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.

I was skeptical of the product but it turned out so much better than I thought! Putting it on was a little funky but once the top layer was off, it didn't feel like I had anything on my face at all. I put on the patch, then the peptide on top, which made it stick to my face better and smoother. I was able to put on my make up on top of it without the issue. I was out all morning with the patch on and it didn't come off, and no one noticed it. The third photo is from the end of the day after my child rubbed her head against my face 😅 On the fourth photo, you can see how stretchy it gets as you take it off. I have a long road trip coming up and the Franz patch is going to be very useful. It's easy to pack and just put it on as long as you have a mirror. It also covers pretry big part of your cheeks so that's also a plus. I'll have to try it at the pool next time!

Would give zero if I could!!! Buyer beware! While the patch could work for some and the concept is good, the adhesive will peel the skin off of your face. This is what happened, leading to a wound on my face!!! I’m unfortunately dealing now with the hyperpigmentation from the wound. Reached out to the company for assistance as they are a skincare company but no response. Be careful! It is safer to just use a regular spf lotion/cream

These patches adhere naturally to the skin and are thin and transparent enough to be virtually invisible. They’re water- and sweat-resistant, and the convenient pouch makes them easy to use anytime, anywhere.

The first photo shows what it looks like when the patch is applied. It is thin, so it adheres well to the skin. The second photo shows the patch being removed. It comes off easily without any pain. It’s a great product.

As a person who likes outdoor activities, I really like this patch. It’s thin and transparent so it’s barely noticeable on the skin, and it adheres really naturally, making it super comfortable to wear. Even after running several miles, it stayed tight on the skin!

Have hard time sticking on to your face

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!