FRANZ Invisible UV Sun Patches for Face, UPF 50+ Golf (Large, 5 Pairs)

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!

I was really excited to try these patches for my melasma, but they were a complete disappointment. The patches wrinkle and bunch up as soon as they are applied, especially around the eye area where I need to place them most. Instead of laying flat against the skin, they create folds and creases, making them uncomfortable and ineffective. I followed the instructions and even tried applying my moisturizer and sunscreen afterward, as recommended by other users, but that only made the wrinkling worse. If you’re buying these to target melasma near the eyes, they may not work well because they don’t conform properly to the contours of the face. Unfortunately, I will be returning them.

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 had to try these as I’m constantly reapplying sunscreen throughout the day. These patches are a great concept, they’re just hard to apply so that they’re not noticeable. I have trouble with the edges not crinkling up a little. With that said, I’m only wearing these when I’m exposed to the sun all day, so camping or hiking, and I’m not real concerned it the edge of my sun patch is slightly visible. It’s a super thin layer that stays on all day and does its job of protecting your skin from the sun. It is kind of tricky applying sunscreen around the patch to your exposed skin. Overall, it’s a great concept, and does its job of protecting the covered area from the sun, it’s just cumbersome applying them so they appear invisible and working in sunscreen around the patched area. I recommend them for high activity/ low maintenance / outside all day type of situations.

Awesome concept. Work great for me. I wish they had full cheek patches as well.

My first attempt: the patch peeled off the backing perfectly. Second time: had a very difficult time getting the patch off the backing and it ended up wrinkling and had to toss. Third attempt: made sure to really take my time and peel off slowly. Once on your face, it can make your face look like you have wrinkles but I do not mind as long as it protects my cheeks from the sun. Will continue using.

Not gonna lie, placing the patch for the first time was a pain as I did not understand the instructions correctly. I ended up wasting the first one. However! If you've ever placed a screen protector on your phone it is basically the same idea and very straightforward. Once I was able to place them correctly it was the best thing ever. I live and play golf in CA and hated wearing those skin colored UV patches to block out freckles and sun spots. You feel them on your face no matter what, they peel off here and there and overall you look ridiculous lol. But these are virtually invisible and feel soooo comfortable. I almost forgot to peel them off at the end of the day! And my face is quite oily but the patched area stayed nicely matte (but not overly drying). Applying the supplied peptide cream on the patches is the key! Do not skip this final step. Once the cream goes on, small creases you may have magically disappears and the skin feels so moisturized and plump. I was very impressed with the product at the end of my rounding and told all my friends. Truly a game changer if you play golf or like to stay out in the sun a lot. Yes it's expensive but honestly I think it's worth every penny.. ***There is a tiny QR code on the back of packaging which will lead to a YouTube video showing a how to. Must watch before your 1st application. Otherwise you may get grumpy and trash the product like i almost did!

The patch doesn’t fit snugly to the cheek bone well, as the plastic is stiff. Also in sports after sweats it doesn’t stay. Not as useful as I expected.

Es muy evidente que llevas puesto un parche. Parece una delgada lámina de cartón sobre las mejillas, y se nota aún más al aplicar bloqueador solar, con o sin color. Al volver a aplicarlo, el parche se hace todavía más visible y comienza a despegarse. No se adhiere por completo a la piel, así que los bordes quedan muy marcados. En mi caso, el producto llegó sin la solución de péptidos que menciona y con el empaque sin sellar, como si lo hubieran abierto por un costado con una navaja. Es demasiado costoso para la calidad/uso del producto.