Do wrinkle patches actually work? We asked dermatologists about the line-smoothing trend

From pimple patches to mouth tape, putting stickers on your face in the name of vanity has never been more popular. Wrinkle patches, which suggest that stickers might also be the key to reducing wrinkles, have gained traction as well. If you’re not familiar, these patches are like fragmented face masks that adhere to the skin, smoothing out areas where wrinkles form, such as the forehead and around the mouth and eyes.

On TikTok, users have shown themselves testing wrinkle patches for the face, neck and décolletage, comparing the skin-smoothing results to Botox and fillers. As with most viral trends, we’re left wondering if face patches for wrinkles actually work. I went straight to the experts to find out, asking four dermatologists about the benefits and efficacy of wrinkle patches. And I won’t make you wait until the end of this article to tell you that the short answer is no. Wrinkle patches aren’t very effective at reversing lines. But that doesn’t mean that they don’t have their merits.

According to Dr. Caroline Robinson, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Tone Dermatology, “​​Many wrinkle patches are silicone-based, and others contain skin care actives which may provide hydration and give a smoother appearance to the skin,” Robinson said. “I liken most wrinkle patches to sheet masks; they have the ability to improve skin hydration and can deliver skin care ingredients locally.”

While it’s true wrinkle patches don’t do a whole lot, they can be helpful if you’re looking for short-term smoothing effects. If that’s you, here are the best wrinkle patches, according to editor testing and dermatologist recommendations.

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