As a new member of the 40-something club, reducing and preventing fine lines and deeper wrinkles has become my main mission when it comes to my skin care routine. Yes – my routine includes vitamin C serums, retinols, bakuchiol and peptides, but I’m always on the lookout for the latest in skin care ingredients and technology that will make my skin just a bit smoother and healthier looking. And that’s where Wrinkles Schminkles comes into play, because this Australian brand developed reusable medical grade silicone patches that can be worn day or night to visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the face and body – and they work! The brand also sells peel patches and sheet masks to round out your facial and body masking routine so you can achieve healthy, glowing, line-free skin whether you’re at rest or on the go!
So keep reading to find out more about the brand, their products and my personal results with what I’ve tried so far. And FYI – with Christmas coming up, you can bet that you and all your anti-aging focused friends and family will want these products under their tree this year!
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Wrinkles Schminkles Wrinkle Patches
About Wrinkles Schminkles
Wrinkles Schminkles is an Australian owned skin care brand started in 2014 that has become well known for creating the first medical grade FDA-approved silicone patches to target fine lines and wrinkles on the face and body – goodbye Botox! The silicone is made free of parabens, fragrance and latex and are hypoallergenic. They’re also made with the same kind of technology as patches used to help heal scarring (just slightly thicker), which is why they’re endorsed by dermatologists and plastic surgeons.
Along with silicone patches, the brand sells sheet masks and peel patches in Australia, the UK and the US. All of their products are cruelty-free and vegan-friendly. The only product in their range that is not vegan-friendly is the InfuseFast Facial Sheet Mask, which contains marine collagen. The InfuseFast Sheet Mask range is eco-friendly and fully biodegradable in soil in 8 weeks.
The brand sent me their silicone eye, neck and chest wrinkle patches to try out, along with their silicone patch cleanser and InfuseFast Sheet Masks.
I wanted to thank the brand, along with its Canadian supplier, Abundance Naturally, for sending me the most fabulous zip-up mask storage book so I can store and travel all my Wrinkles Schminkles masks with ease!
Wrinkles Schminkles Silicone Patches – What Are They & How Do They Work?
Wrinkles Schminkles Silicone Patches support the skin’s natural ability to hydrate the skin, retain moisture, stimulate blood flow and boost collagen production. These clinically-proven facial patches can be worn overnight or anytime during the day (for at least an hour) to plump out fine lines and wrinkles pre-make up application.
The brand has reusable silicone patches for the following treatment areas: mouth & lip, forehead, eyes, chest, neck and hands and the patches can be trimmed if you prefer a more custom fit in a given area. You can shop their silicone patches here. They are also available on Amazon US, and Abundance Naturally (Canada).
How do they work? These soft, flexible, 100% medical grade silicone patches use a silicone adhesive that is free of latex, fragrance and parabens to gently but securely attach to clean, dry, skincare-free skin. When the patches are applied, the skin is unable to crease or wrinkle and instead, is kept smooth and flat. In addition, the medical grade silicone creates a microclimate between the skin and the patch by drawing hydration and moisture from the deeper layers of the skin up though the epidermis (which is exactly how medical grade silicone works to heal scars). The patches also stimulate blood flow to the surface of the skin and help to stimulate collagen to keep skin plump and bouncy.
Where can they be applied? These patches can be applied to the décolletage, eyes, neck, forehead, mouth, or hands to fight fine lines and wrinkles.
Who Can Use The Silicone Patches? Wrinkles Schminkles silicone patches are safe for use by men and women (even pregnant or breastfeeding women) looking to destroy wrinkles (as long as you don’t have a silicone allergy). These patches are not organic or natural, but they are non-transdermal, meaning nothing is infused into the patch and nothing imparts into the skin. For this reason, many organizations consider these patches to be ‘clean beauty’ products.
How To Apply The Patches: The silicone patches must be applied firmly to clean, dry, product-free skin. Peel the silicone patch from the backing card (remove the thin plastic covering sheet for first use). Apply one end of the patch to the area you are treating and be sure to pull the skin taut and then push the remainder of the patch onto the skin. The silicone will grip onto the skin and will not budge until removed (they’re strong!). To remove, gently pull off the silicone patch and place the sticky side onto the card backing that the patches came with to ensure the adhesive remains sticky and clean for your next use.
When Should You See Results? Most results are pretty immediate (just check out my before and after pics below!) and improved results can be seen over time with continued use.
How Many Times Can They Be Reused? Each set of Wrinkles Schminkles patches contains enough product to give you 20-30 uses per pack, depending on your skin type. No other soaps except for the Wrinkles Schminkles specially formulated Silicone Patch Cleanser should be used to clean the silicone.
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My Experience Using The Chest, Neck & Eye Silicone Wrinkle Patches (they’re amazing!)
Wrinkles Schminkles Neck Wrinkle Patch
The idea of wearing a mask overnight to reduce wrinkles in the morning had me intrigued, so I started off by using the Wrinkles Schminkles Neck Wrinkle patch. Great for treating the dreaded “tech neck” lines, I applied this patch onto my deep-set neck lines after cleaning and fully drying my skin. After peeling the patch off the card and then removing the thin, plastic cover from the sticky side of the patch, I firmly applied the patch to my neck while pulling the skin taut. I then went to bed for the night wearing the patch (which stayed on quite firmly through the night).
