face, and then remove the top film to secure the patch. I only messed up one time -- and realized that the trick is to peel back the top film suuuuuper slooooowly at a 45 degree angle or even less. See, If you peel the top film at a 90 degree angle or more, the patch can "lift" off the skin and get wrinkled. After I realized this, it was smooth sailing each time. The peptide serum (water-based) applied as a last step, helps to secure the patch even further. -NEARLY INVISIBLE (without makeup): Sitting across the table from me, my husband didn't notice the patches until i mentioned it. And with a big hat on, it was totally undetectable. It does look slightly matte, but being transparent it blends in. -LONG WEAR: these lasted all day even through snorkeling, ocean swims, pools, and more. Sure, the patch started to lift slightly at the edges after a long day, but still stayed in place with repeat applications of physical and chemical sunscreens gently patted (not swiped or smeared) on top. (More on that below) -REMOVAL: super easy -- you can peel it off, or dissolve the adhesion with a cleansing balm (My fave is Milani's Green Goddess which is a total dupe of Clinique's Take The Day Off cleansing balm (Milani's is much cheaper, and both are made in Japan). it slides off easily and just toss! Overall, after one week of wearing Franz XL patches in Hawaii under the bright beach sun, (I also wore sunglasses and beach hats when possible), and after careful inspection, I can say that these patches prevented my sunspots from getting darker by about 75-85%. Why not 100%? Well these are not OPAQUE. Only full opacity will prevent sun contact, period. And these patches are still clear and transparent and allow light to shine thru, despite being imbued with sunscreen. I also layered extra sunscreen on top (both physical and chemical types), gently patting in to prevent lifting of the film. I'm not sure if that helped any extra. On two days, I added foundation and concealer on top to create even more opacity. Eeks! Welp--- I do NOT recommend doing that. Makeup will adhere strongly, and the finish will be more matte and create a weirder texture than the rest of your skin. The contrast makes it more obvious and my skin looked worse. If you desperately want some coverage, use a very light tinted moisturizer. Do not use full coverage makeup; it can look very aging. At worst, it looks like you have opaque skin colored patches on.

Great option for sun protection! Note that I did not use these for their intended purpose on the face. I noticed that they would be a perfect shape / fit for my treasured tattoo, so I bought them to protect my tattoos from the sun. They are awesome! I think the photos speak for themselves. One photo shows the patch on my skin after several hours and shows how it’s starting to peel a bit. The other photo shows the clear line around the tattoo, you can see how the patches very effectively protected it from the sun compared to the rest of my arm (which had SPF30 applied). A few quick tips: • I applied a small amount of sunscreen before applying the patch and let it dry completely. This worked well and I had no problems with the patch sticking! • I also tried reapplying sunscreen over the top of the patch. This did not work well, it began peeling. • they do not perform well in water/getting wet. As soon as I got in the water, it pilled and came off. • they are thinner than I expected - not in a bad way; just to set your expectations. I was expecting it to be more like a hydrocolloid/pimple patch. It’s more like if you made a very thin layer of serum and dehydrated it. • they’re not sticky to the touch! After letting it dry down, I was able to wear a shirt over it and it didn’t seem to affect its stickiness/wear time. Overall, I was impressed with these and will definitely purchase them again for future use! I’d love to see them made in different sizes or shapes!

Terrible stuff

The Peptide Sunshield Patch works great! It has a great blend of hydration, comfort, and coverage. The lightweight design adheres seamlessly to the skin, providing consistent protection without irritation or residue. Throughout the day, the patch maintains excellent moisture retention, leaving the skin feeling soft, balanced, and refreshed. Its formulation is gentle enough for sensitive skin while offering a noticeable improvement in texture and overall appearance with regular use. If you are looking for a skincare product that combines effective sun protection with deep hydration, this is definitely the product to try!

These kept my melasma at bay this summer! Easy to apply, not that noticeable unless right next to me.

Have hard time sticking on to your face

Firstly, this product is as described. It is barely Visible on the skin. Wore it all day and went to a movie where others were even surprised I had anything on my face - after it became noticable because I shed a few (happy) tears at the movies end. That said, once it gets wet, it starts to peel up at the edges - sweat, rain, tears, I've noticed it isn't designed to be part of any type of activity that may introduce moisture and that's the reason for 4-stars. Now when peeling off, it is painless but does pull at the skin sort of like a large bandaid and does come off looking like a layer of skin it's so thin. I will say as much as I liked this product, it is not a replacement for sunscreen or other routine UV protection because it really only applies to under the eyes on the cheek bones. The rest of the face is still susceptible to sun exposure and sun burn. This is a product that should be used in conjunction with other products or care routines and not a standalone solution for being outdoors or in the sun.

Made me break out and didn’t really provide sun protection. I still tanned.