Quantum Research Lipcare Plus Invisible Cold Sore Bandage - 12 count

These are a life saver. I got them by the time my sore had scabbed up but it was okay. It's not invisible but it looks a lot better than that huge red scab. It sticks very well and once I removed it the scab came off along with it and it left me with HEALED skin where the scab was. It moistened the scab and didn't hurt at all when it came off. When I took off the bandage my face was almost cleared and I actually was able to enjoy the rest of my day in public without hiding. I'll definitely order these again to have for future use!!

I really doubted that these would actually stick to my lip but they did. When I get a cold sore I often have trouble eating and drinking and this protects my mouth. I've seen where people use these and apply makeup over them to cover the cold sore but I have not tried that. 1 pack was enough for the duration of healing but I will have to order another pack for next time, as I only have a few left over. Kind of expensive but totally worth it. It definitely helped with the pain since nothing could get to the area to irritate it.

I bought these for me, but my boyfriend ended up getting his yearly cold sore before I could use them myself to give a woman/makeup based opinion. For him, these patches were not "invisible" at all, it actually made his sore stick out even more. But it did help by keeping the contagious area contained. Other than that, this is not his cup of tea. For me on the other hand, when I get a chance to use these on myself I'll be sure to post update on how this product worked with makeup.

I have to admit, I did not know what I was expecting but when I opened the package, there where 12 little clear dots (bandages) and I was like WTH, but I tried them out and they worked. I never expected the bandages to first--be invisible (not totally--but close) nor 2nd to stay in place. They did stick to my lip and cheek. What really impressed me was that they did stay on over night--I clearly expected to find the bandage gone the next morning--but was still there and I washed my face with it still on and it never came off until I pulled it off. The cold sore was mostly gone also---so I would buy these again if needed.

Like many here I usually buy Compeed but ran out and needed something sooner, mostly due to my flubbing a few Compeeds during application. I was skeptical about these but ended up being pleasantly surprised. I'm at the end of the healing stage and this size is much more manageable than the larger Compeed. I agree that they are noticeable but I think that they all are. To me it still looks better than a gross cold sore and it is way more sanitary. I feel the sore heals better and I do think it minimizes the risk of spreading. I found that these thicker dots wrinkled less and lasted a lot longer than Compeed. The reason I knocked off a star is that they are a pain to unpeel from the packaging. Compeed is far superior in that area and I didn't manage to get a single one of these on my lip without having to pull the whole bandage off the backing. Each time I tried to apply using the two part approach that works so well with the competitor these wanted to pull all the way off. They really need to change that. Because these are not quite as thin I will use them during the most noticeable stage of the outbreak because they hide what's underneath more. I will keep buying Compeed but I will keep these in stock as well. I think they both have their uses. For those saying they don't help, keep in mind that they are not medicated. They are meant to ease discomfort, conceal, prevent spreading, and keep the area moist for optimum healing with less scarring. Since they eliminate the scab stage I find a sticker on my lip less embarrassing than a sore cracking open. Sorry for the visual but none of us is happy to get these. Nearly everyone has the virus in them but we're the unlucky ones who break out. It's sad that it can make us feel dirty and unsanitary (at least that's how I feel sometimes) but these bandages help me deal and get on with things. The pricing was $3 less than my local Walgreens.