After waking up in the morning and removing the neck patch – I was totally shocked! My deep neck lines were way smoother and less noticeable and the results lasted most of the day. Just check out the before and after pics (unedited) below:
Wrinkles Schminkles Eye Wrinkle Patch
After seeing the amazing results of the Neck Wrinkle Patch, I was excited to try out the Eye Wrinkle Patch next. I have very fine lines running underneath each of my eyes; these were probably formed because I’m a side and stomach sleeper, which means my face is pressed up against my pillow at night, pushing my cheeks up into my eye area (I really have to start sleeping on my back…). I applied the Eye Patches underneath each of my eyes one night, making sure to pull the skin taut while applying the patch. Again, the next morning I was in love with the results – not only was that annoying fine line under each eye diminished, but my eyes had ZERO puffiness with the patch on all night, making me look like I slept a thousand slumbers.
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Wrinkles Schminkles Chest Wrinkle Patch
The chest wrinkle patch is a must-have if you suffer from chest wrinkles caused by not wearing sunscreen in that area or being a regular side-sleeper. This heart-shaped mask will flatten out existing chest wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming (when worn regularly) for a smooth decolletage in the morning. Again, this patch can be worn at night or during the day to smooth wrinkles out an hour or two before you need to wear that plunging V-neck dress or sweater.
Wrinkles Schminkles Silicone Patch Cleanser
The brand also sent me their Silicone Patch Cleanser, which is the only recommended cleanser to be used to keep the silicone patches clean and ready for your next use. This cleanser has been specially formulated to clean the reusable silicone patches without breaking down the adhesive, which prolongs the life of the patch. The medical grade adhesive used on the patches firmly adhere to the skin, which results in dead skin cells or dust accumulating on the patch after each use that can reduce the effectiveness of the adhesive over time. To use, apply and rub the cleanser onto the adhesive side of the patch and then rinse with warm water. Let dry fully – adhesive side up – and then reapply to the plastic card included in the patch packaging.
It is essential that you do not use any other soaps or cleaning products to clean your Wrinkles Schminkles Silicone Patches, as unapproved cleaning products can break down the adhesive and reduce the useful life of the patch.
My Experience Using the InfuseFast Sheet Masks
InfuseFast Eye Smoothing & Depuffing Mask
I love under eye patches for plumping my dry under eyes, reducing puffiness and smoothing out fine lines and these Eye Smoothing & Depuffing Masks are a Godsend for my tired eyes. The hydrating and cooling sensation left me feeling great and looking more rested in just 15 minutes! These masks contain a unique formulation of 24 ingredients dedicated to treat common under eye concerns like wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness and dry skin and are made with collagen, caffeine, silk, peptides and vitamin B3 (niacinamide). As a bonus, these eye masks include Myoxinol®, which has been shown to topically inhibit muscle contractions and decrease wrinkles.
The eye masks are quite thin and slippery, making them a bit tricky to peel off and apply at first, but once in place, these suckers don’t budge and grip onto your skin so well you forget you’re wearing them. I loved the results from these patches and plan to wear the silicone Eye Wrinkle Patches overnight and then apply the Smoothing & Depuffing Mask the morning after before my next big special event, which I expect should give me the under eyes of a newborn babe!
Tip: These patches come in a 5-pack, which would make a great self care gift for yourself or anyone you know in need of an under eye refresher in just 15 minutes! Place them in the fridge before each use for some extra refreshing eye care fun.
InfuseFast Face and Décolletage Sheet Masks
The Wrinkles Schminkles InfuseFast Facial Plumping Sheet Mask is perfect for hydrating and soothing dry, dehydrated skin in 15 minutes. It’s also been shown to increase firmness and reduce pore size and is 100% biodegradable. This one-use mask is made with marine collagen and hyaluronic acid to plump skin and maintain skin’s moisture. Peptides in the mask strengthen skin, while vitamin C brightens, making this sheet mask a multi-tasking gem.
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Pro Tip: Attending a special event? Apply this mask 15 minutes before applying your makeup for healthy, hydrated, plump skin.
The Wrinkles Schminkles InfuseFast Décolletage Brightening Sheet Mask promises to nourish, hydrate, brighten and repair dry, damaged skin in the chest area in as little as 15 minutes with the power of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, snail extract and vitamin C. This one-use sheet mask is a must for anyone looking to reduce the appearance of dreaded cleavage wrinkles, décolletage wrinkles and crepey skin.
Tip: If you have a plunging neckline in your future, I suggest wearing the silicone Chest Wrinkle Patch overnight and then applying this Décolletage Brightening Sheet Mask the next day for best results!
Overall, if you love the idea of smoothing out your wrinkles fast, I highly recommend Wrinkles Schminkles silicone patches. The results they provide are incredible and pair well with the brand’s InfuseFast Sheet Masks for even better results!
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