Best anti-wrinkle patches to shop in 2024, from Frownies to 111SKIN (2024)

111SKIN

Innovation is at the forefront of 111SKIN as is proven by one of the brand’s more recent inventions. The brand – headed up by plastic surgeon Dr Yannis – uses a unique microcone technology to deliver the powerhouse anti-ageing ingredient retinol to your skin.

Designed to be worn overnight and by combination, dry and oily skin types, it works to minimise the appearance of fine lines without involving a needle in the process. The delivery method mimics that of an injection with tiny needle-like structure that infuses retinol, vitamin C and a peptide complex with better absorption than traditional topical serum.

It has been clinically proven to reduced deep-set eye wrinkles by 23 per cent in just one use and laughter lines by 17 per cent.

FAQ

FAQ’s patches take their inspiration from the hugely popular microneedling treatment. Yet the brand is offering the in-salon favourite from the comfort of your own home with a pain-free experience. This is achieved through what FAQ calls a Transdermal Delivery System. When you apply the patches, it releases a hyaluronic acid-infused formula through small dissolving needles that penetrate deeper into the dermis. According to clinical trials, the patches have been proven to improve firmness and minimise the look of wrinkles in just two weeks of use.

Frownies

If the name alone isn’t enough to intrigue you about Frownies then the longevity of the brand just might. You see, Frownies has been around since 1889 and has dubbed itself ‘The Original Facial Wrinkle Smoothers’. The idea is simple, you apply the patches to wrinkle-prone areas and it works over a minimum of three hours to plump deep expression lines.

Exuviance

Exuviance takes a two-step to tackling fine lines and wrinkes. Apply before slumber and allow the filler-alternative duo to work their magic.

First, layer the potent, vitamin C-enriched Age Reverse Total Correct+ Sculpt Serum with the Micro Cone Patches. The latter is made up of hyaluronic acid that dissolve and push moisture deep into the skin’s layers.

In four weeks of use, a trial revealed on the whole (97 per cent) that skin was plumper and more hydrated as well as firmer and smoother. Additionally, 94 per cent reported crow’s feet lines as less visible.

Skin Gym

America's Skin Gym has made a splash on UK soil, bringing with it a loyal celebrity fan base that includes Hailey Bieber and Vanessa Hudgens.

The brand specialises in treatments that are affordable yet effective and that is certainly the case with these masks. They are made from silicone and work to improve the efficacity of your existing skincare products.

Before applying this treatment, you first layer your serum of choice before waiting for around 10 seconds for it to be absorbed. Wet one side of the patch with water and then set it on your forehead so that as you sleep to combat signs of ageing like wrinkles. Best of all, it’s reusable.

Murad

When you’ve been staring at screens for the best part of 12 hours, you will want to call in the big guns to revive the periorbital area. Enter Murad and the brand’s latest launch – the Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks. Unlike traditional retinol-based products, you can use this day or night but are best for when the sun goes down and should always be followed by SPF.

They deliver a hit of the anti-ageing powerhouse directly to the area where lines are most often a concern to firm and refresh. The mask is infused with the brand’s signature Tri-Active Technology which is both fast-acting and kind on the delicate area. This is combined with blue agave and passionfruit extracts, known for their firming and glow-giving results respectively.

MZ Skin

Dermatologist-led skincare label MZ Skin has created these hydrocolloid patches to be used in tandem with LED lights. It is designed for the brand’s Lightmax Minipro Eyeconic but we don’t see why you can’t use it with your existing LED mask if you already have one at home.

The skin-loving add-ons are coated in invigorating active ingredients like niacinamide and caffeine as well as hydrating sodium hyaluronate. This trio of supercharged components are designed to brighten the appearance of dark circles and tackle signs of ageing. In a clinical study conducted over four weeks where the patches were used twice a week, it was reported that there was an improvement in wrinkle depth by 36 per cent and a more even skin tone and texture.