Here’s a rundown of our favorite patch fails

We've seen our fair share of patching mishaps, and we're here to help you avoid them. We've got the tea on the top 5 patching newbie fails that'll have you LOLing and learning. If any of these seem a little familiar, don’t worry - these patching mistakes are more common than you think.

Patch Fail #1: The Strip Tease Mishap 

When that protective layer plays hide and seek with your attention. We've all been there!

Excitedly opening a new pack of patches, carefully positioning one on your face, and then... it just falls right off. After a moment of confusion, you realise you forgot: removing the protective backing!

Pro tip: Strip the protective layer before you stick it! Those clear plastic or paper backings are there to protect the adhesive during shipping, not during use.

Patch Fail #2: The Soap Opera

Washing your patches with soap and wondering why the adhesive doesn't work anymore. 

Your patches have been working wonders, but then you decide to give them a "proper" cleaning with your go-to soap. Lo and behold, they're now as sticky as wet paper. Soap is the enemy of silicone patch adhesive!

Pro tip: Stick to warm water or our specially formulated Silicone Patch Cleanser for a sticky patch. Gentle is the name of the game when it comes to maintaining that perfect tackiness.

Patch Fail #3: The Patch Parade

Leaving the house with a patch on and wondering why people are giving you weird looks.

Here’s the scene: You're in line at the coffee shop, and everyone seems unusually interested in your forehead. Yep, you're still wearing your patch in public!

Pro tip: Set a little de-patch reminder before stepping out. If the barista asks just say you prefer your skincare to-go.

Patch Fail #4: The Face Glider

Slathering on skincare underneath your patches, then your patches suddenly turn into an Olympic Glider on the slope of your serums.

Your evening skincare routine is sacred—serums, moisturizers, oils. Then you try to finish with a patch, only to have it slowly slide across your face throughout the night. Turns out, patches and slippery serums don't mix!

Pro tip: Bare skin is the key to a patch that sticks like glue. Apply your patches first on clean, dry skin, or dedicate patch-free zones for your serums and creams. Don't worry—your patches pull moisture from within your skin and encourage the production of collagen. In simple words: your skin's still going to be a champion without the serums.

Patch Fail #5: The Morning Mystery

Waking up to find your patch MIA, in your hair, or stuck to your sock after a wild night of tossing and turning.

You diligently applied your patch before bed, but come morning, it's nowhere to be found on your face. After the curious case of the vanishing patch, you discover it tangled in your hair or, stuck to your bedding.

Pro tip: The mystery may be solved, but the real case remains: could meditation before bed avoid wild dreams?

We've all been there, so don't feel bad if you've committed one (or more) of these patching faux pas. They're just part of the journey we're all on together. Each patch adventure brings you one step closer to being a bonafide patch pro! Live, learn, and patch on.