Compeed Cold Sore Patches for Fast Healing, Hydrocolloid, Pack of 15

These patches are a godsend! I've noticed that my cold sores heal a bit more quickly and easily when I use the patches, and now choose them over using acyclovir cream. Having the cold sore covered also gives me huge peace of mind, as the patch provides an extra layer of protection in terms of preventing the spreading of the cold sores to other parts of my lip- or passing this horrible virus on to others. I find that the patches stay put quite well, although if I'm eating a meal or drinking frequently they tend to come loose. But when I'm just eating a small snack like a biscuit or something, and just taking small sips of a drink, they stay on pretty well. On the downside they can be fiddly to apply, and I have wasted many patches over the years due to applications going wrong! And even though they're quite discreet I wouldn't say they're invisible- but then neither is a blob of cream on your lip! At the end of the day there's no perfect formula for managing and getting rid of cold sores- but this is one of the better methods in my opinion. Overall I'd recommend this product to anyone suffering from cold sores. The patches have been a game-changer for me and made outbreaks slightly shorter and more bearable. I also think they're good value for money.

These are honestly a lifesaver! I suffer really badly with cold sores and they can sometimes become really big and painful. These have genuinely become my lifeline when I get one. I’ve tried so many other products before, but when my cold sores are bad, I’ve found nothing else works as well as these. They’re so easy to apply, stay in place really well and help protect the cold sore while it heals. I also love that they make it much less noticeable, which is especially helpful when you’re out and about. If I put one on early enough, I find they can clear up my cold sores within around two days. They’re also perfect for keeping in your handbag or taking with you wherever you go, just in case. I always have these on hand now and couldn’t recommend them more!

I woke up with a huge, swollen cold sore. These patches worked absolute miracles. They completely contained the swelling within 24 hours and stopped any painful crusting or bleeding by keeping the area moist. ​By day 3, the cold sore was completely flat, closed, and practically invisible. Under the patch, you could barely see anything, and it prevented the usual scabbing. 10/10!

I had never had a cold sore before this year and went to the chemist where they gave me cream. I did a bit of searching online and found these patches so I thought I’d try them. They can be a bit fiddly to apply but once you get the hang of it they stick well. I had to fold it under my lip as the cold sore was right on the edge. It still stayed in place until I had a drink. I would recommend using a straw. I’m on my 3rd cold sore now and have found this time that you have to be very careful when removing the patch as it is so sticky that you have to pull quite hard and it was painful and made the sore bleed. They are not perfect but they do keep the sore covered and so I don’t think I would go back to the cream.

I bought the Compeed Hydrocolloid Cold Sore Treatment Patches as I wanted something more discreet than traditional creams, and I've been really impressed with how well they work. The patches are thin, comfortable to wear and much less noticeable than I expected, making them ideal for wearing during the day. They are easy to apply, especially with the included applicator, and they stay securely in place for a good amount of time. The patch creates a protective barrier that helps shield the cold sore from water, bacteria and everyday contact, while also reducing the temptation to touch the area while it heals. I also like that they can be worn under normal circumstances without constantly having to reapply cream. They provide peace of mind when eating, drinking or going about daily activities, and they help the area feel more protected while it recovers. Overall, these patches are a convenient and discreet solution for managing cold sores. They are simple to use, comfortable and effective at protecting the affected area. I would definitely keep a pack handy for when needed.

Amazing for cold sores. Have bought a few times now. Theyre easy to use, are a good size, and are incredibly effective at getting rid of sores. Have good adhesion, too. I highly recommend these for the price.

They worked ok, definitely better than nothing. But the downsides are they are expensive for what they are, especially as they can be fiddly to use and I ended up wasting more than a couple of them due to it rolling up, getting stuck elsewhere, etc. Also, where sores are located in or underneath the nostril, this is an area which gets moist frequently so I found in my case the plaster rolled off sometimes in less than an hour. There was the temptation to try to ‘pat’ it back into place, which increased cross-contamination risk. I had a busy time of adjusting, replacing, washing hands, repeat… There are cheaper versions I’ve found but often they are too thick and don’t stay on. Compeed plasters are extremely sticky and stay on better but this means taking extra care peeling them off so you don’t cause damage to the fragile skin.

I'm not normally one for reviews unless it' very bad or borderline dangerous but had to do one for this product . I ordered these in desperation as I'd woken up with the mother of all cold sores and had one about 6 weeks earlier so was feeling very down. I managed to get a packet from the chemist as I couldn't wait , I must add I had never tried them before and would have done anything to help the pain and embarrassment of yet another 10 days hiding away I applied on the first day and was pretty impressed with it's camouflage qualities and the patch was big enough to cover my monstrosity , so day 1 was good. The pain was reduced but I still knew I had a sore but nowhere near as painful as before . Day 2 ,another good day, my sore is barely visible under the patch and has given me the confidence to go out and look people in the eye. Unless you know it is there you wouldn't see it in normal social circumstances Day 3. Today would be the time when a sore for me starts looking the worst. The horrid scabbing and yellow , brown and red rice crispy on the lip..but not today . It appears to not allow the scabbing to form and apart from some translucent skin it again is still barely visible under the patch and no pain either So for the first part of a horrendous cold sore these patches have been a godsend . I won't know if they heal any quicker (about 10 days for me) but really confident because of no scab forming this will be at least a couple of days less than usual Application is incredibly easy without having to touch the patch itself with fingers and I apply first thing in the morning and just before bedtime . No problem with it falling off but cream must not be applied first like anything with an adhesive backing Read the instructions first, don't be tempted to remove for a few hours as it won't work . I haven't tried applying make up over it as I don't wear much unless for special occasions but can't see why it isn't possible to cover the patch without detrimental effects . It does state on the packet that you can apply make up over the top . I love the product so much I ordered 3 packs so I always have plenty on me, keep some in my bag, car and at home as the sooner you apply the better Time to update and it is a week ago today with no sore . These have been such a revelation and will no longer worry too much about getting another cold sore. Yes, I'd prefer not to have any but whilst I have these little things then the pain will be far less and the social stigma of others seeing such a mess on ones face has gone There was not one scab formed, and this wasn't one of those little ones it was a monster . No patch on today and apart from a little pail pink mark barely visible without make up this is the quickest I have got over one, normally 10 days but still left with a scar If you follow the instructions to the letter on the packet especially how to apply you won't go wrong ..so glad I found these

Good. It heals the wound in a week's time

These are the best ones i can find. Very thin and hardly noticeable. My cold sores heal faster and don’t dry out and bleed when i use these but i go through multiple of them for one outburst. I cut them in half to get two out of one but they are really hard to cut without ruining them. I then round out the edges. This helps for them to stay stuck to my lips longer, but eating, especially butter or greasy food will make them come unstuck, so be careful when your eating, or expect to have to rip it off and apply a new one. It’s worth the hassle though. I haven’t had to use these much since i changed my diet and improved my gut health, but when i do get the occasional blister, these are the only ones that look good now that the other brand i used to buy stopped selling theirs.

Arrived as promised, item exactly as described.

It did the work perfectly

Love this product, sticks well, once applied properly. Could be challenging to put on. Have ordered several times, it work well shorten the healing time.